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Sunday, October 25, 2015

butternut squash bake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 (4 pound) butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cubed
  • 1/3 yellow onion, minced
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup italian bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
  • 6 ounces crumbled blue cheese
  • sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup italian bread crumbs

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 55 mins

  • preheat an oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
  • toss the squash, onion, olive oil, 1/2 cup italian bread crumbs, thyme, and blue cheese in a large mixing bowl. season with salt and pepper. pour the mixture into a large baking dish. sprinkle 1/4 cup bread crumbs over the squash.
  • bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned on top, 35 to 40 minutes.

Saturday, October 24, 2015

Chili Rellenos Casserole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 2 (7 ounce) cans whole green chile peppers, drained
  • 8 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • 8 ounces longhorn or cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • lay half of the chilies evenly in bottom of baking dish. sprinkle with half of the jack and cheddar cheeses, and cover with remaining chilies. in a bowl, mix together the eggs, milk, and flour, and pour over the top of the chilies.
  • bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. remove from oven, pour tomato sauce evenly over the top, and continue baking another 15 minutes. sprinkle with remaining jack and cheddar cheeses, and serve.

chuck's favorite mac and cheese

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 (12 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese
  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 55 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, add pasta, and cook until done; drain.
  • in 9x13 inch baking dish, stir together macaroni, shredded cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. in a small bowl, mix together bread crumbs and melted butter. sprinkle topping over macaroni mixture.
  • bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until top is golden.

Friday, October 23, 2015

eggplant parmesan ii

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 3 eggplant, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 4 cups italian seasoned bread crumbs
  • 6 cups spaghetti sauce, divided
  • 1 (16 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • dip eggplant slices in egg, then in bread crumbs. place in a single layer on a baking sheet. bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes on each side.
  • in a 9x13 inch baking dish spread spaghetti sauce to cover the bottom. place a layer of eggplant slices in the sauce. sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. repeat with remaining ingredients, ending with the cheeses. sprinkle basil on top.
  • bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until golden brown.

Thursday, October 22, 2015

Holiday Rosemary And Ham Casserole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 2 pounds cooked ham, cubed
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup grits
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 clove garlic, minced

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • layer ham into a 2-quart casserole dish.
  • bring water to a boil in a saucepan. slowly pour grits into the water while stirring constantly. reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the grits are tender and thick, 3 to 4 minutes. mix cheddar cheese and butter into grits.
  • whisk milk, eggs, salt, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; stir in rosemary and garlic. pour grit mixture over ham. cover casserole dish with aluminum foil.
  • bake in the preheated oven until casserole is bubbling, about 45 minutes.

Crab And Jack Pretzel

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon horseradish
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons minced onion
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crabmeat, drained
  • pepper to taste
  • 4 soft pretzels
  • 2 cups shredded colby-jack cheese

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins

  • preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • beat cream cheese, mayonnaise, and horseradish in a large bowl until smooth. stir in garlic, onion, lemon juice, and hot pepper sauce. gently fold in the crabmeat, and season with pepper to taste. spoon mixture evenly over the pretzels, and sprinkle each with 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
  • place pretzels in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and the topping is bubbly, about 20 minutes.

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Easy Tasty Ham Steaks With Maple Glaze For 2

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2 slices ham steak
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons distilled vinegar
  • 15 whole cloves

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 55 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). arrange ham steaks in a baking dish.
  • whisk brown sugar, maple syrup, dijon mustard, and vinegar in a bowl; pour over ham steaks. sprinkle cloves over ham steaks.
  • bake in the preheated oven until browned on both sides, about 45 minutes, turning every 15 minutes. discard cloves before serving.

Monday, October 19, 2015

Quinoa And Black Beans

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 3/4 cup quinoa
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins

  • heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. bring the mixture to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.

Sunday, October 18, 2015

hot artichoke and spinach dip ii

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated romano cheese
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a small baking dish.
  • in a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, romano cheese, garlic, basil, garlic salt, salt and pepper. gently stir in artichoke hearts and spinach.
  • transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. top with mozzarella cheese. bake in the preheated oven 25 minutes, until bubbly and lightly browned.

hot artichoke and crab dip

Ingredients

  • Servings: 5
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 clove garlic, pressed
  • 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts in water, drained and chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked crabmeat
  • 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup chopped green onion
  • 1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 2 teaspoons chopped green onion, or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons chopped red bell pepper, or to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • combine cream cheese and mayonnaise in a large bowl until smooth; stir in garlic. gently stir artichoke hearts, crab, parmesan cheese, 1/3 cup green onion, 1/3 cup red bell pepper, and cayenne pepper into cream cheese mixture. transfer the dip to a 9-inch pie dish and sprinkle top with bread crumbs.
  • bake in the preheated oven until crumb topping is golden brown and dip is hot, 20 to 30 minutes. garnish with 2 teaspoons green onion and 2 teaspoons chopped red bell pepper.

Thursday, October 15, 2015

gina's crab stuffed chicken breast

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup dry
  • 1/4 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 cup buttery round crackers, crushed
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crabmeat
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 25 mins

    Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins

  • to make sauce: melt butter in a saucepan. stir in flour until smooth, cook and stir 5 minutes, then gradually stir in broth, milk and . cook on low until sauce thickens fully, about 20 minutes. remove from heat and set aside.
  • mix together onion, cracker crumbs, crab meat, parsley, and 1/4 cup of the sauce.
  • pound chicken breasts to 1/4 inch thickness. spoon 1/4 of the crab mixture on the edge of each chicken breast; roll up. place chicken rolls in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish, fold side down, then top with remaining sauce.
  • cover dish and bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) or until chicken juices run clear, about 1 hour. sprinkle with cheese and bake, uncovered, until the cheese is lightly browned, about 5 minutes more.

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Grilled Mahi Mahi With Lemon Caper Sauce

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 6 (6 ounce) mahi mahi fillets (or other firm fish)
  • 2 tablespoons crisco® pure olive oil
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 (4 ounce) jar crosse & blackwell® capers, rinsed and drained
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 6 cups mixed salad greens

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins

  • place fish in a shallow dish and rub with olive oil, lime juice and salt and pepper. cover and leave at room temperature 2 hours.
  • heat grill to medium-high. grill fish 4 minutes on each side. combine mayonnaise, capers and lemon juice. serve fish on bed of mixed greens and top with mayonnaise mixture.

Monday, October 12, 2015

Noodles And Watermelon

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon bacon grease
  • 1 cup water
  • salt to taste
  • 1 large watermelon, sliced into wedges

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins

  • combine flour, milk, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a bowl until dough is well mixed.
  • melt bacon grease in a skillet over medium heat; add water and salt to taste.
  • form dough into 2x3/4-inch rectangles. place dough rectangles in the bacon grease mixture, leaving a small space between each. cover skillet with a tight-fitting lid; steam and fry until dumplings are browned, 10 to 15 minutes. serve dumplings with sliced watermelon.

Sunday, October 11, 2015

not ya mama's oyster dressing

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped, or more to taste
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste (optional)
  • 1 quart fresh shucked oysters, drained and liquid reserved
  • 1 cup italian seasoned dry bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9x9-inch square baking dish.
  • melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the onion and garlic until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. stir in the parsley, oregano, thyme, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until combined, and gently mix in the oysters. cook, stirring often, until the edges of the oysters begin to curl, about 8 minutes. stir in the bread crumbs and reserved oyster liquid until the stuffing is thoroughly combined. lightly spoon the stuffing into the prepared baking dish. sprinkle the stuffing with parmesan cheese.
  • bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

Saturday, October 10, 2015

oyster stuffing

Ingredients

  • Servings: 7
  • 5 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
  • 5 cups crumbled cornbread
  • 1/2 cup chopped, cooked turkey giblets
  • 8 ounces shucked oysters
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups chicken stock

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

    Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins

  • in a skillet, saute the celery with the onions until the onions are translucent.
  • in a large bowl combine the crumbled cornbread, cooked celery, cooked onions, giblets, oysters, parley, basil, salt, paprika, dried sage and nutmeg. toss well.
  • beat the 2 eggs. add the eggs and chicken stock to the stuffing mixture. stuff stuffing in bird's cavity. remove stuffing promptly once bird is cooked. you can also bake the stuffing separately from the bird in a large casserole dish. bake it in a preheated 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) oven approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.

seared halibut with bacon and bean relish

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 (7 ounce) halibut steaks
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 ounces bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 8 ounces fresh green beans, tips trimmed, sliced into 1/8-inch pieces
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins

  • season halibut steaks generously with salt and black pepper. refrigerate until needed.
  • place bacon in a skillet and cook over medium heat. when bacon is about half cooked, 4 to 6 minutes, stir in beans and pinch of salt. cook, stirring, until bacon is crisp and beans are almost tender, 4 to 6 minutes. transfer bacon and beans to a bowl and return skillet with bacon drippings to the stove over medium-high heat.
  • when bacon drippings just begin to smoke, place 2 halibut steaks in the skillet; cook until browned and meat is just starting to pull away from the bone, about 4 minutes per side. transfer steaks to a plate and repeat for remaining 2 steaks.
  • remove skillet from heat and pour in water; bring to a boil while scraping any browned bits off the bottom of the pan. return beans and bacon to the skillet and stir in lemon juice; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes. season with salt and pepper to taste. spoon hot bean and bacon relish over halibut steaks and serve.

Friday, October 9, 2015

Baked And Poached Tilapia

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 1 roma (plum) tomato, diced

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

  • place the tilapia, lemon juice, coriander, and parsley in a bowl; toss until fillets are evenly coated. refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a baking dish.
  • arrange the fillets in the bottom of the prepared baking dish; top each with tomato. drizzle remaining marinade over the fillets. cover with aluminum foil.
  • bake in preheated oven 15 minutes. remove foil and bake uncovered another 5 minutes.

Thursday, October 8, 2015

the best and easiest spaghetti

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 12 ounces spaghetti
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2/3 cup water

Recipe

  • heat oil in a medium skillet. add chopped onions, and cook until tender. add ground beef, and brown. stir in salt and turmeric. dilute tomato paste in water, and add to the beef mixture. cook for 30 minutes over medium heat.
  • cook spaghetti in a large kettle of boiling salted water according to package directions. drain well.
  • combine beef mixture and noodles in a large kettle. cover, and cook over medium heat for 30 to 40 minutes.

Green Beans With Anchovies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 (9 ounce) package frozen cut green beans
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 3 anchovy fillets, oil reserved
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins

  • place the green beans in a medium saucepan, and mix in the garlic, water, and lemon juice. cover, and bring to a boil. cook, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes, until tender but crisp. drain, and transfer to a medium bowl.
  • in a small bowl, mash the anchovy fillets and about 1 tablespoon reserved oil. toss into the bowl with the green beans. season with pepper. serve immediately.

oyster stuffing

Ingredients

  • Servings: 7
  • 5 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
  • 5 cups crumbled cornbread
  • 1/2 cup chopped, cooked turkey giblets
  • 8 ounces shucked oysters
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups chicken stock

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

    Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins

  • in a skillet, saute the celery with the onions until the onions are translucent.
  • in a large bowl combine the crumbled cornbread, cooked celery, cooked onions, giblets, oysters, parley, basil, salt, paprika, dried sage and nutmeg. toss well.
  • beat the 2 eggs. add the eggs and chicken stock to the stuffing mixture. stuff stuffing in bird's cavity. remove stuffing promptly once bird is cooked. you can also bake the stuffing separately from the bird in a large casserole dish. bake it in a preheated 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) oven approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Slow Cooker Bbq Beef Brisket

Ingredients

  • Servings: 16
  • 1 (6 pound) beef brisket, trimmed of fat
  • 2 (16 ounce) jars dill pickle spears
  • 1 (18 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs

    Ready Time: 6 hrs 10 mins

  • place brisket in the bottom of a slow cooker. pour dill pickle spears and pickle juice over the beef; add barbeque sauce.
  • cook on high until beef shreds easily with 2 forks, about 6 hours.

the best and easiest spaghetti

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 12 ounces spaghetti
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2/3 cup water

Recipe

  • heat oil in a medium skillet. add chopped onions, and cook until tender. add ground beef, and brown. stir in salt and turmeric. dilute tomato paste in water, and add to the beef mixture. cook for 30 minutes over medium heat.
  • cook spaghetti in a large kettle of boiling salted water according to package directions. drain well.
  • combine beef mixture and noodles in a large kettle. cover, and cook over medium heat for 30 to 40 minutes.

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

oysters rockefeller from usa weekend

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed very dry
  • 1/4 cup fat-free cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup fat-free half-and-half
  • salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • dash of ground nutmeg
  • 1 pint shelled oysters, drained, rinsed and patted dry
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • hot pepper sauce, to taste

Recipe

  • preheat oven to 400 degrees. in a small skillet, saute garlic in oil until soft; add spinach, cream cheese and half and half. saute, stirring, until blended, about 5 minutes. stir in salt, pepper and nutmeg.
  • spread spinach mixture over bottom of 10-inch pie plate or oven-proof dish. top with oysters; sprinkle on cheese and hot sauce. bake for 15 minutes. if needed, briefly broil to brown.

Monday, October 5, 2015

Curry Dip

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2 cups mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons tarragon vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon curry powder

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 5 mins

  • stir mayonnaise, vinegar, horseradish, onion, and curry powder together in a bowl; refrigerate at least 2 hours.

Saturday, October 3, 2015

Seafood Dip I

Ingredients

  • Servings: 5
  • 1 1/2 cups cocktail sauce
  • 3/4 cup imitation crabmeat
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins

  • in a bowl, mix the cocktail sauce and crabmeat.
  • place block of cream cheese on serving dish, and pour cocktail sauce mixture over the top.

baked stuffed flounder ricardo

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 cups fresh bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sage
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 3 tablespoons minced onion
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 egg
  • 2 pounds flounder fillets
  • 1 1/2 cups light cream
  • 1/2 cup
  • 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 sprigs fresh parsley, for garnish
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • in a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, sage, celery, onion, and salt an pepper; mix well. beat egg slightly, and mix into the stuffing.
  • spread stuffing on each fillet, roll up, and secure with toothpicks. stand fillets up in a 2 quart casserole.
  • stir together cream and in a small bowl. pour over fillets. sprinkle with cheese.
  • bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 30 minutes. remove from oven. serve stuffed fillets with cream sauce. sprinkle lightly with nutmeg, place a pat of butter or margarine on each fillet, and garnish with parsley.
  • if the sauce needs thickening, pour it into a small saucepan. stir in 2 to 3 tablespoons flour, and cook over low heat for 5 minutes.

Friday, October 2, 2015

Tangy Tuna

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tuna
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 onion, sliced into rings

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins

  • place tuna in a medium saucepan and pour water over it, then sprinkle with onion powder and garlic powder. lay onion rings on top, cover the pan and simmer about 5 minutes, or until cooked through.

thyme salmon with sage pasta

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 1/2 pounds skinned salmon fillet, cut into 4-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1 (12 ounce) package egg noodles
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh sage
  • 2 cloves crushed garlic
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 lime, juiced

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins

  • place the salmon pieces into a mixing bowl. drizzle with 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, then toss with 4 cloves of crushed garlic. refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
  • preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. place the salmon the foil, and season with salt and thyme. fold the foil over the salmon to form a sealed pouch. bake in the preheated oven until the salmon is no longer translucent in the center, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • meanwhile, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. once the water is boiling, stir in the egg noodles, and return to a boil. cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. drain well in a colander set in the sink, then return to the cooking pot.
  • melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. cook until the butter has browned lightly. stir in the sage and garlic until the sage has wilted. stir in 1 tablespoon of olive oil ,the frozen peas, the juice of 1 lime, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt. stir into the pasta, and place into a serving bowl. remove the salmon from the foil, and place the pasta. squeeze another lime over top to serve.