Hoisin Sauce
Description:
Chinese BBQ SauceTime:
10 min (10 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)Meal type:
Sauces & SeasoningsEthnicity:
ChineseIngredients:
4 tbsp Soy Sauce2 tbsp Peanut butter or...
1 tbsp Honey
2 tsp white wine vinegar
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp sesame oil (or...
1 dash Hot Sauce...
1 dash Black pepper to...
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and slowly whisk together. It will take a few minutes!
Homemade Lemonade
Time:
10 min (10 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)Meal type:
DrinksIngredients:
1 tsp Grated Lemon Zest1 C Fresh lemon juice...
3/4 C sugar
4.5 C Water
Directions:
Mix well. Ice or refrigerate well before serving.
Teriyaki Sauce
Description:
You can play with the...Time:
20 min (5 min to prepare, 15 min to cook)Meal type:
Sauces & SeasoningsEthnicity:
JapaneseIngredients:
1/4 C Tamari or Soy Sauce1 C water
2 tbsp Fresh Grated...
3 clove garlic - minced
2 tbsp Cornstarch1/4
1/4 C Cold Water
Directions:
1. Combine 1 cup water, tamari, brown sugar, garlic and ginger in a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.2.Dissolve cornstarch in 1/4 cup of cold water and add to sauce.
3. Stir constantly to allow the sauce to thicken.
4.If the sauce is too thick add a little water or tamari to thin.
Mole Sauce
Description:
A great and different sauce...Time:
25 min (10 min to prepare, 15 min to cook)Meal type:
Sauces & SeasoningsEthnicity:
MexicanIngredients:
4 tsp Vegetable Oil1/2 C Finely chopped onion
2 tbsp Unsweetened cocoa...
1 tbsp Ground Cumin
2 clove minced garlic
2 can condensed tomato...
1 C Diced green chili...
Directions:
Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and cook the onion until tender. Add Garlic, continue cooking until tender. Mix in cocoa powder, cumin, cilantro. Stir in the tomato soup and green chile peppers. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 10 minutes. Transfer to a gravy boat or pour directly over food to serve.
Homemade Ricotta
Time:
30 min (5 min to prepare, 25 min to cook)Meal type:
Side DishEthnicity:
ItalianIngredients:
4 sheets Cheesecloth8 C Whole milk
1 dash Salt
3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Directions:
1. Line large strainer with 4 layers cheesecloth and place lined strainer in large bowl; set aside.2. In heavy-bottom 4-quart saucepan, heat milk and salt to boiling on medium-high, stirring occasionally to prevent milk from scorching.
3. Stir in lemon juice; cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. With slotted spoon, gently transfer curds from saucepan to lined strainer. Drain 3 minutes. Discard whey in bowl.
4. If not using right away, transfer ri...
Big Al's K.C. Bar-B-Que Sauce
Description:
Highest rated BBQ sauce on...Time:
35 min (15 min to prepare, 20 min to cook)Meal type:
BarbequeIngredients:
2 C Catsup2 C tomato sauce
1.25 C brown sugar
1.25 C Red wine vinegar
1/2 C unsulfered molasses
4 tbsp hickory liquid smoke
2 tbsp butter
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp Chili Powder
1 tsp Paprika
1/2 tsp Celery seed
1/4 tsp Cinnamon
1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
Directions:
1. Ran out of ingredient room. You also need 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper.2. In a large saucepan over medium heat, mix together the ketchup, tomato sauce, brown sugar, wine vinegar, molasses, liquid smoke and butter. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, paprika, celery seed, cinnamon, cayenne, salt and pepper.
3. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for up to 20 minutes. For thicker sauce, simmer longer, and for thinner, less tim...
Banana Oatmeal Cookies
Time:
35 min (20 min to prepare, 15 min to cook)Meal type:
Cookies/BiscuitsIngredients:
3/4 C Shortening1 C sugar
1 egg
1 C Mashed Bananas
1 3/4 C quick cooking oats
1/2 C Chopped nuts
1 1/2 C Flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Nutmeg
1 tsp cinnamon
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).2. Cream together the shortening and sugar; beat until light and fluffy. Add egg, banana, oatmeal and nuts. Mix well.
3. Add dry ingredients, mix well and drop by the teaspoon on ungreased cookie sheet.
4. Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 15 minutes or until edges turn lightly brown. Cool on wire rack. Store in a closed container.
Roasted Sesame Green Beans
Description:
An aluminum foil liner...Time:
42 min (20 min to prepare, 22 min to cook)Meal type:
Side DishIngredients:
1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil2 tsp honey
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
3 clove minced garlic
1 tsp ginger
1 pound Green beans, ends...
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 pinch salt
4 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Directions:
1. Combine oil, honey, pepper, garlic, and ginger in small bowl; set aside.2. Adjust oven rack to middle position; heat oven to 450 degrees. Line rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; spread beans on baking sheet. Drizzle with oil; using hands, toss to coat evenly. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt, toss to coat, and distribute in even layer. Roast 10 minutes.
3. Remove baking sheet from oven. Using tongs, coat beans evenly with garlic/ginger mixture; redistribu...
Chicken Gyros
Time:
45 min (20 min to prepare, 25 min to cook)Meal type:
Main DishEthnicity:
GreekIngredients:
1 tbsp Olive Oil1 1/2 lb Skinless Chicken,...
1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
1 pinch salt and black...
3/4 C plain nonfat yogurt
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 clove garlic, pressed
1/4 C minced cilantro
1/4 tsp ground cayenne or...
2 C sliced lettuce
1/2 seedless...
1 large tomato, diced2
2 green onions, sliced
Directions:
1. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil 1 minute on medium. Sprinkle chicken with oregano, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and toss to coat. Add chicken to skillet and cook 5 to 7 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink throughout. Transfer chicken to plate or bowl; cover with foil to keep warm.2. Meanwhile, make Tzatziki sauce: In small bowl, with wire whisk, combine yogurt, lemon juice, and garlic. Stir in cilantro, ground red pepper, 1/4 ...
Double Corn Cornbread
Description:
A cast-iron skillet (or any...Time:
45 min (20 min to prepare, 25 min to cook)Meal type:
BreadIngredients:
1 C Cornmeal1 C all pupose flour
2 tbsp sugar
2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp table salt
1 C frozen corn, thawed
1 C sour cream
2 large eggs
1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce
4 tbsp unsalted butter,...
2 tsp vegetable oil
Directions:
1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees. Whisk cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in large bowl. Pulse corn, sour cream, eggs, and hot sauce in food processor until corn is coarsely chopped and mixture is combined. Fold corn mixture into cornmeal mixture, then stir in melted butter.2. Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until just beginning to smoke. Take skillet off heat; quickly add batter and place skillet ...
Spinach Quiche
Time:
50 min (20 min to prepare, 30 min to cook)Meal type:
BrunchIngredients:
2 package Frozen chopped...8 OZ new york sharp...
1/2 C bread crumbs
2 tbsp dried minced onion
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 pinch Salt and pepper...
6 eggs, slightly...
1 pie crust (frozen...
Directions:
1. Prebake pie shell for 20 minutes at 350.2. Mix together first 7 ingredients.
3. Pour into prepared pie shell.
4. Bake an additional 30 minutes.
Calgary Hot Wings
Time:
55 min (15 min to prepare, 40 min to cook)Meal type:
AppetizerIngredients:
12 Whole Chicken Wings2 C Wheat Beer
2 tsp Coarse Salt
1 tsp Ground black pepper
1 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Chili Powder
1/2 tsp Celery Seed
1 tbsp Extra-Virgin...
1/4 C Sriracha sauce...
2 tbsp fresh flat leaf...
Directions:
1. Rinse the chicken wings under cold running water and blot dry with paper towels. Cut the tips off the wings and discard them (or leave the tips on if you don
Fudgy Low-Fat Brownies
Description:
Melt the chocolate and...Time:
55 min (30 min to prepare, 25 min to cook)Meal type:
DessertIngredients:
3/4 C all purpose flour1/3 C Dutch process...
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
2 OZ bittersweet...
2 tbsp low fat sour cream
1 tbsp chocolate syrup
2 tsp vanilla
1 large egg plus 1 egg white
1 C Sugar
Directions:
1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Fold two 12-inch pieces foil lengthwise so each measures 7 inches wide. Fit 1 sheet into 8-inch-square baking dish, pushing foil into corners and up sides of pan (overhang will help in removal of brownies). Repeat with second sheet, placing in pan perpendicular to first sheet. Spray foil with cooking spray.2. Whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt together in medium bowl. Melt bittersweet chocolate and b...
Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Time:
55 min (30 min to prepare, 25 min to cook)Meal type:
DinnerIngredients:
4 each 8 oz boneless...3 tbsp Vegetable oil
10 OZ feta
1 small diced onion
2 clove minced garlic
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 C dry white wine
2 tbsp Chopped Parsely
1 C chicken broth...
1 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp unsalted butter
Directions:
* 1. FOR THE CHICKEN: Use tip of sharp chef’s knife to cut each breast horizontally, starting at thinnest end and stopping knife tip 1/2 inch away from edge so that halves remain attached. Open up breasts to create 4 cutlets. Place 1 cutlet at a time in heavy-duty zipper-lock bag and pound to 1/4-inch thickness (cutlet should measure about 8 inches by 6 inches). Trim about 1/2 inch from long sides of cutlets (about 1 1/2 to 2 ounces of meat per cutlet, or a total of 1/2 cup from all 4 c...
Manicotti
Description:
We prefer Barilla no-boil...Time:
1 hr (30 min to prepare, 30 min to cook)Meal type:
Main DishEthnicity:
ItalianIngredients:
2 can 28 oz diced...2 tbsp extra virgin...
3 clove garlic, pressed
2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
1 pinch Salt and hot red...
3 C part skim ricotta...
8 OZ shredded...
2 large eggs, slightly...
2 tbsp chopped fresh...
2 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
3/4 tsp table salt
1/2 tsp Ground black pepper
16 no boil lasagna...
Directions:
1. For the Sauce: Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 375 degrees. Pulse 1 can tomatoes with their juice in food processor until coarsely chopped, 3 or 4 pulses. Transfer to bowl. Repeat with remaining can tomatoes.2. Heat oil, garlic, and pepper flakes (if using) in large saucepan over medium heat until fragrant but not brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt and simmer until thickened slightly, about 15 minutes. Stir in basil; adjust se...
Garlic Parmesean Monkey Bread
Description:
Savory, not sweet.Time:
1 hr (30 min to prepare, 30 min to cook)Meal type:
BreadIngredients:
3 tbsp finely chopped...3 tbsp parsley
1 tbsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp salt
5 tbsp Melted Butter
2 Eggs
2 1 lb loaves...
1/2 C Parmesan Cheese
Directions:
1. Grease a 10 inch Bundt pan or tube pan.2. In a medium bowl, mix together the green onion, parsley, garlic powder, salt, butter and eggs until well blended. Break the bread dough off in walnut-sized pieces, and dip each piece into the egg mixture.
3. Place coated dough balls into the prepared pan. Once there is a layer of balls covering the bottom of the pan, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Repeat, sprinkling each layer with cheese until everything is in the ...
Apple Coffee Cake
Time:
1 hr 5 min (20 min to prepare, 45 min to cook)Meal type:
BreakfastIngredients:
1/2 C Margarine1 C Sugar
3/4 C Brown Sugar
2 Eggs
1 tsp Vanilla
1 tbsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Allspice
1/2 tsp Ground Cloves
1 C Milk
3 C Peeled Apple Slices
1 tsp Cinnamon
3 C Flour
Directions:
1. Mix all except 1/4 c. Sugar, apples and cinnamon.2. Pour into 13x9 greased pan.
3. Mix reserved ingredients and put on top.
4. Bake at 375 for 40-45 min.
Banana Nut Bread
Time:
1 hr 10 min (20 min to prepare, 50 min to cook)Meal type:
BreadIngredients:
1/2 C Shortening1/2 C Sugar
2 Eggs
2 tbsp Milk
1 C Mashed Bananas
2 tsp Baking Powder
1/4 tsp Baking Soda
3/4 tsp Salt
2 C Flour
1/2 C Chopped Nuts
Directions:
Mix ingredients in order. Pour into greased loaf pans. Bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes
Pumpkin Cookie Bars
Time:
1 hr 15 min (20 min to prepare, 55 min to cook)Meal type:
Cookies/BiscuitsIngredients:
1 C flour1/2 C quick oats
1/2 C brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 C finely chopped nuts
1/2 C Melted Butter
1 C Pumpkin
3/4 C Evaporated Milk
3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 C sugar
1 egg
1 package Cream cheese-8 oz
1/2 C powdered sugar
Directions:
The bars are made in 3 layers.1. Preheat oven to 350. Combine first 5 ingredients, then drizzle in melted butter while stirring. Press into 9X13" pan. Bake for 20-25 min.
2. Reduce oven to 325. Combine ingredients 7-12. Pour over crust and continue baking 25-30 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool completely.
3. Beat Cream Cheese and powdered sugar together. Spread over cooled bars and chill for at least 4 h...
Pumpkin Cranberry Bread
Time:
1 hr 20 min (20 min to prepare, 1 hr to cook)Meal type:
BreadIngredients:
1/2 C Vegetable oil2 eggs
2 C sugar
1 can Pumpkin
1 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Salt
2 tbsp Cinnamon
2.5 C Flour
1 C Cranberries
Directions:
1. Mix ingredients in order2. Pour into greased loaf or muffin pans
3. Bake at 350 for one hour (30 min for muffins)
Turkey and Artichoke Stuffed...
Time:
2 hr (1 hr to prepare, 1 hr to cook)Meal type:
Main DishEthnicity:
ItalianIngredients:
12 OZ Box Jumbo Pasta...3 tablespoon EVOO
1/2 L Yellow onion-diced
3 clove Garlic
1 lb ground turkey
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
8 OZ frozen artichoke...
15 OZ ricotta cheese
3/4 C parmsean
2 eggs, beaten lightly
1/4 C fresh chopped...
1/4 C fresh chopped...
Directions:
5 cups Arrabbiata Sauce, recipe follows* 1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella (about 5 ounces)
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and partially cook until tender but still very firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 4 to 5 minutes. Drain pasta.
Meanwhile, in a large heavy skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and the garlic and cook until the onions are soft and starting to br...
Chocolate Nut Cookies
Time:
2 hr (30 min to prepare, 1 hr 30 min to cook)Meal type:
Cookies/BiscuitsIngredients:
3/4 C Each unsalted...6 OZ bittersweet...
4 tbsp unsalted butted,...
1/2 C Flour
2 tbsp cocoa powder
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
2 large eggs
1/2 C Sugar
2 tsp vanilla
1 C chocolate chips
Directions:
Decorations: 4 oz semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled slightly; sliced almonds, toastedRecipe Preparation
1. Heat oven to 325
Mayo Free Potato Salad
Time:
2 hr 20 min (2 hr to prepare, 20 min to cook)Meal type:
Side DishIngredients:
5 lb Yukon Gold...1 L diced onion
6 medium Celey ribs,...
1 medium Parsley bunch,...
1 medium Dill bunch,...
32 OZ Plain yogurt
8 each Hardboiled eggs,...
1 dash Salt and P
2 tbsp Garlic Powder
Directions:
Salt and drain the onion and celery for 30 minutesMix in parsley, dill, garlic and yogurt.
Gently fold in eggs, then potatoes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Black Bean Turkey Chili
Description:
Great for the Crock Pot!Time:
8 hr 20 min (20 min to prepare, 8 hr to cook)Meal type:
Main DishIngredients:
2 Diced onions4 clove minced garlic
2 lb ground turkey
90 OZ black...
44 OZ Diced tomatos...
3 tbsp Chili Powder
2 tbsp Oregano
2 tbsp Basil
2 tbsp Red wine vinegar
2 tbsp salt
1 Various peppers,...
1 tbsp Chicken base
Directions:
1. Sautee 1st 3 ingredients until browned.2. Put in a large crock pot with remaining ingredients.
3. Cook 4 hours on high or 8 on low.
Almost No-Knead Bread
Description:
An enameled cast-iron Dutch...Time:
10 hr (8 hr to prepare, 2 hr to cook)Meal type:
BreadIngredients:
3 C Unbleached flour,...1/4 teaspoon Yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons Table Salt
3/4 C Plus 2 tbsp water
1/4 C Plus 2 tbsp mild...
1 tbsp White Vinegar
Directions:
1. Whisk flour, yeast, and salt in large bowl. Add water, beer, and vinegar. Using rubber spatula, fold mixture, scraping up dry flour from bottom of bowl until shaggy ball forms. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for 8 to 18 hours.2. Lay 12- by 18-inch sheet of parchment paper inside 10-inch skillet and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Transfer dough to lightly floured work surface and knead 10 to 15 times. Shape dough into ball by pulling edges i...

