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Sunday, November 29, 2015

Bundt Cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 4 eggs
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup cream
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

Recipe

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). oil the sides and bottom of a 10 inch bundt cake pan. in a small bowl, mix cinnamon, sugar and cocoa. "flour" the sides and bottom of the pan with the mixture, tap out the excess back into the cinnamon mixture.
  • in a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil, , nutmeg and pudding mix. beat until well blended. pour half of the batter into the bundt pan, sprinkle with half of the cinnamon sugar, cover with the remaining batter and finally, top with remaining cinnamon mixture.
  • bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 45 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean. cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

Saturday, November 28, 2015

Lemon Snow Filling

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins

  • in a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until soft. blend in confectioners' sugar, and beat until creamy. mix in lemon zest. whip cream in a chilled bowl. fold into cream cheese mixture.

crispy bacon and sweet onion omelet

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 4 strips bacon
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1/2 sweet onion, diced
  • 3 jumbo eggs
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 slice process american cheese, diced
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 37 mins

  • cook bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and cool; crumble the bacon and set aside.
  • melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. cook and stir the onions in the butter until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • prepare a 10-inch non-stick skillet with cooking spray and place over a cold burner. whisk together the eggs and water; pour the egg mixture into the cold skillet. cover and turn the burner on for medium-low heat. cook until steam begins to vent from the skillet. remove the lid. sprinkle the crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese, american cheese, salt, and red pepper over the eggs. spread the onions over the eggs. gently swirl the skillet in a circular motion to release the omelet and slide it a plate. fold the omelet in half. allow the cheese to melt, about 2 minutes.

Friday, November 27, 2015

Carrot Cake Ix

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 2 cups self-rising flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 3 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup margarine, softened
  • 1 pound confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

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

  • preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease two 9 inch round cake pans.
  • in a medium bowl, stir together the flour, cinnamon and sugar. add the oil and eggs, mix until blended, then stir in the carrots and nuts. divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans.
  • bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven. a toothpick inserted into the cake should come out clean. cool cakes on wire racks before removing from pans.
  • to make the frosting, use the second set of ingredients. in a medium bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese, add the sugar and cream well. stir in the nuts and vanilla. use to fill and frost the cooled cake layers.

Thursday, November 26, 2015

mango-pineapple chutney

Ingredients

  • Servings: 24
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 large sweet onion, minced
  • 4 inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled and minced
  • 1 large yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 3 large ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted, and diced
  • 1 small pineapple, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1/2 cup apple vinegar

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins

    Ready Time: 3 hrs 45 mins

  • heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. stir in the red pepper flakes and cook until they begin to sizzle, then stir in the minced onion. reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally until the onions have softened, about 20 minutes.
  • remove the lid, increase the heat to medium, and stir in the ginger and yellow bell pepper. cook and stir until the ginger is fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. stir in the mangoes, pineapple, brown sugar, curry powder, and vinegar. bring to a simmer, and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. cool the chutney completely when done and store in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

peanut butter cake vi

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup margarine, softened
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins

  • preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan.
  • in a large bowl, combine flour and brown sugar. cut in peanut butter and margarine until crumbly. reserve 1 cup of crumb mixture. to the remaining crumb mixture, pour in milk, eggs, vanilla, baking powder and baking soda. mix well and pour into pan. sprinkle top with reserved crumb mixture and chocolate chips.
  • bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. allow to cool.

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Blueberry Cream Cheese Muffins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease and flour a muffin pan, or use paper liners.
  • in a large bowl, combine 1 cup unbleached flour with buttermilk; let stand 5 minutes. mix in 1 cup sugar, honey, oil and egg. combine whole wheat flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. stir into white flour mixture just until moistened. gently fold in the blueberries. fill muffin cups with one tablespoon muffin batter, and one tablespoon filling. top with one more tablespoon muffin batter.
  • to make the filling: in a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, 1//2 cup sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoon flour, egg, sour cream and vanilla. blend until smooth.
  • bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Zesty Tortilla Roll Ups

Ingredients

  • Servings: 20
  • 1 pound bacon
  • 3 tablespoons bacon drippings
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tomato, finely diced
  • 4 green onions, minced
  • 1 tablespoon prepared pesto sauce
  • 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
  • 1 pound thinly sliced smoked turkey

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 35 mins

  • arrange bacon slices in a microwave save baking dish, side by side. cover dish with a paper towel. microwave on high until bacon is soft and lightly browned, 4 to 6 minutes. chop bacon into small pieces; reserve 3 tablespoons bacon drippings.
  • combine the chopped bacon, reserved bacon drippings, cream cheese, tomato, green onions, and pesto in a large bowl; mix well. evenly spread the cream cheese mixture on the tortillas; top each with a slice of turkey. roll tortillas up tightly, and cut into 1/4 inch slices. discard rounded ends.

Cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 4 cups thinly sliced apples
  • 2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Recipe

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees. butter a 9x13 inch pan. spread apples evenly over the bottom of the pan.
  • beat eggs with mixer until thick and light. combine sugar and oil and add to eggs.
  • stir together flour, cinnamon, soda and salt. add to egg mixture and beat in. stir in nuts and vanilla. batter will be very thick.
  • spread batter over apples in the pan. bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. remove from the oven and cool. spread with cream cheese icing.
  • to make cream cheese icing: beat cream cheese until fluffy. beat in 1/4 cup melted butter, then beat in confectioners sugar and lemon juice. spread over cooled cake. refrigerate.

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Dirty Bedtime Story

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 fluid ounce amaretto liqueur
  • 1 fluid ounce irish cream liqueur
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons chocolate syrup

Recipe

  • in a tall thin glass, stir together the amaretto, irish cream and milk. mix in chocolate syrup, and serve.

Very Berry Blueberry Smoothie

Ingredients

  • Servings: 3
  • 1 banana, chopped
  • 1 kiwi, sliced
  • 3/4 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 1 (8 ounce) container vanilla yogurt

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins

  • combine the banana, kiwi, blueberries, ice cubes, and vanilla yogurt in a blender; blend until smooth.

cornmeal waffles

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 1/2 cups cornmeal
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1 3/4 cups nonfat buttermilk

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins

  • preheat a waffle iron, and coat with cooking spray.
  • in a medium bowl, stir together the whole wheat flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and baking soda. make a well in the center, and stir in the buttermilk just until smooth. in a separate bowl, whip egg whites with an electric mixer until thick enough to hold a soft peak. carefully fold the egg whites into the batter.
  • spoon batter the hot waffle iron in an amount appropriate for your iron. close, and cook until the iron stops steaming, and the waffles are golden brown.

Monday, November 23, 2015

shrimp in avocado cream sauce

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup mashed ripe avocado
  • 1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

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

  • melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat, stir in the garlic, and cook 1 to 2 minutes until soft but not browned. pour in the cream and bring to a simmer. whisk in the avocado until smooth, return to a simmer, and add the shrimp.
  • cook over medium-low heat just until the shrimp have turned opaque, 5 to 7 minutes. sprinkle with black pepper, and serve hot.

Egg Tostada

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1 (8 inch) whole wheat tortilla
  • salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

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

  • in a medium bowl, beat together egg whites, 1/4 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup salsa.
  • in a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, brown both sides of the tortilla. remove from heat.
  • in the same skillet over medium-high heat, scramble the egg white mixture until no longer runny.
  • top tortilla with the scrambled egg mixture, remaining cheese and remaining salsa. season with salt and pepper.

Ii

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 5 (12 fluid ounce) cans evaporated milk
  • 1 (10 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 (14 ounce) can cream of coconut
  • 4 1/4 cups light

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 35 mins

  • in a medium bowl, whisk egg yolks until smooth. whisk in cinnamon and vanilla stir in coconut milk, cream of coconut, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and . taste and adjust cinnamon and vanilla if desired. blend well and strain through a fine sieve or cheesecloth. pour into clean bottles. serve chilled.

Simple And Delicious Sponge Cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1/2 cup margarine
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup self-rising flour

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins

  • preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease an 8 inch cake pan and line with a circle of parchment paper.
  • beat the margarine and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. the mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. add the eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the margarine mixture before adding the next. fold in the flour until only small lumps remain; pour into the prepared pan.
  • bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Sunday, November 22, 2015

S'mores Apples

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 6 granny smith apples
  • 6 wooden sticks
  • 1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 35 mins

  • insert wooden sticks 3/4 of the way into the stem end of each apple. place apples on a cookie sheet covered with lightly greased aluminum foil.
  • combine caramels and water in a saucepan over low heat. cook, stirring often, until caramel melts and is smooth. stir in the vanilla. dip each apple into the caramel and gently run apples around insides of saucepan to scrape off some of the caramel. scrape excess caramel from the apple bottoms using the side of the saucepan.
  • combine the miniature marshmallows and graham crackers on a dinner plate. roll the apples in the mixture to coat. place on the aluminum foil and chill.
  • put the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. cook in the microwave for 30 second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth. drizzle over the apples and return them to the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Saturday, November 21, 2015

Sour Cream Ganache

Ingredients

  • Servings: 20
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 cups sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • place the chocolate chips into a glass or metal bowl, and set over the top of a pan of barely simmering water. stir occasionally until melted and smooth. remove from the heat and transfer the chocolate to a medium bowl.
  • add the sour cream and vanilla; beat with an electric mixture until smooth and creamy. if you let it cool down too much it will set up, so frost your cake while it is still liquid, or reheat before using.

Quick Pot Sticker Soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 (32 ounce) cartons chicken broth
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 (15 ounce) package frozen pot stickers (any filling)
  • 1 (12 ounce) package frozen stir-fry vegetables

Recipe

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

  • heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. stir in the chopped onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. pour in the chicken broth, green onions, and remaining sesame oil. bring to a boil over high heat, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • reduce the heat to medium, and add the frozen pot stickers and stir-fry vegetables. cook until the pot stickers float, about 8 minutes.

Antoinette's Strawberry Freeze

Ingredients

  • Servings: 18
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen strawberries, thawed
  • 2 bananas, diced
  • 1 (8 ounce) tub frozen whipped topping, thawed

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins

  • in a medium bowl, cream together the sugar and cream cheese until smooth. in a separate bowl, mix together the pineapple, strawberries, bananas, and whipped topping. fold the fruit mixture into the cream cheese mixture until evenly blended.
  • spread into a 9x13 inch glass dish, or divide among several smaller serving dishes. cover with plastic wrap, and freeze overnight.
  • thaw for approximately 20 minutes before serving.

Friday, November 20, 2015

papa felico's garlic sausage bread

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 pound bulk hot italian sausage
  • 1 loaf italian bread, cut in half lengthwise
  • 1 beefsteak tomato, sliced
  • 1 cup roasted red bell pepper strips
  • 1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • 1/4 cup sliced green olives
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons diced red onion
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic

Recipe

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

  • preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
  • crumble the sausage into a saucepan over low heat; cover and cook until sausage is completely browned, stirring every 30 seconds; drain.
  • place the bread on a baking sheet with the crust sides down. arrange the cooked sausage evenly over both halves of bread. top each with tomato slices, red bell pepper strips, mozzarella slices, green olives, and black olives.
  • bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
  • whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, onion, and garlic in a bowl. drizzle over baked bread halves.
  • bake another 5 minutes. cut into 2 inch slices to serve.

venison tequila chili

Ingredients

  • Servings: 24
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 pounds ground venison
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 3 cups chopped white onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup gold tequila
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans chili beans in sauce

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

    Ready Time: 3 hrs 15 mins

  • heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. add the ground venison and cook, stirring to crumble, until no longer pink. mix in the celery and onion; cook and stir until tender. season with red pepper flakes, garlic powder and chili powder. cook and stir for a minute to intensify the flavors.
  • pour in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, tequila and orange juice; simmer over low heat, uncovered, for 2 hours. after 2 hours, mix the beans into the chili and simmer for another 30 minutes.

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Emily's Famous Onion Dip

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cups plain yogurt
  • 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins

  • melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. saute onions in butter until tender and lightly browned.
  • transfer onions to a serving bowl, and stir in yogurt and vinegar. season with salt and pepper to taste. refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to blend flavors. this tastes even better if it sits overnight. the onion flavor gets stronger.

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Sugared Campfire Donuts

Ingredients

  • Servings: 24
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated biscuit dough
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter

Recipe

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

  • toss together the sugar and cinnamon in a bowl, set aside. cut each biscuit into thirds, and roll into balls. skewer on a toasting fork, and cook over hot coals, turning constantly, until golden brown. dip into melted butter, then roll in cinnamon sugar.

Dark Carrot Raisin Muffins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons applesauce
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots
  • 2/3 cup raisins

Recipe

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

  • preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • stir together whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon. in a separate bowl, stir together eggs, buttermilk, oil, applesauce and honey. stir egg mixture into flour just until combined. fold in carrots and raisins. spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • bake in preheat oven for 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Monday, November 16, 2015

caramel apple eclair cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 24
  • 5 pounds apples - peeled, cored and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour, or as needed (optional)
  • 2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant french vanilla pudding
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 (14.4 ounce) box cinnamon graham crackers
  • 1 (18 ounce) container caramel apple dip
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 9 hrs 30 mins

  • combine the apples, cinnamon and sugar in a saucepan and set over medium heat. cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender. if the mixture ends up with a lot of liquid, mix in a little bit of flour, and simmer until thickened. remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
  • in a large bowl, whisk together the instant pudding and milk until smooth. stir in the sour cream and fold in the whipped topping.
  • to assemble the cake, line the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish with a single layer of cinnamon graham crackers. use a slotted spoon to make a thin layer of the apple mixture. top with a generous layer of the pudding, about 1/3. repeat layers until you have three layers of apples and pudding and four layers of crackers.
  • warm the caramel apple dip in the microwave oven until it can be easily poured. pour this over the top layer of graham crackers. refrigerate for at least overnight, but up to 24 hours before serving.

jalapeno chicken dip

Ingredients

  • Servings: 15
  • 1 (10 ounce) can chunk chicken in water, thoroughly drained
  • 1 pinch seasoned salt
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 3 tablespoons chopped jalapeno

Recipe

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

  • combine the chicken and seasoned salt in a large skillet over medium-low heat; heat through.
  • combine the cream cheese and chicken soup in a microwave-safe bowl; cover and heat for 1 minute in the microwave. add the chicken mixture and continue to heat at 1 minute intervals until the liquid . stir in the jalapenos and serve immediately.

thai chicken spring rolls

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 1 cup peanut sauce
  • 1 (1 1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon peanut oil
  • 6 ounces fresh snow pea pods
  • 12 ounces bean sprouts
  • 4 green onion, chopped
  • 1 pound watercress, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 large carrots, peeled
  • 1 teaspoon peanut oil
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 12 spring roll wrappers
  • 1/2 cup peanut sauce

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins

  • combine 1 cup peanut sauce, ginger, garlic, and 1 teaspoon soy sauce in a bowl. add the chicken and mix until the chicken is coated. place in refrigerator to marinate for 30 minutes.
  • heat 1 teaspoon peanut oil in a wok or skillet over medium heat. cook the snow peas, bean sprouts and green onion in the oil until heated but still crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. transfer to a large bowl. mix in the watercress and cilantro. use a vegetable peeler to have long slices of carrot into the watercress mixture. drizzle 1 teaspoon soy sauce into the watercress mixture; toss to coat.
  • heat 1 teaspoon of oil to the wok or skillet. cook the marinated chicken until no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes.
  • fill a large bowl with hot water. dip wrappers one at a time into the water for about 2 seconds each. as wrappers are removed from the water, fill each with 2 large spoonfuls of the chicken and a small handful of the watercress mixture. fold in two opposite ends of the wrapper to meet the filling. then fold the bottom of the wrapper over the top of the filling and roll. serve with 1/2 cup peanut sauce for dipping.

Ham And Pineapple Pinwheels

Ingredients

  • Servings: 32
  • 1 (8 ounce) package whipped pineapple cream cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups crushed pineapple in juice, well drained
  • 6 (8 inch) flour tortillas
  • 6 ounces sliced fully cooked deli ham

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 15 mins

  • mix the cream cheese and pineapple in a bowl until evenly blended. place the tortillas on a clean work surface. spread 2/3 of each tortilla with the cream cheese mixture. place a slice of ham over the cream cheese. roll up each tortilla towards its uncovered edge. if needed, seal the edge with a dollop of cream cheese. wrap each tortilla roll in plastic wrap, sealing tightly. refrigerate at least 2 hours. unwrap, and cut into 1/2 inch wide pieces.

apple-cinnamon farfel kugel

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 cup matzo farfel
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 large apples - peeled, cored and shredded
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3 egg whites, stiffly beaten

Recipe

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

  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). spray an 8x8 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • in a large bowl, combine the water and farfel. add the sugar, apple, and cinnamon. fold in the egg whites. pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and dust the top with more cinnamon.
  • bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 45 minutes.

Honey Rice

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Recipe

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

  • combine rice, raisins, milk, honey, and butter in a saucepan. bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, and let it simmer for 15 minutes; stirring occasionally. stir in lemon rind and juice.
  • serve the rice in bowls and garnish (optional) with cinnamon and slivered almonds.