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Salmon Box with Drawn Butter Sauce 2007-09-22 21:49:00 Line a bread pan, slightly buttered, with warm steamed rice. Fill the center with cold boiled salmon, flaked, and seasoned with salt, pepper, and a slight grating of nutmeg. Cover with rice, and steam one hour. Turn on a hot platter for serving, and pour around Egg Sauce.Egg Sauce. To Drawn Butter
Sauce add beaten yolks of two eggs and one teaspoon lemon juice.DRAWN BUTTER SAUCE 1/3 cup butter.3 tablespoons flour.1 1/2 cups hot water.1/2 teaspoon salt.1/8 teaspoon pepper.Melt one-half the butter, add flour with seasonings, and pour on gradually hot water.Boil five minutes, and add remaining butter in small pieces.To be served with boiled or baked fish.
Lobster Divine 2007-09-22 21:46:00 2 servings (microwave recipe)Ingredients2 uncooked Florida spiny lobsters tails2 tablespoons butter, melted, divided1/2 cup soft bread crumbs1/4 cup grated Cheddar cheese1 teaspoon grated onionPaprikaThaw lobster if frozen. Cut lobster tails in half, down the middle of the shell lengthwise.Bend tail backward to crack sharply in several places (prevents curling during cooking).Arrange in glass or other microwave serving dish.Brush with 1 tablespoon butter.Combine remaining tablespoon of butter, bread crumbs, cheese and onion.Spread bread crumb mixture over surface of the lobster meat.Sprinkle with paprika.Microwave 2 minutes on high.Rotate dish one-half turn. Microwave 2 additional minutes on high. Read more:Lobster
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Pasta with Spicy Tomato-Vodka Sauce and Meatballs 2007-09-22 05:29:00 Serves 43 cloves garlic, minced (Jar garlic is fine.)1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste, more or less)3 Tbl olive oil (extra virgin if you have it)1 28-oz can chopped tomatoes (You can use the ones with Italian spices added if you'd like. And if your garden tomatoes are looking good, you can chop those instead.)1/4 cup vodka (Any brand will work. Do not use flavored vodka, e.g. citrus.)1/4 cup heavy creamSalt and pepper to taste1 pint cherry tomatoes1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (Bagged, already grated in advance will do fine.)2 Tbl fresh basil cut into teeny strips16 oz Italian, precooked meatballs (Frozen is fine. No need to thaw.)1 pound pasta (Penne and rigatoni work best.)Put your pasta pot (large) on to boil. (This takes the longest of the whole meal.)While the water is coming to a boil, get out a large sauté pan. Add the olive oil, garlic and peppers. Heat this on Medium High until it starts to sizzle. Don't heat it too long. If the garlic gets brown, the taste Read more:Pasta
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Meal Planning Benefits 2007-09-22 05:26:00 Meal planning can help you to successfully organize the daily routine of preparing meals for your family.If you often find yourself searching for something to prepare for dinner, meal planning may be just the thing you need to make meal time less stressful.Below are some of the benefits of meal planning. 1. You'll save time.Knowing what you're going to cook for dinner means you can get the meal on the table faster because you won't have to decide what to make.In addition, when you plot out what meals you're going to fix for the week, you can simply make one trip to the store and buy all the food you'll need for those meals.You won't have to search the refrigerator or freezer when dinner time arrives, and you can eliminate trips to the grocery store looking for something to eat that everyone likes. 2. You'll save money.Meal planning can also help you save money.For one, when you know what you're going to cook for dinner, you won't eat out as much during the week because you can Read more:Benefits
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Shrimp Remoulade Crostini 2007-09-21 12:42:00 Ingredients1 cup mayonnaise (Low-fat is fine.)2 Tbl dry mustard2 Tbl vegetable oil1 Tbl balsamic vinegar2 Tbl prepared horseradish1 tsp paprikaSalt and pepper to taste3 or 4 dashes hot sauce (You choose the brand.)4 green onions, thinly sliced (Up to half of the greens too.)1 stalk celery, chopped2 Tbl Italian parsley2 cloves garlic (Jar garlic is fine.)3 stalks celery cut into half-inch pieces1-1/2 to 2 pounds cooked shrimp, tails removed (30-40 count-sized shrimp are ideal.)1 loaf crusty French bread (baguette)Olive oil sprayPut the first 12 items directly in your blender. Blend on Medium speed until fully mixed and the pieces of produce and parsley have been broken up into a smooth sauce. Store in your refrigerator for serving later. When you are ready to serve: Drain the shrimp if they are in a bag with ice water. Put them in your serving bowl directly from the refrigerator. You want them to be very cold. Pour on the sauce and put in the other chopped celery. The extra celery gives Read more:Shrimp
Kabobs with Thai Sauce and Grilled Pineapple 2007-09-21 12:37:00 Serves 12 (Can be doubled for a larger crowd or cut in half for a smaller one.)12 chicken kabobs from your butcher (That's the easiest way, but you can make them yourself using chicken breast chunks, red and green peppers sliced into hunks and red onion slices. Thread on skewers. You can even change the veggies and switch the meat to beef or shrimp if you like.)Olive oil sprayButter spray12 wedges of fresh pineapple (You can get these already prepared in the fruit section, or make your own wedges by coring, peeling and cutting fresh pineapple. If necessary, you can use rings from the can.) Prepare Thai Sauce (recipe below). To prepare the kabobs, spray them with olive oil. Preheat the grill for 10 to 15 minutes so the grill is ready and hot when you begin to cook.To prepare the pineapple for grilling, spray it lightly with butter spray--just enough butter spray to keep it from sticking to the grill. Make sure the grill is brushed very clean. You don't want your pineapple to taste li Read more:Grilled
Melt-in-Your-Mouth Spare Ribs 2007-10-03 05:53:00 Appetizers for 20 or entree for 4 to 6, depending on appetitesIngredients68 oz Sweet Baby Ray Award Winning Barbecue Sauce45 oz KC Masterpiece Original Barbecue Sauce(Flavors vary depending on sauce used. You can choose your favorites or use the ones above.)1 Tbl Worcestershire sauce1 cup brown sugar2 Tbl honey1 large sweet onion sliced (like you would to top a hamburger)7 to 8 pounds of pork baby back ribsMix all ingredients (except the ribs) in a bowl.Clean the ribs by cutting off excess fat. You want to leave some of the fat because it adds flavor to the ribs.Cut ribs into finger portions if you're using them as an appetizer. You can even cut them into individual ribs.Place ribs in a large foil pan (like the foil turkey pans you can buy at the grocery store; this can be an immense help in saving clean-up). Top the ribs with the barbecue sauce mixture, and then cover the pan top with aluminum foil. When pouring on the sauce, don't worry if not all ribs are completely covered. They Read more:Spare
Foods To Avoid That Cause Bad Breath 2007-09-30 07:43:00 by: Dr. Harold KatzDid you know that there are specific foods that may lead to bad breath? This is because of volatile sulfur compounds - the culprit in causing bad breath!For example, if food sits out too long it will spoil. That spoiling action is due to anaerobic bacteria breaking down proteins in that particular food. In milk, the odor of sour milk is caused by relatives of the bugs that create bad breath when they break down proteins in the milk (and basically in all dairy foods). A reaction takes place where 'the bad breath bugs' extract sulfur compounds from the amino acids in these proteins. Specifically, the amino acid Cysteine is converted to Hydrogen Sulfide (which has a rotten egg smell) and Methionine becomes Methyl Mercaptan (which smells like a cross between old socks and garlic). The same analogy applies to meat if it sits out too long.Everyone knows that onions and garlic will create bad breath. But do you know why? It's because the odorous molecule Read more:Foods
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Oatmeal Crispies 2007-09-30 07:41:00 These crisp, light, crunchy cookies are perfect with a cup of coffee or tea.Ingredients1 cup firmly packed brown sugar½ cup butter, softened½ cup shortening2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla2 cups uncooked quick-cooking oats1 ½ cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda¼ teaspoon saltDirectionsCombine brown sugar, butter and shortening in large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla; continue beating until well mixed. Reduced speed to low; add oats, flour, baking soda and salt. Beat, scraping bowl often, until well mixed.Divide dough in half. Shape each half into 6-inch log. Wrap each in plastic food wrap. Refrigerate until firm (2 to 3 hours).Heat oven to 350 degrees.Cut logs into ¼ -inch slices with sharp knife. Place slices 1-inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Let stand 1 to 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets. Read more:Oatmeal
Texas Sheet Cake 2007-09-29 01:38:00 Ingredients2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups granulated sugar1 and one half tsp cinnamon1 tsp. baking sodaPinch of saltThree quarters cup waterOne half cup butterOne quarter cup unsweetened powdered cocoa2 tsp. pure vanillaOne half cup buttermilk 2 eggsPreheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 13 x 9 pan with non-stick cooking spray and shake flour onto pan coating all sides. Combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda and salt and stir. Combine water, butter and cocoa in a saucepan and bring to boil, remove from heat and pour into flour mixture. Beat with mixer until blended and then add vanilla, buttermilk and eggs and beat until smooth. Pour batter into pan and bake for 20 - 25 minutes.Allow cake to cool before frosting the cake with the following: FrostingIngredients1 cup sugarOne third cup milkOne third cup butter1 cup semisweet chocolate chipsIn a saucepan, combine sugar, milk, and butter and bring to a boil stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips and stir until Read more:Texas
Rosemary Roasted Leg of Lamb 2007-09-29 01:37:00 Ingredients2 tsp. fresh ground pepper1 Tbsp. kosher saltOne quarter cup fresh rosemary, chopped2 cloves garlic, mincedOne quarter cup olive oil1 5-pound leg of lambOne quarter cup red wine2 Tbsp. shallots, chopped2 cups chicken brothCombine pepper, salt, rosemary, garlic and olive oil and stir. Coat leg of lamb with mixture and marinate in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place lamb on a wire rack with roasting pan underneath. Roast lamb for 15 minutes. Add wine to pan and roast another 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350, add shallots to roasting pan and continue roasting, basting every 15 - 20 minutes until lamb is done to your liking. The lamb will take an hour or more to cook but should read at least 130 degrees on a meat thermometer for rare meat. Remove lamb from oven. Skim off fat from roasting pan, add chicken broth and stir. Slice lamb and serve with broth from the roasting pan. Lamb also goes very well with mint sauce or jelly.Tips : Us Read more:Rosemary
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Mushroom Bruschetta 2007-09-29 01:34:00 Ingredients1 large French baguette4 cups button mushroom caps4 cups shitake mushroom capsOne quarter cup fresh parsley, choppedOne quarter cup cream3 cloves garlic, minced1 Tbsp. fresh thymeSalt and pepper to tasteSlice baguette lengthwise and broil in the oven until lightly toasted. Place mushrooms in a food processor and process until chopped. Spray a skillet with non-stick cooking spray and place mushrooms in skillet and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes. Add parsley, cream, garlic, thyme, and salt and pepper and cook a few more minutes. Spread over toasted bread and slice into individual servings.Tips : Use fat free Half and Half in place of the cream. Read more:Mushroom
Kitchen Pantry - A Cook's Secret Weapon 2007-10-14 06:53:00 Doing any job is easier when you have the right tools on hand. One of a cook's best tools -- and secret weapons -- is having a well-stocked kitchen pantry.Cooking is much simpler if you know that you've already got what you need on hand, and aren't going to have to run to the corner market every time you want to fix a meal.Having a well-stocked pantry is also the secret weapon especially when unexpected guests drop by.You'll be able to make every guest feel special and welcome because, whether it is appetizers for four or dinner for ten, you can handle it with style and panache. In fact, your reputation -- and your sanity -- will be assured, because with these things in your pantry, you can put together beautiful and tasty food that is beautifully presented in just minutes, simply and easily.Here is a list of basic ingredients that should be in any well-stocked pantry. (One great way to stock your pantry is to buy one or two things on the list each time you go shopping, rather than Read more:Kitchen
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Recipes : Chilled Cucumber Soup 2007-10-13 00:45:00 Ingredients :1 tsp. ground cumin2 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded and shredded3 cups plain yogurt2 cups milkOne quarter cup cilantro, choppedOne quarter cup fresh lemon juiceOne quarter cup olive oil2 cloves garlic, mincedSalt and pepper to tastePlace cumin in a skillet and toast for about one minute. Combine cumin with remaining ingredients and stir. Chill for at least one hour and garnish with chopped cilantro.Tips : Use fat free yogurt and milk. Read more:Chilled
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Recipes : Oriental Chicken Salad 2007-10-13 00:43:00 Ingredients :Three quarters cup red wine vinegarOne quarter cup sugar1 tsp. sesame oil1 Tbsp. olive oilSalt and pepper to taste3 boneless chicken breasts, cooked and cubedOne quarter cup green onions, chopped1 11-oz. can mandarin oranges, drained1 6-oz. can water chestnuts, choppedOne quarter cup sliced almondsOne third cup rice noodles1 small head Romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized piecesCombine first 5 ingredients in a cruet and shake well. Combine remaining ingredients in a large bowl and toss. Just before serving, pour dressing over salad and toss.Tips : Use your favorite sugar substitute. Read more:Oriental
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Recipes : Key Lime Pie 2007-10-13 00:40:00 Ingredients1 9-inch graham cracker piecrust1 14-oz. can sweetened condensed milk4 egg yolksOne half cup key limejuiceWhipped topping for garnishKey lime slicesPlace condensed milk, egg yolks and lime juice in a bowl and whisk together until mixture starts to thicken. Pour into piecrust and bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool in the refrigerator overnight. Top with whipped cream if desired and key lime slices and serve.Tips : Use fat free condensed milk, your favorite egg substitute and fat free whipped topping.
Recipes : Poached Pears with Vanilla Sauce 2007-10-11 23:40:00 Ingredients :3 cups water2 Tbsp. pure vanilla extract1 cup sugar4 - 6 ripe pears, peeled, sliced in half and coredCombine water, vanilla and sugar in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Add pears and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove fruit and set it aside to cool. Heat syrup until it thickens slightly. Place fruit in dessert bowls and pour syrup over top of fruit.Tips : Hey, at least I didn't tell you to add whipped cream on top of the syrup. Use your favorite sugar substitute. Read more:Poached
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Recipes : Tortilla Lasagna 2007-10-11 23:38:00 Ingredients :2 pounds lean ground beef1 large sweet onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 tsp. cuminOne half tsp. red pepperOne half tsp. cayenne pepper1 14-oz. can diced tomatoes, drained12 corn tortillas1 16-oz. container cottage or ricotta cheese1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded2 cup lettuce shredded2 fresh tomatoes, diced1 cup black olives, sliced1 cup Cheddar cheese, shreddedBrown ground beef in a large skillet with onion and garlic. Add cumin, red pepper, cayenne pepper and diced tomatoes and cook over low-medium heat for several minutes. Remove from heat. Place 6 of the corn tortillas and the bottom of a lightly greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish and spread meat mixture evenly over tortillas. Top with remaining tortillas. Combine ricotta and Monterey Jack cheeses and mix well. Spread cheeses over tortillas and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and top with lettuce, tomatoes, black olives and cheddar cheese. Slice and serve.Tips : Use fat free tortillas. Read more:Tortilla
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Recipes : Salsa Pizza 2007-10-11 23:36:00 Ingredients :1 8-oz. package crescent rolls1 8-oz. package cream cheese, softenedOne third cup fresh cilantro, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced2 large fresh tomatoes, seeded and diced1 large sweet onion, chopped1 Tbsp. lime juice2 serrano chiles, seeded and choppedOne quarter cup Mexican beerDash of sugarSpread out crescent rolls evenly onto lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Allow to cool. Meanwhile, combine cream cheese, cilantro and garlic in a bowl and mix well. In a separate bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, lime juice, chiles, beer and sugar and mix well. Spread cream cheese mixture over rolls and top with tomato mixture. Slice and serve. If you prefer you may use homemade pizza crust or pre-made store bought pizza crust instead of crescent rolls.Tips : Use light cream cheese. Read more:Pizza
3 Methods For Perfectly Melted Chocolate 2007-10-11 00:26:00 Melting chocolate for baking is an exacting task, if not done perfectly you can end up with a burned or grainy mess and ruin whatever you are baking. Below are 3 methods for melting chocolate, each can be successful in it’s own way and you need only pick a method that works for you and get cooking!In The Oven Chocolate
can be melted in the oven quite easily but you will need to be very diligent about watching it. It’s easy to get caught up in your other baking chores and not realize that you have overheated it until it is too late. To melt chocolate in the oven, heat the oven to 110 degrees. Chop the chocolate and place in a dish inside the oven. Keep the door open and check regularly. It will take about an hour to melt thoroughly.Double Boiler Method This tried and true method uses two pots or a special double boiler pot. The bottom pot has about an inch of water in it and the top pot is a bit smaller and rests on the bottom pot. The water should be heated to just below a simmer. Read more:Methods
Recipes : Apricot Cream Tart 2007-10-10 09:56:00 Ingredients :1/2 cup sugar (divided)1 pint fresh apricots (or canned) (Cut the apricots in half and take out the pit.)1 pre-made piecrust (Pick this up in the grocer's refrigerated section.)8 oz cream cheese, room temperature (Light or regular will both work.)2 heaping Tbl sour cream (Light or regular)1 tsp vanillaBefore you begin your tart, you need to prepare the apricots. Put the cut apricots in a bowl with one-quarter cup of the sugar. Stir them around so the sugar is coating the apricots. Let this sit on your counter or in the refrigerator for about 2 hours. This process is called macerating. You're getting the apricots nice and sweet, and the extra sugar and juice from the apricots will make a little sauce.Now take your piecrust out of the refrigerator and let it sit on your counter for about 15 minutes. This will make it easier to unroll.Roll it out and put it in a 9-inch tart pan. The edges will hang over. Just fold them back inside and crimp so you make a rim on your tart. B Read more:Apricot
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Culinary World : Chicken a la King 2007-10-08 23:35:00 This is supposed to be a recipe for chicken a la King taken from a brochure of the 1960s, obtained from the Brighton Beach Hotel, where this dish probably originated."Melt 2 tablespoonfuls of butter and then add 1/2 of a green pepper shredded and 1 cup of mushrooms sliced thin.Stir and cook 5 minutes and then add 2 level tablespoonfuls of flour and 1/2 teaspoonful of salt.Cook until frothy and then add 1 pint of cream and stir until sauce thickens.Put this all in a double boiler, add 3 cups of chicken cut in pieces and let stand to get very hot.In the meantime, take 1/4 cup of butter and beat into it the yolks of 3 eggs, teaspoonful of onion juice, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoonful of paprika.Stir this mixture until the eggs thicken a little. Combine the two, add a little sherry and finally shredded pimiento before serving on toast." Read more:World
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Culinary World : Butternut Squash aux Fines Herbs 2007-10-08 23:27:00 Makes 4 servings (1 cup each serving)Ingredients1 lb butternut squash1 tsp olive oil 1 cup onion, thinly sliced3 large mushrooms thinly sliced1/4 cup low sodium chicken stock1/2 tsp tarragon (fresh)1 Tbsp parsley (fresh), minced1 1/2 tsp chives (fresh), snippedDirectionsPeel the squash, remove the seeds and cut into 3/4 inch cubes. (To make peeling easier, prick the squash with a fork and microwave on high for 5 to 10 minutes.)Heat the oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium-low heat, and add the onions and mushrooms.Saute for about 5 minutes or until the onion softens.Add the squash and nonfat chicken stock.Cover tightly and cook until the squash is tender, approximately 20 minutes. (If you are using dried chervil and/or tarragon, add these after 15 minutes of cooking.)Remove the cover, and cook a minute or two longer to evaporate most of the remaining liquid. Sprinkle on the parsley and chives, and also the fresh chervil and/or tarragon, if used. Read more:World
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Pork Tenderloin "Schnitzel" with Old World Mustard Sauce 2007-10-07 22:15:00 Serves 4 Ingredients :Sauce:6 oz good beer (German beer would be a bonus. Use a lager.)4 Tbl minced shallots1-1/2 cups chicken broth1/2 cup whipping cream (or half and half)3 Tbl German or Dijon mustardPork:2 pork tenderloins, trimmed, cut crosswise into one-inch thick medallions1/2 cup flour1/2 cup egg substitute (or 2 fresh eggs beaten with a fork)1 cup bread crumbs (Canned is fine.)1/2 cup walnuts4 Tbl fresh parsley leaves1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice6 Tbl olive oil (divided)Start the sauce first.Put the beer and the shallots in a medium saucepan. Boil them slowly until reduced by half. Takes about 10 minutes. Add the chicken broth. Boil down to 1-1/2 cups of liquid total. This will take about 10 more minutes. You're making a reduction, which intensifies the flavor of the sauce. Turn off and let sit for a bit.While the sauce is boiling you can start the pork.In order to keep my kitchen cleaner, I pound meat inside a sturdy plastic bag. Take your medallions a couple at a time and put Read more:World
Grilled Chicken Salad on a Bed of Mexican Roasted Corn 2007-10-07 02:13:00 Serves 4Ingredients 4 boneless chicken breast halvesSalt and pepperOlive oil spray1 pkg pre-washed baby greens (organic if you can get them)8 ears fresh corn2 Tbl olive oil (divided)4 cloves garlic (Jar garlic will work, but fresh is best.)2 Tbl canola oil2 tsp chili powder or Southwestern spice mix2 small avocados (Cut open, remove pit and chop the pulp.)1 sweet red pepper, diced1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro1/4 cup fresh lime juiceRemove the boneless chicken breasts from the package and place on a platter. Spray lightly with olive oil spray. Sprinkle them lightly with salt and pepper. Let rest until ready to grill (but no longer than 10 minutes).Remove the corn from the cobs using a sharp knife. The easiest way to do this is to hold the peeled corncob upright and stroke top to bottom with the knife, releasing the corn kernels. Work your way around the corn until all (or most) of the kernels are removed. The first couple of times you do this it will be awkward, but in no time you'll Read more:Chicken
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Celebration Cake with Godiva French Buttercream 2007-10-05 21:40:00 Ingredients1 boxed cake mix (Butter flavor, yellow or white)2 large eggs1 cup sour cream1/2 cup canola oil2 tsp vanilla flavoring1 3/4-ounce box of instant vanilla pudding3/4 cup creme de cacao liqueurPreheat your oven to 350 degrees.Put all ingredients in a large bowl. Turn your mixer onto Low to blend the ingredients. Then turn it to Medium High (or High if you have a small mixer) and blend it for a full three minutes.While the cake is being blended, you can prepare your angel food cake pan (funnel pan). Spray the pan with baker's spray to keep the cake from sticking. When the mixing is done, pour the batter into the cake pan. Bake 55 minutes to one hour at 350 degrees. Test for doneness with a clean toothpick. If nothing sticks, the cake is done. Don't be tempted to open the oven before the 55-minute mark or the cake may sink a bit. Even if it does, you'll still be fine. Turn the cake onto your platter after it cools down.GodivaFrenchButtercream
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Angel Hair pasta with "Fresh" Tomato Sauce 2007-10-04 23:16:00 Angel Hair pasta for 2 (Follow box suggestion for portions and cooking instructions.) Most angel hair pasta takes just 3 to 4 minutes to boil, so you won't have a hot pot on your stove for long. You can use any pasta you choose. The angel hair delicacy just seems to taste better when it's hot outside.5 ripe plum tomatoes (The secret here is FRESH, RIPE tomatoes.)2 tsp garlic (Jar garlic will work but fresh will give your dish more "bite.")1 large shallot, mincedA sprinkle of cracked red pepper (optional) (The kind some folks put on pizza.)6 Tbl olive oil (divided)Salt and pepper to taste8 fresh basil leaves cut into chiffonade (Chiffonade is explained below.)1 cup grated Parmesan cheeseUp to a few hours ahead...In a medium bowl, place your tomatoes, garlic, shallot, cracked red pepper and 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Mix thoroughly. Grate your salt and pepper over the mixture and mix again. You want some salt to bring out the flavor in the tomatoes. How much is up to you. The cracked Read more:Tomato
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Choosing Foods For Your Special Event 2007-10-04 04:43:00 Choosing the right menu for a special event can be just as important as choosing a location. Food can communicate a theme, convey a feeling or set the mood of an entire night. If you are planning a high-class extravaganza, hot dogs and beer might not be appropriate. However, they might be the perfect choice for a birthday party at the lake. Taking great care in planning a menu shows your guests how much you appreciate them, and a great meal can help make a special day even more memorable.If you are planning a birthday party for your child, an interactive meal can be a fun activity for your guests. Rather than slaving away in the kitchen all day or spending countless dollars ordering pizzas, you can save time and money by letting the guests make their own special creations. One fun idea is to prepare a multitude of toppings and let the children make their own bagel or English muffin pizzas. They will have a blast piling on strange combinations of toppings, and they will enjoy feeling li Read more:Foods
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How to Carve a Turkey 2007-10-19 00:26:00 To someone who is just learning to cook, this topic may seem like one of the hardest meals you will ever have to prepare. Needless to say, if you’re having a turkey there’s usually company involved which means a number of hungry people are relying on you to prepare a great meal. This can be very intimidating. Luckily we have all the information you need, in order to ensure a great meal for you, your friends and your family.In order to successfully carve a turkey, you will need to have the following pieces of equipment:• One warm serving platter• A pair of kitchen scissors• An electric knife or a large slicing knife (you may want to choose a manual knife since they provide more control than electric ones)• A small carving knife or fork for arranging and serving the meatNow that you have the equipment you need to carve the turkey, follow these steps in order to become a turkey carving expert:1. Leave the turkey to sit 20-30 minutes after roasting and before carving. This will Read more:Carve
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Appetizer Recipe : Rosemary Tomato Focaccia Bread 2007-10-18 00:34:00 Ingredients :1 10-oz. tube refrigerated pizza crust1/4 cup olive oil2 garlic cloves, mincedSalt and pepper to taste2 Tbsp. fresh rosemary, crushed2 fresh tomatoes, sliced1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated1/4 cup minced fresh parsleyRoll out pizza crust and place on a greased baking sheet. Combine olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper and 1 Tbsp. of rosemary and spread over pizza crust. Top with remaining rosemary, tomatoes, Parmesan cheese and parsley and bake for 10 - 15 minutes at 425 degrees.Tips : Use low fat cheese. Read more:Rosemary
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