Crust: 1/2 cup butter (no substitutes) 1/4 cup shortening (no substitutes) 1/4 cup white sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 1/4 cups cake flour dash of salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder Filling: 1/2 cup butter 1-1/2 cups...
Root Beer Cookies
1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 egg 1/4 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon root beer extract (concentrate) 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt Cream together brown sugar and...
Pineapple Cheese Salad
1 3 oz. package jello, orange or pineapple flavor 3/4 cup pineapple juice, drained from can 1 20 oz. can canned pineapple, crushed 1 cup cheese, grated 8-12 ounces Fat Free Cool Whip lettuce leaves maraschino cherries...
Cheese Quesadillas w/Tomatillo Salsa
Tomatillo Salsa 15 cleaned, whole tomatillos 3 red or green jalapenos, tops cut off 1 tablespoon salt 3/4 cup water 1/4 cup fresh cilantro Place all of the above in a blender and mix for 30 seconds. Chill for 1 hour...
Hazelnut Crusted Sturgeon
Full Title: Hazelnut Crusted Sturgeon with Blackberry Barbecue Sauce 2 sturgeon filets 1 cup toasted ground hazelnuts 1 cup bread crumbs 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons olive oil Mix the hazelnuts and bread crumbs...
Grilled Portabella Mushroom Sandwich
2 portabella mushrooms 2 whole wheat buns 1 large yellow tomato, sliced 1 large red tomato, sliced 4 slices Swiss cheese 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 4 leaves butter-leaf lettuce 2 tablespoons vegetable oil pinch of salt...
Nutty Peach Crisp
1 can (29 oz.) or 2 cans (16 oz.) sliced peaches (drain and save juice) 1 package (18 1/4) yellow, butter pecan, or peach cake mix 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 cup flaked coconut 1 cup pecans, chopped 1...
Mediterranean Salad
3 cups water 1 T. salt 2 cups couscous 1 T. butter 1 large red pepper, cored & diced 2 bunches green onion, sliced thin on diagonal 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, coarsely chopped 15 oz. can garbanzo beans, drained...
Chicken Rice Pilaf
3 slices bacon, diced 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 bunch green onions including tops, sliced 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 stick celery, chopped 1/4...
Poached Salmon w/Hollandaise
2 8 oz salmon filets 1 gallon water 2 tablespoons salt 1 cup clarified butter 4 egg yolks 1 lemon 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco 3 tablespoons hot water In a heavy pan on medium heat, add the two tablespoons of salt to one gallon...
