July 17th, 2006 by alice
Tags: Rice, Steak
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2teaspoonolive oil
- 2clovesgarlic, crushes
- 2tablespoonscumin
- 1lbsteak
- 1mediumonion
- 2largetomatoes
- 2cupsrice
- 4cupswater
- 1lime
DIRECTIONS
- Clean the steak with the lime to give it a tangy flavor.
- Heat up the oil and garlic cloves.
- In a seperate pot, boil the water.
- Then add the tomatoes and onions to the oil.
- Next add one tbsp. of cummin.
- after the veggies soften a little add the steak and the other tbsp. of cummin.
- When the water comes to a boil, add the rice and turn down the water to simmer and cover until rice is cooked.
- Serve the meat and vegatables over rice, if cooked correctly there will be a sauce to pour over the plate.
- Mmmmmmm.
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July 17th, 2006 by alice
Tags: Bleu, Cordon, Fritters, Irish, Rover
INGREDIENTS
- 2cups finely gratedswiss cheese
- 2cups finely choppedcooked chicken
- 1cup finely choppedcooked ham
- 2 (8 ounce)packagesbatter frying mix
- 12ouncesbeer
- canola oil(for deep frying, at least 6 cups)
DIRECTIONS
- Mix cheese,chicken,and ham together Form into small balls about 1 1/2 tablespoons each.
- Mix 1 pkg.
- batter mix with beer.
- Pour remaining batter mix onto a large plate.
- With a tablespoon and your fingers dip each ball into wet batter then roll it into the dry batter.
- Heat oil 375° Drop balls into hot oil fry until golden brown about 2 minutes Use a food processor to chop the cheese,chicken and ham.
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July 17th, 2006 by alice
Tags: Cranberry, Preserves, Raspberry
INGREDIENTS
- 6cupsraspberries
- 3cupscranberries
- 2 1/2cupssugar, or Flavored Sugars #53926
- 1orange, very very thinly sliced juice and all
- 1cupdried cranberries
- 1/2teaspooncinnamon, ground cardamom
- 1/4 freshground nutmeg
- 1teaspoon fresh gratedginger
- 1vanilla pod, seeds removed(use the pod to make flavored sugar)
- 1/3cupGrand Marnier
DIRECTIONS
- Stir together 1 cup sugar and raspberries in a bowl and let stand for 1 hour.
- Add cranberries and the remaining sugar together in a stainless steel pan and place over high heat.
- Stir constantly so the sugar does not burn until the cranberries begin to release juice, about 5 minutes.
- Continue cooking until all the cranberries have popped and the mixture is syrupy and comes to a boil.
- Skim off any foam that forms on top and continue to cook and stir until the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes more.
- Add the raspberries and all their juice and cook for 10 minutes more.
- Stir in the dried cranberries, sliced orange and spices.
- Remove a small amount of the jam to a saucer and place in the freezer for 5 minutes.
- If the mixture wrinkles when pushed to one side, it is ready.
- If not, continue cooking for 5 minutes and retest.
- When the preserves are the right consistency, turn down the heat to a simmer stir in Grand Marnier and ladle into hot sterilized jars.
- Wipe the rims clean with a damp towel and seal with new lids and metal rings.
- Process in a hot-water bath for 5 minutes.
- Remove, cook, check seals, label, and store.
- Makes 7 one 1/2 pint jars.
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July 17th, 2006 by alice
Tags: Bread, Fantastic, Loaf, Nut, Pumpkin
INGREDIENTS
- 1cupwhite sugar
- 1cupbrown sugar
- 1 1/4teaspoonssalt
- 3teaspoonsbaking soda
- 1teaspooncinnamon
- 1teaspoonnutmeg
- 1/2teaspooncloves
- 2tablespoonsdark molasses
- 1cupvegetable oilor canola oil
- 4eggs, well beaten
- 2/3cupwater
- 2cupspumpkin puree(cooked or canned)
- 3 1/2cupsflour
- 1cup choppedwalnutsor pecans
- 1cuplight raisins
DIRECTIONS
- Set oven to 350 degrees.
- Butter 3/ 8-1/2-in x 4-1/2-in loaf pans.
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients.
- Mix”vigorously” until very well combined.
- (do this by hand with a wooden spoon).
- Divide the batter between 3 loaf pans.
- Bake for 1 to 1-1/2 hours, or until cakes test done.
- Cool breads for 20 mins.
- Remove from pans onto a wire rack.
- Note: if desired, you could replace the raisins with 1/2 cup semisweet mini chocolate chips.
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July 17th, 2006 by alice
Tags: Homemade, Rice, Roni
INGREDIENTS
- 1tablespoonoil
- 1/2lbspaghetti(I like angel hair)
- 1cuplong grain rice
- 1smallonion, chopped fine
- 1tablespoon choppedfresh parsley
- 2cupschicken broth(can also use beef broth)
DIRECTIONS
- Break spaghetti into 1/2 to 1″ pieces.
- Heat oil in a pot and stir spaghetti in the oil until it begins to brown slightly.
- Add rice, onion and parsley and stir.
- Mix in broth, stir and cover tightly.
- Cook as you would regular rice, simmering for about 20 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and serve.
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