January 10th, 2008 by alice
Tags: Beef, Beer, Brisket, Peppered
INGREDIENTS
- 1largeonion(sliced and separated into rings)
- 4lbsbeef brisket, trimmed
- 3/4teaspoonpepper
- 3/4cupbeer(I use Victoria Bitter)
- 1/2cupchili sauce
- 3tablespoonsbrown sugar
- 2garlic cloves, crushed
- 3tablespoonsflour, all-purpose
- 3tablespoonswater
DIRECTIONS
- Place onion rings in a 4 quart electric slow cooker.Sprinkle brisket with pepper.Place over onion rings in slow cooker. (Cut brisket in half to fit in slow cooker; if necessary.)
- Combine beer and next 3 ingredients; pour over brisket.Cover and cook on High 4 to 6 hours or on Low for 8 to 12 hours.
- Remove brisket to a serving platter; reserving juices in slow cooker.Combine flour and water, stirring well; slowly whisk into juices in slow cooker.
- Cook, uncovered on High 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring often.
- Serve sauce over brisket.
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January 10th, 2008 by alice
Tags: Ball, Cheese, Curry, Spicy
INGREDIENTS
- 2 (8 ounce)packagesPhiladelphia Cream cheese, softened
- 1 (8 ounce)package kraft shreddedsharp cheddar cheese
- 1 finely choppedonion
- 2tablespoonstomato sauce
- 4gherkins, finely chopped
- 3dropsTabasco sauce(to your own taste)
- curry powder
DIRECTIONS
- BEAT cream cheese and cheddar cheese in small bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
- MIX in all remaining ingredients except curry powder.
- SHAPE into ball and roll in curry powder.
- Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
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January 10th, 2008 by alice
Tags: Chickpea, Delicious, Salad
INGREDIENTS
- 2 (400 g)canschickpeas
- 1Spanish onion, chopped
- 28cherry tomatoes, halved
- 500gbaby spinach
- 2celery, chopped
-
quick balsamic dressing (use 1/2 cup)
- 2teaspoonssugar
- 1/4cupbalsamic vinegar
- 1/4cupolive oil
- 4tablespoonsmixed herbs
DIRECTIONS
- Mix together all of the salad ingredients and then add the salad dressing.
- Leave to marinate for 1-2 hours and then serve.
- Salad dressing:.
- Mix oil and vinegar together.Add sugar and herbs.Shake before adding to salad.
- Tip:if you don’t want to bother making the dressing, you can use almost any balsamic salad dressing instead. I highly recommend Paul Newman’s Own balsamic.
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January 10th, 2008 by alice
Tags: Healthy, Soup, Taco
INGREDIENTS
- 2 (16 ounce)canscorn
- 2 (16 ounce)canswhite beans
- 2 (16 ounce)cansstewed tomatoes
- 1 (1 ounce)packagetaco seasoning
- 1 (1 ounce)packagefat-free ranch dressing mix(dry, fat-free)
- 1cup choppedonions
DIRECTIONS
- Drain corn and put into pot.
- Add white beans and stewed tomatoes with juices in can.
- Add taco seasoning, ranch dressing packets and chopped onions.
- Heat over medium heat until hot throughout.
- Serve!
- One cup equals 1 1/2 points for weight watchers.
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January 10th, 2008 by alice
Tags: Cake, Deep, Dishpple, Down, Pie, Upside
INGREDIENTS
- 1 deep-dish bakedapple pie(your own homemade OR store bought)
- 1 purchasedbutter pound cake
- 1 1/2cupscaramel sauce
- 3tablespoonsbutter
- 2cups preparedwhipped cream (optional)
- green apples, slices(to garnish)(optional)
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 360 degrees F.
- For this recipe,you will need 8 individual-sized baking dishes such as souffle cups or ramekins.
- Prepare souffle cups OR ramekins by buttering bottom and sides of cups and lining bottoms with cut-to-fit parchment or waxed paper circles.
- Prepare pound cake according to package directions and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, break up apple pie (crust and all) into bite-sized pieces.
- Place 3 tablespoons of caramel sauce in bottom of each souffle cup or ramekin and then top with 3 to 4 tablespoons of apple-pie pieces, arranging them evenly over caramel.
- Carefully spoon cake batter into each baking cup, filling to just below the rim; place filled baking cups on cookie sheet or baking tray.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool for 45 minutes.
- To serve, run knife around sides of each cake to loosen; then place dessert plate over top of baking cup and flip over, jostling dish slightly to fully remove cake and sauce.
- Garnish with whipped cream and apple slices, if desired.
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