12 fresh uncooked large shrimp
1 egg
2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch pepper
3 slices sandwich bread
1 hard−cooked egg yolk
1 slice cooked ham (about 1 ounce)
1 green onion
2 cups vegetable oil
1. Remove shells from shrimp, leaving tails intact. Remove back veins
from shrimp. Cut down back of shrimp with sharp knife. Gently press
shrimp with fingers to flatten.
2. Beat 1 egg, cornstarch, salt and pepper in a small bowl until blended.
Add shrimp to egg mixture and toss until shrimp are completely coated.
3. Remove crusts from bread. Cut each slice into quarter. Place one
shrimp, cut side down, on each bread piece. Gently press shrimp to
adhere to bread. Brush or rub small amount of egg mixture over each
shrimp.
4. Cut egg yolk and ham into 1/2 inch pieces. Finely chop onion.
Place one piece each of egg yolk and ham and a scant 1/4 teaspoon
chopped onion on each shrimp.
5. Heat oil in wok over medium−high heat until it reaches 375F.
Fry 3 or 4 shrimp−bread pieces at a time in the hot oil until golden,
1 to 2 minutes on each side. Drain on absorbent paper.
Friday, August 8, 2008
Cashew Chicken
3 Chicken breasts, boned and skinned
1/2 lb. Chinese pea pods
1/2 lb. Mushrooms
4 Green onions
2 cups Bamboo shoots, drained
1 cup Chicken broth
1/4 cup Soy sauce
2 tb Corn starch
1/2 ts Sugar
1/2 ts Salt
4 tb Salad oil
1 pack Cashew nuts (about 4−oz)
Slice breasts horizontally into very thin slices and cut into inch squares.
Place on tray. Prepare vegetables, removing ends and strings from pea pods,
slicing mushrooms, green part of onions, and the bamboo shoots. Add to tray.
Mix soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, and salt. Heat 1 tbls of oil in skillet
over moderate heat, add all the nuts, and cook 1 min shaking the pan,
toasting the nuts lightly. Remove and reserve. Pour remaining oil in pan, fry
chicken quickly, turning often until it looks opaque. Lower heat to low. Add
pea pods, mushrooms, and broth. Cover and cook slowly for 2 mins. Remove
cover, add soy sauce mixture, bamboo shoots, and cook until thickened,
stirring constantly. Simmer uncovered a bit more and add green onions and
nuts and serve immediately.
1/2 lb. Chinese pea pods
1/2 lb. Mushrooms
4 Green onions
2 cups Bamboo shoots, drained
1 cup Chicken broth
1/4 cup Soy sauce
2 tb Corn starch
1/2 ts Sugar
1/2 ts Salt
4 tb Salad oil
1 pack Cashew nuts (about 4−oz)
Slice breasts horizontally into very thin slices and cut into inch squares.
Place on tray. Prepare vegetables, removing ends and strings from pea pods,
slicing mushrooms, green part of onions, and the bamboo shoots. Add to tray.
Mix soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, and salt. Heat 1 tbls of oil in skillet
over moderate heat, add all the nuts, and cook 1 min shaking the pan,
toasting the nuts lightly. Remove and reserve. Pour remaining oil in pan, fry
chicken quickly, turning often until it looks opaque. Lower heat to low. Add
pea pods, mushrooms, and broth. Cover and cook slowly for 2 mins. Remove
cover, add soy sauce mixture, bamboo shoots, and cook until thickened,
stirring constantly. Simmer uncovered a bit more and add green onions and
nuts and serve immediately.
Chips Ahoy
4 cup All-Purpose Flour
1 tsp Baking soda (level)
2 tsp Salt (level)
1 cup Light Brown Sugar (packed)
1 cup Granulated Sugar
1 1/2 cup Vegetable Shortening (Crisco)
1 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 large Egg White
2-4 tbsp Water (warm)
12 oz Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Bring all ingredients to room temperature. Preheat oven to 325 °F. Mix
the flour and baking soda in a bowl and set aside. Use an electric mixer
to mix the two sugars and shortening. When creamy add the vanilla, salt,
and egg white. Add the flour 1/2 cup at a time adding a tablespoon of warm
water as necessary to mix the flour - don't exceed 4 tablespoons of water
- this will make a firm dough. Mix in chocolate chips. As the dough gets
thicker you may want to mix by hand and abandon the electric mixer.
Roll into 2 inch balls and press down with the palm of the hand to make
flat. Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cinnabon Rolls
ROLLS:
1/2 cup warm water
2 packages dry yeast
2 Tbl. sugar
3 1/2 oz. pkg. vanilla pudding mix
1/2 cup margarine -- melted
2 eggs
1 teas. salt
6 cups flour
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
8 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup margarine
1 teas. vanilla
3 cups confectioner's sugar
1 Tbl. milk
To make frosting, mix all ingredients until smooth.
In a bowl combine water, yeast and sugar. Stir until dissolved. Set aside.
In large bowl, take pudding mix and prepare according to package
directions. Add margarine, eggs and salt. Mix well. Then add yeast
mixture. Blend.
Gradually add flour; knead until smooth. Place in a greased
bowl. Cover and let rise until doubled.
Punch down dough and let rise again.
Then roll out on floured board to 34 x 21" size. Take 1
cup soft butter and spread over surface. In bowl, mix 2 cups brown sugar
and 4 teas. cinnamon. Sprinkle over top. Roll up very tightly.
With knife, put a notch every 2". Cut with thread or knife.
Place on lightly greased cookie sheet 2" apart.
Take hand and lightly press down on each roll.
Cover and let rise until double
again. Bake at 350 15-20 minutes. Remove when they start to turn golden.
DON'T OVER BAKE.
Frost warm rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
Makes about 20 very large rolls.
1 tsp Baking soda (level)
2 tsp Salt (level)
1 cup Light Brown Sugar (packed)
1 cup Granulated Sugar
1 1/2 cup Vegetable Shortening (Crisco)
1 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 large Egg White
2-4 tbsp Water (warm)
12 oz Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Bring all ingredients to room temperature. Preheat oven to 325 °F. Mix
the flour and baking soda in a bowl and set aside. Use an electric mixer
to mix the two sugars and shortening. When creamy add the vanilla, salt,
and egg white. Add the flour 1/2 cup at a time adding a tablespoon of warm
water as necessary to mix the flour - don't exceed 4 tablespoons of water
- this will make a firm dough. Mix in chocolate chips. As the dough gets
thicker you may want to mix by hand and abandon the electric mixer.
Roll into 2 inch balls and press down with the palm of the hand to make
flat. Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cinnabon Rolls
ROLLS:
1/2 cup warm water
2 packages dry yeast
2 Tbl. sugar
3 1/2 oz. pkg. vanilla pudding mix
1/2 cup margarine -- melted
2 eggs
1 teas. salt
6 cups flour
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
8 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup margarine
1 teas. vanilla
3 cups confectioner's sugar
1 Tbl. milk
To make frosting, mix all ingredients until smooth.
In a bowl combine water, yeast and sugar. Stir until dissolved. Set aside.
In large bowl, take pudding mix and prepare according to package
directions. Add margarine, eggs and salt. Mix well. Then add yeast
mixture. Blend.
Gradually add flour; knead until smooth. Place in a greased
bowl. Cover and let rise until doubled.
Punch down dough and let rise again.
Then roll out on floured board to 34 x 21" size. Take 1
cup soft butter and spread over surface. In bowl, mix 2 cups brown sugar
and 4 teas. cinnamon. Sprinkle over top. Roll up very tightly.
With knife, put a notch every 2". Cut with thread or knife.
Place on lightly greased cookie sheet 2" apart.
Take hand and lightly press down on each roll.
Cover and let rise until double
again. Bake at 350 15-20 minutes. Remove when they start to turn golden.
DON'T OVER BAKE.
Frost warm rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
Makes about 20 very large rolls.
BB King's BBQ Ribs
BB King's BBQ Ribs
2 Pounds Pork Loin Ribs
Dry Spice Rub (recipe follows)
4 cups canned tomato sauce
1/2 cup diced tomato
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons dried onion
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup water
Coleslaw and grilled corn on the cob as
accompaniments
Rub ribs well with some of the Dry Spice Rub and refrigerate,
covered, for 4 to 6 hours.
In a saucepan combine tomato sauce, tomato, sugar,
Worcestershire sauce, onion, soy sauce, water, and 1/2 cup
Dry Spice Rub and cook over very low heat for 3 hours.
Preheat a grill or smoker over low heat until hot. Add ribs and
cook, covered, for 3 to 5 hours. Brush with sauce during last
minutes of cooking. Serve with remaining sauce, coleslaw, and
corn.
2 Pounds Pork Loin Ribs
Dry Spice Rub (recipe follows)
4 cups canned tomato sauce
1/2 cup diced tomato
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons dried onion
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup water
Coleslaw and grilled corn on the cob as
accompaniments
Rub ribs well with some of the Dry Spice Rub and refrigerate,
covered, for 4 to 6 hours.
In a saucepan combine tomato sauce, tomato, sugar,
Worcestershire sauce, onion, soy sauce, water, and 1/2 cup
Dry Spice Rub and cook over very low heat for 3 hours.
Preheat a grill or smoker over low heat until hot. Add ribs and
cook, covered, for 3 to 5 hours. Brush with sauce during last
minutes of cooking. Serve with remaining sauce, coleslaw, and
corn.
Bacon & split pea soup
ingredients
50g/2oz dried split peas
25g/1oz butter
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 onion, thinly sliced
175g/6oz long-grain rice
2 tablespoons tomato purée
1.2 litres/2pt vegetable stock
175g/6oz carrots, diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh
flat-leaf parsley
4 tablespoons single cream
100g/4oz streaky bacon rashers
salt and ground black pepper
• Cover the split peas with plenty of cold water, cover loosely and leave to
soak for at least 12 hours.
• Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan over a medium heat, add the garlic
and onion, and cook for 2–3 minutes until soft but not coloured. Add the
rice, drained soaked split peas and tomato purée, and cook for a further
2–3 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent sticking. Add the stock, bring
to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes until the
rice and peas are tender. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
• Blend three-quarters of the soup in a blender or food processor to form a
smooth purée. Pour into the remaining soup in the saucepan. Add the
carrots and cook for a further 10–12 minutes until the carrots are tender.
• Stir in the parsley and single cream. Keep warm.
• Finely chop the bacon and put in a frying pan over a gentle heat. Sauté
until the bacon is crisp. Remove and drain on kitchen paper. Sprinkle
over the soup, and season well with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
50g/2oz dried split peas
25g/1oz butter
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 onion, thinly sliced
175g/6oz long-grain rice
2 tablespoons tomato purée
1.2 litres/2pt vegetable stock
175g/6oz carrots, diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh
flat-leaf parsley
4 tablespoons single cream
100g/4oz streaky bacon rashers
salt and ground black pepper
• Cover the split peas with plenty of cold water, cover loosely and leave to
soak for at least 12 hours.
• Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan over a medium heat, add the garlic
and onion, and cook for 2–3 minutes until soft but not coloured. Add the
rice, drained soaked split peas and tomato purée, and cook for a further
2–3 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent sticking. Add the stock, bring
to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes until the
rice and peas are tender. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
• Blend three-quarters of the soup in a blender or food processor to form a
smooth purée. Pour into the remaining soup in the saucepan. Add the
carrots and cook for a further 10–12 minutes until the carrots are tender.
• Stir in the parsley and single cream. Keep warm.
• Finely chop the bacon and put in a frying pan over a gentle heat. Sauté
until the bacon is crisp. Remove and drain on kitchen paper. Sprinkle
over the soup, and season well with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Chilled avocado soup
ingredients
2 ripe avocados
600ml/1pt chicken stock
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1⁄2 teaspoon chilli powder
salt
2 tablespoons sour cream, to serve
• Peel and stone the avocado. Blend
or process the flesh into a purée.
Add the remaining ingredients,
except the sour cream, and blend
until smooth. Allow to chill for a
few hours before serving.
• To serve, add the sour cream, stir
through and serve the soup chilled.
2 ripe avocados
600ml/1pt chicken stock
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1⁄2 teaspoon chilli powder
salt
2 tablespoons sour cream, to serve
• Peel and stone the avocado. Blend
or process the flesh into a purée.
Add the remaining ingredients,
except the sour cream, and blend
until smooth. Allow to chill for a
few hours before serving.
• To serve, add the sour cream, stir
through and serve the soup chilled.
Jerusalem artichoke soup
ingredients
1 onion, sliced
50g/2oz butter
700g/11⁄2lb Jerusalem artichokes,
peeled and sliced
600ml/1pt milk
salt and ground white pepper
• In a heavy saucepan over a low
heat, gently sweat the onion in the
butter until soft and translucent.
• Add the artichokes to the onion.
Cook, covered, for 10 minutes,
stirring a few times.
• Add 600ml/1pint water and the
milk. Season with salt and pepper
to taste, and simmer slowly – do
not boil or the milk may curdle.
• Purée the soup using a blender or
food processor. Taste and add
more seasoning if needed. Reheat
gently and serve.
1 onion, sliced
50g/2oz butter
700g/11⁄2lb Jerusalem artichokes,
peeled and sliced
600ml/1pt milk
salt and ground white pepper
• In a heavy saucepan over a low
heat, gently sweat the onion in the
butter until soft and translucent.
• Add the artichokes to the onion.
Cook, covered, for 10 minutes,
stirring a few times.
• Add 600ml/1pint water and the
milk. Season with salt and pepper
to taste, and simmer slowly – do
not boil or the milk may curdle.
• Purée the soup using a blender or
food processor. Taste and add
more seasoning if needed. Reheat
gently and serve.
Almond soup
ingredients
225g/8oz blanched almonds,
minced
3 egg yolks, hard-boiled
1.2 litres/2pt chicken stock
25g/1oz butter, softened
25g/1oz plain flour
125ml/4fl oz single cream
salt and freshly ground
black pepper
• Using a mortar and pestle, reduce
the almonds to a paste with the
egg yolks and 1 tablespoon of the
stock. Set aside.
• Make a beurre manié by working
the butter and flour together into a
smooth paste using a fork. Bring
the remaining stock to a simmer in
a heavy saucepan. Add the beurre
manié in small knobs, whisking
vigorously after each addition until
completely dissolved. Whisk in the
almond paste until smooth, then
cook gently for 30 minutes.
• Strain the soup through a sieve into
a clean pan. Add the cream, and
season with salt and pepper.
Reheat gently and serve.
225g/8oz blanched almonds,
minced
3 egg yolks, hard-boiled
1.2 litres/2pt chicken stock
25g/1oz butter, softened
25g/1oz plain flour
125ml/4fl oz single cream
salt and freshly ground
black pepper
• Using a mortar and pestle, reduce
the almonds to a paste with the
egg yolks and 1 tablespoon of the
stock. Set aside.
• Make a beurre manié by working
the butter and flour together into a
smooth paste using a fork. Bring
the remaining stock to a simmer in
a heavy saucepan. Add the beurre
manié in small knobs, whisking
vigorously after each addition until
completely dissolved. Whisk in the
almond paste until smooth, then
cook gently for 30 minutes.
• Strain the soup through a sieve into
a clean pan. Add the cream, and
season with salt and pepper.
Reheat gently and serve.
Chocolate Dusted Cappucino Cheesecake
Marry this with a latte or short black and create your own café society.
PREPARATION: 20mins COOKING: 0mins SERVES: 10
Ingredients:
• 1 cup caffe latte (or chocolate, if you
prefer) biscuits, crushed
• 60g butter, melted
Cappucino Layer
• 250g block PHILADELPHIA* Cream
Cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup caster sugar
• 1½ tablespoons instant coffee,
dissolved in 1 tablespoon boiling water
• 1½ teaspoons gelatine, dissolved in
1½ tablespoons boiling water, cooled
• ½ cup cream
Vanilla Layer
• 250g block PHILADELPHIA* Cream
Cheese, extra, softened
• 1/3 cup caster sugar
• 3 teaspoons vanilla essence
• 1½ teaspoons gelatine, dissolved in
1½ tablespoons boiling water, cooled
• ½ cup cream, whipped
• Drinking Chocolate, for dusting
• Chocolate coated coffee beans, for
decoration
Method:
1. COMBINE the biscuit crumbs and
butter and press into the base of a
greased and base-lined 20cm
springform tin. Chill.
2. BEAT the Philly* until smooth, add the
sugar, coffee, gelatine and cream and
mix well. Pour over the base and allow
to set.
3. BEAT the remaining Philly* until
smooth, add the sugar, vanilla and
gelatine, mix well. Fold in the whipped
cream and pour over the coffee layer.
Refrigerate until set. Dust with drinking
chocolate and decorate with chocolate
coffee beans.
Choc-Honeycomb Cheesecake
Choc-Honeycomb Cheesecake
This delicious dessert is an easy adaption on a classic chilled cheesecake.
PREPARATION: 20mins COOKING: 0mins SERVES: 10
Ingredients:
Base
• 1 ¼ cups sweet biscuit crumbs
• 80g butter, melted
• Filling
• 2 x 250g PHILADELPHIA* Cream
Cheese, softened
• ¾ cup caster sugar
• 3 teaspoons gelatine, dissolved in
• ¼ cup boiling water, cooled
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 cup cream lightly whipped
• 2 x 45g chocolate coated honeycomb
bars, roughly crushed
• 1 x 45g chocolate coated honeycomb
bars, roughly crushed, extra
Method:
1. MIX the biscuit crumbs and butter.
Press into a lined 20cm springform pan.
Chill
2. BEAT the Philly* with an electric mixer
until smooth. Add sugar and continue
to beat until sugar has dissolved. Fold
in gelatine mixture, lemon juice, cream
and chocolate coated honeycomb bars.
3. POUR filling into the prepared crust
and refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until
set. Sprinkle with extra chocolate
coated honeycomb bars to serve.
Handy Hint:
The best way to soften Philadelphia* block is to
allow it to stand for 1 hour at room temperature
or remove Philly* from foil, cut into chunks and
microwave on high for 30 seconds per 250g.
Philly-tob chocolate ripple stack
Philly-tob chocolate ripple stack
This delicious eye-sore is so easy to make.
PREPARATION: 40mins COOKING: 0mins SERVES: 4
Ingredients:
Milk Toblerone* layer;
• 125g block PHILADELPHIA* Cream
Cheese, softened
• 100g TOBLERONE* Milk Chocolate,
melted
• ¼ cup cream, whipped
White Toblerone* layer;
• 125g block PHILADELPHIA* Cream
Cheese, softened
• 100g TOBLERONE* White Chocolate,
melted
• ¼ cup cream, whipped
• 1 packet chocolate ripple biscuits
(approx 20 biscuits)
• double cream, for serving
Method:
1. MAKE each Toblerone* filling by
combining Philly*, melted chocolate
and cream; Chill until firm.
2. USING 5 biscuits to make each stack,
spread 8 biscuits with the choc cream
mixture and 8 biscuits with the Philly*
cream mixture; stack on top of each
other, finishing with a plain biscuit.
3. DUST the top with cocoa or drinking
chocolate. Chill at least 4-6 hours to
allow biscuits to soften.
Handy Hint:
The best way to soften Philadelphia* block is to
allow it to stand for 1 hour at room temperature
or remove Philly* from foil, cut into chunks and
microwave on high for 30 seconds per 250g.
Stuffed Squid Salad
Stuffed Squid Salad
A delicious summer salad.
PREPARATION: 10mins COOKING: 60mins SERVES: 4
Ingredients:
• 150g pork mince
• 150g chicken mince
• 125g tub KRAFT PHILADELPHIA*
Spreadable Cream Cheese
• 5 spring onions, finely sliced
• ¼ cup fresh breadcrumbs
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 large calamari hoods, cleaned
• 1 tablespoon oil
Salad
• 4 large tomatoes, diced
• 1 red onion, diced
• 1 green capsicum, diced
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon seeded mustard
• salt and pepper, to taste
Method:
1. COMBINE the pork, chicken, Philly*,
spring onions, breadcrumbs, salt, and
pepper in a medium sized bowl. Stuff
filling inside the cavity of the hoods and
seal the edges with a toothpick.
2. DRIZZLE with the oil and roast at
180C for one hour or until the mince
has cooked through. Slice into even
sized pieces.
3. COMBINE all salad ingredients in a
medium sized bowl. Arrange onto a
serving plate and top with sizes of
calamari. Serve.
Handy Hint:
The best way to soften Philadelphia* block is to
allow it to stand for 1 hour at room temperature
or remove Philly* from foil, cut into chunks and
microwave on high for 30 seconds per 250g.
A delicious summer salad.
PREPARATION: 10mins COOKING: 60mins SERVES: 4
Ingredients:
• 150g pork mince
• 150g chicken mince
• 125g tub KRAFT PHILADELPHIA*
Spreadable Cream Cheese
• 5 spring onions, finely sliced
• ¼ cup fresh breadcrumbs
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 large calamari hoods, cleaned
• 1 tablespoon oil
Salad
• 4 large tomatoes, diced
• 1 red onion, diced
• 1 green capsicum, diced
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon seeded mustard
• salt and pepper, to taste
Method:
1. COMBINE the pork, chicken, Philly*,
spring onions, breadcrumbs, salt, and
pepper in a medium sized bowl. Stuff
filling inside the cavity of the hoods and
seal the edges with a toothpick.
2. DRIZZLE with the oil and roast at
180C for one hour or until the mince
has cooked through. Slice into even
sized pieces.
3. COMBINE all salad ingredients in a
medium sized bowl. Arrange onto a
serving plate and top with sizes of
calamari. Serve.
Handy Hint:
The best way to soften Philadelphia* block is to
allow it to stand for 1 hour at room temperature
or remove Philly* from foil, cut into chunks and
microwave on high for 30 seconds per 250g.
McDonald's® ORIGINAL Milkshakes!
The milkshakes were changed in the early 80's to reduce the fat content and calories. These McDonald's shakes are how they tasted from the 50's
through the 70's. Back then the straw would sometimes collapse because the shakes were so thick. ENJOY!
McDonald's Milkshakes
SPECIAL TOOLS:
I suggest getting an Hamilton Beach DRINK-MASTER. It is a consumer version of the multi-mixer's Ray Kroc used to sell to the McDonald brothers.
(or... a blender works O.K.)
Vanilla Shake
2 cups vanilla ice cream
1 cup whole milk
1/4 cup half & half
3 tablespoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Shake
2 cups vanilla ice cream
1 cup whole milk
1/4 cup half & half
2½ tablespoons chocolate flavor Nestle Quik Powder
Strawberry Shake
2 cups vanilla ice cream
1 cup whole milk
1/4 cup half & half
3 tablespoons strawberry flavor Nestle Quik Powder
Shamrock™ Shake
2 cups vanilla ice cream
1 cup milk
1/4 cup half and half
1/4 teaspoon MINT extract (not peppermint)
8 drops green food coloring
1. Combine half of the ingredients for the shake flavor of your choice in a the silver cup that comes in the DRINKMASTER, and mix on high speed until
smooth. Pour into a cup. Repeat for shake #2. Or use a blender and mix all ingredients on high speed until smooth. Stop blender, stir and blend again, if
necessary to combine ingredients.
2. Pour into two 12-ounce cups.
Serves 2.
through the 70's. Back then the straw would sometimes collapse because the shakes were so thick. ENJOY!
McDonald's Milkshakes
SPECIAL TOOLS:
I suggest getting an Hamilton Beach DRINK-MASTER. It is a consumer version of the multi-mixer's Ray Kroc used to sell to the McDonald brothers.
(or... a blender works O.K.)
Vanilla Shake
2 cups vanilla ice cream
1 cup whole milk
1/4 cup half & half
3 tablespoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Shake
2 cups vanilla ice cream
1 cup whole milk
1/4 cup half & half
2½ tablespoons chocolate flavor Nestle Quik Powder
Strawberry Shake
2 cups vanilla ice cream
1 cup whole milk
1/4 cup half & half
3 tablespoons strawberry flavor Nestle Quik Powder
Shamrock™ Shake
2 cups vanilla ice cream
1 cup milk
1/4 cup half and half
1/4 teaspoon MINT extract (not peppermint)
8 drops green food coloring
1. Combine half of the ingredients for the shake flavor of your choice in a the silver cup that comes in the DRINKMASTER, and mix on high speed until
smooth. Pour into a cup. Repeat for shake #2. Or use a blender and mix all ingredients on high speed until smooth. Stop blender, stir and blend again, if
necessary to combine ingredients.
2. Pour into two 12-ounce cups.
Serves 2.
Starbucks Frappiccino
1/2 cup fresh espresso
2 1/2 cups low fat milk (2%)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon dry pectin
Combine all of the ingredients in a pitcher or covered container.
Stir or shake until sugar is dissolved. Chill and serve cold.
Makes 24 ounces.
To make the Mocha variety:
Add a pinch (1/16 teaspoon) of cocoa powder to the mixture before combining.
To make espresso with a drip coffee maker and standard grind of coffee:
Use 1/3 cup ground coffee and 1 cup of water.
Brew once then run coffee through machine again, same grounds.
Makes about 1/2 cup fresh espresso to use in the above recipe.
2 1/2 cups low fat milk (2%)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon dry pectin
Combine all of the ingredients in a pitcher or covered container.
Stir or shake until sugar is dissolved. Chill and serve cold.
Makes 24 ounces.
To make the Mocha variety:
Add a pinch (1/16 teaspoon) of cocoa powder to the mixture before combining.
To make espresso with a drip coffee maker and standard grind of coffee:
Use 1/3 cup ground coffee and 1 cup of water.
Brew once then run coffee through machine again, same grounds.
Makes about 1/2 cup fresh espresso to use in the above recipe.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Muffuletta Pizza
Muffuletta Pizza
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped pimento stuffed green olives
1/4 cup chopped pepperoncini
1/4 cup chopped cocktail onions
1 clove garlic, minced
3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp. dry Italian salad dressing mix
3 oz. thin sliced deli ham/salami, diced
8 oz. shredded provolone cheese
2 12" uncooked dough crusts
extra virgin olive oil
Mix first 7 ingredients for marinated olive salad and chill overnight. Combine olive salad, ham, and cheese. Top one dough crust with 1/2 of mixture. Drizzle with oil. Bake in preheated 500° F oven for 8−10 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack for 2−3 minutes before cutting into wedges and serving. Repeat with other dough crust.
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped pimento stuffed green olives
1/4 cup chopped pepperoncini
1/4 cup chopped cocktail onions
1 clove garlic, minced
3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp. dry Italian salad dressing mix
3 oz. thin sliced deli ham/salami, diced
8 oz. shredded provolone cheese
2 12" uncooked dough crusts
extra virgin olive oil
Mix first 7 ingredients for marinated olive salad and chill overnight. Combine olive salad, ham, and cheese. Top one dough crust with 1/2 of mixture. Drizzle with oil. Bake in preheated 500° F oven for 8−10 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack for 2−3 minutes before cutting into wedges and serving. Repeat with other dough crust.
Margherita Pizza
Margherita Pizza
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 lb. plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped in 1/2" pieces
1 clove garlic, crushed and finely chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
1 12" uncooked NY Style dough crust
6 oz. mozzarella cheese, shredded
6 fresh basil leaves cut into julienne strips
extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh shredded parmesan cheese
Combine 2 Tbls. olive oil, tomatoes, garlic, and salt in bowl. Allow to marinate while making dough. Brush dough crust lightly with olive oil. Top with cheese, then tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake in preheated 500F oven on pizza stone for 8−10 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly. Remove from oven and top with parmesan cheese, then basil. Cool on a wire rack for 2−3 minutes before cutting into wedges and serving.
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 lb. plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped in 1/2" pieces
1 clove garlic, crushed and finely chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
1 12" uncooked NY Style dough crust
6 oz. mozzarella cheese, shredded
6 fresh basil leaves cut into julienne strips
extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh shredded parmesan cheese
Combine 2 Tbls. olive oil, tomatoes, garlic, and salt in bowl. Allow to marinate while making dough. Brush dough crust lightly with olive oil. Top with cheese, then tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake in preheated 500F oven on pizza stone for 8−10 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly. Remove from oven and top with parmesan cheese, then basil. Cool on a wire rack for 2−3 minutes before cutting into wedges and serving.
Grilled Pizza
Grilled Pizza
1 teas. Salt
1 1/2 cup Warm water divided (110F)
3 1/2 cups Unbleached white flour
1/4 cup Corn meal
1/4 cup Whole wheat flour
4 tbls. Olive oil divided
2 teas. Light brown sugar
2 pks. dry yeast
Sauce, Cheese, and Toppings of your choice
(keep in mind the cooking time of these will be shorter than in an oven.
Use toppings that take little time at all (if any) to actually cook and do not overload. Try using a soft or crumbled cheese and a cooked, warm sauce.)
DOUGH: Measure 1/2 c warm water in a bowl. Add sugar and yeast and stir to dissolve. Let stand at least 5 minutes to proof (froth forms on top).
Meanwhile, sift together into a large bowl the white flour, wheat flour, corn meal and salt. Make a depression in the middle and add 3 Ts of the olive oil and 1 c warm water. Add yeast mixture. Mix all ingredients with your hands and gather together and place on floured board. Knead about 10 minutes, adding more flour if dough is sticky, to form a smooth, elastic mass. Grease a large bowl with olive oil. Add dough, turning it to coat top.
Cover and let rise in warm place, draft−free location until doubled in size − about 45 minutes.
While dough is rising prepare desired sauces and toppings. Divide dough into 6 equal pieces and, on floured surface, roll out to desired shape about 1/2 inch thick. Coat both sides of shaped crust with olive oil, then place on grill directly over fire until upper surface begins to bubble (about 2 minutes). Fire must be very hot and grill must be clean (coals should be red with a small flame, like a steak fire; this is important). Watch crust closely and rotate with spatula if necessary. Remove crust and turn cooked side up (it should be golden brown).
Brush with olive oil, sauce, cheese and desired toppings. Sprinkle some olive oil over each pizza. Return for final cooking (2−4 minutes).
1 teas. Salt
1 1/2 cup Warm water divided (110F)
3 1/2 cups Unbleached white flour
1/4 cup Corn meal
1/4 cup Whole wheat flour
4 tbls. Olive oil divided
2 teas. Light brown sugar
2 pks. dry yeast
Sauce, Cheese, and Toppings of your choice
(keep in mind the cooking time of these will be shorter than in an oven.
Use toppings that take little time at all (if any) to actually cook and do not overload. Try using a soft or crumbled cheese and a cooked, warm sauce.)
DOUGH: Measure 1/2 c warm water in a bowl. Add sugar and yeast and stir to dissolve. Let stand at least 5 minutes to proof (froth forms on top).
Meanwhile, sift together into a large bowl the white flour, wheat flour, corn meal and salt. Make a depression in the middle and add 3 Ts of the olive oil and 1 c warm water. Add yeast mixture. Mix all ingredients with your hands and gather together and place on floured board. Knead about 10 minutes, adding more flour if dough is sticky, to form a smooth, elastic mass. Grease a large bowl with olive oil. Add dough, turning it to coat top.
Cover and let rise in warm place, draft−free location until doubled in size − about 45 minutes.
While dough is rising prepare desired sauces and toppings. Divide dough into 6 equal pieces and, on floured surface, roll out to desired shape about 1/2 inch thick. Coat both sides of shaped crust with olive oil, then place on grill directly over fire until upper surface begins to bubble (about 2 minutes). Fire must be very hot and grill must be clean (coals should be red with a small flame, like a steak fire; this is important). Watch crust closely and rotate with spatula if necessary. Remove crust and turn cooked side up (it should be golden brown).
Brush with olive oil, sauce, cheese and desired toppings. Sprinkle some olive oil over each pizza. Return for final cooking (2−4 minutes).
Garlic Rolls and Knots
Garlic Rolls and Knots
1 batch of NY Style Dough
Garlic Mixture:
1/2 lb. butter
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
2 tablespoons Italian Parsley, finely chopped
Romano Cheese
For Garlic Rolls:
Stretch and shape dough evenly into an 18" circle. Distribute 1 tablespoon oregano over dough surface. Using a pizza cutter, cut dough into 16 equal pieces by cutting it as if you were cutting a pizza. Starting with the outer edge, roll each dough piece towards the middle.
Place on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Cover with plastic
and allow to proof for 1 hour. Cook in a preheated 500F
oven until browned. Remove and brush with garlic mixture.
Sprinkle desired amount of Romano cheese over all.
For Garlic Knots:
Stretch and shape dough into a 16" square.
Distribute 1 tablespoon oregano over dough surface.
Using a pizza cutter, cut dough into 1/2" X 4" strips (they can actually be any size you want). Tie in a knot.
Place on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Cover with plastic and allow to proof for 1 hour. Cook in a preheated 500F oven until browned. Remove and brush with garlic mixture.
Sprinkle desired amount of Romano cheese over all.
1 batch of NY Style Dough
Garlic Mixture:
1/2 lb. butter
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
2 tablespoons Italian Parsley, finely chopped
Romano Cheese
For Garlic Rolls:
Stretch and shape dough evenly into an 18" circle. Distribute 1 tablespoon oregano over dough surface. Using a pizza cutter, cut dough into 16 equal pieces by cutting it as if you were cutting a pizza. Starting with the outer edge, roll each dough piece towards the middle.
Place on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Cover with plastic
and allow to proof for 1 hour. Cook in a preheated 500F
oven until browned. Remove and brush with garlic mixture.
Sprinkle desired amount of Romano cheese over all.
For Garlic Knots:
Stretch and shape dough into a 16" square.
Distribute 1 tablespoon oregano over dough surface.
Using a pizza cutter, cut dough into 1/2" X 4" strips (they can actually be any size you want). Tie in a knot.
Place on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Cover with plastic and allow to proof for 1 hour. Cook in a preheated 500F oven until browned. Remove and brush with garlic mixture.
Sprinkle desired amount of Romano cheese over all.
Frozen Peanut Butter Pizza Pie
Frozen Peanut Butter Pizza Pie
2 Thin Dough 12 inch dough shells
2 Tbls. butter, softened
1 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter, softened
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup milk
1 12−oz. package Cool Whip
chocolate syrup
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Brush tops and rims of pizza shells with butter, place in center oven rack and bake 8 minutes. Remove and cool on wire racks. In a large electric mixer bowl, beat cream cheese and peanut butter, then add the powdered sugar in three portions, alternating with the milk. Fold in thawed Cool Whip, then spread mixture over the cooled pizza crusts. Freeze until firm. Serve pizzas cold, but not frozen. Just before serving, drizzle with chocolate syrup.
2 Thin Dough 12 inch dough shells
2 Tbls. butter, softened
1 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter, softened
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup milk
1 12−oz. package Cool Whip
chocolate syrup
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Brush tops and rims of pizza shells with butter, place in center oven rack and bake 8 minutes. Remove and cool on wire racks. In a large electric mixer bowl, beat cream cheese and peanut butter, then add the powdered sugar in three portions, alternating with the milk. Fold in thawed Cool Whip, then spread mixture over the cooled pizza crusts. Freeze until firm. Serve pizzas cold, but not frozen. Just before serving, drizzle with chocolate syrup.
Focaccia
Focaccia
2 packages fast−rising dry yeast
2 cups tepid water
2 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup salad oil
1 teaspoon table salt
5 1/2 cups unbleached white bread flour
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 cup olive oil for topping
1 tablespoon rosemary
1 tablespoon kosher salt
Dissolve the yeast in tepid water. Add the sugar, olive oil, salad oil, and table salt. Mix in 3 cups of flour and whip until the dough begins to leave the sides of the mixing bowl, about 10 minutes.
Mix in the remianing flour by hand or with a dough hook and knead the dough until it is smooth. Allow the dough to rise twice in the bowl, and punch down after each rising.
Oil two baking sheet, each 11 x 17 inches, and divide the dough between the two pans. Using your fingers, press the dough out to the edges of each pan. Cover and allow to rise for about thirty minutes, and brush with a mixture of the crushed garlic and oil reserved for topping. Sprinkle with rosemary and kosher salt. Bake at 375 for 30 minutes.
2 packages fast−rising dry yeast
2 cups tepid water
2 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup salad oil
1 teaspoon table salt
5 1/2 cups unbleached white bread flour
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 cup olive oil for topping
1 tablespoon rosemary
1 tablespoon kosher salt
Dissolve the yeast in tepid water. Add the sugar, olive oil, salad oil, and table salt. Mix in 3 cups of flour and whip until the dough begins to leave the sides of the mixing bowl, about 10 minutes.
Mix in the remianing flour by hand or with a dough hook and knead the dough until it is smooth. Allow the dough to rise twice in the bowl, and punch down after each rising.
Oil two baking sheet, each 11 x 17 inches, and divide the dough between the two pans. Using your fingers, press the dough out to the edges of each pan. Cover and allow to rise for about thirty minutes, and brush with a mixture of the crushed garlic and oil reserved for topping. Sprinkle with rosemary and kosher salt. Bake at 375 for 30 minutes.
Cooked Pizza Sauce
Cooked Pizza Sauce
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1/4 Cup Chopped Onions
1 Tablespoon minced Garlic
3 Italian Plum Tomatoes, Finely Chopped
3 oz. Tomato Paste
2 1/2 Tablespoons Italian Seasoning
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
Black Pepper
1/2 Stick Unsalted Butter, Cut in Pieces
Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add onions and saute 1 minute. Stir in garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning; season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil and simmer, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add butter pieces, stirring. When butter is half melted, remove skillet from heat and continue stirring until thoroughly incorporated.
Yield: 1 1/3 cups
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1/4 Cup Chopped Onions
1 Tablespoon minced Garlic
3 Italian Plum Tomatoes, Finely Chopped
3 oz. Tomato Paste
2 1/2 Tablespoons Italian Seasoning
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
Black Pepper
1/2 Stick Unsalted Butter, Cut in Pieces
Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add onions and saute 1 minute. Stir in garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning; season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil and simmer, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add butter pieces, stirring. When butter is half melted, remove skillet from heat and continue stirring until thoroughly incorporated.
Yield: 1 1/3 cups
Chicago Style Pizza
Chicago Style Pizza
DOUGH:
1 Package active dry yeast
2 teas. Sugar
1 1/4 cups Warm water
2 3/4 cups All−purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
3 tbls. Olive oil
1 teas. Salt
TOPPING:
1 cup Pizza sauce
12 oz. Shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 lb. Ground beef, crumbled, cooked
1/4 lb. Italian Sausage, crumbled, cooked
1/4 lb. Pork Sausage, crumbled, cooked
1/2 cup Pepperoni, diced
1/2 cup Canadian bacon, diced
1/2 cup Ham, diced
1/4 lb. Mushrooms, sliced
1 small Onion, sliced
1 Green bell pepper, seeded, sliced
2 oz. Grated Parmesan cheese
1. For dough, sprinkle yeast and sugar into warm water in small bowl; let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
2. Mix flour, cornmeal, oil and salt in a large bowl; make a well in the center and add yeast mixture. Stir to form a soft dough, adding more flour if necessary. Turn onto a floured board and knead until dough is supple and elastic, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl, cover and let rise in a warm spot until dough has doubled, about 1 hour. Punch down.
3. Roll dough to a 13−inch circle. Transfer to an oiled 12−inch pizza pan, folding the excess over to make a small rim. Spread with pizza sauce; sprinkle with all but a handful of the mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with meats and vegetables. Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Let rise in a warm spot about 25 minutes.
4. Heat oven to 475 degrees. Bake pizza until crust is golden, about 25 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.
DOUGH:
1 Package active dry yeast
2 teas. Sugar
1 1/4 cups Warm water
2 3/4 cups All−purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
3 tbls. Olive oil
1 teas. Salt
TOPPING:
1 cup Pizza sauce
12 oz. Shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 lb. Ground beef, crumbled, cooked
1/4 lb. Italian Sausage, crumbled, cooked
1/4 lb. Pork Sausage, crumbled, cooked
1/2 cup Pepperoni, diced
1/2 cup Canadian bacon, diced
1/2 cup Ham, diced
1/4 lb. Mushrooms, sliced
1 small Onion, sliced
1 Green bell pepper, seeded, sliced
2 oz. Grated Parmesan cheese
1. For dough, sprinkle yeast and sugar into warm water in small bowl; let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
2. Mix flour, cornmeal, oil and salt in a large bowl; make a well in the center and add yeast mixture. Stir to form a soft dough, adding more flour if necessary. Turn onto a floured board and knead until dough is supple and elastic, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl, cover and let rise in a warm spot until dough has doubled, about 1 hour. Punch down.
3. Roll dough to a 13−inch circle. Transfer to an oiled 12−inch pizza pan, folding the excess over to make a small rim. Spread with pizza sauce; sprinkle with all but a handful of the mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with meats and vegetables. Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Let rise in a warm spot about 25 minutes.
4. Heat oven to 475 degrees. Bake pizza until crust is golden, about 25 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.
Cheese Calzone
Cheese Calzone
1 lb. ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella
pinch of black pepper
NY Style Pizza Dough
Preheat oven to 500F.
Take a 6 oz. dough ball and place on floured surface. Spread, with finger tips, to a 6 inch circle. Place 2/3 cup cheese mix on one side and fold over other side. Seal with finger tips making sure no cheese mixture is in the seal. Pinch the edge to assure a tight seal. Pat calzone to even filling inside. Check seal again for leaks. Repeat with the others.
Place calzones on a lightly greased baking sheet. Cut a 1 inch slit in the top of each for venting while baking. Place in center of oven and bake for 10−12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with your favorite tomato sauce, warmed, either on top or on the side for dipping.
1 lb. ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella
pinch of black pepper
NY Style Pizza Dough
Preheat oven to 500F.
Take a 6 oz. dough ball and place on floured surface. Spread, with finger tips, to a 6 inch circle. Place 2/3 cup cheese mix on one side and fold over other side. Seal with finger tips making sure no cheese mixture is in the seal. Pinch the edge to assure a tight seal. Pat calzone to even filling inside. Check seal again for leaks. Repeat with the others.
Place calzones on a lightly greased baking sheet. Cut a 1 inch slit in the top of each for venting while baking. Place in center of oven and bake for 10−12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with your favorite tomato sauce, warmed, either on top or on the side for dipping.
BBQ Chicken Pizza
BBQ Chicken Pizza
BBQ Chicken Pieces
10 oz. boneless/skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
1 Tbs. olive oil
2 Tbs. favorite BBQ sauce
For the Pizza:
1 recipe Thin Crust Dough
Cornmeal, semolina, or flour for handling
1/2 cup favorite BBQ sauce (a spicy−sweet sauce works best)
2 Tbs. shredded smoked Gouda cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 small red onion, sliced into 1/8−inch pieces
2 Tbs. chopped fresh chopped fresh cilantro
To make BBQ Chicken:
In a large frying pan, cook the chicken in olive oil over medium−high heat until just cooked, 5 to 6 minutes. Do not overcook.
Set aside in the refrigerator until chilled through. Once chilled, coat the chicken with 2 Tbs. BBQ sauce; set aside in the refrigerator.
To make the pizza:
Place the pizza stone in the center of the oven and preheat to 500 degrees F. for one hour before cooking pizzas. Use a large spoon to spread 1/4 cup BBQ sauce evenly over the surface of the prepared dough within the rim. Sprinkle 1 Tbs. smoked Gouda cheese over the sauce. Cover with 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella. Distribute half the chicken pieces evenly over the cheese (approximately 18 pieces). Place approximately 18 to 20 pieces of red onion over the surface. Sprinkle an additional 1/4 cup mozzarella over the top of the pizza.
Transfer the pizza to the oven; bake until the crust is crisp and golden and the cheese at the center is bubbly, 8 to 10 minutes. When the pizza is cooked, carefully remove it from the oven; sprinkle 1 Tbs. cilantro over the hot surface. Slice and serve.
BBQ Chicken Pieces
10 oz. boneless/skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
1 Tbs. olive oil
2 Tbs. favorite BBQ sauce
For the Pizza:
1 recipe Thin Crust Dough
Cornmeal, semolina, or flour for handling
1/2 cup favorite BBQ sauce (a spicy−sweet sauce works best)
2 Tbs. shredded smoked Gouda cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 small red onion, sliced into 1/8−inch pieces
2 Tbs. chopped fresh chopped fresh cilantro
To make BBQ Chicken:
In a large frying pan, cook the chicken in olive oil over medium−high heat until just cooked, 5 to 6 minutes. Do not overcook.
Set aside in the refrigerator until chilled through. Once chilled, coat the chicken with 2 Tbs. BBQ sauce; set aside in the refrigerator.
To make the pizza:
Place the pizza stone in the center of the oven and preheat to 500 degrees F. for one hour before cooking pizzas. Use a large spoon to spread 1/4 cup BBQ sauce evenly over the surface of the prepared dough within the rim. Sprinkle 1 Tbs. smoked Gouda cheese over the sauce. Cover with 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella. Distribute half the chicken pieces evenly over the cheese (approximately 18 pieces). Place approximately 18 to 20 pieces of red onion over the surface. Sprinkle an additional 1/4 cup mozzarella over the top of the pizza.
Transfer the pizza to the oven; bake until the crust is crisp and golden and the cheese at the center is bubbly, 8 to 10 minutes. When the pizza is cooked, carefully remove it from the oven; sprinkle 1 Tbs. cilantro over the hot surface. Slice and serve.
Turn Your Grill Into A Smoker!
Be sure to soak wood chips in water for 30 − 60 minutes
before putting on the grill.
When using gas grills it’s best to put presoaked wood chips in a
smoker box or wrap them in a piece of aluminum foil with a lot of
holes in it. This keeps your grill from filling up with ash and clogging
the jets. If you are using a charcoal grill or smoker then you can
just put the wood directly on the coals (once they’ve heated up).
If you haven’t used wood before, start small. Use a 1/4 cup of
presoaked chips on your grill and see what is does for you. One of
the great things about barbecue is the wide variety of experimentation
available to the backyard cook. Wood is a great tool so don’t be
afraid to use it.
You can make a homemade smoker box by using a tin can. Poke
some holes in the can, then open the lid not quite all the way and
fill with wood chips that have been soaked in water for an hour.
Position the can on the coals before grilling. Wait a little bit until
the wood starts smoking, and commence with grilling.
before putting on the grill.
When using gas grills it’s best to put presoaked wood chips in a
smoker box or wrap them in a piece of aluminum foil with a lot of
holes in it. This keeps your grill from filling up with ash and clogging
the jets. If you are using a charcoal grill or smoker then you can
just put the wood directly on the coals (once they’ve heated up).
If you haven’t used wood before, start small. Use a 1/4 cup of
presoaked chips on your grill and see what is does for you. One of
the great things about barbecue is the wide variety of experimentation
available to the backyard cook. Wood is a great tool so don’t be
afraid to use it.
You can make a homemade smoker box by using a tin can. Poke
some holes in the can, then open the lid not quite all the way and
fill with wood chips that have been soaked in water for an hour.
Position the can on the coals before grilling. Wait a little bit until
the wood starts smoking, and commence with grilling.
Marinated Steak Kabobs
1 cup Onion, chopped
1/2 cup Vegetable oil
1/2 cup Lemon juice
1/4 cup Soy sauce
1 tablespoon Worcesteshire sauce
1 teaspoon Mustard, prepared
1 pound Sirloin steak, cut in 2"cubes
1 large Green pepper, cut in 1"pieces
2 medium Onions, quartered
2 medium Tomatoes, quartered
1 cup Apple Wood Chips
Saute onion in oil; remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice, soy sauce,
Worcestershire sauce, and mustard; pour over meat and vegetables.
Cover and marinate overnight in refrigerator. Remove meat and
vegetables from marinade, reserving marinade. Alternate meat and
vegetables on skewers.
Soak Apple Wood Chips in water for 30 minutes. Prepare fire in grill.
When the grill is up up temperature, add wood chips; let them start
smoking. Grill kabobs 5 minutes on each side over coals or until desired
degree of doneness, brushing frequently with marinade.
1/2 cup Vegetable oil
1/2 cup Lemon juice
1/4 cup Soy sauce
1 tablespoon Worcesteshire sauce
1 teaspoon Mustard, prepared
1 pound Sirloin steak, cut in 2"cubes
1 large Green pepper, cut in 1"pieces
2 medium Onions, quartered
2 medium Tomatoes, quartered
1 cup Apple Wood Chips
Saute onion in oil; remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice, soy sauce,
Worcestershire sauce, and mustard; pour over meat and vegetables.
Cover and marinate overnight in refrigerator. Remove meat and
vegetables from marinade, reserving marinade. Alternate meat and
vegetables on skewers.
Soak Apple Wood Chips in water for 30 minutes. Prepare fire in grill.
When the grill is up up temperature, add wood chips; let them start
smoking. Grill kabobs 5 minutes on each side over coals or until desired
degree of doneness, brushing frequently with marinade.
Bourbon Steak
1−1/2 pounds steak
1 teaspoon. sugar
1/4 cup bourbon
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons water
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 cup Apple Wood Chips
Mix all ingredients (except chips) together, place in ziplock bag and marinate
steak 4 hours or over night. Soak wood chips in water for 30 minutes, and
add to hot coals just before commencing to grill. Grill steak to desired
doneness. This recipe is good with any cut of steak you like.
1 teaspoon. sugar
1/4 cup bourbon
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons water
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 cup Apple Wood Chips
Mix all ingredients (except chips) together, place in ziplock bag and marinate
steak 4 hours or over night. Soak wood chips in water for 30 minutes, and
add to hot coals just before commencing to grill. Grill steak to desired
doneness. This recipe is good with any cut of steak you like.
Barbecued Chuck Roast
4 pounds Round (7−bone chuck roast), Cut 2" thick
2 teaspoons Meat tenderizer
3 each Green onions, chopped
1 each Garlic clove
1/4 each Green Pepper (diced)
2 each Stalks Celery, diced
1/2 teaspoon Oregano
1/2 teaspoon Rosemary
1 dash Cayenne
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup Burgundy wine
3 tablespoons Peanut oil
Slash fat edges. Sprinkle both sides of roast evenly with meat tenderizer.
Pierce meat deeply all over with fork.
Place in shallow dish and top with green onions, garlic, green pepper,
celery, oregano, rosemary and cayenne.
Combine worcestershire, burgundy and oil and pour over meat. Refrigerate
overnight, turning meat several times, each time spooning the chopped
ingredients over top again.
Sear both sides over glowing coals. Raise grill and continue cooking,
having meat about six inches from heat, until done as desired. Allow from
50 to 60 minues for total cooking time. Brush frequently during cooking with
any remaining marinade.
2 teaspoons Meat tenderizer
3 each Green onions, chopped
1 each Garlic clove
1/4 each Green Pepper (diced)
2 each Stalks Celery, diced
1/2 teaspoon Oregano
1/2 teaspoon Rosemary
1 dash Cayenne
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup Burgundy wine
3 tablespoons Peanut oil
Slash fat edges. Sprinkle both sides of roast evenly with meat tenderizer.
Pierce meat deeply all over with fork.
Place in shallow dish and top with green onions, garlic, green pepper,
celery, oregano, rosemary and cayenne.
Combine worcestershire, burgundy and oil and pour over meat. Refrigerate
overnight, turning meat several times, each time spooning the chopped
ingredients over top again.
Sear both sides over glowing coals. Raise grill and continue cooking,
having meat about six inches from heat, until done as desired. Allow from
50 to 60 minues for total cooking time. Brush frequently during cooking with
any remaining marinade.
Grilled Halibut With Oriental Sauce
1/4 cup orange juice
2 Tablespoons soy sauce
2 Tablespoons ketchup
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
2 Tablespoons fresh parsley or 1 Tbsp dried parsley, chopped
1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 Teaspoon oregano
1/2 Teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
4 6−oz. halibut steaks, cleaned
1 cup Apple Wood chips
Combine orange juice, soy sauce, ketchup, oil, parsley, lemon juice,
oregano, pepper and garlic in a small bowl. Brush the mixture evenly on the
steaks, refrigerate.
Brush the grill lightly with oil. Light the coals or gas grill. Soak the
apple wood chips in water for about 45 minutes. When the coals turn white
add the wood chips. When the chips start to smoke place the steaks on the
grill rack and cook turning once, about 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until
the steaks flake when tested with a fork.
2 Tablespoons soy sauce
2 Tablespoons ketchup
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
2 Tablespoons fresh parsley or 1 Tbsp dried parsley, chopped
1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 Teaspoon oregano
1/2 Teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
4 6−oz. halibut steaks, cleaned
1 cup Apple Wood chips
Combine orange juice, soy sauce, ketchup, oil, parsley, lemon juice,
oregano, pepper and garlic in a small bowl. Brush the mixture evenly on the
steaks, refrigerate.
Brush the grill lightly with oil. Light the coals or gas grill. Soak the
apple wood chips in water for about 45 minutes. When the coals turn white
add the wood chips. When the chips start to smoke place the steaks on the
grill rack and cook turning once, about 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until
the steaks flake when tested with a fork.
Shrimp On The Barbie
12 Giant Prawns, shelled and heads and tails intact
1/4 cup Butter
1 cup Orange juice (freshly, squeezed)
2 tablespoons Sherry
1 teaspoon Orange Zest (grated)
2 each Green onions, tops and white
1 teaspoon Ginger root, (freshly grated)
Soak a dozen long wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. Then push
skewers through prawns, lengthwise, from head to tail with only 1 to a
skewer. Combine all ingredients in saucepan and cook over medium to
low heat, stirring, until butter is completely melted. Dip skewered prawns
in the orange sauce and position on oiled grill rack about 4 inches above
the coals. Baste liberally with sauce and grill for 2 minutes. Turn the
prawn over and baste again, cooking for another 2 minutes. Smaller
prawn will be done at this point, but continue basting and turning larger
prawn until they are pink and cooked through. Remove from heat
immediately when done, as they will get tough if overcooked. Use any
remaining sauce for a dip for the prawns.
1/4 cup Butter
1 cup Orange juice (freshly, squeezed)
2 tablespoons Sherry
1 teaspoon Orange Zest (grated)
2 each Green onions, tops and white
1 teaspoon Ginger root, (freshly grated)
Soak a dozen long wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. Then push
skewers through prawns, lengthwise, from head to tail with only 1 to a
skewer. Combine all ingredients in saucepan and cook over medium to
low heat, stirring, until butter is completely melted. Dip skewered prawns
in the orange sauce and position on oiled grill rack about 4 inches above
the coals. Baste liberally with sauce and grill for 2 minutes. Turn the
prawn over and baste again, cooking for another 2 minutes. Smaller
prawn will be done at this point, but continue basting and turning larger
prawn until they are pink and cooked through. Remove from heat
immediately when done, as they will get tough if overcooked. Use any
remaining sauce for a dip for the prawns.
Mediterranean Grilled Vegetables
1 pound Large onion
1 pound Red bell pepper
1 pound Green bell pepper
1 pound Yellow squash
1 pound Zucchini squash
1 cup Olive oil
1/3 cup Italian seasoning
Peel onions and cut top−to−bottom in large wedges. Cut tops from bell
peppers, remove core, and cut in large top−to−bottom pieces. Trim ends
from squash and cut in diagonal rounds, about 1/2" thick. Toss all
vegetables in a large bowl with olive oil and seasoning, breaking up the
onion wedges somewhat. Place in a single layer on a very hot grill
(watch out for the flare−ups!) and grill, turning occasionally, until peppers
are slightly charred and veggies are tender (about 5 minutes).
Serve immediately. These are also good refrigerated, then microwaved
to reheat.
1 pound Red bell pepper
1 pound Green bell pepper
1 pound Yellow squash
1 pound Zucchini squash
1 cup Olive oil
1/3 cup Italian seasoning
Peel onions and cut top−to−bottom in large wedges. Cut tops from bell
peppers, remove core, and cut in large top−to−bottom pieces. Trim ends
from squash and cut in diagonal rounds, about 1/2" thick. Toss all
vegetables in a large bowl with olive oil and seasoning, breaking up the
onion wedges somewhat. Place in a single layer on a very hot grill
(watch out for the flare−ups!) and grill, turning occasionally, until peppers
are slightly charred and veggies are tender (about 5 minutes).
Serve immediately. These are also good refrigerated, then microwaved
to reheat.
Grilled Leek And Sweet Pepper
2 medium leeks, green tops trimmed, split up to the root ends, cleaned
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 large red bell pepper
1 large yellow bell pepper
4 Tablespoon unsalted butter
1 large clove, garlic, minced fine
1/3 cup dry vermouth
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
12 oz. fresh fettuccine
1 Tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 cup Apple Wood chips
Prepare a medium−hot fire in the grill. Coat the leeks with olive oil.
When the coals are covered in gray ash add the presoaked chips to the fire.
When the chips start to smoke place the leeks and peppers on the cooking
grid directly over the fire.
Grill, turning as needed, until leeks are tender and golden brown, about
10−12 minutes, and skin of peppers is charred, about 15 minutes. Remove the
leeks from grill and let cool. Remove the peppers from the grill and place
in a paper or plastic bag and seal; set aside and allow to steam.
When cool, trim root ends from leeks, then cut into thin strips. Peel and
seed bell peppers and cut into thin strips.
Meanwhile, heat a large pot of water to boiling.
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook,
stirring frequently, until pale golden. Add vermouth, and reduce to syrupy
consistency. Stir in leeks and peppers and season with salt and pepper.
Salt boiling water, add pasta, and cook until tender but still firm to the
bite. Drain thoroughly, add to skillet and toss well. Sprinkle with thyme
and serve hot.
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 large red bell pepper
1 large yellow bell pepper
4 Tablespoon unsalted butter
1 large clove, garlic, minced fine
1/3 cup dry vermouth
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
12 oz. fresh fettuccine
1 Tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 cup Apple Wood chips
Prepare a medium−hot fire in the grill. Coat the leeks with olive oil.
When the coals are covered in gray ash add the presoaked chips to the fire.
When the chips start to smoke place the leeks and peppers on the cooking
grid directly over the fire.
Grill, turning as needed, until leeks are tender and golden brown, about
10−12 minutes, and skin of peppers is charred, about 15 minutes. Remove the
leeks from grill and let cool. Remove the peppers from the grill and place
in a paper or plastic bag and seal; set aside and allow to steam.
When cool, trim root ends from leeks, then cut into thin strips. Peel and
seed bell peppers and cut into thin strips.
Meanwhile, heat a large pot of water to boiling.
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook,
stirring frequently, until pale golden. Add vermouth, and reduce to syrupy
consistency. Stir in leeks and peppers and season with salt and pepper.
Salt boiling water, add pasta, and cook until tender but still firm to the
bite. Drain thoroughly, add to skillet and toss well. Sprinkle with thyme
and serve hot.
Baby Back Ribs With Mustard Sauce
1/3 cup Brown sugar
1/4 cup Onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup Vinegar
1/4 cup Mustard
1/2 teaspoon Celery seed
1/4 teaspoon Garlic powder
4 pounds Pork spareribs, or pork loin ribs, cut into pieces
For sauce, in a saucepan combine brown sugar, onion, vinegar, mustard,
celery seed and garlic powder. Bring to boiling, stirring till sugar
dissolves. Preheat grill. Adjust heat for indirect cooking. Place ribs
on grill rack over medium heat. Cover and grill for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or
till ribs are tender and no pink remains. Brush occasionally with sauce the
last 15 minutes of grilling.
1/4 cup Onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup Vinegar
1/4 cup Mustard
1/2 teaspoon Celery seed
1/4 teaspoon Garlic powder
4 pounds Pork spareribs, or pork loin ribs, cut into pieces
For sauce, in a saucepan combine brown sugar, onion, vinegar, mustard,
celery seed and garlic powder. Bring to boiling, stirring till sugar
dissolves. Preheat grill. Adjust heat for indirect cooking. Place ribs
on grill rack over medium heat. Cover and grill for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or
till ribs are tender and no pink remains. Brush occasionally with sauce the
last 15 minutes of grilling.
Memphis−Style Barbecued Ribs
3 Pound Racks baby back ribs
2 Teaspoon Salt
2 Teaspoon Coarse ground black pepper
Apple Juice for Basting
1 Cup Red wine vinegar
2 Cup Onion, chopped
2 Garlic, cloves, minced
1/4 Cup Mustard, yellow prepared
1/2 Cup Brown sugar, packed
2 Cup Ketchup
2 Lemons, thinly sliced
1 Teaspoon Louisiana hot sauce
Trim as much fat as possible from ribs. On bone side, work knife tip beneath
membrane that covers bone until finger tips can be worked beneath rack
membrane, loosening enough to get firm grip. Then peel membrane off rack.
With paring knife, scrape any fat away from bone.
Sprinkle ribs on both sides with even, light coating of salt and pepper.
Place ribs, bone−side−down on grill. Grill over low fire 1 1/2 hours, turning
every 15 to 20 minutes, replenishing fire as necessary. Baste with apple
juice at every turn during first half of cooking period either by brushing
on, or simply spraying apple juice from spray bottle. If smoking with
indirect heat, turn at 1 hour intervals, cooking 4 to 6 hours.
Combine vinegar, onion, garlic, mustard, sugar and hot sauce in blender.
Blend until smooth. Place in saucepan and add ketchup. Simmer 20 minutes.
Add lemon slices. Stir occasionally to keep from sticking. Use sauce as
frequent baste for last half of cooking period, whether grilling or smoking,
being careful not to burn ribs. Serve remaining sauce on side.
2 Teaspoon Salt
2 Teaspoon Coarse ground black pepper
Apple Juice for Basting
1 Cup Red wine vinegar
2 Cup Onion, chopped
2 Garlic, cloves, minced
1/4 Cup Mustard, yellow prepared
1/2 Cup Brown sugar, packed
2 Cup Ketchup
2 Lemons, thinly sliced
1 Teaspoon Louisiana hot sauce
Trim as much fat as possible from ribs. On bone side, work knife tip beneath
membrane that covers bone until finger tips can be worked beneath rack
membrane, loosening enough to get firm grip. Then peel membrane off rack.
With paring knife, scrape any fat away from bone.
Sprinkle ribs on both sides with even, light coating of salt and pepper.
Place ribs, bone−side−down on grill. Grill over low fire 1 1/2 hours, turning
every 15 to 20 minutes, replenishing fire as necessary. Baste with apple
juice at every turn during first half of cooking period either by brushing
on, or simply spraying apple juice from spray bottle. If smoking with
indirect heat, turn at 1 hour intervals, cooking 4 to 6 hours.
Combine vinegar, onion, garlic, mustard, sugar and hot sauce in blender.
Blend until smooth. Place in saucepan and add ketchup. Simmer 20 minutes.
Add lemon slices. Stir occasionally to keep from sticking. Use sauce as
frequent baste for last half of cooking period, whether grilling or smoking,
being careful not to burn ribs. Serve remaining sauce on side.
Apple Smoked Barbecue Ribs
2 slabs baby back ribs, or spareribs
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup Apple Wood Chips
barbecue sauce (recipe follows)
Preheat oven to 400F. Rub cinnamon, cloves and pepper into
both sides of ribs. Place ribs on wire rack on baking pan.
Bake for 3 hours until tender.
Soak wood chips in water for 30 minutes. Prepare grill.
Place apple wood chips directly in the center of hot barbecue
coals. Baste ribs and place on grill above wood chips. Cover,
grill and cook for 10 minutes. Turn ribs, baste again and cook
another 10 minutes or until ribs are browned but still moist.
Barbecue Sauce:
2−15 oz. cans tomato sauce
1/2 cup molasses
10 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons dry mustard
fresh ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
Combine all ingredients except vinegar in saucepan. Simmer,
covered, on low heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add
vinegar to taste and simmer for another 15 minutes. Chill at
least 24 hours, or until ready to use.
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup Apple Wood Chips
barbecue sauce (recipe follows)
Preheat oven to 400F. Rub cinnamon, cloves and pepper into
both sides of ribs. Place ribs on wire rack on baking pan.
Bake for 3 hours until tender.
Soak wood chips in water for 30 minutes. Prepare grill.
Place apple wood chips directly in the center of hot barbecue
coals. Baste ribs and place on grill above wood chips. Cover,
grill and cook for 10 minutes. Turn ribs, baste again and cook
another 10 minutes or until ribs are browned but still moist.
Barbecue Sauce:
2−15 oz. cans tomato sauce
1/2 cup molasses
10 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons dry mustard
fresh ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
Combine all ingredients except vinegar in saucepan. Simmer,
covered, on low heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add
vinegar to taste and simmer for another 15 minutes. Chill at
least 24 hours, or until ready to use.
Grilled Key Lime Chicken
3 pounds Chicken breasts; boneless, skinless
1 cup Key lime juice
1 tablespoon Honey
3/4 cup Water
1/2 teaspoon Fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Ground thyme
2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
1 tablespoon Fresh ginger; peel, grated
Combine all ingredients except chicken in blender or food processor.
Process until combined well. Pour over chicken. Cover and let
marinate in the refrigerator overnight. Grill over hot coals, turning
once, until done. Garnish with cilantro and lime slices.
1 cup Key lime juice
1 tablespoon Honey
3/4 cup Water
1/2 teaspoon Fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Ground thyme
2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
1 tablespoon Fresh ginger; peel, grated
Combine all ingredients except chicken in blender or food processor.
Process until combined well. Pour over chicken. Cover and let
marinate in the refrigerator overnight. Grill over hot coals, turning
once, until done. Garnish with cilantro and lime slices.
Barbecued Orange Chicken
2 1/2 lbs chicken parts
BBQ Sauce:
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 orange zest, removed with grater, orange
slices reserved for salad
Salad:
1 large, ripe tomato
1 orange, sectioned (without rind, see above)
2 scallions, chopped
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
1 Tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/8 Teaspoon salt
1/8 Teaspoon pepper
Prepare grill; heat coals. In medium bowl, mix together all barbecue
ingredients until smooth. Place chicken on grill away from center heat,
skin−side−down; cook 15 minutes. Turn chicken and grill for 10 additional
minutes. Brush chicken pieces with sauce and turn occasionally; cooking
for additional 10 minutes. Cut tomato into wedges and place in medium
bowl. Use sharp paring knife to cut out white pith off orange. Remove
orange sections and add them to tomato. Sprinkle with oil, vinegar and
scallions; toss. Season with salt and pepper and toss again. Serve
chicken with salad on the side.
BBQ Sauce:
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 orange zest, removed with grater, orange
slices reserved for salad
Salad:
1 large, ripe tomato
1 orange, sectioned (without rind, see above)
2 scallions, chopped
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
1 Tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/8 Teaspoon salt
1/8 Teaspoon pepper
Prepare grill; heat coals. In medium bowl, mix together all barbecue
ingredients until smooth. Place chicken on grill away from center heat,
skin−side−down; cook 15 minutes. Turn chicken and grill for 10 additional
minutes. Brush chicken pieces with sauce and turn occasionally; cooking
for additional 10 minutes. Cut tomato into wedges and place in medium
bowl. Use sharp paring knife to cut out white pith off orange. Remove
orange sections and add them to tomato. Sprinkle with oil, vinegar and
scallions; toss. Season with salt and pepper and toss again. Serve
chicken with salad on the side.
Cinnamon Honey Wings
2 1/2 pounds Chicken wings
4 each Garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup Olive oil
2 tablespoons Soy sauce
1/4 cup Vinegar, rice
1/4 cup Honey, mild
1−1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon, ground
1 teaspoon Thyme
1/2 teaspoon Ginger, ground
1/2 teaspoon Mustard, dry
1 cup Apple Wood Chips
Mix all ingredients (except chips) in a plastic bag then knead occasionally
for 2 hours. Soak wood chips in water for 30 minutes. Prepare fire in grill.
Add chips to hot coals. Cook wings on the grill for about 10 minutes on
one side, then turn and baste with the marinade. Continue cooking
10 minutes or until done. Serve immediately or refrigerate until needed.
4 each Garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup Olive oil
2 tablespoons Soy sauce
1/4 cup Vinegar, rice
1/4 cup Honey, mild
1−1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon, ground
1 teaspoon Thyme
1/2 teaspoon Ginger, ground
1/2 teaspoon Mustard, dry
1 cup Apple Wood Chips
Mix all ingredients (except chips) in a plastic bag then knead occasionally
for 2 hours. Soak wood chips in water for 30 minutes. Prepare fire in grill.
Add chips to hot coals. Cook wings on the grill for about 10 minutes on
one side, then turn and baste with the marinade. Continue cooking
10 minutes or until done. Serve immediately or refrigerate until needed.
Maple Barbecued Chicken
4 skinless chicken thighs
3 tablespoons maple syrup
3 tablespoons chili sauce
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 cup Apple Wood Chips
Soak Apple Chips in water for 30 minutes. Preheat grill. Combine syrup,
chili sauce, vinegar and mustard together in a saucepan. Let simmer for
5 minutes. Brush chicken with the oil and season with salt and pepper.
Add wood chips to coals. Place chicken on grill and cook for 10−15 minutes
or until fork tender. Turn occasionally and brush generously with sauce in
the last few minutes before they are done.
3 tablespoons maple syrup
3 tablespoons chili sauce
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 cup Apple Wood Chips
Soak Apple Chips in water for 30 minutes. Preheat grill. Combine syrup,
chili sauce, vinegar and mustard together in a saucepan. Let simmer for
5 minutes. Brush chicken with the oil and season with salt and pepper.
Add wood chips to coals. Place chicken on grill and cook for 10−15 minutes
or until fork tender. Turn occasionally and brush generously with sauce in
the last few minutes before they are done.
Kansas City Rib Rub
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup paprika
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon chili powder
3/4 tablespoon garlic powder
3/4 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cayenne
Mix all ingredients together and store in an air tight container.
1/4 cup paprika
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon chili powder
3/4 tablespoon garlic powder
3/4 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cayenne
Mix all ingredients together and store in an air tight container.
Chili Paste
1 Lemon (and zest)
1 Lime (and zest)
1 orange (and zest)
1/2 green chili, or more to taste (chopped with or without seeds)
5 garlic cloves (finely crushed)
3 tablespoons mild chili powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Mix 1/2 teaspoon of each fruit zest and all the juices with other
ingredients. Add more spices if desired. Let stand at least 30 minutes
before using (should thicken).
1 Lime (and zest)
1 orange (and zest)
1/2 green chili, or more to taste (chopped with or without seeds)
5 garlic cloves (finely crushed)
3 tablespoons mild chili powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Mix 1/2 teaspoon of each fruit zest and all the juices with other
ingredients. Add more spices if desired. Let stand at least 30 minutes
before using (should thicken).
Cajun Blackening Spices
5 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon ground dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground dried thyme
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon finely ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Mix together and store in an air−tight container.
1 teaspoon ground dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground dried thyme
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon finely ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Mix together and store in an air−tight container.
Carolina BBQ Rub
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup paprika
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well; use as a dry rub on
beef, chicken, lamb or pork.
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup paprika
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well; use as a dry rub on
beef, chicken, lamb or pork.
Molasses Orange Barbecue Sauce
1 Can Tomato soup, condensed (10 3/4 Ounce)
1 Can Tomato sauce, 8 Ounce can
1/2 Cup Molasses, light
1/2 Cup Vinegar
1/2 Cup Brown sugar, packed
1/4 Cup Vegetable oil
1 Tablespoon Minced onion, instant
1 Tablespoon Seasoned salt
1 Tablespoon Dry mustard
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 Tablespoon Orange peel, finely shredded
1−1/2 Teaspoon Paprika
1/2 Teaspoon Pepper, black
1/4 Teaspoon Garlic powder
In a saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and
simmer uncovered fo 20 minutes. Use to baste beef or poultry last
15 minutes of grilling.
1 Can Tomato sauce, 8 Ounce can
1/2 Cup Molasses, light
1/2 Cup Vinegar
1/2 Cup Brown sugar, packed
1/4 Cup Vegetable oil
1 Tablespoon Minced onion, instant
1 Tablespoon Seasoned salt
1 Tablespoon Dry mustard
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 Tablespoon Orange peel, finely shredded
1−1/2 Teaspoon Paprika
1/2 Teaspoon Pepper, black
1/4 Teaspoon Garlic powder
In a saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and
simmer uncovered fo 20 minutes. Use to baste beef or poultry last
15 minutes of grilling.
Tennessee BBQ Sauce
1 Cup Catsup
1/2 Cup Vinegar
1/4 Cup Worcestershire sauce
2 Cup Water
1 Onions, chopped
1/2 Cup Brown sugar
1 Teaspoon Celery seed
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
Combine ingredients in small saucepan and bring to boil. Simmer until
reduced to thick sauce, stirring occasionally.
1/2 Cup Vinegar
1/4 Cup Worcestershire sauce
2 Cup Water
1 Onions, chopped
1/2 Cup Brown sugar
1 Teaspoon Celery seed
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
Combine ingredients in small saucepan and bring to boil. Simmer until
reduced to thick sauce, stirring occasionally.
Watermelon Barbecue Sauce
1 − 6 Pound Seedless Watermelon chunk
8 Ounces Tomato Paste
1 Tablespoon Onion Powder
1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
2 Cups Firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 Cup Sherry
2 Teaspoons Lemon juice
1 Teaspoon Liquid smoke
Cut the melon into pieces and place in a saucepan. Cook it uncovered over
medium heat until the melon is the consistency of applesauce (approximately
2−3 hours). Stir it occasionally. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer
uncovered over low heat for 2 hours. Allow to cool to room temperature
before using.
8 Ounces Tomato Paste
1 Tablespoon Onion Powder
1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
2 Cups Firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 Cup Sherry
2 Teaspoons Lemon juice
1 Teaspoon Liquid smoke
Cut the melon into pieces and place in a saucepan. Cook it uncovered over
medium heat until the melon is the consistency of applesauce (approximately
2−3 hours). Stir it occasionally. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer
uncovered over low heat for 2 hours. Allow to cool to room temperature
before using.
Jack Daniel's Grilling Sauce
1/2 cup pineapple juice
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1−1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup Jack Daniel's Whiskey
Combine all ingredients and mix well. Dip meat in sauce and place on grill
over hot coals. When meat is turned, brush with sauce. Grill to desired
degree of doneness. Just before meat is removed from grill, brush again
with sauce. Makes enough for 8 servings.
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1−1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup Jack Daniel's Whiskey
Combine all ingredients and mix well. Dip meat in sauce and place on grill
over hot coals. When meat is turned, brush with sauce. Grill to desired
degree of doneness. Just before meat is removed from grill, brush again
with sauce. Makes enough for 8 servings.
Honey Spiced BBQ Sauce
1 1/4 Cup Catchup
2/3 Cup Salad oil
3/4 Cup Vinegar
5 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 Cup Honey
2 Tablespoon Dry mustard
3 Teaspoon Ginger, fresh grated
1 Lemon, sliced thinly
3 Tablespoons Butter
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and heat to blend together.
Remove lemon peel before basting.
2/3 Cup Salad oil
3/4 Cup Vinegar
5 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 Cup Honey
2 Tablespoon Dry mustard
3 Teaspoon Ginger, fresh grated
1 Lemon, sliced thinly
3 Tablespoons Butter
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and heat to blend together.
Remove lemon peel before basting.
Beer Barbecue Sauce
1 cup Prepared barbecue sauce
1 cup Ketchup
2/3 cup Beer
1/4 cup Honey or Molasses
2 tablespoons Lemon juice
2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon Pepper
2 Garlic cloves, minced
2 Onions, finely chopped
In large bowl, combine barbecue sauce, ketchup, beer, honey, lemon juice,
vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, pepper, garlic
and onions. Place food in marinade and let stand at room tepmerature for
up to 2 hours or in refrigerator overnight. When ready to cook, remove food
and place marinade in saucepan and cook for 10 minutes or until thickened.
Use as sauce for basting or serving with cooked food.
1 cup Ketchup
2/3 cup Beer
1/4 cup Honey or Molasses
2 tablespoons Lemon juice
2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon Pepper
2 Garlic cloves, minced
2 Onions, finely chopped
In large bowl, combine barbecue sauce, ketchup, beer, honey, lemon juice,
vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, pepper, garlic
and onions. Place food in marinade and let stand at room tepmerature for
up to 2 hours or in refrigerator overnight. When ready to cook, remove food
and place marinade in saucepan and cook for 10 minutes or until thickened.
Use as sauce for basting or serving with cooked food.
Stuffed Rolls
Title: Stuffed Rolls
Categories: Breads, Cheese, Main dish, Sandwiches, Vegetables
Servings: 6
16 oz Cheddar; Sharp, Shredded
8 oz Green Olives; Stuffed, *
2 Green Bell Peppers; Md
12 French Rolls; Large
6 oz Tomato Sauce; *
1 Onion; Md.
* These are approximate sizes. Recipe called for 1 small jar of
stuffed olives and 1 can of tomato sauce. It should be to your
taste.
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Cut the tops off of the rolls and hollow them out leaving a thin shell.
Grind all of the ingredients and bread in a meat grinder or food processor
and stuff back into the rolls. Place the tops back on the rolls and secure
with tooth picks. Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet at 350 degrees F. for
about 45 minutes. Serve Hot.
Categories: Breads, Cheese, Main dish, Sandwiches, Vegetables
Servings: 6
16 oz Cheddar; Sharp, Shredded
8 oz Green Olives; Stuffed, *
2 Green Bell Peppers; Md
12 French Rolls; Large
6 oz Tomato Sauce; *
1 Onion; Md.
* These are approximate sizes. Recipe called for 1 small jar of
stuffed olives and 1 can of tomato sauce. It should be to your
taste.
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Cut the tops off of the rolls and hollow them out leaving a thin shell.
Grind all of the ingredients and bread in a meat grinder or food processor
and stuff back into the rolls. Place the tops back on the rolls and secure
with tooth picks. Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet at 350 degrees F. for
about 45 minutes. Serve Hot.
Stuffed Rolls
Title: Stuffed Rolls
Categories: Breads, Cheese, Main dish, Sandwiches, Vegetables
Servings: 6
16 oz Cheddar; Sharp, Shredded
8 oz Green Olives; Stuffed, *
2 Green Bell Peppers; Md
12 French Rolls; Large
6 oz Tomato Sauce; *
1 Onion; Md.
* These are approximate sizes. Recipe called for 1 small jar of
stuffed olives and 1 can of tomato sauce. It should be to your
taste.
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Cut the tops off of the rolls and hollow them out leaving a thin shell.
Grind all of the ingredients and bread in a meat grinder or food processor
and stuff back into the rolls. Place the tops back on the rolls and secure
with tooth picks. Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet at 350 degrees F. for
about 45 minutes. Serve Hot.
Categories: Breads, Cheese, Main dish, Sandwiches, Vegetables
Servings: 6
16 oz Cheddar; Sharp, Shredded
8 oz Green Olives; Stuffed, *
2 Green Bell Peppers; Md
12 French Rolls; Large
6 oz Tomato Sauce; *
1 Onion; Md.
* These are approximate sizes. Recipe called for 1 small jar of
stuffed olives and 1 can of tomato sauce. It should be to your
taste.
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Cut the tops off of the rolls and hollow them out leaving a thin shell.
Grind all of the ingredients and bread in a meat grinder or food processor
and stuff back into the rolls. Place the tops back on the rolls and secure
with tooth picks. Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet at 350 degrees F. for
about 45 minutes. Serve Hot.
French Toast Cheddar Sandwiches
Title: French Toast Cheddar Sandwiches
Categories: Breads, Cheese, Eggs, Main dish, Sandwiches
Servings: 4
2 Eggs; Lg
1/3 c Milk Or Light Cream
1/2 ts Salt Mustard; Prepared
8 White Bread; Slices
4 Cheddar Cheese; Thick,Slices
3 tb Butter
Set out a heavy skillet or cast iron griddle. Beat the eggs slightly in a
pie tin or shallow bowl and add the milk or cream and salt, set aside.
Spread the bread slices out on a flat working surface. Spread one side of
four slices of bread lightly with the prepared mustard. Top each with a
slice of cheddar cheese. Butter the remaining four slices of bread and top
each cheese slice with bread, butter side down. Heat the butter in the
skillet or on the griddle. Carefully dip each sandwich into the egg
mixture, coating both sides. Allow the excess egg mixture to drain back
into the bowl. Dip only as many sandwiches as will lie flat in the skillet
or griddle. Cook over low heat until browned. Turn and brown the other
sides. Repeat for the remaining sandwiches and if necessary, add more
butter to the skillet or griddle to prevent sticking. Or you can place the
sandwiches, after dipping, on a well greased baking sheet and brown in the
oven at 450 degrees F. for 8 to 10 minutes. Serve hot.
Categories: Breads, Cheese, Eggs, Main dish, Sandwiches
Servings: 4
2 Eggs; Lg
1/3 c Milk Or Light Cream
1/2 ts Salt Mustard; Prepared
8 White Bread; Slices
4 Cheddar Cheese; Thick,Slices
3 tb Butter
Set out a heavy skillet or cast iron griddle. Beat the eggs slightly in a
pie tin or shallow bowl and add the milk or cream and salt, set aside.
Spread the bread slices out on a flat working surface. Spread one side of
four slices of bread lightly with the prepared mustard. Top each with a
slice of cheddar cheese. Butter the remaining four slices of bread and top
each cheese slice with bread, butter side down. Heat the butter in the
skillet or on the griddle. Carefully dip each sandwich into the egg
mixture, coating both sides. Allow the excess egg mixture to drain back
into the bowl. Dip only as many sandwiches as will lie flat in the skillet
or griddle. Cook over low heat until browned. Turn and brown the other
sides. Repeat for the remaining sandwiches and if necessary, add more
butter to the skillet or griddle to prevent sticking. Or you can place the
sandwiches, after dipping, on a well greased baking sheet and brown in the
oven at 450 degrees F. for 8 to 10 minutes. Serve hot.
Baked Cheddar Toast
Title: Baked Cheddar Toast
Categories: Breads, Cheese, Eggs, Main dish
Servings: 6
1 c Heavy Or Whipping Cream
1 c Cheddar Cheese; Md, Shredded
1/2 ts Nutmeg
1/4 ts White Pepper
4 Eggs; Lg, Well Beaten
12 Bread Slices; White
In the top of a double boiler, combine the cream, cheddar, white pepper,
and nutmeg. Stir over hot water until the cheese melts and the mixture is
well blended. Remove from the heat and cool to lukewarm. Generously
butter a large baking sheet and set aside. Cut the bread slices diagonally
and dip each triangle into the cheddar mixture. Place 1/2-inch apart on
the baking sheet and bake until browned and bubbly, about 15 minutes. Serve
hot.
Categories: Breads, Cheese, Eggs, Main dish
Servings: 6
1 c Heavy Or Whipping Cream
1 c Cheddar Cheese; Md, Shredded
1/2 ts Nutmeg
1/4 ts White Pepper
4 Eggs; Lg, Well Beaten
12 Bread Slices; White
In the top of a double boiler, combine the cream, cheddar, white pepper,
and nutmeg. Stir over hot water until the cheese melts and the mixture is
well blended. Remove from the heat and cool to lukewarm. Generously
butter a large baking sheet and set aside. Cut the bread slices diagonally
and dip each triangle into the cheddar mixture. Place 1/2-inch apart on
the baking sheet and bake until browned and bubbly, about 15 minutes. Serve
hot.
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