1/29/2014

Recipe Apple Nut Coffee Cake

Ingredients
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup egg substitute
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sliced, peeled tart apples
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
TOPPING:
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon butter or stick margarine, melted
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions
In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar, applesauce and egg substitute; mix well. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the applesauce mixture. Stir in apple and pecans.
Spread in an 8-in. square baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, pecans, butter and cinnamon; sprinkle over apple mixture. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Recipe Andi's Apricot Almond Chicken

Ingredients
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt to taste
1 (16 ounce) can apricot halves
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons lite soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
vegetable oil
1 shallot, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
sliced almonds for garnish

Directions
Place chicken between plastic wrap, and gently pound with a mallet to 1/2" thickness. Season with salt, and set aside. Strain apricot liquid into a small bowl and stir in orange juice, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Coarsely chop apricots and set aside. Place flour and cayenne pepper in a resealable plastic bag, and shake to combine. Add chicken breasts in batches, tossing to coat and dusting off excess flour.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook chicken, turning once, until no longer pink in center and juices run clear. Transfer to a paper towel-lined dish. Cook and stir shallot and garlic in the same pan until translucent, being careful not to burn the garlic and adding more oil if needed. Stir in orange juice mixture and chopped apricots. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup simmering liquid and 2 tablespoons flour until well blended and no lumps of flour remain. Slowly stir back into skillet to thicken, repeating if necessary for desired consistency. Return chicken to skillet, spooning with sauce, until warmed through. Garnish with almonds, if desired.

Recipe Apple Gingerbread Cake

Ingredients
1 (14.5 ounce) package gingerbread cake mix
1 1/4 cups water
1 egg
1 cup chopped, peeled apple
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Directions
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cake mix, water and egg until combined. Add apple; stir to combine. Pour into a greased 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Combine the pecans and brown sugar; sprinkle over the top.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 23-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Recipe Bunjal Chicken

Ingredients
1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon crushed garlic
1/2 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the chicken into a 2 quart covered baking dish or dutch oven with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and olive oil.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and appears brown. Add the onion, pepper, garlic, tomato paste, garam masala, curry powder, seasoning to taste and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix all together, then add 1/4 cup water for the ingredients to steam.
Return to the oven for 5 more minutes to blend all the flavors. Serve over rice or eat plain.

Recipe Apple Butter VI

Ingredients
4 cups apple cider
4 pounds cooking apples - peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
2 cups white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar

Directions
In a 5 quart saucepan, bring apple cider and apples to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and, stirring often, simmer 10 minutes, or until the apples are very tender.
Sieve the mixture through a strainer or food mill, then return to simmer in the saucepan.
Stir sugar and brown sugar into the mixture. Simmer uncovered 2 hours, stirring often, until the mixture reaches a spreadable consistency.
Transfer to sterile containers and refrigerate or freeze until serving.

Recipe Apricot Cows

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups apricot nectar, chilled
1 cup vanilla ice cream
1 tablespoon nonfat dry milk powder
1 tablespoon sugar
whipped topping

Directions
In a blender, combine apricot nectar, ice cream, milk powder if desired and sugar; cover and process until smooth. Stir if necessary. Pour into chilled glasses. Garnish with whipped topping if desired. Serve immediately.

Recipe Apple-Raisin Rice Dessert

Ingredients
2 1/4 cups water
1 cup sugar
3 cups sliced peeled tart apples
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 cups cooked long-grain rice
1/2 cup raisins
7 1/2 teaspoons butter or stick margarine
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
10 tablespoons reduced-fat whipped topping

Directions
In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil; add sugar. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Stir in the apples, lemon juice and spices. Reduce heat; simmer for 3-5 minutes or until apples are tender. Stir in rice, raisins, butter and vanilla.
Pour into a 2-qt. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 50-55 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish each serving with whipped topping. Serve warm.

Recipe Avocado, Tomato and Mango Salsa

Ingredients
1 mango - peeled, seeded and diced
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced
4 medium tomatoes, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chopped red onion
3 tablespoons olive oil

Directions
In a medium bowl, combine the mango, avocado, tomatoes, jalapeno, cilantro, and garlic. Stir in the salt, lime juice, red onion, and olive oil. To blend the flavors, refrigerate for about 30 minutes before serving.

Recipe Broccoli Salad V

Ingredients
8 slices bacon
1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
1/2 cup red seedless grapes, halved
3 large green onions, chopped
2/3 cup creamy salad dressing
2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup raisins

Directions
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
In a large bowl combine the broccoli, grapes and onions.
Whisk the creamy salad dressing and vinegar together. Toss with broccoli mixture and chill. Just before serving toss with bacon, almonds and raisins.

Recipe Boston Baked Beans

Ingredients
2 cups navy beans
1/2 pound bacon
1 onion, finely diced
3 tablespoons molasses
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar

Directions
Soak beans overnight in cold water. Simmer the beans in the same water until tender, approximately 1 to 2 hours. Drain and reserve the liquid.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Arrange the beans in a 2 quart bean pot or casserole dish by placing a portion of the beans in the bottom of dish, and layering them with bacon and onion.
In a saucepan, combine molasses, salt, pepper, dry mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and brown sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil and pour over beans. Pour in just enough of the reserved bean water to cover the beans. Cover the dish with a lid or aluminum foil.
Bake for 3 to 4 hours in the preheated oven, until beans are tender. Remove the lid about halfway through cooking, and add more liquid if necessary to prevent the beans from getting too dry.

Recipe Bow Tie Cabbage Salad

Ingredients
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
5 cups shredded cabbage
3/4 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
8 ounces cubed Cheddar cheese

Directions
In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first seven ingredients; shake well. Cover and refrigerate for 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add the cabbage, onions, green pepper, cheese and dressing. Toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.

Recipe African Turkey Stew

Ingredients
3 smoked turkey legs, cut into 1-inch thick pieces
4 chicken bouillon cubes
4 red bell peppers - cored, seeded, and cut into chunks
6 tomatoes, cut into chunks
1 onion, cut into chunks
4 habanero peppers, seeded and chopped (wear gloves)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup vegetable oil
salt to taste

Directions
Place the turkey legs into a large saucepan, pour in enough water to barely cover, and add the bouillon cubes. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and cook until the water has nearly evaporated, about 30 minutes. Place the red bell peppers, tomatoes, onion, habanero peppers, garlic, and tomato paste into a blender, and blend until the vegetables are pureed. Be careful because the habanero peppers are very hot -- don't touch your eyes after handling peppers.
Heat the vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat, and pour the blended mixture into the oil. Reduce heat and simmer until the oil separates and the sauce begins to fry, about 30 minutes; stir the turkey into the sauce, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes to blend the flavors. Season to taste with salt.