Best Recipes in 30 Minutes: July 2016

Sunday, July 31, 2016

Sweet And Buttery Turnips

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Servings: 6
2 pounds turnips, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1 cup brown sugar
1 pinch ground nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste

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place turnips into saucepan and fill with enough water to cover them. bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. drain. add butter to the hot turnips and mash with a potato masher or whisk. once the butter has melted in, stir in the sour cream, half-and-half, brown sugar, nutmeg, salt and pepper. mash to your desired consistency. i always undermash for a chunkier outcome. cover and keep in a warm oven until ready to serve.

Yummy Sweet Potato Casserole

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Servings: 6
4 cups sweet potato, cubed
1/2 cup white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup chopped pecans

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preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). put sweet potatoes in a medium saucepan with water to cover. cook over medium high heat until tender; drain and mash.
in a large bowl, mix together the sweet potatoes, white sugar, eggs, salt, butter, milk and vanilla extract. mix until smooth. transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
in medium bowl, mix the brown sugar and flour. cut in the butter until the mixture is coarse. stir in the pecans. sprinkle the mixture over the sweet potato mixture.
bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until the topping is lightly brown.

Sugar Pie Iii

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Servings: 1
1 prepared 8 inch pie crust
1 cup maple sugar
1 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
in a medium bowl, mix together maple sugar, brown sugar, and flour. add cream and vanilla extract. stir until smooth. pour mixture into pastry shell.
bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes. let stand at least 45 minutes before serving. store in refrigerator.

Sweet Potato Pie I

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Servings: 1
1 (1 pound) sweet potato
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

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boil sweet potato whole in skin for 40 to 50 minutes, or until done. run cold water over the sweet potato, and remove the skin.
break apart sweet potato in a bowl. add butter, and mix well with mixer. stir in sugar, milk, eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla. beat on medium speed until mixture is smooth. pour filling into an unbaked pie crust.
bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 55 to 60 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. pie will puff up like a souffle, and then will sink down as it cools.

French Veggie Loaf

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Servings: 1
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 shallot, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1/2 eggplant, cubed
1 tomato, seeded and diced
1 small zucchini, diced
salt and pepper to taste
1 1/4 cups self-rising flour
3 eggs
1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup olive oil
1 1/2 cups shredded swiss cheese

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preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook and stir shallot, garlic, green bell pepper, eggplant, tomato, and zucchini until soft, 10 to 15 minutes. season vegetables with a sprinkling of salt and black pepper as they cook.
whisk self-rising flour with eggs and milk in a large mixing bowl until smoothly combined; whisk in olive oil. gently fold vegetables into flour mixture; stir in swiss cheese. pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
bake loaf in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, about 45 minutes. let cool 10 minutes in the pan before removing to finish cooling on a wire rack; slice when cooled.

collards

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Servings: 6
2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 bunches collard greens - rinsed, stemmed and thinly sliced
4 slices bacon
1/2 onion, diced
1/2 cup red vinegar

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place potatoes in a large pot with enough water to cover. bring to a boil over medium heat. before the potatoes are finished, add the collards to the pot.
place bacon in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. cook until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. remove bacon to paper towels to drain, and saute the onion in bacon grease until tender. drain onions of grease, and add to the greens. crumble in the bacon, and stir in the vinegar. simmer over low heat until greens are tender, about 1 hour.

jay's signature pizza crust

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Servings: 1
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour

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in a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and brown sugar in the water, and let sit for 10 minutes.
stir the salt and oil into the yeast solution. mix in 2 1/2 cups of the flour.
turn dough out a clean, well floured surface, and knead in more flour until the dough is no longer sticky. place the dough into a well oiled bowl, and cover with a cloth. let the dough rise until double; this should take about 1 hour. punch down the dough, and form a tight ball. allow the dough to relax for a minute before rolling out. use for your favorite pizza recipe.
preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). if you are baking the dough on a pizza stone, you may place your toppings on the dough, and bake immediately. if you are baking your pizza in a pan, lightly oil the pan, and let the dough rise for 15 or 20 minutes before topping and baking it.
bake pizza in preheated oven, until the cheese and crust are golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes.

French Apple Cream Pie

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Servings: 1
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 egg
1/3 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup sour cream

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preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). roll out pastry shell and allow to rest in refrigerator.
line a 9 inch pie pan with one rolled out pastry crust. in a medium mixing bowl combine pie filling, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon rind. stir until fully combined and spread into pastry lined pan.
in a small mixer bowl combine egg, sugar, lemon juice, cream cheese, and sour cream. beat at medium speed until smooth. spread cheese mixture over apple mixture, and place top crust over filling. seal edges, cut some steam vents in top crust, and sprinkle top with sugar. bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown. cool completely before serving.

sweet corn casserole

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Servings: 6
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup butter, melted and divided
2 sleeves buttery round crackers (such as ritz®), crushed and divided

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preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
stir whole kernel corn, cream-style corn, sugar, egg, and about 3/4 of the melted butter together in a casserole dish. fold about half the crushed crackers into the corn mixture. sprinkle remaining crushed crackers over the top of the mixture and drizzle with the remaining butter.
bake in preheated oven until beginning to brown, 25 to 30 minutes.

apple crumble pie

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Servings: 1
1 (9 inch) deep dish pie crust
5 cups apples - peeled, cored and thinly sliced
1/2 cup white sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup white sugar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons butter

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preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c.)
arrange apple slices in unbaked pie shell. mix 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over apples.
mix 1/3 cup sugar with flour; cut in butter until crumbly. spoon mixture over apples.
bake in preheated oven until apples are soft and top is lightly browned, about 40 minutes.

Pecan Pie V

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Servings: 1
1 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans

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preheat oven to 400 degrees f (205 degrees c).
in a large bowl, beat eggs until foamy, and stir in melted butter. stir in the brown sugar, white sugar and the flour; mix well. last add the milk, vanilla and nuts.
pour into an unbaked 9-in pie shell. bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes at 400 degrees, then reduce temperature to 350 degrees and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until done.

sweet potato-cashew bake

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Servings: 12
5 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch slices
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup coarsely chopped cashews
1 cup miniature marshmallows

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a baking 9x13 inch baking dish.
place the sweet potatoes in a large pot, and fill with enough water to cover. bring to a boil, and cook until a fork easily pierces the potatoes, about 10 minutes. drain, and cool.
mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt together in a bowl. stir in the cashews.
arrange half the sweet potatoes over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. sprinkle with half the brown sugar mixture. top with half the butter pieces. repeat with a second layer of sweet potatoes, brown sugar mixture, and remaining butter pieces.
bake in preheated oven until potatoes are glazed with the brown sugar mixture, about 30 minutes. sprinkle mini marshmallows over the top, and return to the oven to bake until browned, about 5 minutes more.

puffed-up zucchini

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Servings: 6
4 cups chopped zucchini
1 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup water
5 tablespoons butter, divided
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup coarsely crushed cracker crumbs
1 tablespoon egg, slightly beaten

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place the zucchini and onion in a pot with the water. bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 minutes, until tender. drain, cool, and mash. mix in 2 tablespoons butter, horseradish, salt, and pepper.
preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 1 quart baking dish.
melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat, and stir in the cracker crumbs until golden brown.
mix the egg into the mashed zucchini mixture. scoop the into the prepared baking dish, and top with the cracker crumbs mixture.
bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until topping is crisp.

jay's signature pizza crust

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Servings: 1
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour

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in a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and brown sugar in the water, and let sit for 10 minutes.
stir the salt and oil into the yeast solution. mix in 2 1/2 cups of the flour.
turn dough out a clean, well floured surface, and knead in more flour until the dough is no longer sticky. place the dough into a well oiled bowl, and cover with a cloth. let the dough rise until double; this should take about 1 hour. punch down the dough, and form a tight ball. allow the dough to relax for a minute before rolling out. use for your favorite pizza recipe.
preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). if you are baking the dough on a pizza stone, you may place your toppings on the dough, and bake immediately. if you are baking your pizza in a pan, lightly oil the pan, and let the dough rise for 15 or 20 minutes before topping and baking it.
bake pizza in preheated oven, until the cheese and crust are golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Chef John's Boston Baked Beans

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Servings: 6
1 pound dry navy beans
6 cups water
1 pinch baking soda
1 bay leaf
6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 yellow onion, diced
1/3 cup molasses
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

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soak navy beans overnight in a large bowl with enough water by several inches. drain and place beans into a large dutch oven or heavy pot with 6 cups water, baking soda, and bay leaf. bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and boil for 10 minutes. drain, saving bean-cooking liquid.
preheat oven to 300 degrees f (150 degrees c).
transfer beans into clean dutch oven and stir bacon, onion, molasses, brown sugar, dry mustard, salt, and black pepper into beans. pour enough of the hot reserved bean liquid in to cover beans; stir.
cover dutch oven and bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. check liquid level and add more of the reserved bean liquid to bring liquid up to cover beans. return to oven and continue baking until beans are tender and almost all the liquid has been absorbed, about 1 hour.
raise oven heat to 350; bake beans uncovered in oven until top develops a flavorful crust, 20 to 30 more minutes.

Soda Cracker Pie

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Servings: 1
3 egg whites
1 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
20 soda crackers, finely crushed
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans

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preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
in a medium bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. fold in sugar, baking powder, crackers, vanilla and pecans. spoon mixture into a greased 9 inch pie pan.
bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven. cool and serve or fill with the fresh fruit of your choice.

gelatin divinity

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Servings: 6
3 cups white sugar
3/4 cup corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup water
2 egg whites
1 (3 ounce) package fruit flavored jell-o® mix
1 cup chopped pecans

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in a medium saucepan over low heat, combine sugar, corn syrup, vanilla extract and water. bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. heat to 250 to 265 degrees f (121 to 129 degrees c), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a rigid ball.
meanwhile, beat egg whites until stiff; slowly add gelatin while beating until stiff peaks form. continue beating and pour syrup mixture in a thin stream over the egg mixture. beat until mixture thickens and losses its gloss. stir in pecans.
drop by teaspoonfuls wax paper. cool; store in airtight containers.

Yummy Sweet Potato Casserole

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Servings: 6
4 cups sweet potato, cubed
1/2 cup white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup chopped pecans

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preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). put sweet potatoes in a medium saucepan with water to cover. cook over medium high heat until tender; drain and mash.
in a large bowl, mix together the sweet potatoes, white sugar, eggs, salt, butter, milk and vanilla extract. mix until smooth. transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
in medium bowl, mix the brown sugar and flour. cut in the butter until the mixture is coarse. stir in the pecans. sprinkle the mixture over the sweet potato mixture.
bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until the topping is lightly brown.

avocado lime pie

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Servings: 1
1 cup sieved avocado pulp
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
2 egg yolks
1 pinch salt
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie

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combine sweetened condensed milk, lime zest, lime juice, lightly beaten egg yolks, and salt; blend until mixture thickens. stir in avocado pulp. pour filling into pie shell.
chill pie several hours. garnish with whipped cream, and serve.

Pecan Pie V

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Servings: 1
1 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans

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preheat oven to 400 degrees f (205 degrees c).
in a large bowl, beat eggs until foamy, and stir in melted butter. stir in the brown sugar, white sugar and the flour; mix well. last add the milk, vanilla and nuts.
pour into an unbaked 9-in pie shell. bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes at 400 degrees, then reduce temperature to 350 degrees and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until done.

Confetti Corn

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Servings: 4
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons minced green bell pepper
2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper
1 (14.75 ounce) can creamed corn
2/3 cup seasoned croutons
1/2 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
in a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. slowly cook and stir the green bell pepper and red bell pepper until soft.
mix the green bell pepper, red bell pepper, creamed corn, seasoned croutons, milk and ground black pepper in the baking dish.
bake uncovered in the preheated oven 40 minutes, until bubbly and lightly browned.

grilled beets with feta

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Servings: 2
1 bunch beets, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
1 pinch sea salt to taste
2 ounces crumbled feta cheese
2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives, or to taste (optional)

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preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
spread beets a sheet of aluminum foil. drizzle olive oil over beets and season with salt. fold foil over beets, sealing the edges together to create a packet.
cook on the preheated grill, turning once, until beets are tender, about 30 minutes. carefully open packet and top beets with feta cheese and chives. close packet again and grill until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.

apple pizza pie

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Servings: 8
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
2 (21 ounce) cans apple pie filling
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
cream together butter or margarine and confectioners' sugar. add 1 cup flour and mix gently just until dough comes together. pat evenly into a 12 inch pizza pan.
bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. remove and spread with apple pie filling.
in a medium bowl, mix together cheese, 3/4 cup flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. sprinkle over apple filling and return pizza to oven for 25 to 30 minutes longer.

nineteen sixty-five mystery pie

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Servings: 1
3 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup white sugar
20 buttery round crackers, crushed
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup brown sugar

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). generously grease an 8 inch pie pan.
in a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy. gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until whites form stiff peaks. fold in crackers, 3/4 cup pecans, and vanilla extract. pour mixture into pie pan.
bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until firm and lightly browned. remove and cool.
in a medium bowl, combine whipping cream and brown sugar. beat until soft peaks form. spread over cooled pie. sprinkle with 1/4 cup pecans and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Strawberry Pie Iv

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Servings: 1
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups diced fresh strawberries
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 drops red food coloring
1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust

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in a large bowl, stir whipped topping and condensed milk together. fold in strawberries and continue stirring adding the lemon juice and food coloring. pour mixture into graham cracker crust; cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.

French Veggie Loaf

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Servings: 1
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 shallot, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1/2 eggplant, cubed
1 tomato, seeded and diced
1 small zucchini, diced
salt and pepper to taste
1 1/4 cups self-rising flour
3 eggs
1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup olive oil
1 1/2 cups shredded swiss cheese

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preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook and stir shallot, garlic, green bell pepper, eggplant, tomato, and zucchini until soft, 10 to 15 minutes. season vegetables with a sprinkling of salt and black pepper as they cook.
whisk self-rising flour with eggs and milk in a large mixing bowl until smoothly combined; whisk in olive oil. gently fold vegetables into flour mixture; stir in swiss cheese. pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
bake loaf in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, about 45 minutes. let cool 10 minutes in the pan before removing to finish cooling on a wire rack; slice when cooled.

soy-glazed corn on the cob

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Servings: 6
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon red vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon sriracha hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 ears corn, husks removed

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whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, red vinegar, garlic powder, sriracha hot sauce, and ground black pepper together in a bowl until sauce is smooth.
preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
place corn on the grill and brush with the sauce; cook for 5 minutes. turn corn and brush the other side with sauce and cook until tender, about 5 minutes more.

baked pineapple i

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Servings: 6
1 (20 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple chunks
3 tablespoons white sugar
6 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
5 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
25 buttery round crackers, crumbled

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drain pineapple, reserving 3 tablespoons juice.
combine pineapple, reserved juice, sugar, butter or margarine, flour, and cheese. mix well. spoon mixture into a buttered 1 1/2 quart baking dish; top with cracker crumbs.
bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 30 minutes, or until bubbly.

Lemon Sponge Pie Ii

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Servings: 1
1 (9 inch) pie shell
1 cup white sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 egg yolks, beaten
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
2 egg whites

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
in a large bowl combine sugar, lemon rind, and lemon juice. mix well, then stir in melted butter or margarine and egg yolks. mix in flour. slowly pour in milk while stirring. mix until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
in a medium glass or metal bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. fold into milk mixture. pour mixture into pastry shell.
bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown on top.

Mom-mom's Jell Pie

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Servings: 1
1 (3 ounce) package cherry flavored jell-o®
1 (3 ounce) package lime flavored jell-o® mix
1 (3 ounce) package orange flavored jell-o® mix
1 (3 ounce) package lemon flavored jell-o®
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 (3 ounce) packages ladyfingers

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prepare cherry, lime, and orange gelatin according to package directions. chill each flavor in an 8x8- or 9x9-inch square pan until firm.
in a medium bowl, mix lemon gelatin with sugar and pineapple juice. chill until partially set. in a large bowl, beat whipping cream until stiff peaks form. fold in lemon gelatin mixture. cut cherry, lime, and orange gelatin into 1-inch cubes, and gently fold into whipped cream mixture.
line a 9x13-inch pan with lady fingers. spread gelatin mixture into pan. chill overnight.

Heavenly Sweet Potato Casserole

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Servings: 8
3/4 cup musselman's® apple butter
2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 eggs
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup melted butter
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup pecans, chopped (optional)
2 tablespoons butter, melted

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place potatoes in medium saucepan; add about 1 inch of water.
cover and cook 10-15 minutes or until tender. drain very well.
heat oven to 350 degrees f. spray 1 1/2-quart casserole with cooking spray.
mix apple butter, eggs, cream, honey, and 1/4 cup melted butter. add potatoes and beat by hand or with electric mixer until mashed and well mixed. spoon into casserole.
mix brown sugar, pecans, and remaining butter in small bowl. sprinkle over potatoes. bake 20-30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Sweet Potato Pie I

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Servings: 1
1 (1 pound) sweet potato
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

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boil sweet potato whole in skin for 40 to 50 minutes, or until done. run cold water over the sweet potato, and remove the skin.
break apart sweet potato in a bowl. add butter, and mix well with mixer. stir in sugar, milk, eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla. beat on medium speed until mixture is smooth. pour filling into an unbaked pie crust.
bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 55 to 60 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. pie will puff up like a souffle, and then will sink down as it cools.

grandma ople's apple pie

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Servings: 1
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
1/2 cup unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup water
8 granny smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced

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melt butter in a sauce pan. stir in flour to form a paste. add white sugar, brown sugar and water; bring to a boil. reduce temperature, and simmer 5 minutes.
meanwhile, place the bottom crust in your pan. fill with apples, mounded slightly. cover with a lattice work crust. gently pour the sugar and butter liquid over the crust. pour slowly so that it does not run off.
bake 15 minutes at 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). reduce the temperature to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c), and continue baking for 35 to 45 minutes.

Delicious Cinnamon Baked Apples

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Servings: 6
1 teaspoon butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla sugar
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 large apples - peeled, cored, and sliced
3 1/2 tablespoons water

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a large baking dish with the butter.
mix brown sugar, vanilla sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl. layer about 1/3 of the apples in prepared baking dish; sprinkle with 1/3 of the sugar mixture. repeat layers twice more.
bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. pour water over apples and continue baking until tender, about 15 minutes more.

apple crumble pie

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Servings: 1
1 (9 inch) deep dish pie crust
5 cups apples - peeled, cored and thinly sliced
1/2 cup white sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup white sugar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons butter

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preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c.)
arrange apple slices in unbaked pie shell. mix 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over apples.
mix 1/3 cup sugar with flour; cut in butter until crumbly. spoon mixture over apples.
bake in preheated oven until apples are soft and top is lightly browned, about 40 minutes.

Grandma's Lemon Meringue Pie

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Servings: 1
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups water
2 lemons, juiced and zested
2 tablespoons butter
4 egg yolks, beaten
1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
4 egg whites
6 tablespoons white sugar

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
to make lemon filling: in a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt. stir in water, lemon juice and lemon zest. cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil. stir in butter. place egg yolks in a small bowl and gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of hot sugar mixture. whisk egg yolk mixture back into remaining sugar mixture. bring to a boil and continue to cook while stirring constantly until thick. remove from heat. pour filling into baked pastry shell.
to make meringue: in a large glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites until foamy. add sugar gradually, and continue to whip until stiff peaks form. spread meringue over pie, sealing the edges at the crust.
bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until meringue is golden brown.

Pecan Pie V

Ingredients

Servings: 1
1 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans

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preheat oven to 400 degrees f (205 degrees c).
in a large bowl, beat eggs until foamy, and stir in melted butter. stir in the brown sugar, white sugar and the flour; mix well. last add the milk, vanilla and nuts.
pour into an unbaked 9-in pie shell. bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes at 400 degrees, then reduce temperature to 350 degrees and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until done.

kale with caramelized onions

Ingredients

Servings: 4
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 onion, halved and thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 bunch curly kale, stemmed and coarsely chopped
2 cups water
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup chopped almonds

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heat oil in a dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion until softened and beginning to brown, 10 to 15 minutes. add garlic to onion; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
stir kale and water into onion mixture. cover dutch oven and cook until kale is tender, about 30 minutes; season with salt and pepper. drizzle balsamic vinegar over kale and caramelized onions and sprinkle almonds over the top.

Pressure Cooker Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

Servings: 6
2 large sweet potatoes
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces

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peel and cut sweet potatoes in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 1/4-inch slices. place the slices into the pressure cooker's steamer basket. sprinkle slices with salt.
combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl. mix well.
pour orange juice into the cooker (see editor's note, below). place the trivet and the steamer basket with the sweet potatoes into the pot. sprinkle the potatoes with brown sugar mixture. place butter pieces on top.
lock the lid into place and bring the cooker up to full pressure (15 pounds per square inch) over high heat. once pressure is reached, reduce heat to low and cook for 7 minutes.
quickly release the pressure using the method recommended by your cooker's manufacturer. do not discard the cooking liquid.
remove the steamer basket from the cooker and carefully place potatoes into a serving dish. return the cooker to the stove and bring cooking liquid to a boil over high heat. reduce the heat to medium and simmer, stirring frequently, until the cooking liquid is reduced and syrupy, 5 to 7 minutes. the mixture should coat the back of a spoon.
pour syrup over sweet potatoes and serve.

Pecan Pie V

Ingredients

Servings: 1
1 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans

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preheat oven to 400 degrees f (205 degrees c).
in a large bowl, beat eggs until foamy, and stir in melted butter. stir in the brown sugar, white sugar and the flour; mix well. last add the milk, vanilla and nuts.
pour into an unbaked 9-in pie shell. bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes at 400 degrees, then reduce temperature to 350 degrees and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until done.

Saturday, July 30, 2016

broccoli rabe with portobello mushroom

Ingredients

Servings: 6
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
3 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped
2 portobello mushroom caps, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 bunches broccoli rabe, ends trimmed, and cut into 2-inch pieces
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, or as needed

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heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. stir in the garlic and onion, and cook until the onion has softened, and the garlic begins to brown, about 10 minutes. stir in the thyme and portobello mushrooms, then turn the heat to low. season to taste with salt and pepper, and cook until the mushrooms have reduced but are not browning, 30 to 35 minutes.
place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. add the broccoli rabe, recover, and steam until tender, about 6 minutes. once the broccoli rabe has cooked, toss it with the mushroom mixture, and sprinkle with parmesan cheese to serve.

italian spaghetti squash

Ingredients

Servings: 4
1/2 cup water
1 spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with onion, celery, and green pepper
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese, plus more for topping

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
pour water in baking dish and place halved squash cut-sides down in the dish.
bake squash in preheated oven until a fork pierces the skin very easily, about 45 minutes. let squash cook while preparing remainder of recipe.
melt butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. saute onion in hot butter until softened, about 5 minutes. add garlic and continue to saute until fragrant, about 1 minute more. pour diced tomatoes over the onion mixture; season with basil. place a cover on the skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer until the tomatoes are soft, about 30 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
once squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to strip flesh from the skin in strands. stir squash and parmesan cheese into tomato mixture. replace cover on skillet and cook until squash is heated through, 5 to 10 minutes more. sprinkle additional parmesan cheese over the dish to serve.

sour cream rhubarb pie

Ingredients

Servings: 1
1 1/4 cups white sugar
1 cup sour cream
3 eggs
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups chopped fresh rhubarb
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shell
1/3 cup white sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, softened

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preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
beat 1 1/4 cups sugar, sour cream, eggs and 2 tablespoons flour in a large mixing bowl until smooth. stir in vanilla and salt. fold in rhubarb. pour rhubarb mixture into pie shell.
bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven. meanwhile, combine 1/3 cup sugar, 1/3 cup flour, and cinnamon in a small bowl. cut in butter with fork or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. set aside.
remove pie from oven. reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). sprinkle topping mixture evenly over pie. return pie to oven and bake until filling is set and crust and topping are golden brown, about 30 minutes.

jay's signature pizza crust

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour

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in a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and brown sugar in the water, and let sit for 10 minutes.
stir the salt and oil into the yeast solution. mix in 2 1/2 cups of the flour.
turn dough out a clean, well floured surface, and knead in more flour until the dough is no longer sticky. place the dough into a well oiled bowl, and cover with a cloth. let the dough rise until double; this should take about 1 hour. punch down the dough, and form a tight ball. allow the dough to relax for a minute before rolling out. use for your favorite pizza recipe.
preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). if you are baking the dough on a pizza stone, you may place your toppings on the dough, and bake immediately. if you are baking your pizza in a pan, lightly oil the pan, and let the dough rise for 15 or 20 minutes before topping and baking it.
bake pizza in preheated oven, until the cheese and crust are golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Sweet Potato Pie I

Ingredients

Servings: 1
1 (1 pound) sweet potato
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

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boil sweet potato whole in skin for 40 to 50 minutes, or until done. run cold water over the sweet potato, and remove the skin.
break apart sweet potato in a bowl. add butter, and mix well with mixer. stir in sugar, milk, eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla. beat on medium speed until mixture is smooth. pour filling into an unbaked pie crust.
bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 55 to 60 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. pie will puff up like a souffle, and then will sink down as it cools.

Orange Meringue Pie

Ingredients

Servings: 8
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
1 pinch salt
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup water
4 eggs, separated
4 tablespoons butter or margarine, cut into pieces
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 cup diced orange segments
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

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preheat oven to 400 degrees f (205 degrees c). line pastry with aluminum foil and a layer of pie weights or dried beans. bake in the preheated oven until edge of crust is golden, about 10 minutes. carefully remove the foil and weights; bake about 5 minutes more.
in a small saucepan, stir together the 3/4 cup sugar, 1/3 cup cornstarch, and salt. mix in the orange juice, lemon juice, and water. whisk in the egg yolks. cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thick and bubbly, about 5 minutes. remove from heat, and stir in butter and orange zest. if desired; stir in diced orange segments. pour into prepared pie crust, cover with plastic wrap, and set aside to cool.
when pie filling has cooled to room temperature, preheat oven and prepare meringue. preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). in a large glass or metal bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. gradually add 1/2 cup sugar and cream of tartar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites should form a sharp peak that holds its shape. spread over pie, making sure the meringue completely covers the filling and meets the edges of the pie crust.
bake in preheated oven until meringue topping is golden brown, about 15 minutes.

Marjorie's Maple Vanilla Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

Servings: 1
6 large sweet potatoes
4 cups packed brown sugar
2 cups butter
1 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt

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preheat oven to 300 degrees f (150 degrees c).
place sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. drain. peel sweet potatoes once they are cool enough to handle. slice sweet potatoes into 1-inch thick rounds; arrange in a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
mix brown sugar, butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt together in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring often, until sugar has dissolved and butter has melted, 5 to 10 minutes. pour sauce over sliced sweet potatoes.
bake in the preheated oven until heated through and sauce has slightly reduced, about 1 hour. serve hot.

Sweet Potato Pie I

Ingredients

Servings: 1
1 (1 pound) sweet potato
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

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boil sweet potato whole in skin for 40 to 50 minutes, or until done. run cold water over the sweet potato, and remove the skin.
break apart sweet potato in a bowl. add butter, and mix well with mixer. stir in sugar, milk, eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla. beat on medium speed until mixture is smooth. pour filling into an unbaked pie crust.
bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 55 to 60 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. pie will puff up like a souffle, and then will sink down as it cools.

French Veggie Loaf

Ingredients

Servings: 1
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 shallot, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1/2 eggplant, cubed
1 tomato, seeded and diced
1 small zucchini, diced
salt and pepper to taste
1 1/4 cups self-rising flour
3 eggs
1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup olive oil
1 1/2 cups shredded swiss cheese

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preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook and stir shallot, garlic, green bell pepper, eggplant, tomato, and zucchini until soft, 10 to 15 minutes. season vegetables with a sprinkling of salt and black pepper as they cook.
whisk self-rising flour with eggs and milk in a large mixing bowl until smoothly combined; whisk in olive oil. gently fold vegetables into flour mixture; stir in swiss cheese. pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
bake loaf in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, about 45 minutes. let cool 10 minutes in the pan before removing to finish cooling on a wire rack; slice when cooled.

sour cream rhubarb pie

Ingredients

Servings: 1
1 1/4 cups white sugar
1 cup sour cream
3 eggs
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups chopped fresh rhubarb
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shell
1/3 cup white sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, softened

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preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
beat 1 1/4 cups sugar, sour cream, eggs and 2 tablespoons flour in a large mixing bowl until smooth. stir in vanilla and salt. fold in rhubarb. pour rhubarb mixture into pie shell.
bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven. meanwhile, combine 1/3 cup sugar, 1/3 cup flour, and cinnamon in a small bowl. cut in butter with fork or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. set aside.
remove pie from oven. reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). sprinkle topping mixture evenly over pie. return pie to oven and bake until filling is set and crust and topping are golden brown, about 30 minutes.

basic flaky pie crust

Ingredients

Servings: 1
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening, chilled
3 tablespoons ice water

Recipe

whisk the flour and salt together in a medium size bowl. with a pastry blender, cut in the cold shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. drizzle 2 to 3 tablespoons ice water over flour. toss mixture with a fork to moisten, adding more water a few drops at a time until the dough comes together.
gently gather dough particles together into a ball. wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes before rolling.
roll out dough, and put in a pie plate. fill with desired filling and bake.

Mashed Parsnips

Ingredients

Servings: 8
5 cups whole milk
10 parsnips, peeled and cubed
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, or more to taste
salt or to taste

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heat milk in a large pot over medium heat until warmed and just under a boil; add parsnips and 1 teaspoon salt, cover with a lid, and cook until parsnips are tender, 25 to 30 minutes. drain parsnips, reserving the warm milk.
mash parsnips, 1 cup reserved warm milk, butter, thyme, and pepper together in the pot using a hand mixer or by blending in a blender. add more milk, salt, or pepper as desired.

Apple Bavarian Torte

Ingredients

Servings: 12
crust:
1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
cheese mixture:
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/4 cup white sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
apple mixture:
6 apples - peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
1/3 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup sliced almonds

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preheat oven to 450 degrees f(230 degrees c).
cream together butter, 1/3 cup sugar, vanilla, and flour. press crust mixture into the flat bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. set aside.
in a medium bowl, blend cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar. beat in egg and vanilla. pour cheese mixture over crust.
combine 1/3 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. toss the sliced apples with the sugar mixture and spread over the cheese filling.
bake for 10 minutes. reduce heat to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c) and continue baking for 25 minutes. sprinkle almonds over top of torte. continue baking until almonds are lightly browned and apples are tender. cool before removing from pan.

Pierogi Casserole

Ingredients

Servings: 1
5 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 pound bacon, diced
1 onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
place the potatoes in a large pot with water to cover over high heat. bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender. remove from heat, drain, then combine with the milk and 6 tablespoons of butter, mash and set aside.
melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. saute the bacon, onion and garlic in the butter for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the bacon is fully cooked.
cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions and cool under running water.
place 1/2 of the mashed potatoes into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. top this with 1/3 of the cheese, followed by a layer of lasagna noodles. repeat this with the remaining potatoes, another 1/3 of the cheese and a layer of noodles. then arrange the bacon, onion and garlic over the noodles, then another layer of noodles, and finally top all with the remaining cheese. season with salt and pepper to taste.
bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. serve with sour cream and chopped fresh chives.

grandma ople's apple pie

Ingredients

Servings: 1
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
1/2 cup unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup water
8 granny smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced

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melt butter in a sauce pan. stir in flour to form a paste. add white sugar, brown sugar and water; bring to a boil. reduce temperature, and simmer 5 minutes.
meanwhile, place the bottom crust in your pan. fill with apples, mounded slightly. cover with a lattice work crust. gently pour the sugar and butter liquid over the crust. pour slowly so that it does not run off.
bake 15 minutes at 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). reduce the temperature to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c), and continue baking for 35 to 45 minutes.

Yummy Sweet Potato Casserole

Ingredients

Servings: 6
4 cups sweet potato, cubed
1/2 cup white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup chopped pecans

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preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). put sweet potatoes in a medium saucepan with water to cover. cook over medium high heat until tender; drain and mash.
in a large bowl, mix together the sweet potatoes, white sugar, eggs, salt, butter, milk and vanilla extract. mix until smooth. transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
in medium bowl, mix the brown sugar and flour. cut in the butter until the mixture is coarse. stir in the pecans. sprinkle the mixture over the sweet potato mixture.
bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until the topping is lightly brown.

Jimmy's Clam And Corn Fritters

Ingredients

Servings: 6
1 1/4 cups finely ground cornmeal
1 (14.75 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 (6.5 ounce) can minced clams, drained
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/4 cup milk, or as needed
1 quart vegetable oil for frying

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mix cornmeal, cream-style corn, clams, onion, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a bowl until batter is thoroughly combined. if batter is too thick, stir in milk, about 1 tablespoon at a time.
heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
scoop about 1 heaping tablespoon of batter per fritter and gently drop into the hot oil; deep-fry in small batches of 3 or 4 fritters until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. drain fritters on paper towels.

Yummy Sweet Potato Casserole

Ingredients

Servings: 6
4 cups sweet potato, cubed
1/2 cup white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup chopped pecans

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preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). put sweet potatoes in a medium saucepan with water to cover. cook over medium high heat until tender; drain and mash.
in a large bowl, mix together the sweet potatoes, white sugar, eggs, salt, butter, milk and vanilla extract. mix until smooth. transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
in medium bowl, mix the brown sugar and flour. cut in the butter until the mixture is coarse. stir in the pecans. sprinkle the mixture over the sweet potato mixture.
bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until the topping is lightly brown.

Apple Pie By Grandma Ople

Ingredients

Servings: 1
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
1/2 cup unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
8 granny smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced

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preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). melt the butter in a saucepan. stir in flour to form a paste. add water, white sugar and brown sugar, and bring to a boil. reduce temperature and let simmer.
place the bottom crust in your pan. fill with apples, mounded slightly. cover with a lattice work crust. gently pour the sugar and butter liquid over the crust. pour slowly so that it does not run off.
bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. reduce the temperature to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). continue baking for 35 to 45 minutes, until apples are soft.

Apple Pie By Grandma Ople

Ingredients

Servings: 1
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
1/2 cup unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
8 granny smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced

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preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). melt the butter in a saucepan. stir in flour to form a paste. add water, white sugar and brown sugar, and bring to a boil. reduce temperature and let simmer.
place the bottom crust in your pan. fill with apples, mounded slightly. cover with a lattice work crust. gently pour the sugar and butter liquid over the crust. pour slowly so that it does not run off.
bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. reduce the temperature to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). continue baking for 35 to 45 minutes, until apples are soft.

new orleans greens

Ingredients

Servings: 6
6 slices bacon
8 cups water
4 onions, chopped
1 turnip, peeled and chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2/3 cup apple vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
2 teaspoons celery seed
3 pounds mustard greens, washed and chopped
6 1-quart canning jars with lids and rings (optional)

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place the bacon into a large stock pot over medium heat, and pan-fry until crisp and brown, turning often, about 10 minutes. remove bacon, allow to cool, and crumble when cooled. set bacon aside.
pour water into the pot with the drippings, and stir in the onions, turnip, green and red bell peppers, apple vinegar, honey, garlic, black pepper, hot pepper sauce, and celery seed. bring to a boil, and stir in the mustard greens. reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until greens are very tender, at least 2 hours. crumble bacon into the greens to serve.
for canning, sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. pack the greens into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air . wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. top with lids, and screw on rings.
place a rack in the bottom of a large dial-gauge or weighted-gauge pressure canner. place the jars into the pressure canner, and add water to completely cover the jars. seal the pressure canner, place over medium heat, and bring to 12 pounds of pressure. reduce heat just enough to hold the pressure steady, and process for 75 minutes, or the length of time recommended for your area. remove from heat, and allow pressure in the canner to release gradually; remove the lid, and remove hot jars with a canning tongs.
place jars a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). store in a cool, dark area.

Chrysanthemum Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

Servings: 8
6 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/4 cup crushed pineapple, in juice
1/4 cup honey
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 cup chrysanthemum petals

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preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). butter a 2 quart baking dish.
place the sweet potatoes into a large pot, and fill with enough water to cover. bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. drain.
mash potatoes with pineapple, honey and butter using a whisk or electric mixer until smooth and creamy. stir in the lemon zest and chrysanthemum petals. transfer to the prepared baking dish.
bake for 20 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until hot and fragrant.

chef kiran's okra stir fry

Ingredients

Servings: 4
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound small okra
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
2 onions, cut into quarters
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, cut into quarters
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

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heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir okra until tender and golden brown, about 3 minutes. transfer okra to a plate.
sprinkle turmeric into hot oil; heat until turmeric becomes aromatic, 1 to 2 minutes. add garlic, ginger, onions, and tomatoes; cook and stir until onions are tender, about 10 minutes. stir okra into onion mixture. garnish with cilantro.

sweet and tangy green beans

Ingredients

Servings: 8
4 thick slices bacon
1 (16 ounce) package frozen french-cut green beans
1 medium onion, chopped
2/3 cup white sugar
1/2 cup white vinegar

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fry the bacon in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat until browned. remove bacon, and set aside while reserving the grease in the pan. stir the sugar, vinegar and onion into the bacon grease, and reduce the heat to medium. add the beans, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the beans have reached your desired doneness. crumble the bacon over the top before serving.

chef john's pavlova with strawberries

Ingredients

Servings: 1
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 egg whites, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon white vinegar
2 cups heavy cream
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pint whole strawberries, stems removed

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preheat oven to 250 degrees f (120 degrees c).
line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
whisk sugar and cornstarch in a bowl. set aside.
beat egg whites in a bowl until they are foamy and have a thick, ribbony texture, 2 to 3 minutes.
pour 1/4 of the sugar mixture into the egg whites; whisk until completely incorporated, about 30 seconds. repeat for the rest of the sugar mixture, whisking after each addition, until all of the sugar mixture is incorporated and the egg whites are glossy and thick.
pour vanilla and vinegar into egg white mixture; whisk until you can lift your beater or whisk straight up and the egg whites form a sharp peak that holds its shape, 2 to 3 minutes.
spoon egg white mixture prepared baking sheet; spread out into a 2-inch high by 6-inch wide disc.
bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
turn off the oven, crack open the oven door and let the pavlova cool for one hour.
whip cream, sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until soft peaks form, 3 to 4 minutes.
transfer pavlova to a serving plate. top with whipped cream and fresh strawberries.

Grandma's Lemon Meringue Pie

Ingredients

Servings: 1
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups water
2 lemons, juiced and zested
2 tablespoons butter
4 egg yolks, beaten
1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
4 egg whites
6 tablespoons white sugar

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
to make lemon filling: in a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt. stir in water, lemon juice and lemon zest. cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil. stir in butter. place egg yolks in a small bowl and gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of hot sugar mixture. whisk egg yolk mixture back into remaining sugar mixture. bring to a boil and continue to cook while stirring constantly until thick. remove from heat. pour filling into baked pastry shell.
to make meringue: in a large glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites until foamy. add sugar gradually, and continue to whip until stiff peaks form. spread meringue over pie, sealing the edges at the crust.
bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until meringue is golden brown.

Orange Meringue Pie

Ingredients

Servings: 8
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
1 pinch salt
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup water
4 eggs, separated
4 tablespoons butter or margarine, cut into pieces
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 cup diced orange segments
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

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preheat oven to 400 degrees f (205 degrees c). line pastry with aluminum foil and a layer of pie weights or dried beans. bake in the preheated oven until edge of crust is golden, about 10 minutes. carefully remove the foil and weights; bake about 5 minutes more.
in a small saucepan, stir together the 3/4 cup sugar, 1/3 cup cornstarch, and salt. mix in the orange juice, lemon juice, and water. whisk in the egg yolks. cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thick and bubbly, about 5 minutes. remove from heat, and stir in butter and orange zest. if desired; stir in diced orange segments. pour into prepared pie crust, cover with plastic wrap, and set aside to cool.
when pie filling has cooled to room temperature, preheat oven and prepare meringue. preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). in a large glass or metal bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. gradually add 1/2 cup sugar and cream of tartar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites should form a sharp peak that holds its shape. spread over pie, making sure the meringue completely covers the filling and meets the edges of the pie crust.
bake in preheated oven until meringue topping is golden brown, about 15 minutes.