Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese1/4 cup prepared wasabi2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted2 tablespoons soy sauceRice crackers Preparation Place cream cheese on a cutting board; split into 2 layers. Spread wasabi over bottom half; replace top layer. Press both sides into sesame seeds. Place on a shallow serving plate; pour soy sauce around cheese. Serve with crackers.
Ingredients 1 lb. sheepshead fillets 1 lb. shrimp 1/2 lb. jumbo lump crabmeat 1 tbsp. hickory sea salt Black pepper 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 2 tbsp. bacon fat 1 shallot 1 jalapeño 1 oz. celery 2 c. corn (use a variety if available) 1 c. milk 1 c. small-diced tomato 2 tsp. fresh thyme salt white pepper 4 oz. champagne or white wine 1 oz. basil oil 1/2 c. mixed herbs or herb sprouts (optional)...
Ingredients 1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls1 medium Granny Smith apple, peeled16 red-hot candies1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup butter, melted1 teaspoon vanilla extract6 tablespoons grapefruit or citrus soda1 to 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spiceVanilla ice cream, optional Preparation Unroll crescent rolls and separate into eight triangles. Cut apple into eight wedges. Place an apple wedge and two red-hots on each crescent triangle. Bring up corners of dough to center; pinch edges to seal....
Ingredients 1/2 cup cornstarch1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning1/4 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 cup all-purpose flour, divided1/2 cup 2% milk1/3 cup beer or nonalcoholic beer2 cups crushed unsalted top saltines (about 40)4 cod fillets (6 ounces each)Oil for deep-fat frying Preparation In a shallow bowl, combine the cornstarch, baking powder, salt, Creole seasoning, paprika, cayenne and 1/2 cup flour. Stir in milk and beer until smooth. Place crackers and remaining flour in separate shallow bowls....
Ingredients 2 cups cubed cooked chicken1 medium unpeeled red apple, chopped3/4 cup dried cranberries1/2 cup thinly sliced celery1/4 cup chopped pecans2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions3/4 cup mayonnaise2 teaspoons lime juice1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon curry powder12 slices breadLettuce leaves Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lime juice and curry powder; pour over chicken mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve....
Ingredients 3 cups chopped toasted almonds2 packages (14 ounces each) caramels, unwrapped2 tablespoons water2 packages (10 ounces each) pretzel rods2 packages (10 to 12 ounces each) white baking chips2 packages (10 to 12 ounces each) dark chocolate chipsAssorted sprinkles, optional Preparation Place almonds in a shallow dish. In a large glass measuring cup, microwave caramels and water on high until caramels are melted, stirring every minute. Dip three-fourths of each pretzel into caramel, allowing excess to drip off....
Ingredients 1 package (40 ounces) frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed or 2-1/2 quarts fresh strawberries, hulled1 pound fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed5 pounds sugar2 pouches (3 ounces each) liquid fruit pectin Preparation Grind strawberries and cranberries in a food processor or grinder; place in a Dutch oven. Add sugar. Bring to a full rolling boil; boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; stir in pectin and return to a full rolling boil....
Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon lemon juice2 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon seafood seasoning1-1/3 cups refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes1 cup smoked sausage, chopped1 can (8 ounces) jumbo lump crabmeat, drained1/4 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers6 large eggs1/2 cup heavy whipping cream2 teaspoons Louisiana-style hot sauce1/2 teaspoon salt6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar and seafood seasoning....
Ingredients 1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips1 cup sweetened shredded coconut1 cup cream of coconut2 cups crushed crisp oatmeal cookies (about 20)1/3 cup butter, melted4 cups pineapple or other tropical-flavored sherbet, slightly softened if necessary Preparation In a small saucepan, combine baking chips, coconut and cream of coconut; cook and stir over medium heat until chips are melted. Cool completely. Line a 9x5-in. loaf pan with plastic wrap, letting edges extend over sides....
Ingredients FILLING:1/2 cup finely chopped onion1/2 cup diced celery1/2 cup butter, cubed6 slices bread, toasted, cubed1 large egg, beaten1/2 cup water1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperMEAT LOAF:1 large egg, beaten2/3 cup evaporated milk1/4 cup dry bread crumbs1 teaspoon salt1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef Preparation In a skillet, saute onion and celery in butter until tender. In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes, egg and water. Stir in the onion mixture, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper; set aside....
Ingredients 3-1/3 cups uncooked whole grain spiral or penne pasta4 cups cubed cooked chicken breast1 can (29 ounces) tomato sauce1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion1/4 cup chopped green pepper1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon dried oregano1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese1/2 cup crumbled feta cheeseOptional: Chopped fresh oregano or fresh basil...
Ingredients 2 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper 1/2 tsp. onion powder 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper 1/8 tsp. ground white pepper 2 racks baby back pork ribs (about 4 pounds total) 5 cloves garlic, smashed 1 c. ketchup 1/2 c. apple cider vinegar 1/2 c. dark beer 1/4 c. tomato paste 1/4 c. light brown sugar 1 tbsp. orange juice concentrate 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce...
Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) frozen cut green beans1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers (about 12 crackers) Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine beans, corn, soup and 1/2 cup cheese. Spoon into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Top with crackers and remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, 35 minutes or until heated through....
Ingredients 2 large sweet red peppers4 large ears sweet corn, husks removed3 tablespoons canola oil, divided1/2 cup yellow cornmeal1-3/4 teaspoons salt, divided1/2 teaspoon white pepperDash cayenne pepper4 walleye fillets (6 ounces each)1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms3 tablespoons butter Preparation Broil red peppers 4 in. from the heat until skins blister, about 15 minutes. With tongs, rotate peppers a quarter turn. Broil and rotate until all sides are blistered and blackened. Immediately place peppers in a large bowl; cover and let stand for 15-20 minutes....
Ingredients 1 envelope onion soup mix1 cup dry bread crumbs2-1/2 pounds ground beef1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce1 can (14 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and drained1-1/3 cups water1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce3/4 cup packed brown sugarHot mashed potatoes Preparation In a large bowl, combine the soup mix and bread crumbs; crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 18 meatballs. Place in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish....
Ingredients 1 can (12 ounces) frozen limeade concentrate, thawed3/4 cup thawed cranberry juice concentrate1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar1 ounce vodka, optional5-1/2 cups ice cubes Preparation In a blender, combine the limeade concentrate, cranberry juice concentrate, confectioners’ sugar and vodka if desired. Add ice; cover and process for 1-2 minutes or until slushy. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately.
Ingredients 3/4 cup white vinegar3/4 cup water3/4 cup sugar1 cinnamon stick1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries Preparation In a saucepan, bring all ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes or until the cranberries burst. Cool. Strain through a fine sieve into sterilized bottles or jars. Seal tightly. Discard cranberries and cinnamon stick. Chill until ready to use in your vinegar-and-oil salad dressing.
Ingredients 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons canola oil1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1/4 cup butter4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour1 cup milk3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, dividedMinced fresh parsleyHot cooked pasta Preparation Sprinkle chicken with pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown chicken in oil until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove to a serving platter and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute mushrooms in butter until tender....
Ingredients 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted4 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained2 cans (2.8 ounces each) french-fried onions2/3 cup crushed saltines (about 16 crackers)1/4 cup butter, melted Preparation In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Beat in soup. Stir in spinach and onions. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish....
Ingredients 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni1 cup mayonnaise2 teaspoons sugar3/4 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 cup shredded Swiss cheese1 cup cubed cooked pork1 cup cubed fully cooked ham1/2 cup chopped sweet pickles1/2 cup chopped onion Preparation Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Cool completely. For dressing, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine cheese, pork, ham, pickles and onion....
