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Seared Ahi Tuna with Rice Pilaf and Mixed Green Salad
If you love fish and are looking for a great way to serve it than this is the recipe for you. With access to delicious sushi grade Ahi tuna you can easily create a masterpiece of a meal for your friends and family. This seared Ahi tastes great with a side of rice and a nice tossed salad. To help create this beautiful meal here are the ingredients and supplies you need and how to make it.
Ingredients You Need
• 2 Pounds of Sushi Grade Ahi Tuna
• 4 to 6 Servings of Rice
• ¼ Cup of Chopped Fennel
• ¼ Cup Chopped Basil
• 1 Tablespoon Capers
• 2 Tablespoons Butter
• 2 Cloves of Crushed Garlic
• 1 Package of Mixed Baby Salad Greens
• 2 Carrots (Finely Chopped or Peeler Shaved)
• 1 Package of Cherry Tomatoes
• Olive Oil
• Balsamic Vinegar
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Carrot Souffle Recipe
Natalie’s Favorite Carrot Souffle Recipe
Years ago we introduced my niece Natalie to the wonderful world of carrot souffles.
Natalie spent several summers with us and until she discovered this recipe, she was a girl who didn’t like carrots. The recipe not only converted her, it made her became a huge fan of carrots.
We made the recipe several times in her honor each time she visited with us. Even today whenever I make carrot souffle I think of my niece Natalie.
Natalie is grown now and has a little daughter of her own who probably doesn’t like carrots. I figured it was time to pass on the recipe, so Natalie could introduce her daughter to the best way to eat carrots.
I have posted the recipe below. I guarantee you will love it so much you might want to serve it as dessert.
Ingredients
2 lbs fresh carrots
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp vanilla
2 Tablespoons flour
3 eggs beaten
1 stick margarine
powdered sugar to sprinkle on top after baked.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Put carrots in pan with water and boil until carrots are soft. Drain carrots and put carrots in food processor. Put margarine in food processor with carrots.
After pureeing carrots, put mixture in a large mixing bowl. Add sugar, eggs, baking powder and vanilla.
Beat until smooth. Add flour and mix well. Pour into an 8×12 baking pan (or 2 quart casserole dish).
Bake for 1 hour or until golden brown.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve. Yumm!
Five Delicious Ways to Eat Your Morning Oatmeal
Oatmeal is a wonderful way to start your day and is great for giving yourself a nice energy boost.
As an alternative to instant oatmeal and sugar filled cereals you should try eating old fashioned oatmeal every day. It tastes great and takes about ten minutes to make.
Give these five ways of preparing your oatmeal a try. See if you can enjoy this delicious and nutritious food.
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Homemade Herb Stuffing
One of my favorite parts of Thanksgiving dinner is the homemade herb stuffing cooked inside the turkey. Whether you prefer to cook stuffing in a baking dish or inside the turkey this is the perfect recipe to try this year. Pick up a loaf of French bread and read on to learn how to make your own homemade herb stuffing.
Ingredients You Need
• 12 Cups of Bread Cubes (1 Loaf French Bread)
• 6 Tablespoons Butter
• ½ Cup Finely Chopped Onion
• 1 ½ Teaspoons Salt
• 1 Tablespoons Dried Parsley
• 1 Teaspoon Dried Sage
• 1 Teaspoon Dried Thyme
• 1 Teaspoon Dried Rosemary
• 1 Cup Chicken Broth
• 1 Cup Finely Chopped Apple
• 1 Cup Raisins
• 1 Cup Dried Cranberries
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The Best Red Meat Pot Roast I Have Ever Had
If you love a good red meat dinner then my pot roast is the perfect meal of choice. You can make it with deer, elk, bison or beef. It is one of those meals that you leave in the crock pot all day long which is really convenient when you are entertaining or trying to keep dinner simple. With just a few important ingredients this delicious pot roast comes to life.
Ingredients You Need
• 3 to 5 Pound Roast
• 1 Quart Beef Broth
• 2 Large Onions
• 4 Cloves Fresh Garlic
• 1 Teaspoon Pepper
• 1 Tablespoon Salt
• 4 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 Pound of Carrots
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Delicious Apple Recipes That Are Easy to Make
Apples are great for throwing together a few quick and easy recipes when you need a side dish or desert. My grandmother always had some of her homemade apple sauce around for us to snack on as kids and boy was it delicious. Also who can resist a quick apple cobbler as desert for the family?
To help give you a few ideas as to what you might want to make with your delicious fresh apples here are some easy apple recipes. All you will need is a little time, several apples and a few extra ingredients.
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Stuffer Burgers with Gorgonzola Butter
As the cold winter weather approaches the good old barbeque grill is used less and less. Here is a delicious meal to use the grill before you pack it up for the winter. While this may be the perfect meal any time of year on the grill it is especially good on a cold evening to warm your belly.
Ingredients You Need
• 2 Pounds of 85% Ground Beef
• ½ Pound of Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• ¼ Pound of Peperoni
• 1 Large Onion
• 2 Teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 2 Teaspoons Salt
• 1 Teaspoon Pepper
• 1 Package of Bacon
• ½ Cup Gorgonzola Cheese
• 1 Stick of Butter
• 6 Large Hamburger Buns
• 1 Head of Romaine Lettuce
• 2 Large Heirloom Tomatoes
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Dutch Oven Mexican Lasagna
This one-pot meal is an excellent camp recipe, and works just as well at home. Consider using ground buffalo and low-fat cheese to make it a bit healthier.
Dutch Oven Mexican Lasagna
1 pound ground beef or ground buffalo
1 Tbs Chili Powder
1 tsp Cumin
3 cloves garlic, chopped (or heaping tablespoon chopped garlic from jar)
1 can chopped Tomatoes with basil and garlic
1 cup Pace Picante Sauce (medium)
1 can black beans, drained
1 can white or yellow corn, drained
12-15 corn tortillas (can use flour tortillas instead)
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese mix
Optional for garnishing along with remaining picante sauce:
Sour Cream
Sliced Jalepenos
Small can of sliced black olives
This meal can be prepared in a deep 9 X 13 casserole or a 12 or 14 inch dutch oven. Recipe can be doubled if using 14 inch Dutch Oven (assembling 6 layers instead of 3)
Preheat oven to 350.
In a skillet or dutch oven, brown ground beef, drain off grease (not needed if using buffalo). Add spices and garlic, stir and cook for one additional minute, then add tomatoes, picante sauce, beans and corn. Stir mixture to combine. Move mixture to a bowl if using dutch oven.
Place a little of the mixture on the bottom of the dish/dutch oven, then layer tortillas, 1/2 cup of cheese and 1/3 of remaining mixture. Use 3-4 tortillas for casserole tearing one in half as needed for an even layer, or five for dutch oven laid out like petals of a flower. Repeat tortillas, cheese, then mixture two more times, then put remaining cheese on top.
Cook at 350 for 30 minutes (for casserole) or 45 minutes (dutch oven), or until hot and bubbly and cheese is melted and slightly browned.
Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Simple and Delicious Baked White Fish
If you are looking for an easy recipe to make for dinner tonight, than this is the perfect meal. Baked white fish is both delicious and healthy for you. There are only a handful of ingredients involved and the baking part is pretty straight forward. While we prefer cod there are plenty of other white fish at the market. See what is on sale or looks the most fresh as those are two good indicators when purchasing fish. Read on to find out how to make this delicious dinner.
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Two Delicious Corn Dishes
When it comes to the fall you see no shortage of fresh corn in the grocery store. It is wonderful to enjoy corn of the cob but then you have to figure out what to do with the left over corn. Here are a couple of tasty dishes to make out of your left over freshly cooked corn.
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Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
With the cool autumn breeze blowing outside there is nothing better than comfort foods. Children love coming home from school to a delicious snack and no matter how old you are chocolate chip cookies are a treat. What makes these cookies even better is that they have oatmeal in them which is a little more earthy crunchy. The combination of chocolate chips and oatmeal in a cookie is both delicious and nutritious. Read on to learn how to make these delicious treats.
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Potato Apple Gratin Recipe
Potato Apple Gratin Recipe
This Potato Apple Gratin Recipe is a keeper. You'll love it, too.
If you like gratin potatoes, you will love this recipe for potato apple gratin.
As you may know gratin is a French culinary technique where you have a tasty browned crust usually of cheese or breadcrumbs.
You won’t be disappointed with this version of Gratin that combines apples, potatoes, cheese and a hint of nutmeg into a delicious side dish.
Here’s our family recipe for Potato Apple Gratin:
5 pounds yellow potatoes, sliced 1/8″ thick using a mandolin slicer
3 large or 4 medium Granny Smith Apples,chopped to a small dice
1/2 yellow onion, medium diced
6 to 7 strips bacon, cooked to a crisp and then crumbled
1 1/2 cups shredded mix of Gruyere and jarlsberg cheeses
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, or more to taste
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
3 gloves garlic, minced
Follow these easy steps for a delicious dish:
Layering the potatoes, cheese, onion, and bacon in a Dutch Oven
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook the bacon in a dutch oven and use the drippings to grease the pan.
2. Layer 1/3 of the potatoes, 1/3 of the apples, 1/3 of the onions and 1/3 of the bacon in the dutch oven.
3. Layer 1/3 the cheese over potatoes. Repeat layers.
4. In a separate bowl, mix the cream, garlic and nutmeg and the salt and pepper.Pour cream mixture over layers in baking dish.
5. Cover dutch oven with foil and bake for 1 ½ hours. Uncover and continue baking for 15 minutes.
6. Let stand for ten minutes.
Potato Apple Gratin makes a delicious side dish your guests will love.
This recipe makes enough for twelve so its perfect for a dinner gathering of friends.
They will rave about this dish…trust me, every time I make this dish I have to share the recipe.
Enjoy!
Apple Butter Recipe
Apple Butter Recipe
Fresh Apples Make Delicious Apple Butter
For a sweet spread to have with dinner on your bread make up a batch of apple butter. This recipe is for a small batch but you can adjust it if you want to make enough to jar.
You need the following ingredients:
• 1 Pound of Apples
• 1 Cup Apple Juice
• 1/2 Cup Sugar
• 1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1/4 Teaspoon Ground Cloves
Peel, core and cut apples into chunks. Then put the apples in a saucepan with the apple juice, cinnamon and cloves and cook for about 30 minutes.
Finally add the sugar and boil on medium low heat until it thickens to your desired consistency. Once it is finished pour the apple butter into a glass container and place in the fridge to cool until it is time to eat. You can also save the left over apple butter in the fridge and eat it over time.
Ten Delicious Peanut Butter Treats for Your Kids
When it comes to getting protein and fiber into your growing children peanut butter is a great choice. They have many different types of natural peanut butters out there that have no partially hydrogenated oils. These are the best choice as they are less processed and better for you. To help give you ideas of how to serve it here are ten delicious peanut butter treats for your kids.
Peanut Butter & Jelly
The good old peanut butter and jelly sandwich is a great lunch option or quick snack. Try to use whole grain bread and no sugar added jelly that is made from real fruit. These choices make the sandwich healthier and a better choice for your kids.
Peanut Butter & Banana
An alternative to putting jelly on a peanut butter sandwich is to add sliced bananas. The combination is delicious and nutritious at the same time. When making this sandwich try and use whole grain bread as well to add more fiber to your child’s diet.
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Apple Muffins: Best Breakfast On-The-Go
While it is easy to grab baked goods at the grocery store or a bakery on the way to work that is not always the healthy option. They may taste delicious, but do you really know how much of each ingredient goes in them?
For an easy and healthy alternative that will also save you money here is a delicious Apple Muffin recipe to try.
A Summer Favorite: Shrimp and Scallops with Pea Pods
Whether you love shrimp, scallops or a combination of the two, this is the perfect recipe for you. With mouth watering flavors and tasty textures you cannot go wrong with this oriental style recipe. Stop by your local fish market or grocery store fish department and see what looks good. Pick and choose to your liking and invite some friends over. You will not disappoint anyone with this delicious dish.
Nana Peggy’s Fabulous Chicken & Broccoli Stir Fry
If you are looking for a delicious meal to make your family or friends that is not too complicated, this is it. Nana Peggy has been making this stir fry since I was a child for the family and it has been one of our favorites. Whether you are entertaining or looking to have a nice meal as a couple this is the perfect meal. Read on to learn what you need to make this delicious meal.
Auntie Janet’s Delicious Carrot Cake
When it comes to carrot cake this is hands down one of the most delicious recipes I have ever tasted. The cake is not too sweet and has the perfect level of moistness so you can enjoy every bite. Topped with sweet cream cheese frosting you cannot go wrong. To share in the enjoyment of this delicious cake give Auntie Janet’s recipe a try. You will not be disappointed.
Homemade Applesauce Recipe – the easy way
Working Apples Into Your Diet is Smart
Homemade Applesauce Recipe
Homemade applesauce doesn’t have to be hard or take all day.
Fortunately my grandmother gave me her recipe that is fast and easy. It is also a recipe you can probably make without a special trip to the store.
I’m especially fond of apple desserts because apples make pastries healthy. Plus apples go so well with ice cream, one of my required foods.
Recently studies have shown that the compounds in apples have been tied to longevity so the old adage “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” has new meaning.
In any case, here’s my grandmother’s simple recipe for making applesauce. I guarantee its delicious. You’ll make it over and over again.
Ingredients:
• 4 Apples
• 1/3 Cup Water
• 2-3 Inch Cinnamon Stick
• 1/4 Cup Sugar
Peel, core and dice your apples. Then add all the ingredients into a medium saucepan and simmer for about 10 minutes. Finally you remove the cinnamon stick, mash the apples, cool in the fridge and serve.
Peach Dump Cake Recipe
Peach Dump Cake Recipe
Peaches are delicious
Dump cakes are the easiest types of cakes to make because all you do is dump the ingredients into a cooking bowl and cook. Because you alternate fruit, dry ingredients and then soda, you don’t even have to mix.
This delicious recipe is fast and is great for a large party.
It smells so good when its cooking you’ll attract a crowd in the kitchen.
Ingredients
3 cans sliced peaches (about 40 oz)
2 boxes white cake mix
2 cans lemon lime soda (NOT diet soda)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Place peaches with juice in bottom of a 12” dutch oven. Sprinkle Cinnamon over the peaches.
Sprinkle cake mixes evenly over the top
Gently pour the soda evenly over the top
Bake at 350 for 1 hour. Serve with ice cream.