Peel and core apple. Cut into long slices and put in a small microwavable dish. Fill 1/4 to 1/2 with water. Put in granola and sprinkle generously with cinnamon and vegan sugar. Mix around evenly. Set in microwave on high for about 2 minutes or until apple is cooke

Mix dressing ingredients and refrigerate for 15 minutes. Toss together spinach, strawberries, kiwi and nuts. Drizzle with dressing and serve. Makes enough for 4-6.

Combine all ingredients in a 2-quart baking dish. Mix well. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 to 40 minutes. Serves 6

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Drain salmon liquid into a mixing bowl. Add lemon juice, salt, pepper, sour cream and dill weed. Mix to a smooth sauce. Break salmon into large chunks, removing skin and bones, and put in a buttered 1-quart casserole dish. Pour dilled sour cream sauce ov

Combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla and beat until creamy. Add 2 tablespoons and 1 teaspoon flour. Blend and add 3 eggs and 1 egg yolk. Blend. Add 1 1/4 cups milk. Mix only until combined. Pour into crust. Remove excess crust. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes and then at 300 degrees for 55

(Can use any 5 flavors of Jello.) For each layer: Dissolve Jello in 1 cup boiling water. Divide in half. Mix half with 1/2 cup yogurt. Mix well. Put in pan and chill. Mix second half of Jello with 3 tablespoons of cold water. Pour over first layer when layer in pan is set. Each layer takes 30 to

1. Mix all ingredients EXCEPT the fruit bits. 2. For granola without chunks, move to step 4. 3. For granola with chunks, Slowly stir in pot over low- medium heat until ingredients become sticky and form clumps (it will be somewhat hard to stir). I

Mix everything together and let marinate for as long as you can wait!

BLEND ALL INGREDIENTS IN A MIXING BOWL. STIR TO BLEND WELL. CHILL IN REFRIGERATOR FOR 30 MINUTES. USING WAX PAPER PLACE. CHEESE BALL IN MIDDLE AND THEN FORM A BALL BY PRESSING WAX PAPER AROUND MIXTURE. FOR A CHANGE: ROLL CHEESE BALL IN CHOPPED NUTS ( YOUR CHOICE ).  

Recipe by: Larissa Vigue <[email protected]> * use more, use more!! ~ strictly my opinion. ** method for pressing follows Heat the broiler, or light your grill so you ll be able to cook over very hot coals. In a small saucepan bring the broth to a gent

Combine fish, vegetables, dry seasonings and enough water to cover in a saucepan or pot. Boil gently for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the fish flakes easily. Meanwhile, heat butter in a skillet. Add the chopped eggs, lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper. Cook 5 minutes

1 c Crisco oil 1/2 c butter, melted 3 x lrg eggs 2 c sugar 2 1/2 c flour 2 ts cinnamon 2 ts baking soda 1 ts salt 2 ts vanilla 1 c Harvard beets 1/2 c creamed cottage cheese 1 c crushed pineapple, drained 1 c chopped nuts 1/2 c coconut Mix together oil, butter, eggs, sugar.

Prepare pudding according to package directions. Remove from the heat; whisk in peanut butter. Place pan in a bowl of ice water for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Fold in whipped topping. Pour into crust. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until set. Garnish with peanuts

Pour all ingredients over ice in tightly covered container. Shake until very cold. Pour into serving glass; garnish with lime slice, if desired.     strongServings: 1/strong  

Brown flour in oil to a golden brown. Add onions. Stir constantly until onions are almost cooked. Add 1 1/2 cups cold water and simmer for 1/2 hr. Add crawfish tails and fat. Cook until crawfish turns pink. Add abt. 2 cups of water and bring to a boil. When water is rapidly

1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large skillet.&20; 2. Add onion; saute until tender.&20; 3. Add scallops, apples, mushrooms, lemon juice, parsley, basil and salt; cook over medium heat, 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.&20; 4. Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small sa

4 c brown rice, cooked 1/4 c raisins 1/2 c dried apricots chopped 1/2 c pecans chopped 2 avocados : Vinaigrette 1/4 c safflower oil or veg : oil 1 TB lemon juice 1 TB red wine vinegar 1 ts honey 1/4 ts coriander ground 1/4 ts Dijo

Rinse, pat dry and lightly brush chicken breasts with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Slice onion into 1/4 inch thick rings, but do not separate rings. Rinse poblano and pat dry. Place onion, pepper and chicken over medium coals or grill over medium heat 10 to 15 minu

These are good on basic whole wheat bread, but try having them in Syrian flat breads, or as open face sandwishes heated up in the oven. On hot days these combinations make a cook lunch served on a bed of lettuce with cracker or muffins on the side. Food Exchanges per serving: b

Lightly grease two 10 inch pie plates. Sprinkle bacon, cheese and onion evenly into two dishes. Beat the remaining ingredients until smooth. Pour mixture evenly into the dishes. Bake both at 400~ for about 30 minutes or until the tops are golden brown. Let plates stand for f

In large skillet, over medium high heat, saute beef 3 minutes, or until browned. Add onion, green pepper, garlic and chili seasoning; cook, stirring, 3 minutes longer. Stir in tomatoes and their juice, tomato paste, ground red pepper and 1 teaspoon salt; bring to boiling. Reduc

GARNISH: finely chopped peanuts and dash of paprika, optional. Stir peanut butter and water into a paste and add other ingredients, mixing well. Spoon into serving bowl. Garnish. Makes 2/3 cup This dip is perfect with bland crackers, or with a variety of fresh vegetables, such a

Put the ancho chili in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until chili is soft, about 10 mins. Remove the chili from the liquid. When cool enough to handle, stem the chili, split it open, and scrape out the seeds. Meanwhile, put th

Remove turkey neck and giblets from cavities of bird, rinse turkey and wipe dry. (Cook neck and giblets for broth or to make giblet gravy.) Prepare stuffing of choice. Stuff loosely into neck cavity, then skewer neck skin to back. Stuff body cavity loosely. Sew openings shut by

Select whole, unblemished sage leaves with stems left on, for easy handling. Combine beer, flour, salt and pepper in small bowl until smooth. Batter should have the consistency of cream soup. Let stand at room temperature at least 15 minutes. Meanwhile, beat th

Combine all ingredients and heat until sugar is dissolved and bubbly.     strongServings: 1/strong  

Pour boiling water over TVP and tomato paste in a bowl. Stir and let rest for 10 minutes. In food processor, combine TVP mixture and remaining ingredients except for flour. Pulse until mixture is almost a puree. Dust hands with flour and shape mixture into 6 burgers. Dust them li

In a mixing bowl combine cornmeal, baking powder and salt. Stir in water and 3 tablespoons of melted bacon drippings. In a large, heavy skillet or nonstick skillet, heat enough of remaining drippings to coat the pan. Drop the cornmeal batter by tablespoonfuls into the skill

Mystery Onion DipThis is a delicious dip.1 pint sour cream1 envelope onion soup mix2 ounces gin1 teaspoon maraschino cherry juiceFresh parsley sprigsMix thoroughly. Garnish with fresh parsley sprigs.

Apple Butter Bread2 cups self rising flour1 cup granulated sugar1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon2 eggs1 cup butter or margarine, melted3/4 cup apple butter2 tablespoons milk1/2 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup golden raisinsCombine flour, sugar, and cinnamo

Cinnamon Cream Cheese Squares2 (8 ounce) tubes refrigerated crescent rolls16 ounces cream cheese, softened1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups butter or margarine, melted1 teaspoon ground cinnamonUnroll one tube of dough and plac

Creme de Cacao Cake1 (18.25 ounce) box yellow cake mix2 cups heavy cream1/4 cup dry chocolate flavored drink mix1/4 cup cr?me de cacaoBake cake according to package directions in two 9 inch pans. Cool and slice each layer horizontally, making 4 layers.Whip cream

Raspberry Chocolate CakeSource: Bargetto Winery2 cups all purpose flour2 cups granulated sugar1/2 cup buttermilk1 cup butter2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa1 cup Chaucer`s Raspberry Wine2 eggs, beaten1 teaspoon baking sodal teaspoon vanilla extract/

Les Gourmettes Arizona CrostiniSource: Chef Barbara Fenzl, Les Gourmettes, Phoeinx, Arizona azfamily.com3/4 cup grated cotija cheese (substitute asiago) 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced 1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped 20 Kalamata olives, pitted and finely chop

Napa Valley Chocolate Marshmallow SnowmenAt Napa Valley Chocolates in St. Helena, California, Candy Dreyer delights in creating special holiday sweets, often with a touch of humor that brings out the smiles. Favorites with her customers are these marshmallow snowmen.NOTES: Buy can

Trey Yuen Pot StickersSource: wwltv.com One of the signature dishes of the Trey Yuen Restaurant Cuisine of ChinauPot Sticker Filling/u2 cups ground turkey (or 1 cup ground    turkey and 1 cup small bay shrimp)2 cups finely chopped bok choy (blanch whole s

Spotted Blondies1/2 cup butter6 (1 ounce) squares white chocolate2 eggs2/3 cup granulated sugar2 teaspoons grated orange peel or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 1/2 cups all purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chipsMelt butter

Apricot Butter Squares12 ounces vanilla wafers, crushed1/2 pound butter, melted2 1/2 cups confectioners` sugar2 eggs1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 pound canned apricot halves, cut and drained4 ounces chopped pecans2 cups heavy creamIn a 13 x 9 inch pan m

Java Walnut SauceServe over ice cream or cake.2 cups granulated sugar3 tablespoons instant coffee crystals3 cups hot water1/2 cup cold water1/4 cup cornstarc cup broken walnuts1/4 cup butter or margarine, softenedIn a heavy 10 inch skillet melt sug

Grilled Shrimp in Apricot Hoisin Sesame GlazeSource: greatdayamerica.comuGlaze/u1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic 1/4 cup sesame seeds 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger root 1 cup apricot preserves 8 ounces hoisin sauceuSh