Scrub the beets, and cover loosely with tin foil. Place on a baking sheet, and drizzle with 1 tbsp. olive oil. Bake in pre-heated 425 degree oven until tender, which should take about an hour. Then cool them in the fridge, peel, and quarter them. Using a zester, remove 1/4 of the rind, and

Combine margarine,sugar,eggs,vinegar and vanilla in bowl.Mix well. Stir in dates,coconut and nuts.Pour into pie shell.Bake in 300 degree oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until brown

In medium bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and cloves until combined. In large bowl, beat melted butter, sugar and pumpkin at medium speed until blended. Beat in eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. At low speed, beat in flour

Combine all ingredients in a self-sealing bag; seal bag and marinate for 30 minutes. Prepare medium-hot coal bed. Remove pork from marinade, discarding marinade, and grill chops over direct heat for 12 to 15 minutes, turning once.

Combine all of the above ingredients. 4 red peppers (I use ground peppers) 5 or 6 bay leaves 3 to 5 whole allspice Cook on simmer for about 3 hours. This is hot.

In a heavy saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and the chopped onions; saute for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Mix in the bell pepper, chili powder, ground annatto, chili flakes, cumin, and cinnamon. Saute for 2 minutes. Pour the rice into the sa

Grind all ingredients for Falafel in a food processor until it is a course meal and holds together when formed in balls(Add more flour if too watery)Deep fry falafel balls in oil.Steam pitas (I do this in the microwave with a mug of water)Tahini: mix together 1/2 cup tahini paste, 1 tsp gar

Drain cottage cheese, press in cheese cloth to remove as much liquid as you can. In mixing bowl, combine cheese and remaining ingredients until blended and creamy. Yield: 1 1/2 to 2 cups Enjoy! Jeff Duke     strongServi

Heat all ingredients except leeks to boiling in Dutch oven. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer 30 minutes. Add leeks. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until thickest pieces of chicken are done, about 15 minutes. Remove chicken from broth and cool slightly. Remove c

8 sm pork chops 1 inch thick 2 ts salt 1/4 ts pepper 1/8 ts sage 1 cn cream of mushroom soup 1 TB dried onions Trim the excess fat from the chops and use it to grease a large skillet. Over high heat, brown each chop lightly on both sides. Salt and pep

CREPES: Combine flour, salt, eggs and egg yolk. Gradually stir in milk and water. Beat until smooth. Chill for 1/2 hour. Heat crepe pan until very hot and brush with melted butter. Pour batter to form a very thin layer. Cook until golden brown and then cook other side. (Note

Mix all ingredients together.. And your ready to use on those cold winter nights in front of the fireplace..(if you don t have one there s this neat video you can buy that makes your TV a fireplace).. For individual servings and this makes more than 20 just guesstimated, Boi

From Sheryl Benesch, Korbel Champagne Cellars. This pan bread has an Italian heritage. It does not need butter and is best eaten shortly after it has emerged from the oven. It is excellent with vegetable soups. Combine the waterm, yeast, sugar, and approximately

Preheat oven to 350 F. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, egg and topping. Batter will be very stiff. Drop by Teaspoons into confectioner s sugar. Roll into 1" balls, using sugar to keep dough from sticking to hands. Place balls of dough 2" apart on greased baking shee

PASTE: Process all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth. Keeps in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or will freeze for 3 months. MIXED VEGETABLES: Combine coconut milk, salt & sugar. Set aside. Heat oil in a wok over medium heat. Add 1 tb curry paste

Cream the margarine , honey, sugar, and eggs together in a bowl until smooth and fluffy. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Divide the dough into thirds. Flatten each one into a circle 1/2 in thick. Refrigerate overnight until firm. Remove the dough from the refrigerato

Trim of all fat from beef chuck. Cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces. Pat meat dry with toweling. Cut bacon into 1/4 wide strips. Cut large onions into 1/4 inch wide wedges. Mince garlic. Cook bacon in a heavy bottomed 4 1/2 quart dutch oven, until crisp. Remove pieces with sloted

2 TB olive oil 1/2 c red bell pepper chopped 1/4 c yellow bell pepper : chopped 2 c fresh corn kernels : approximately 4 cobs 2/3 c yellow onions chopped 1 TB pure chile powder 1 ts ground cumin 1/4 c rich chicken stock 3/4 c flour 1 ts

Boil Chicken with soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, bay leaves and peppercorns and simmer for half an hour. Remove the chicken pieces from the pot and broil them in a pan for 10 minutes. Let the sauce in the pot boil until it is reduced by half. Add salt to taste. Cover the broiled c

Saute onions in oil. Add ground beef and cook until brown. Add remaining ingredients including liquid from kidney beans. Simmer covered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. (You may need to add more water during simmering.) NOTES: * A hearty, hot and tasty c

Brown ground turkey in oil in large skillet; drain. Stir in all remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 8 10 minutes or until macaroni is of desired doneness.     strongServings:6/strong  

Fry bacon and crumble. Stir together cheese, bacon, olives, green onion, worcestershire sauce, and mayonnaise until well blended. Add more mayonnaise if necessary to make spreading consistency. Spread on rye bread slices. Bake in oven at 350 until hot.   &nb

Halve lengthwise, seed and cut cucumber into 1 inch pieces. In a bowl, toss the cucumber with 1 Tbsp salt and let it stand for 15 minutes. Rinse the cucumber under running cold water and in a bowl combine it with 1/2 cup water, grated carrot, 2 scallions sliced thin, 1 mince

In a large bowl combine the whole wheat and all purpose flours, bran, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon. Stir in the dates. In another bowl, bea t the egg with sugar and oil until well mixed, then stir in the milk and ap ple. Pour into the flour mixture and stir just enou

Pour the scalded milk over the sugar, 2 tbls of butter and salt in a mixing bowl. Cool to lukewarm. Sprinkle the yeast over the lukewarm water and stir to dissolve. Add 2 cups of flour, and the yeast mixture to the milk mixture. Beat, with an electric mixer on medium speed,

Stuffed Artichokes4 artichokes2 cups bread crumbs2 cloves pressed garlic1/2 cup Romano cheese, gratedSalt and pepperOlive oilWash and trim artichokes; turn upside down on paper towel to drain. Mix bread crumbs, garlic and cheese together. Separate leaves just e

Apple Cheddar SconesUnlike traditional scone recipes that call for generous amounts of butter and cream, this version is leaner and lighter, though rich in apple flavor. Makes 6 scones.1 1/2 cups all purpose flour1/2 cup toasted wheat germ3 tablespoons granulated sugar

Carrot Cheesecake3/4 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 2 inch pieces2/3 cup fine graham cracker crumbs2/3 cup fine gingersnap crumbs2/3 cup finely ground pecans1/3 cup granulated sugar4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 tablespo

Chocolate Chip Meringue Bars1 (18.25 ounce) box fudge cake mix1/2 cup melted margarine2 eggs1 package fluffy white frosting mix1/2 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chipsCombine first 3 ingredients, stirring by hand. Pat dough into a 13 x 9 inch bak

Giant Chocolate Toffee CookiesSource: Bon App?tit March 20001/2 cup all purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 pound bittersweet (not unsweetened)    or semisweet chocolate, chopped1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter1 3/4 c

One Hour Apple Butter1 gallon applesauce1 box Sure Jell�2 pounds granulated sugar (more if apples are sour)1 bag cinnamon red hotsSeveral drops red food colorBring applesauce to boil, then add remaining ingredients. If not spicy enough, add a few drops of cinnamon

Carlsbad Tavern & Restaurant Southwestern Crab CakesSource: Carlsbad Tavern & Restaurant Scottsdale, Arizona6 to 8 ounces blue crab, lump or claw meat2 tablespoons mayonnaise1 teaspoon lemon juice1 teaspoon chopped jalape?os1 teaspoon Cholula or Tabascob

Orange Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies1 cup Crisco1 cup granulated sugar3 ounces cream cheese, softened2 eggs2 teaspoons orange juice1 teaspoon grated orange rind2 1/4 cups sifted flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup semisweet chocolate chipsuFrosting/u2 cups po

Roast Chicken with Matzah Onion Stuffing1 (3 1/2 pound) chicken 1/3 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon turmeric 1 tablespoon oilMatzah Onion StuffingDiscard excess fat from chicken. Mix salt, pepper, cumin, turmeric and oil. R

Creamy French Onion Mashed Potatoes (Make ahead Mashed Potatoes)8 to 9 cups diced peeled potatoes2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons milk3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper8 ounces cream cheese, softened8 ounces refrigerated French onion dipPaprikaIn a l

Corned Beef Hash Casserole1 (1 pound 10 ounce) package frozen shredded    hash browns, partially thawed2 cups cooked corned beef, or canned 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 teaspoons celery seedSalt and pepper, to taste 1 1/2 cups shredded American

Raspberry Coconut Ice Cream Dessert1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine, melted3/4 cup brown sugar2 cups Rice Krispies3/4 cup coconut1 cup nuts1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, softenedUse 13 x 9 inch pan.Melt margarine. Mix with brown sugar, Rice Krispies, coconut a

Olive Garden Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake2 tablespoons margarine2 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs2 pounds cream cheese, softened1 cup granulated sugar4 eggs1 teaspoon all purpose flour1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup sour cream1 pound refrigerated chocola

Walnut Cranberry Corn Bread StuffingMakes 5 cups.This recipe makes enough stuffing for a 5 pound chicken or 6 pork chops. For a seafood variation, add 3 ounces chopped fresh oysters to the mixture before baking it. For a vegan version, substitute olive oil for the butter and water

Low Fat Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake BarsYield: 28 servingsVegetable cooking spray 1 (10 ounce) package frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed 1 tablespoon cornstar50 degrees F. Spray a 13 x 9 inch baking pan with cooking spray.Combine graham crumbs, margarine and wate