Process the Grape-nuts or granola in a blender briefly to crush. Place in a bowl. Add the apple juice concentrate and mix well. Press into a 9-inch pie plate and set aside. Combine the tofu and honey and mix well. Add the vanilla and cinnamon and beat until fluffy with an elect

Soak eight 9-inch bamboo skewers in enough water to cover for 10 minutes; drain. Trim fat from beef steak. Cut steak crosswise into 1/2-inch thick strips. Thread an equal amount of beef, weaving back and forth, onto each skewer. In small bowl, combine dressing and lime juic

In medium nonstick skillet, heat oil, add onions, celery, and garlic; cook over medium heat until softened, about 2 minutes. Place vegetables and remaining ingredients in slow-cooker; stir to combine. Cook on low setting 4 hours.

In a large saucepan saute onion, garlic, celery and olive oil until onions are soft. Add to saucepan textured vegetable protein, chili beans, tomatoes, water, sugar, salt and pepper, and chili powder. Stir occasionally, let simmer for 30 minutes. The textured vegetable protein will expand

Dice tofu. Place in a non-stick pan with 3/4 cup red chili. Stir while heating for 2 minutes. Steam individual tortillas in non-stick fry pan for 15 sec using one tsp. water. Flip over for 10 more seconds. Place one tortilla on a plate. Co

Cook macaroni according to package directions. In large saucepan, melt butter. Add onion and cook until tender. Stir in flour, salt. mustard, salt and pepper. All milk slowly, stirring constantly, and cook until sauce is thickened and bubbly. Add cheese and stir until m

Cut chicken into 1/4 inch strips. Place in a large bowl with celery, red bell peppers and scallions. For dressing, combine lime peel, lime juice, dried red peppers, cumin and olive oil with a wire whisk. Pour dressing over chicken and vegetables. Toss well and refrigera

I put the everything in the crockpot at the same time, except for the rice. Turn on high for 4 hours, then on low for 6 hours. During the last 1 1/2 hour,put in the rice. The final ingredient is about 1/2 cup of white wine. You can add this whenever. It is optional, of cours

Add 1/2 cup nuts to prepared brownie mix. Pour mixture into 2 pie shells. Sprinkle remaining nuts on top. Bake 20 minutes at 350 degrees F. The brownie mixture should be slightly underdone. Serve hot or cold with mocha ice cream. Serves 12.    

Combine all ingredients except almonds and raisins in large mixer bowl. Beat 1 minute at medium speed or mixer. Stir in almonds and raisins. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Deborah Zurrow Lombard, Il

Combine milk and half & half. Freeze in ice cube tray until solid. Puree mango in a blender or food processor fitted with the metal blade. Add frozen milk cubes, rum, sugar, lime juice, and cinnamon (and vanilla if using). Process to a fluffy puree and mound into 2 or 3

Soak the carrageen in hot water to cover for about 15 minutes (or reconstitute according to package instructions), then drain discarding the soaking liquid. Put into 600 ml fresh water with the honey, lemon juice and rind. Bring to a boil and simmer for 25 30 minutes. Strain

Spread butter evenly in an 8 or 9 inch pie pan. Sprinkle Baker s Coconut into the pan and pat evenly into the butter. Bake in modorate oven (350øF.) until crisp and golden brown (10 to 12 minutes). Cool. To serve fill crust with your favorite flavor of Jell O Pudding a

Bring all ingredients to room temperature and pour into bakery, in order. Set "baking control" at 10 o clock. Select "white bread" and push Start. In hot & humid weather, use 1/8 c less water. Tested in DAK R2D2. Sylvia s comments: From

Yield: 8 Fluid Ounces (1 Cup) In the container of an electric blender, put the chillies, shallots, garlic, lemon grass, galangal, coriander roots and stems, lime rind and the lime leaves. Add the oil and blend to a smooth puree. Wrap the shrimp closely in foil, fla

Combine water, coffee granules and sugar, stirring until coffee dissolves; chill. Add Kahlua and milk, vanilla and ice cream, stirring until blended. Ladle beverage into cups. Top with whipped cream, if desired. From "Christmas with Southern Living 1992". br

* You can substitute 1/2 Cup of Dry Bread Crumbs or 1/2 Cup of Wheat ** You can use catsup, chili sauce or barbecue sauce as a topping in ~     strongServings: 6/strong  

1. In a medium saucepan combine the sugar and water and bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, over moderate heat for about 15 minutes. 2. Add the remaining ingredients, including enough grenadine to make a pleasant rosy color. Simmer 5 to 10 minutes. Let cool, then serve over v

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix everything but the wings together. Place wings in large pan, layering is okay, but make sure that the pan is large enough to hold the wings and sauce. Pour sauce over the wings, and bake until wings are done and golden brown. Stir occasionally. T

Place ham and soda into crock pot. If your pot has a rack, you can use it. Cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours (high 3 to 4 hours). Thirty minutes before serving, combine remaining ingredients, including 3 tbs drippings from bottom of crock pot. Spread glaze over ham and continue

In large skillet, melt butter over medium high heat. Sprinkle cutlest with 1/8 t pepper; add to hot butter, pepper side down. Cook 1 minute. Turn over; top with prosciutto, cheese and sage. Cover cook 1 minute or until cheese melts. From: McCall s August 1993 Happy Charring

In food processor or blender, puree chick peas coarsely (add 1/4 cup water if using blender and puree in two batches) Add garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, hot pepper sauce, sesame oil and cumin. Puree until mixture is smooth as you wish., taste and adjust seasonings if necess

Stir all ingredients very well. Add curry powder, mix in very well Fold into gyoza wrappers, about 1 tblsp in each. Leave the top open. Served a lot for new years, as they look like purses, to insure prosperity in the coming year. We recommend Sun Luck bra

Preheat oven to 375 F. Mix dry ingredients. Mix liquids and stir into dry mix. Let sit a few minutes to thicken. Fill oiled muffin tins 2/3 full. Bake at 350 F. for 30 minutes or until done. VARIATION: A beaten egg may be added to the batter if fluffier muffins

Mix flour and oatmeal in blender and grind for about 30 seconds. Add 1 cup water and knead. Add corn syrup, peanut butter, nonfat milk, and confectioners sugar. Combine and knead well. Add more flour or powdered milk if dough is still sticky. Put out bowls of chocolate

Sweet and Sour Smokies8 ounces little "smokies" sausages1/2 cup vinegar1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup sherry wine1 tablespoon soy sauce1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root2 teaspoons cornstarc tablespoon water1 (10 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained

Cheddar Cheese Scones2 cups all purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder4 tablespoons butter1 cup grated Cheddar cheese2/3 cup milkSift together the flour, salt and baking powder. Mix the butter into the flour until it resembles fine bread cr

Candy Cane Cheesecake1 1/3 cups chocolate cookie crumbs2 tablespoons granulated sugar1/4 cup butter1 1/2 cups sour cream1/2 cup granulated sugar3 eggs1 tablespoon flour2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract24 ounces cream cheese

Chocolate Fantasy BarsSource: Eagle Brand1 (18.25 ounce) box chocolate cake mix1/4 cup vegetable oil1 egg1 cup chopped nuts1 (14 ounce) can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk1 (6 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips1 teaspoon vanilla extractDash o

Seafood LasagnaMakes 10 to 12 servings.8 lasagna noodles1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened1 1/2 cups cream style cottage cheese2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cans cream of shrimp soup1/2 cup milk1 pound shelled

Peppermint Patty FrostingYork Peppermint Patties, enough to cover cakePlace York Peppermint Patties on a cake fresh out of the oven, let them soften, then spread them with a spatula to cover the cake. Spread just until nicely marbled brown and white.

Pear Relis2 pounds hard pears (about 40)    peeled, cored and quartered2 pounds onions, peeled and quartered4 green bell peppers, seeded and quartered5 cups white vinegar4 cups granulated sugar2 1/2 tablespoons salt2 tablespoons whole mixed pi

Herb Seasoning1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 tablespoon garlic powder1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon dried marjoram1 teaspoon dried thyme1 teaspoon dried parsley1 teaspoon dried savory1 teaspoon dried mace1 teaspoon dried onion powder1 teaspoon freshly ground bl

Canyon Cafe Chocolate Banana Burrito1 whole fresh banana, fresh, peeled 1 tablespoon semisweet chocolate chips 1 (10 inch) flour tortilla1 scoop vanilla ice cream 1 tablespoon pecan pieces, toasted 1 egg yolk 2 ounces caramel sauce 1/2 ounce chocolate syrup/p

Tropical Sundaes1 (7 ounce) jar Marshmallow Cr?me3 tablespoons light rum1/4 cup flaked coconutRaspberry, pineapple, lime sherbetHeat and stir Marshmallow Cr?me until softened. Blend in rum and coconut. Cool. Cover and refrigerate.Before serving, allow sauce to c

Sherried Portobello Mushroom GravyPan of drippings from roast turkey breast3/4 cup dry sherry1 portobello mushroom, cut into 1/2 inch cubes1 1/2 to 2 1/4 cups water3 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons waterSalt and pepperRemove the turkey breast fr

Lace Cookies1 cup all purpose flour 1 cup finely chopped nuts 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup shortening 2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugarPreheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a cookie sheet.Blend flour and nuts.Bring corn syrup, shortening a

Olive Garden Heart Healthy Chicken and Pasta8 ounces fresh pasta shells or 6 ounces dry pasta shells1 1/4 pounds fresh spinach1 pound chicken breast; boned, skinned and grilled,    cut in 1 inch dice4 medium cloves garlic, chopped fine1 teaspoon olive oil or veg