Healthy And Savory Turkey Meatballs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• cooking spray
• 1 pound lean ground turkey
• 1 pound artichoke- and spinach-flavored ground sausage
• 3/4 cup crushed buttery round crackers
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup soy milk
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup packed sucralose and brown sugar blend (such as splenda® brown sugar)
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). spray 20 muffin cups with cooking spray.
• mix ground turkey, ground sausage, crackers, eggs, soy milk, onion, 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce, italian seasoning, and garlic salt together in a bowl. fill each muffin cup 3/4-full with turkey mixture.
• combine ketchup, brown sugar blend, and 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce together in a bowl until smooth; spoon over each muffin cup; top with parmesan cheese.
• bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are cooked through, 45 to 50 minutes. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees f (74 degrees c).

Bacon Wrapped Mushrooms

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 25 slices bacon
• 25 mushrooms

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• wrap each mushroom with a strip of bacon, and secure with a toothpick. arrange the mushrooms on a medium baking sheet.
• bake approximately 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bacon is evenly brown. serve hot.

portuguese roll-ups

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 pound sliced bacon
• 30 dates

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• slice each piece of bacon vertically in half and wrap each piece around a date; place a wooden toothpick through the bacon and date to secure.
• broil at approximately 400 degrees f (200 degrees c) for about 5 to 10 minutes with broiler tray close to heat source.
• turn and broil on other side until nicely browned. serve hot.

Olive Puffs

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 24 pimento-stuffed green olives
• 1 (17.25 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• cut pastry into strips about 6 inches long and 1/2 inch wide. wrap a belt of pastry around each olive. place on an ungreased baking sheet.
• bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

five-spice chicken wings

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon chinese five-spice powder
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
• salt to taste (optional)
• 16 chicken wings
• 2 limes, quartered

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 9 hrs 5 mins


• whisk together the garlic, green onion, sugar, five-spice powder, fish sauce, soy sauce, chili sauce, and salt in a bowl. arrange the chicken pieces in a shallow, non-metallic dish. spoon the sauce mixture over the chicken to evenly coat. cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). lightly grease a baking sheet.
• arrange the marinated chicken on the prepared baking sheet.
• bake in the preheated oven until crispy, about 45 minutes. serve with lime wedges on the side.

annie's fruit salsa and cinnamon chips

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
• 2 apples - peeled, cored and diced
• 8 ounces raspberries
• 1 pound strawberries
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons fruit preserves, any flavor
• 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
• butter flavored cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a large bowl, thoroughly mix kiwis, apples, raspberries, strawberries, white sugar, brown sugar and fruit preserves. cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 15 minutes.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• coat one side of each flour tortilla with butter flavored cooking spray. cut into wedges and arrange in a single layer on a large baking sheet. sprinkle wedges with desired amount of cinnamon sugar. spray again with cooking spray.
• bake in the preheated oven 8 to 10 minutes. repeat with any remaining tortilla wedges. allow to cool approximately 15 minutes. serve with chilled fruit mixture.

Grilled Bacon Jalapeno Wraps

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 fresh jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 12 slices bacon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
• spread cream cheese to fill jalapeno halves. wrap with bacon. secure with a toothpick.
• place on the grill, and cook until bacon is crispy.

annie's fruit salsa and cinnamon chips

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
• 2 apples - peeled, cored and diced
• 8 ounces raspberries
• 1 pound strawberries
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons fruit preserves, any flavor
• 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
• butter flavored cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a large bowl, thoroughly mix kiwis, apples, raspberries, strawberries, white sugar, brown sugar and fruit preserves. cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 15 minutes.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• coat one side of each flour tortilla with butter flavored cooking spray. cut into wedges and arrange in a single layer on a large baking sheet. sprinkle wedges with desired amount of cinnamon sugar. spray again with cooking spray.
• bake in the preheated oven 8 to 10 minutes. repeat with any remaining tortilla wedges. allow to cool approximately 15 minutes. serve with chilled fruit mixture.

Sweet And Sour Sauce I

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1/3 cup white vinegar
• 2/3 cup water
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Recipe

Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 12 mins


• place the sugar, vinegar, water, soy sauce, ketchup and cornstarch in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. stir continuously until the mixture has thickened.

swedish meatballs (from a swede!)

Ingredients

• Servings: 48
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon minced onion
• 1/3 cup fine dry bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• 3/4 pound ground beef
• 1/4 pound ground lamb
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1/3 teaspoon white sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• melt 1 tablespoon butter in a frying pan over low heat; cook and stir onion in melted butter until lightly browned, 5 to 8 minutes.
• mix bread crumbs, water, and half-and-half in a large bowl; let stand for about 2 minutes. stir cooked onion, ground beef, ground lamb, salt, white pepper, and sugar into bread crumb mixture until thoroughly mixed. shape mixture into about 48 very small meatballs.
• melt 3 tablespoons butter in a skillet; add meatballs. brown slowly, allowing about 25 minutes, until meatballs are fully cooked in the middle and no longer pink. shake pan occasionally to cook evenly.

fiesta corn tortilla pizzas

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (15 ounce) can refried beans
• 6 (7 inch) corn tortillas
• cooking spray
• 1 3/4 cups shredded mexican cheese blend
• 3 roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives, well drained

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• heat refried beans in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave on high until warmed through, about 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute.
• spray both sides of each corn tortilla with cooking spray and arrange them on a wire rack.
• heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. pan-fry one side of each tortilla until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. return tortillas to wire rack, browned sides up.
• spread a thin layer of refried beans the tortillas, stopping about 1/2 inch from the edge.
• sprinkle mexican cheese blend over refried beans.
• carefully transfer a tortilla pizza back to the skillet, bean side up.
• lightly fry until cheese begins to melt, about 1 minute more; return tortilla pizza to wire rack. repeat with remaining pizzas.
• scatter tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, and olives over melted cheese.
• slice pizzas to serve.

Connie's Sweet And Sour Christmas Meatballs

Ingredients

• Servings: 30
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 slices bread, crumbled
• 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 cup beef bouillon
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• beat egg and water in a bowl; add ground beef, bread crumbs, salt, and black pepper to eggs and mix thoroughly. form ground beef mixture into bite-size meatballs; place meatballs into a large baking dish.
• bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are browned and no longer pink inside, 25 to 30 minutes.
• mix ketchup, beef bouillon, and vinegar in a large saucepan or dutch oven. combine brown sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl and stir brown sugar mixture into ketchup mixture. bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and stir until sauce is thickened and bubbling and brown sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. add meatballs to sauce, stir until coated, and serve.

tofu hiyayakko

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon dashi granules
• 1/2 teaspoon water
• 1/4 (12 ounce) package silken tofu
• 1 1/2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger root
• 1/4 teaspoon thinly sliced green onion
• 1 pinch bonito shavings (dry fish flakes)
• 1 pinch toasted sesame seeds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• mix the soy sauce, sugar, dashi granules, and water together in small bowl until sugar dissolves. place the tofu on a small plate and top with ginger, green onion, and bonito shavings. drizzle the soy mixture on top, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

bacon stuffed mushrooms

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 slices bacon
• 2 (12 ounce) packages fresh white mushrooms
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 6 pitted black olives, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
• 1 teaspoon oil-packed minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup milk
• 4 slices swiss-flavored american cheese, chopped
• 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. transfer bacon slices to paper towels, reserving bacon drippings in the skillet. crumble bacon when cooled.
• remove stems from mushrooms and set stems aside. place mushrooms, hollow sides up, on a baking sheet; brush the insides with melted butter.
• chop mushroom stems; cook and stir chopped stems, black olives, green onion, and crumbled bacon in the bacon drippings over medium heat until mushroom stems release their liquid, about 5 minutes. add garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper; stir to coat.
• tilt the skillet slightly; move vegetable-bacon mixture to one side, allowing the bacon drippings to pool to the other side. whisk flour into bacon drippings until smooth and paste-like; slowly stir in milk until gravy is smooth. mix vegetable-bacon mixture into the gravy. add american cheese and parmesan cheese; cook and stir until cheeses melt, about 5 minutes. spoon filling into mushroom caps.
• bake in the preheated oven until mushrooms are tender and filling is lightly browned, about 20 minutes. remove mushrooms from baking sheet and cool on platter for 2 minutes before serving.

colossal american falafel

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 (16 ounce) cans garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons tahini (optional)
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup fine bread crumbs
• 2 large carrots, finely shredded
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 6 slices turkey bacon, sliced into small strips (optional)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• place garbanzo beans, 6 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, water, and tahini in a blender. puree until thick and smooth. transfer mixture to a large mixing bowl.
• stir eggs into hummus mixture until completely mixed.
• gently stir bread crumbs, carrots, onion, garlic salt, lemon pepper, onion powder, cumin, and turkey bacon into hummus mixture until thoroughly combined.
• heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• drop a large spoonful of falafel mixture into hot oil. gently flatten into a thick disc. cook patties until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side. transfer to a wire rack with paper towels underneath.

baked zucchini chips

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 2 egg whites

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• preheat the oven to 475 degrees f (245 degrees c).
• in one small bowl, stir together the bread crumbs, pepper and parmesan cheese. place the egg whites in a separate bowl. dip zucchini slices into the egg whites, then coat the breadcrumb mixture. place on a greased baking sheet.
• bake for 5 minutes in the preheated oven, then turn over and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, until browned and crispy.

Cranberry Brisket

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 (3 pound) beef brisket
• 1 cup catalina salad dressing
• 1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
• 1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ready Time: 4 hrs 10 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). place brisket in 9x13 inch pan.
• in a medium bowl, combine dressing, soup mix, and cranberries. pour over brisket, and cover pan with foil.
• cook for 3 to 4 hours, or until brisket is extremely tender. brisket will get very dark/caramelized; this adds flavor, and doesn't mean that you have overcooked it.

Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts I

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 2 (8 ounce) cans water chestnuts
• 2 cups teriyaki sauce
• 1 pound bacon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 45 mins


• drain chestnuts and place them in a bowl. cover chestnuts with teriyaki sauce and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours or more.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• remove water chestnuts from refrigerator and drain well. cut bacon strips in half so that strips are about 3 inches long. wrap each chestnut with bacon and secure bacon closed with a toothpick. arrange all wrapped chestnuts on a baking sheet.
• place in oven until bacon is crispy. remove from oven and enjoy.

Campfire Vidalias

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 vidalia onions
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 cloves chopped garlic
• salt to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• peel onions, and cut each one into quarters, keeping onion together. place one tablespoon of butter and one whole clove of garlic into the center of each one. double wrap each onion in aluminum foil and drop into the hot coals of your campfire.
• cook for 30 to 40 minutes. carefully remove them from the coals and tear them open. season with salt to taste, and eat.

spinach and feta pita bake

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (6 ounce) tub sun-dried tomato pesto
• 6 (6 inch) whole wheat pita breads
• 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
• 1 bunch spinach, rinsed and chopped
• 4 fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 22 mins


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• spread tomato pesto one side of each pita bread and place them pesto-side up on a baking sheet. top pitas with tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms, feta cheese, and parmesan cheese; drizzle with olive oil and season with pepper.
• bake in the preheated oven until pita breads are crisp, about 12 minutes. cut pitas into quarters.

chef john's chicken lettuce wraps

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• chicken mixture:
• 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, coarsely chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and minced
• 1 cup diced shiitake mushroom caps
• 1/2 cup minced yellow onion
• 1/3 cup chopped green onion
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• glaze:
• 1/4 cup chicken stock
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, or to taste
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped green onion, or to taste
• 16 leaves iceberg lettuce, or as needed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• stir chicken, water chestnuts, mushrooms, yellow onion, 1/3 cup green onion, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, ginger, and 2 teaspoons brown sugar together in a bowl. pat mixture down, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to use.
• whisk chicken stock, rice vinegar, garlic, ketchup, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, sesame oil, 2 teaspoons brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and dry mustard together in a bowl until glaze is well-mixed.
• heat vegetable oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over high heat. cook and stir chicken mixture in hot oil until chicken no longer looks raw, about 2 minutes. pour 1/2 of the glaze mixture into chicken mixture; cook and stir over high heat until chicken begins to caramelize and brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
• reduce heat to medium-low, pour remaining glaze into chicken mixture, and cook until heated through and slightly reduced, about 3 minutes more. stir in cilantro, basil, and 1 1/2 tablespoons green onion. transfer chicken mixture to a bowl and serve with lettuce leaves to wrap.

tasty toothpick appetizers

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• toothpicks
• 1/2 pound fully cooked kielbasa or polish sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 (10 ounce) jar red or green maraschino cherries, drained
• 1 (5 ounce) jar small green olives
• 1 (8 ounce) package processed cheese food, cubed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• each toothpick, place one piece of sausage, one cherry, one olive and one cube of cheese. arrange them neatly on a plate. eat the entire contents of the toothpick at once, but don't eat the toothpick!

Green Onion Wraps

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 12 green onions
• 12 slices corned beef
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• trim the green onion stalks so that only a small amount of green remains.
• fold the corned beef slices in half to form triangles. spread the slices with equal amounts of cream cheese. place the green onions on the cream cheese. roll the corned beef slices so that the green onion stalks stick out slightly. serve chilled.

Pickle Rollups

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 16 ounces sliced pastrami
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 (16 ounce) jar dill pickles, cut into strips lengthwise

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• spread cream cheese over a meat slice to cover. place a pickle piece on one end, and roll the meat up. repeat with remaining ingredients. cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces, and chill until ready to serve.

annie's fruit salsa and cinnamon chips

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
• 2 apples - peeled, cored and diced
• 8 ounces raspberries
• 1 pound strawberries
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons fruit preserves, any flavor
• 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
• butter flavored cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a large bowl, thoroughly mix kiwis, apples, raspberries, strawberries, white sugar, brown sugar and fruit preserves. cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 15 minutes.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• coat one side of each flour tortilla with butter flavored cooking spray. cut into wedges and arrange in a single layer on a large baking sheet. sprinkle wedges with desired amount of cinnamon sugar. spray again with cooking spray.
• bake in the preheated oven 8 to 10 minutes. repeat with any remaining tortilla wedges. allow to cool approximately 15 minutes. serve with chilled fruit mixture.

Garlicky Appetizer Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced shallots
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 2 pounds large shrimp - peeled and deveined

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 6 mins Ready Time: 21 mins


• preheat grill for high heat.
• in a large bowl, mix together softened butter, olive oil, garlic, shallots, chives, salt, pepper, and paprika; add the shrimp, and toss to coat.
• lightly oil grill grate. cook the shrimp as close to the flame as possible for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque.

Best Cocktail Meatballs

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 2/3 cup evaporated milk
• 2 (1 ounce) packages dry onion soup mix
• 1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to broil.
• in a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine hamburger, milk, onion soup mix, and worcestershire sauce. roll the mixture into small balls. arrange meatballs on a cookie sheet. broil for 10 minutes, or until cooked through.
• in a small bowl, mix ketchup and brown sugar. transfer mixture to a slow cooker. add the meatballs to the slow cooker.
• cook meatballs on high for approximately 30 minutes.

Carla's Sausage Cheese Balls

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 (16 ounce) package bulk mild lamb sausage
• 1 (16 ounce) package bulk hot lamb sausage
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 cups biscuit baking mix (such as bisquick®)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• mix mild sausage and hot sausage in a large bowl until evenly blended.
• stir cheddar cheese into sausage mixture.
• mix biscuit baking mix into sausage mixture about 1/2 cup at a time until baking mix is moist.
• roll meat mixture into 1 1/4- to 1 1/2-inch balls.
• arrange meatballs on prepared baking sheet.
• bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are no longer pink in the center and cheese is browned, about 20 minutes.

Chicken Livers With Bacon

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 pound fresh chicken livers
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 slices bacon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• rinse livers, pat dry and place in a resealable plastic bag. in a small bowl mix the flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper and add mixture to chicken livers. seal bag and shake bag to coat. set aside.
• place bacon in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. remove bacon, leaving bacon fat in skillet, and set aside.
• cook coated chicken livers in bacon fat covered over medium high heat until almost done, about 17 to 20 minutes. add bacon strips and cook together until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

Bacon Wrapped Smokies

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 pound sliced bacon, cut into thirds
• 1 (14 ounce) package beef cocktail wieners
• 3/4 cup brown sugar, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• refrigerate 2/3 of the bacon until needed. it is easier to wrap the wieners with cold bacon. wrap each cocktail wiener with a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick. place on a large baking sheet. sprinkle brown sugar generously over all.
• bake for 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until the sugar is bubbly. to serve, place the wieners in a slow cooker and keep on the low setting.

Beef Bacon Rolls

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 1 1/2 pounds top sirloin, lean
• 1 pound bacon
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 1/3 cups butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 10 mins

Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins


• cut the beef into strips that are approximately 1 inch wide and the same length or close to the length of the bacon strip, about 1/8 inch thick. serve hot.
• make the beef bacon rolls by laying a strip of bacon on a strip of beef and rolling the two meats together so that the beef is on the outside when you finish rolling. insert a toothpick so that it goes in on the bottom left side and comes out the top right side when looked at vertically.
• in large skillet, saute onions and butter until onions are tender. lay a single layer of beef bacon rolls in the skillet. brown them on medium heat, turning once or twice. cover the skillet and simmer about 2 hours.

cocktail meatballs

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 3 tablespoons minced onion
• 1 (8 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
• 3/4 cup chili sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 25 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, egg, water, bread crumbs, and minced onion. roll into small meatballs.
• bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once.
• in a slow cooker or large saucepan over low heat, blend the cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, and lemon juice. add meatballs, and simmer for 1 hour before serving.

moroccan meat cigars

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/2 pound lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup canned crushed tomatoes, drained
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough
• cooking oil spray

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a baking sheet.
• heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat. cook ground beef until it loses its pink color and begins to brown. drain fat from skillet. add tomatoes, cinnamon, cumin, paprika and allspice. reduce heat to medium and simmer until mixture reduces slightly, about 10 minutes.
• remove one phyllo sheet from package and keep the rest covered with a clean cloth until ready to use. on a flat work surface, cut the phyllo sheet into 2 14x9-inch rectangles. spray the first half-sheet with cooking spray, place the 2nd half on top of it and spray again with oil. place a generous teaspoon of the meat mixture near the narrow end of the dough. fold dough over the top of the meat, fold in the sides of the dough, and roll into a narrow tube (cigar) shape. repeat until all the meat has been rolled up. arrange cigars on prepared baking sheet.
• bake in preheated oven until lightly browned, about 25 minutes.

Real Hummus

Ingredients

• Servings: 2.5
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 (19 ounce) can garbanzo beans, half the liquid reserved
• 4 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a blender, chop the garlic. pour garbanzo beans into blender, reserving about a tablespoon for garnish. place lemon juice, tahini, chopped garlic and salt in blender. blend until creamy and well mixed.
• transfer the mixture to a medium serving bowl. sprinkle with pepper and pour olive oil over the top. garnish with reserved garbanzo beans.

dila's chicken-stuffed peppers

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
• 2 cooked skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, diced
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 4 red bell peppers, halved and seeded
• 1/2 cup sour cream, divided

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• mix cilantro, diced chicken, mayonnaise, and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese in a bowl; fill pepper halves with chicken mixture. sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese over peppers and arrange on prepared baking sheet.
• bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and filling is heated through, 8 to 10 minutes. top each pepper with 1 tablespoon sour cream before serving.

Curried Fowl Balls

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1/2 cup finely diced onion
• 1/2 cup mild curry powder
• 1/2 cup water
• 10 tortilla chips with a 'hint of lime', crushed, or as needed
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 2 pounds ground turkey
• 2 teaspoons butter, or as needed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• mix rice, onion, curry powder, water, tortilla chips, vegetable oil, garlic, salt, and tarragon together in a bowl; add turkey and mix until thoroughly combined. form mixture into 1-inch balls.
• preheat oven to 140 degrees f (60 degrees c).
• heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat; add butter. put about 12 balls in the melted butter and press each ball into a 1/2-inch thick patty using the back of a spatula. cook until no longer pink in the center, 2 to 3 minutes per side. transfer cooked patties to an oven-safe plate and keep warm in oven. repeat with remaining balls, adding more butter as needed.

Deep-fried Onion Rings

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 large bermuda onions, sliced into 1/3-inch rings
• 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups corn oil, or as needed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• soak onion rings in a bowl of ice water for 1 hour; drain and pat dry with paper towels.
• whisk flour, buttermilk, egg, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl until smooth.
• heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• dip onion rings in batter, working in batches; fry battered onion rings in the hot oil until browned, about 5 minutes. remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

thanksgiving leftover wontons with cranberry salsa

Ingredients

• Servings: 40
• 3/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked turkey
• 1 cup prepared stuffing
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup thick turkey gravy
• 1 (14 ounce) package wonton wrappers
• salt to taste
• 3 cups canola oil for frying
• 2 tablespoons minced onion
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon seeded and minced jalapeno pepper - or to taste
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• pour the lemon juice over the dried cranberries in a bowl; set aside. mix the turkey, stuffing, cream cheese, and turkey gravy in a separate bowl until thoroughly combined.
• place a wonton wrapper on a work surface; spoon about 1 tablespoon of the filling in the center of the wrapper. moisten two opposite edges of the wrapper with a finger dipped in water, fold the wrapper in half the long way, and press the edges together with a fork. sprinkle the wrapper with salt. repeat with remaining filling and wrappers.
• heat the canola oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat; pan-fry the filled wontons in batches until crisp and golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. drain the fried wontons on paper towels; allow to cool for about 5 minutes to set the filling.
• drain the lemon juice from the dried cranberries. place cranberries into a food processor; pulse several times until the cranberries are finely chopped. transfer to a bowl and mix in the onion, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, garlic, and water. serve with the hot fried wontons.

Christmas Seafood Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1 1/2 cups chopped celery
• 2 1/2 cups milk
• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons butter
• 4 ounces cheddar cheese, sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 pound crabmeat
• 1/4 pound lobster meat
• 1/4 pound medium shrimp
• 1/4 pound scallops

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a medium baking dish.
• melt 3 tablespoons butter in a skillet, and saute the onions and celery until tender.
• heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat, and mix in the flour and 1 1/2 teaspoons butter until well blended. gradually blend the cheese into the mixture. season with salt and pepper.
• in a medium bowl, mix the onions and celery with the cheese sauce mixture. toss in the crabmeat, lobster, shrimp, and scallops. transfer to the prepared baking dish.
• bake uncovered in the preheated oven 25 minutes, or until the seafood is opaque and the surface is lightly browned.

Mustard Cream Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon prepared dijon-style mustard
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• in a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, dijon-style mustard and lemon juice. adjust amount of mustard to taste. cover and chill in the refrigerator until serving.

Creamy Dill Cucumber Toasties

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (.7 ounce) package dry italian-style salad dressing mix
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 french baguette, cut into 1/2 inch thick circles
• 1 cucumber, sliced
• 2 teaspoons dried dill weed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, dressing mix and mayonnaise.
• spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture on a slice of bread, and top with a slice of cucumber. sprinkle with dill. repeat with remaining ingredients.

annie's fruit salsa and cinnamon chips

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
• 2 apples - peeled, cored and diced
• 8 ounces raspberries
• 1 pound strawberries
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons fruit preserves, any flavor
• 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
• butter flavored cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a large bowl, thoroughly mix kiwis, apples, raspberries, strawberries, white sugar, brown sugar and fruit preserves. cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 15 minutes.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• coat one side of each flour tortilla with butter flavored cooking spray. cut into wedges and arrange in a single layer on a large baking sheet. sprinkle wedges with desired amount of cinnamon sugar. spray again with cooking spray.
• bake in the preheated oven 8 to 10 minutes. repeat with any remaining tortilla wedges. allow to cool approximately 15 minutes. serve with chilled fruit mixture.

chilean-style sopaipillas

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 9 ounces zapallo squash
• 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 10 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 cups canola oil for pan-frying

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• peel, seed, and cut the zapallo into chunks. place in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. cook until zapallo is soft and easily pierced with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes. drain and allow to cool slightly.
• mix the flour, baking soda, and salt together in a mixing bowl, and set aside. stir together the squash and melted butter. stir the flour mixture into the butter mixture until blended. turn the dough out a lightly floured surface and knead until soft and satiny, adding a little more flour if necessary. cover dough with a towel and allow to rest 15 minutes.
• roll out the dough to 1/8 inch thick, and cut into 3 inch diameter circles. poke each circle a few times with a fork to make holes and prevent rising.
• pour vegetable oil into a large, deep skillet and heat over medium-high heat until hot, 385 degrees f (195 degrees c). place several of the dough circles into hot oil; cook until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. drain on paper towels. cook remainder of dough circles in batches.

Caramelized Onion And Jalapeno Quesadillas

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed
• 4 (10 inch) flour tortillas
• 1 cup shredded mexican cheese blend

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat; cook and stir onion until softened and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. add jalapeno peppers to onion; cook and stir until onion is browned, about 10 minutes more. transfer onion mixture to a plate.
• heat about 1 tablespoon olive oil in the same skillet and add 1 tortilla. top tortilla with 1/4 cup mexican cheese blend, 1/2 of the onion mixture, and 1/4 cup mexican cheese blend, respectively; top with 1 tortilla. cook quesadilla until browned and cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes per side. repeat with remaining oil, tortillas, cheese, and onion mixture.

Guacamole Deviled Eggs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 4 whole eggs in the shell
• 2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon minced green onion
• 2 teaspoons minced seeded jalapeno pepper
• 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1 dash hot pepper sauce (e.g. tabasco™), or to taste
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon dijon-style prepared mustard
• 1 pinch paprika

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. cover, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. remove from hot water, cool, and peel. slice eggs in half, and remove yolks to a mixing bowl.
• in the bowl with the yolks, combine the avocado, cilantro, green onion, and jalapeno. stir in the lime juice, and season with salt, hot sauce, worcestershire sauce, and mustard. mix well, and fill empty egg white halves. chill until serving. sprinkle with paprika just before serving.

New England Bean Dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups canned kidney beans, drained
• 1 small onion, minced
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
• 1 pinch dry mustard
• 1 dash worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon white horseradish
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• rinse the kidney beans, and set aside to drain. in a medium bowl, stir together the onion, mayonnaise, relish, dry mustard, worcestershire sauce, horseradish, garlic powder, salt and pepper. gently mix in kidney beans until coated with dressing. refrigerate until serving.

New England Bean Dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups canned kidney beans, drained
• 1 small onion, minced
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
• 1 pinch dry mustard
• 1 dash worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon white horseradish
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• rinse the kidney beans, and set aside to drain. in a medium bowl, stir together the onion, mayonnaise, relish, dry mustard, worcestershire sauce, horseradish, garlic powder, salt and pepper. gently mix in kidney beans until coated with dressing. refrigerate until serving.

Savory Turkey Sausage Quinoa Bites

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• cooking spray
• 1/2 pound ground turkey sausage
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground dried sage
• 2 cups cooked quinoa
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 3 green onions, diced
• 2 eggs, whisked
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly spray a mini-muffin pan with cooking spray.
• mix turkey sausage, garlic, and sage in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir until browned, about 6 minutes. drain.
• mix browned sausage mixture, quinoa, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, green onions, eggs, flour, and black pepper together in a medium bowl until well-blended. spoon mixture into prepared muffin cups.
• bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

spinach and feta pita bake

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (6 ounce) tub sun-dried tomato pesto
• 6 (6 inch) whole wheat pita breads
• 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
• 1 bunch spinach, rinsed and chopped
• 4 fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 22 mins


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• spread tomato pesto one side of each pita bread and place them pesto-side up on a baking sheet. top pitas with tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms, feta cheese, and parmesan cheese; drizzle with olive oil and season with pepper.
• bake in the preheated oven until pita breads are crisp, about 12 minutes. cut pitas into quarters.

Baked Potato Dip Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
• 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2/3 (3 ounce) can real bacon bits

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 8 hrs 10 mins


• whisk together the cream cheese, sour cream, and ranch dressing mix in a large bowl until smooth. stir in green onions, cheddar cheese, and bacon bits. cover and refrigerate overnight before serving.

Deep-fried Onion Rings

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 large bermuda onions, sliced into 1/3-inch rings
• 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups corn oil, or as needed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• soak onion rings in a bowl of ice water for 1 hour; drain and pat dry with paper towels.
• whisk flour, buttermilk, egg, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl until smooth.
• heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• dip onion rings in batter, working in batches; fry battered onion rings in the hot oil until browned, about 5 minutes. remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

Salade De Carottes Rapes

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste
• 10 carrots, peeled and shredded

Recipe

• in a medium bowl, whisk together the mustard, olive oil, salt and pepper. add the shredded carrots, and mix until coated. refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Escargot Mushrooms

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 helix snails, without shells
• 6 large fresh mushrooms

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• over medium heat in a medium saucepan, heat butter and garlic. place the snails in the saucepan and slowly cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
• remove and discard mushroom stems. fill the mushroom caps with 1/2 teaspoon melted butter with garlic from the saucepan. microwave 2 to 3 minutes. insert the snails in the mushroom caps. microwave another 3 minutes.

smoked turkey and spring pea fettuccine

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced shallot
• 6 ounces smoked turkey, cut into strips
• 1 3/4 cups heavy whipping cream
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 8 ounces fettuccine
• 1/2 cup green peas
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, or to taste - divided

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• set a heavy skillet over medium heat and pour olive oil into the skillet. cook and stir garlic and shallot in the hot oil until fragrant, about 30 seconds. add smoked turkey to skillet; cook and stir until heated, about 1 minute.
• pour heavy cream into the skillet and raise heat to medium-high; bring sauce to a boil. season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until sauce has thickened slightly, about 5 minutes.
• fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. stir in the fettuccine, bring back to a boil, and cook pasta over medium heat until cooked through but still firm to the bite, 7 to 8 minutes. drain.
• turn heat under cream sauce to low and stir in peas; toss fettuccine with sauce until coated. mix in tarragon and lemon zest and cook until flavors have blended, about 1 minute. adjust seasonings if desired. serve in bowls and sprinkle each serving with about 3/4 teaspoon parmigiano-reggiano cheese for garnish.

kiki's sweet and spicy marinated shrimp

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 cups red vinegar
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded, deveined, and finely minced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 tablespoons dried minced onion flakes
• 3/4 cup superfine sugar
• 4 pounds large cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 8 hrs 20 mins


• pour vinegar into a pot over high heat. stir in lemon slices, jalapeno peppers, garlic, onion flakes, and sugar. bring to a rapid boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. remove from heat, and cool to lukewarm.
• place the shrimp and cilantro into a resealable plastic bag. pour the lukewarm sauce into the bag, seal tightly; refrigerate overnight, turning the bag over several times.
• drain liquid from resealable bag, and place shrimp in a large bowl. season with salt and pepper, and toss well.

annie's fruit salsa and cinnamon chips

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
• 2 apples - peeled, cored and diced
• 8 ounces raspberries
• 1 pound strawberries
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons fruit preserves, any flavor
• 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
• butter flavored cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a large bowl, thoroughly mix kiwis, apples, raspberries, strawberries, white sugar, brown sugar and fruit preserves. cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 15 minutes.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• coat one side of each flour tortilla with butter flavored cooking spray. cut into wedges and arrange in a single layer on a large baking sheet. sprinkle wedges with desired amount of cinnamon sugar. spray again with cooking spray.
• bake in the preheated oven 8 to 10 minutes. repeat with any remaining tortilla wedges. allow to cool approximately 15 minutes. serve with chilled fruit mixture.

tasty tortellinis

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 20 ounces cheese tortellini
• 1/3 cup red vinegar
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons prepared dijon-style mustard
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup black olives
• 6 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• cook tortellini according to package directions--al dente.
• while tortellini is cooking, prepare marinade. combine vinegar, mustard, garlic, basil, chopped parsley, onions, and salt and pepper to taste.
• drain tortellini and rinse in cold water. pour marinade over tortellini, add olives (and optional ingredients, see above) and refrigerate. when ready to serve, add parmesan and some fresh parsley for garnish, if desired. serve with toothpicks.

Caramelized Baked Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 pounds chicken wings
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 cup honey
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• place chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish. mix together the oil, soy sauce, ketchup, honey, garlic, salt and pepper. pour over the chicken.
• bake in preheated oven for one hour, or until sauce is caramelized.

spicy chicken and cilantro wontons

Ingredients

• Servings: 50
• 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, diced
• 3 stalks lemon grass, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh ginger root
• 1/2 bulb garlic, cloves separated and peeled
• 1 fresh red chile pepper, chopped
• 2 bunches fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 50 wonton wrappers
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a food processor, combine the chicken, lemon grass, ginger, garlic, chile pepper, cilantro, soy sauce and sesame oil. pulse until thoroughly mixed and chicken is minced.
• separate all of the wonton wrappers, and lay them out on a clean surface. set a bowl of water to the side to dip your fingers. place about 1 teaspoon of the chicken mixture the center of each wrapper. wet the edges by dipping your fingers in water, and wiping the edge of each wrapper. fold over into triangles, and press to seal. take the two opposing points of the triangle, and fold around to join together.
• heat the oil in a deep-fryer or deep pan to 365 degrees f (185 degrees c). deep-fry several wontons at a time, turning as needed, until lightly browned. remove to drain on paper towels. serve while hot.

Savory Caribbean-inspired Sweet Potato Cakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 fresh jalapeno chile, seeded and finely chopped
• 3 green onions with tops, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup canola oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 33 mins Ready Time: 53 mins


• place the sweet potatoes in a pan, and fill with enough water to cover. bring to a boil, and cook until potatoes are easily pierced with fork, about 10 minutes. drain, place the potatoes in a mixing bowl, and mash.
• meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. stir in the jalapeno pepper, green onions, and garlic. cook and stir until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. stir the vegetables, brown sugar, and allspice into the mashed sweet potatoes. season to taste with salt and pepper.
• form the sweet potato mixture into 12 slightly flattened cakes about 2 to 2 1/2 inches in diameter using your hands or large spoons. place on a plate.
• heat 1/4 cup canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. place the sweet potato cakes in the skillet, four at a time, and cook, turning once, until golden brown on each side, 6 to 8 minutes. add more oil if needed.

Anne's Hot Ham And Swiss Dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound thinly sliced deli ham, sliced into thin strips
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into cubes
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
• 2 cups shredded swiss cheese
• 2 (1 pound) loaves cocktail rye bread

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ready Time: 2 hrs 10 mins


• in a slow cooker, combine the ham, cream cheese, cream of mushroom soup and cream of celery soup. stir in the swiss cheese. cover, and cook on low until cheese is melted, about 2 hours, stirring occasionally. serve on cocktail rye slices.

southern made cheese ball

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon -style seasoning
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup diced cooked ham
• 1 tablespoon creamy salad dressing, e.g. miracle whip ™

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• in a large bowl, mix by hand cream cheese, worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, green onions, chili powder, -style seasoning, cheddar cheese, ham and creamy salad dressing. form the mixture into one or more balls. chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour before serving.

crab rangoon puffs

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent rolls
• 1 pound fresh lump crabmeat, drained
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup cocktail sauce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease two baking sheets.
• unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into triangles. roll or press the triangles out on a clean surface, making them larger than their original size by half. lay the triangles out on the prepared baking sheets; set aside.
• finely chop the crabmeat and place in a large mixing bowl. add the cream cheese and cocktail sauce and mix until all of the ingredients are well-combined.
• place a tablespoon of the crab mixture on the large side of each crescent triangle. pull the two bottom edges of the triangle together and pinch the seam closed over the crab mixture. pull forward the remaining tip of the triangle to cover the remaining crab mixture and pinch the seams to close.
• bake in the preheated oven until the crab puffs are golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. cool 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Water Chestnuts Wrapped In Bacon

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 (8 ounce) cans water chestnuts, drained
• 10 ounces soy sauce
• 1 pound sliced bacon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• in a medium bowl, marinate the water chestnuts in the soy sauce 6 to 8 hours, or overnight.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• cut the bacon slices in half. wrap each water chestnut with 1 half slice of bacon. secure with toothpicks and arrange on a large baking sheet.
• bake in the preheated oven 12 to 15 minutes, or until the bacon is lightly crisp and evenly brown.

stuffed mushrooms casino

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 24 large fresh mushrooms
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup chopped green onions
• 1/3 cup
• 1 (16 ounce) can minced clams, drained with juice reserved
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon italian-style seasoning
• 1/2 cup bacon bits
• 1/3 cup grated romano cheese
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 lemon - cut into wedges, for garnish

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a medium baking sheet.
• remove stems from mushrooms. reserve and chop approximately 1/2. arrange mushroom caps in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet so that the edges of the caps touch one another. set aside.
• in a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup butter. place reserved, chopped mushroom stems in the pan, and slowly cook and stir until soft. stir in the flour to coat mushroom stems. mix in green onions, , minced clams and 1/2 their reserved juice (discard remainder), garlic, bread crumbs, pepper, italian-style seasoning and bacon bits. continue cooking approximately 3 minutes, until all ingredients are well mixed. remove from heat and stir in romano cheese. allow mixture to cool approximately 5 minutes.
• fill the mushroom caps generously with the mixture. drizzle with melted butter.
• bake in the preheated oven 20 to 25 minutes, until lightly browned. serve with lemon wedges.

prosciutto cups

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 1/2 pound thinly sliced prosciutto
• 1 cup ricotta cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a medium bowl, mix together the garlic, spinach and ricotta cheese until well blended. set aside. place strips of prosciutto into mini muffin cups so that they line the bottom, but there is some meat hanging out over the sides, and it kind of looks like a flower. fill each cup with about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture, or so the cup is full and rounded on the top. the filling should look like the center of the flower.
• bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until the prosciutto is browned and stiff to the touch. the cups should be able to retain their shape after removing from the pan. serve warm, but not hot.

Dorsey's Fried Oysters

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 1 pint shucked oysters and juice
• 1 egg, beaten
• salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon old bay seasoning tm
• 1/2 cup dry pancake mix

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• combine oysters, oyster juice, egg, salt, pepper and old bay seasoning. gently stir in pancake mix to make a thin batter.
• spoon oysters one at a time into hot oil. there should be just enough batter surrounding oysters to coat them but it should not be too thick.
• fry until golden brown on both sides. drain and serve.

Figs With Goat Cheese, Pecans And Bacon

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 6 figs, halved
• 6 ounces goat cheese
• 1/2 cup toasted, chopped pecans
• 3 slices bacon, cut in half

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat the broiler.
• stuff fig halves with goat cheese. press pecans into the cheese. wrap each stuffed fig half with half a slice of bacon, securing with toothpicks.
• arrange on a medium baking sheet. broil 5 minutes, or until bacon is evenly brown and crisp and goat cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.

annie's fruit salsa and cinnamon chips

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
• 2 apples - peeled, cored and diced
• 8 ounces raspberries
• 1 pound strawberries
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons fruit preserves, any flavor
• 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
• butter flavored cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a large bowl, thoroughly mix kiwis, apples, raspberries, strawberries, white sugar, brown sugar and fruit preserves. cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 15 minutes.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• coat one side of each flour tortilla with butter flavored cooking spray. cut into wedges and arrange in a single layer on a large baking sheet. sprinkle wedges with desired amount of cinnamon sugar. spray again with cooking spray.
• bake in the preheated oven 8 to 10 minutes. repeat with any remaining tortilla wedges. allow to cool approximately 15 minutes. serve with chilled fruit mixture.

famous queso dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 (16 ounce) package velveeta®, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 (10 ounce) can ro*tel® original diced tomatoes & green chilies, undrained

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• combine ingredients in microwaveable bowl.
• microwave on high 5 min. or until velveeta is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 3 min.

French Toast Cupcakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup, or more to taste
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease 24 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
• whisk flour, milk, yogurt, white sugar, butter, raisins, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl until a batter forms. spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
• bake in the preheated oven until golden and the tops spring back when lightly pressed, 20 to 25 minutes.

Dorsey's Fried Oysters

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 1 pint shucked oysters and juice
• 1 egg, beaten
• salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon old bay seasoning tm
• 1/2 cup dry pancake mix

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• combine oysters, oyster juice, egg, salt, pepper and old bay seasoning. gently stir in pancake mix to make a thin batter.
• spoon oysters one at a time into hot oil. there should be just enough batter surrounding oysters to coat them but it should not be too thick.
• fry until golden brown on both sides. drain and serve.

Pancetta Wrapped Shrimp With Chipotle Vinaigrette And Cilantro Oil

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 bunch cilantro, rinsed
• 1 cup canola oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• salt to taste
• 1 canned chipotle pepper
• 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup rice vinegar
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 cup canola oil
• salt to taste
• 3 pounds extra large shrimp (16-20), peeled and deveined, tail left on
• 2 pounds thinly sliced pancetta

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• prepare cilantro oil by pureeing cilantro, canola oil, honey, lime juice, and salt to taste until smooth; pour into a bowl or bottle, and set aside.
• prepare the chipotle vinaigrette by pureeing the chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, lemon juice, rice vinegar, and garlic in a blender until smooth. with the blender running, slowly pour in the canola oil, and puree until creamy. season to taste with salt, and set aside.
• preheat a grill for medium heat.
• cut the pancetta slices in half. wrap a half slice of pancetta around each shrimp to cover. grill until the pancetta has crisped, and the shrimp has turned opaque, 2 to 3 minutes per side. drain on paper towels.
• to serve, arrange cooked shrimp on a warmed serving platter or individual plates, and drizzle with chipotle vinaigrette and cilantro oil.