Jul

1

12-Hour Braised Short Ribs

July 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Yield: 4 servings
Marinating time: 8 hours to overnight
Active preparation time: 50 minutes
Cooking time: 9 to 12 hours
2 cups red wine
1/2 cup pomegranate molasses
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 carrots, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 leek, whites and light green parts, chopped, washed and drained
1 onion, chopped
1 sachet of fresh thyme, bay leaf and black peppercorns
5 cups veal stock […]

Jun

30

Crab Cakes

June 30, 2008 | 2 Comments

1–1 lb. can of crab (you get them at Costco—about $14.00 a can)
 Mix:
 1 egg
2 large T Mayo
 1 large T Mustard
 1 tsp. Old Bay seafood seasoning
 1/4 t.+ salt and pepper
Crab

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 Mix with two forks.
 Patty into 4 patties and refrigerate about 30 minutes.
 Fry in butter or Broil 7 minutes per side

Jun

30

Crab Bites

June 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

1 package English muffins—–quartered
1 stick butter, softened
1 jar Old English cheese spread
2 T mayonnaise
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. seasoning salt
1 can crab meat, drained (tuna fish sized can)
 Mix and spread on muffins
Bake 350 until bubbly—-about 20 minutes
 Be sure to quarter the muffins before spreading on the mixture.
 These freeze beautifully and can be popped in the […]

Jun

30

Stuffed Mushrooms

June 30, 2008 | 1 Comment

(I usually double this recipe—it goes fast)
 20 medium mushrooms 
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 pound ground pork sausage (breakfast sausage)
4 oz. soft cream cheese
1/2 package Good Seasons Italian dressing mix
 
Clean mushrooms and remove stems. 
Chop stems in small pieces and saute in butter. Remove to food processor.
Saute sausage and drain well. Add to food processor.
Add cream cheese and dressing […]

Jun

30

IDA JONES’ HOT BEAN DIP

June 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

This is so simple to make, simple presentation…yet yummy!
1 - 16 OZ. CAN REFRIED BEANS
1 – 8 OZ PKG. CREAM CHEESE
1 CUP SOUR CREAM
½ PKG CHILI SEASONING MIX
¼ CUP GREEN ONIONS
GRATED CHEESE ON TOP
 MIX ABOVE INGREDIENTS AND TOP WITH CHEESE.  BAKE AT 250 FOR 1 HOUR.  SERVE WITH TORTILLA CHIPS.

Jun

30

Hanky Panky Squares

June 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

1 pound sausage
1 pound ground lean beef
1 pound velveeta/jalapeno cheese, cubed
1 tsp. garlic salt
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. worcestershire sauce
1 loaf party rye
paprika
minced parsley
 Brown meats, stirring until crumbly. Drain off fat.  Stir cheese into meat, stirring and cooking over low heat until cheese melts.  Cut bread slices in squares and spread with meat and cheese mixture.  […]

Jun

30

Sausage Balls

June 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

1 1/2 cups hot sausage
1/2 cup prepared biscuit mix (Bisquick)
1/2 cup grated cheese
 Mix ingredients and form into small balls. Freeze on a baking sheet and store in air-tight container. To serve, bake at 350 degrees 30 minutes. 
 Serves 12

Jun

30

Spinach Squares

June 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

4 T butter
3 eggs
1 C flour
1 C milk
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
1 lb. cheddar cheese, grated
2 pks frozen, chopped spinach, thawed & drained
1 T chopped onion
 In 350 degree oven, melt butter in 9 x 12 x 2 baking dish. Remove from oven. Beat eggs in large bowl. Mix in flour, milk, salt and baking […]

Jun

30

Easy Roquefort Pinwheels

June 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

1 sheet frozen puff pastry (half a 17.25 oz. pkg) thawed
4 ounces Roquefort blue cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten with 1 tsp. cold water
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter an 8 or 9 inch baking pan (I used a pie plate).
Open the sheet of puff pastry and flatten with a rolling pin.
Crumble […]

Jun

30

Curried Vegetable Dip

June 30, 2008 | 1 Comment

1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 oz cream cheese at room temperature
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 scallion, trimmed and finely chopped
Garnish: scallion greens, sliced diagonally.  Place all in blender; blend.

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