Sarah’s Applesauce 4 apples - peeled, cored and chopped3/4 cup water1/4 cup white sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon In a saucepan, combine apples, water, sugar, and cinnamon. Cover, and cook over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until apples are soft. Allow to cool, then mash with a fork or potato masher.   Sauteed Apples 1/4 cup butter4 large tart apples - peeled, cored and sliced 1/4 inch thick2 teaspoons cornstarch1/2 cup cold water1/2 cup brown sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1. In a large skillet or saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add apples. Cook, stirring constantly, …

Apple Turnovers 2 tablespoons lemon juice4 cups water4 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced2 tablespoons butter1 cup brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 tablespoon cornstarch1 tablespoon water1 (17.25 ounce) package frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed1 cup confectioners' sugar1 tablespoon milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract Combine the lemon and 4 cups water in a large bowl. Place the sliced apples in the water to keep them from browning. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain water from apples, and place them into the hot skillet. Cook and stir for about 2 minutes. Add …

Goat Cheese and Arugula over Penne 5 1/2 ounces goat cheese2 cups coarsely chopped arugula, stems included1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes1/4 cup olive oil2 teaspoons minced garlic1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon salt8 ounces penne pasta 1.Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. 2.Crumble goat cheese into a large serving bowl. Add arugula, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, and salt and pepper. 3.Drain pasta, and toss with goat cheese mixture.   Vegetarian’s Delight Pizza 1 (12 inch) pre-baked pizza crust2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup seasoned tomato sauce1…

Lemon Pound Cake ~ Serves 16 3 cups all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 cup butter flavored shortening 2 cups white sugar 3 eggs 1/2 cup sour cream 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/4 teaspoons lemon extract 1 cup milk Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan. Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the sour cream, vanilla and lemon extract. Beat in the…

Upside-down Pizza in a Pan 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped mushrooms 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 pounds ground turkey 2 (15-ounce) cans Italian-style tomato sauce 2 teaspoons dried basil 1 cup chopped pepperoni 1 teaspoon pepper 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1 (13.8-ounce) package prepared pizza dough Heat the oven to 400°. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, mushrooms, and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the turkey and continue to cook and stir, breaking the meat into …

Emma's Belgian Waffles 2 egg yolks 5 tablespoons white sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 teaspoon salt 2 3/4 cups self-rising flour 2 cups warm milk 2 egg whites In a large bowl, beat together egg yolks and sugar. Beat in vanilla extract, butter and salt. Alternately mix in flour and milk until blended well. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until they have formed soft peaks. Fold egg whites into batter and let stand for 40 minutes. Spray preheated waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray. Pour mix onto hot waffle iron. Cook until golden brown and fluffy. Serves…

Zucchini Boats on the Grill 2 medium zucchini 1 slice white bread, torn into small pieces 1/4 cup bacon bits 1 tablespoon minced black olives 1 jalapeno pepper, minced 3 tablespoons diced green chile peppers 1/4 cup minced onion 1/4 cup chopped tomato 6 tablespoons shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1 pinch dried basil seasoned salt to taste ground black pepper to taste Prepare the grill for indirect heat. Place the zucchini in a pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook 5 minutes. Drain, cool, and cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out the pulp to about 1/4 inch from the skin. Chop …

Cheeseburger Pizza 1 lb. ground beef1/2 c. cheese sauce2 c. bisquick mix1/4 c. cheese sauce1/4 c. hot water1/4 c. shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend (1 oz)1 tomato, chopped (1/3 cup) Heat oven to 375 degrees. Grease large cookie sheet with shortening or cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium high heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese sauce until cheese is melted; set aside. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, 1/4 cup cheese sauce and the hot water until soft dough forms; beat vigorously 20 strokes. On surface dusted …

Tuna Salad with Wonton Chips $3.18 per serving 5 Tbsp. olive oil8 wonton wrappers, cut into strips12. oz. fresh or frozen tuna steaks (thawed)1/4 c. cider vinegar1 Tbsp. sugar1 tsp. finely shredded lime peel (optional)1/4 head of Napa cabbage, shredded (6 cups)1/4 of seedless cucumber, sliced or cut into strips 1. in a 12 inch skillet heat 3 Tbsp of olive oil over medium high heat. Cook wonton strips in hot oil until browned, stirring occasionally. Transfer to paper towels, set aside. 2. Lightly season tuna with salt and pepper. Cook tuna in the same hot skillet for 3 to 4 minutes per side or…

15-Minute Marinated Chicken1/4 cup Dijon mustard2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon1/4 teaspoon pepper4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves Combine the first five ingredients; spread on both sides of chicken. Place chicken on plate. Marinate at room temperature for 10-15 minutes or for several hours in the refrigerator. Grill, uncovered, over medium coals, turning once, for 10-15 minutes or until juices run clear.Serves 4 Creamy Corn Salad1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained1 medium tomato, seeded and diced2 tablespoons…

Grilled Brown Sugar Pork Chops 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1/2 cup apple juice 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger salt and pepper to taste 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/2 cup water 6 boneless pork chops Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, apple juice, oil, soy sauce, ginger, salt , and pepper. Bring to boil. Combine water and cornstarch in small bowl, and whisk into brown sugar mixture. Stir until thick. Brush grate lightly with oil before placing pork chops on the grill. Cook over hot coals for 10 to …

Ginger Chicken 1 C. honey3/4 C. soy sauce1/4 C. minced garlic (8 to 12 cloves)1/2 C. peeled and grated ginger root2 Chickens (3 1/2 lbs. each), quartered, with backs removed Cook the honey, soy sauce, garlic and ginger root in a small saucepan over low heat until honey is melted. Arrange the chicken in a large, shallow baking pan, skin side down, and pour on the sauce. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil. Marinate overnight in the refrigerator. Preheat oven to 350. Place the baking pan in the oven and bake for 1/2 hour. Uncover the pan, turn the chicken skin side up, and raise the …

Beer-Battered Fried Chicken 3/4 cup all-purpose flour6 oz. beer1/2 t. saltTabasco sauce to tasteVegetable shortening (preferably Crisco), for deep fryingOne 3 to 3 1/2 pound chicken, cut into serving pieces In a bowl, whisk together the flour, beer, salt and tabasco until smooth. Let batter stand for 1 hour. In large cast iron skillet or electric frying pan, heat shortening to 350 degrees or until a few drops of water flicked in with fingers sputters. Whisk batter again, dip the dark meat pieces of the chicken in the batter letting the excess drip off, and fry in the oil for about 10 minutes …

Beef Tenderloin with Blue Cheese and Walnuts 4 Beef tenderloin steaks, cut 1" thick (about 1 pound total)1/2 t. Garlic saltNonstick cooking spray1/3 Cup sour cream3 T. Crumbled blue cheese3 T. chopped walnuts, toasted 1. Sprinkle steaks with garlic salt. Lightly coat an unheated large skillet with cooking spray. Preheat skillet over medium high heat. Add steaks. Reduce heat to medium. Cook until tender doneness, turning once. (Allow 10 to 13 minutes for medium rare (145F) to medium doneness (160F).) Transfer steaks to a serving platter. 2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl stir together sour cream …

Fresh Citrus Spritzers Be sure to keep the fruits at room temperature before preparing the spritzers, as they will yield more juice than if stored in the refrigerator. If you have young chefs in the house, they can squeeze the juice from the oranges, lemons and limes and then stir everything together. Ingredients:1/3 cup superfine sugar 1/3 cup water Juice of 1 orange Juice of 1 lemon  Juice of 2 limes Ice cubes as needed 1 bottle (750 ml) sparkling water, chilled 4 lemon peel strips  Directions: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar and water. Bring to a simmer, stirring to …