Wednesday, July 18, 2012

TACO SALAD


1 POUND LEAN GROUND BEEF; COOKED IN LARGE PAN
1 HEAD LETTUCE (CHOPPED SMALL)(USE 1/2 IF LARGE)
2 TOMATOES CHOPPED SMALL
1 ONION CHOPPED SMALL
1 GREEN PEPPER CHOPPED SMALL
1 PACKET TACO MIX(MIX W/GR. BEEF WHEN COOKING)
1 BOTTLE RUSSIAN DRESSING MIX (REGULAR SIZE)
1 BAG CHEESE DORITOS (CRUSHED TO MED. SIZE PIECES)
SHREDDED CHEESE (OPTIONAL)

BROWN GROUND BEEF IN LARGE PAN; ADD TACO MIX WHILE
BROWNING. REMOVE FROM HEAT.
ADD CHOPPED ONION; TOMATOE; GREEN PEPPER AND
RUSSIAN DRESSING.  TOSS TOGETHER LIKE SALAD.
STORE IN FRIDGE UNTIL READY TO SERVE.
JUST BEFORE SERVING ADD CHOPPED LETTUCE; CRUSHED
DORITOS AND SHREDDED CHEESE.
GIVE ONE LAST TOSS AND ITS READY TO SERVE.

SYLVIE ROBICHAUD

HOT WING SAUCE


5 TBSP LOUISIANNA HOT SAUCE / TABASCO SAUCE
1/2 TBSP VINEGAR
SALT & PEPPER (LOTS)
1/2 TBSP WORCHESTERSHIRE SAUCE
1 TBSP BARBEQUE SAUCE (REGULAR OR ONION)
1 TBSP MOLASSES
1 TBSP BROWN SUGAR
1/2 TSP LEMON JUICE

MIX ALL INGREDIENTS TOGETHER

BAKE UNDER THE BROILER CHICKEN WINGS UNTIL
GOLDEN BROWN.

ADD WINGS TO THE HOT SAUCE

ENJOY

DRINK LOTS OF WATER

CHRIS LEADBEATER

EGG ROLLS


4-5 MEDIUM MUSHROOMS
1/2 LB LEAN GROUND PORK
1/2 TSP SALT
1/2 TSP CORNSTARCH
1/2 TSP SOYA SAUCE; DASH OF WHITE PEPPER
8 CUPS WATER
1 HEAD GREEN CABBAGE(2 1/2 LBS) FINELY SHREDDED
2 TBSP VEGETABLE OIL
1/4 CUP SHREDDED BAMBOO SHOOTS;1/3 CUP GREEN ONION
1 TSP SALT; 1 TSP FIVE SPICE POWDER
18 EGG ROLL SKINS
1 EGG BEATEN;  VEGETABLE OIL TO DEEP-FRY

MIX PORK;1/2 TSP SALT;CORSTARCH;SOY SAUCE & PEPPER
COVER & REFRIDGERATE FOR 20 MIN.BOIL CABBAGE IN
WATER FOR 1 MINUTE. DRAIN&RINSE W/COLD WATER.REMOV
EXCESS WATER.STIR FRY PORK MIXTURE UNTIL NO LONGER
PINK. ADD MUSHROOMS; BAMBOO SHOOTS.COOK 1 MIN.ADD
CABBAGE;GREEN ONION;1 TSP SALT & FIVE SPICE POWDER
REMOVE CABBAGE MIXTURE FROM WOK.  LET COOL.
PLACE 1/2 CUP CABBAGE MIXTURE IN CENTRE OF EGG
ROLL WRAPPER. BRUSH EDGES OF WRAPPER WITH BEATEN
EGG TO HELP SIDES STICK
DEEP FRY ON EACH SIDE 2 TO 3 MINUTES IN HOT OIL
UNTIL GOLDEN BROWN
16-18 EGG ROLLS
BC NEW CHINESE COOKBOOK

DRY GARLIC


1 CUP SUGAR
3 TBSP SOYA SAUCE
3 TBSP WATER
1/2 TSP GARLIC POWDER
1/2 CUP VINEGAR
1/2 TSP SALT

MIX INGREDIENTS TOGETHER

THICKEN WITH CORNSTARCH IF DESIRED

BAKE IN OVEN ( WITH DESIRED MEAT ) FOR 3/4 TO 1 HR

JENNIFER LEADBEATER

LEMON BREAD


1/2 CUP SHORTENING
1 CUP SUGAR
2 EGGS BEATEN UNTIL LIGHT & FLUFFY
1 1/2 CUPS FLOUR
2 TSP BAKING POWDER
1/2 TSP SALT
2 TSP GRATED LEMON RIND
1/2 CUP MILK
GLAZE:
1/2 CUP SUGAR
2 TBSP LEMON JUICE

350 F
POUR IN LINED (WAX PAPER) 9X13 BREAD PAN
LET STAND 20 MINUTES BEFORE BAKING

BAKE FOR 60-70 MINUTES OR UNTIL COOKED

POUR GLAZE OVER HOT BREAD WHILE STILL IN PAN

LET COOL IN PAN 3-4 HOURS OR OVERNIGHT

1 LOAF
CARMELLE ROBICHAUD

MAGIC COOKIE BARS


1/2 CUP BUTTER
1 1/2 CUPS GRAHAM WAFER CRUMBS
1 CAN EAGLE BRAND CONDENSED MILK
1 CUP CHOCO CHIPS SEMI-SWEET
1 1/4 CUP FLAKED COCONUT
1 CUP CHOPPED NUTS

350 F
MELT BUTTER IN 13x9 INCH BAKING PAN IN OVEN.
SPRINKLE CRUMBS OVER BUTTER. MIX TOGETHER AND
PRESS INTO BOTTOM OF PAN.
POUR 2/3 OF THE EAGLE BRAND MILK OVER BOTTON.
SPRINKLE WITH CHIPS;COCONUT AND NUTS.PRESS DOWN
FIRMLY.  POUR REMAINING MILK OVER MIXTURE.

BAKE 25-30 MINUTES; OR UNTIL LIGHTLY BROWNED.

COOL WELL BEFORE CUTTING
STORE LOOSELY COVERED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.

MAKES 24 BARS
EAGLE BRAND RECIPES

HOLIDAY TRUFFLE CHEESECAKE


1 1/2 CUPS CHOCO WAFER CRUMBS
6 TBSP BUTTER; MELTED
3 PKGS CREAM CHEESE (250 G EACH) SOFTENED
1 CUP SUGAR
1 TSP VANILLA
3 EGGS
8 SQUARES; SEMI-SWEET CHOCO; MELTED
GLAZE:
1/2 CUP WHIPPING CREAM
4 SQUARES SEMI-SWEET CHOCO; CHOPPED

325 F
MIX CRUMBS AND BUTTER; PRESS ONTO BOTTOM OF 9 IN
SPRINGFORM PAN.  BAKE FOR 10 MINUTES.
WITH ELECTRIC MIXER; BEAT CREAM CHEESE; SUGAR AND
VANILLA UNTIL SMOOTH. BEAT IN EGGS ;ONE AT A TIME
JUST UNTIL BLENDED.  STIR IN MELTED CHOCOLATE.
POUR MIXTURE OVER CRUST.  BAKE FOR 50 MINUTES OR
UNTIL SET.
GLAZE:
BRING CREAM TO A BOIL OVER LOW HEAT. REMOVE FROM
HEAT AND STIR IN CHOCOLATE CHUNKS UNTIL MELTED AND
SMOOTH.  REMOVE SIDES OF SPRINGFORM PAN WHEN CAKE
IS COOLED.SPREAD GLAZE OVER TOP.DECORATE AS DESIR.
1- 9 INCH CAKE
PHILLY COOK BOOK

CHICKEN SURPRISE


MUSHROOMS
ONIONS
FRESH GARLIC
GREEN PEPPER
BONELESS CHICKEN BREASTS
SALT          ***** ALL INGREDIENTS ARE MEASURED
PEPPER                TO TASTE *****
SAVORY
CELERY SALT
PARSLEY
GINGER
CHICKEN BROTH AND OYSTER SAUCE

FRY FIRST 4 INGREDIENTS IN OLIVE OIL UNTIL COOKED.

POUND CHICKEN BREASTS UNTIL FLAT AND TENDER.
ADD TO VEGETABLES AND FRY UNTIL LIGHTLY BROWNED.

ADD A BIT OF SALT; PEPPER; CELERY SALT; PARSLEY;
GINGER AND SAVORY TO TAST.

ADD CHICKEN BROTH AND OYSTER SAUCE.  SIMMER FOR AB
ABOUT 5 MINUTES AND THEN THICKEN WITH CORN STARCH
OR FLOUR.

SYLVIE ROBICHAUD

BARBEQUE SAUCE


1/2 CUP FINELY CHOPPED ONIONS
1 TBSP COOKING OIL
1 CUP KETCHUP
1/4 CUP BROWN SUGAR
1.4 CUP VINEGAR
1/4 CUP WATER
1 TBSP WORCHESTERSHIRE SAUCE
1/4 TSP SALT; PEPPER AND CELERY SALT
DASH OF TABASCO SAUCE

COOK ONIONS AND OIL FOR ABOUT 2 MINUTES

ADD REST OF INGREDIENTS AND COOK IN MICROWAVE
FOR ABOUT 8 MINUTES ON HIGH.

MAKES ABOUT 1 1/2 CUPS
JIM LEADBEATER

CHERRY BALL SURPRISE


1 SMALL BOTTLE OF DRAINED CHERRIES
1/2 CUP BUTTER; SOFT
1 1/2 CUP ICING SUGAR
1 TSP VANILLA OR ALMOND EXTRACT
1 1/2 CUP FINE COCONUT OR CRUSHED GRAHAM WAFERS

***  FOR EVEN CREAMIER TEXTURE; ADD A BIT OF SOFT
CREAM CHEESE ***

MIX BUTTER; ICING SUGAR AND VANILLA/ALMOND.

CUT CHERRIES INTO HALVES OR QUARTERS.

ROLL DOUGH AROUND CHERRIES AND ROLL BALLS IN
COCONUT OR GRAHAM WAFERS

CARMELLE ROBICHAUD

PIZZA DOUGH


1 PKG YEAST (1 TBSP)
1 CUP WARM WATER
2 1/2 CUPS FLOUR
2 TBSP OIL (OLIVE/VEGETABLE)
1 TSP SUGAR
1 TSP SALT

425 F
DISSOLVE YEAST IN WATER IN MEDIUM BOWL.
STIR IN THE REMAINING INGREDIENTS.

BEAT VIGOROUSLY 20 TIMES.
LET REST 5 MINUTES.

MAKES 2 SMALL PIZZAS
BETTY CROCKER

BUTTER TARTS


1/2 CUP LIGHTLY PACKED BROWN SUGAR
1/2 CUP CORN SYRUP
1/4 CUP GOLDEN CRISCO SHORTENING
1 EGG SLIGHTLY BEATEN
1 TSP VANILLA
1/4 TSP SALT
3/4 CUP RAISINS
CRUST:
2 CUPS FLOUR
3/4 TSP SALT
1 CUP CRISCO SHORTENING
4 TBSP ICE WATER
425 F
PREPARE CRUST AS NORMAL PIE RECIPE.
CHILL DOUGH 15 -30 MINUTES.  ROLL DOUGH AND CUT
INTO 4 INCH ROUNDS. PLACE IN MED. MUFFIN CUPS.

FILLING:
COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS EXCEPT RAISENS. MIX WELL.
PUT RAISINS INTO MUFFIN PANS. FILL 2/3 THIRDS FULL
WITH FILLING.
BAKE ON BOTTOM RACK UNTIL SET(ABOUT 12-15 MINUTES)
DON'T OVERBAKE  (UNDERBAKE FOR RUNNIER FILLING)
COOL ON WIRE RACK; REMOVE FROM PANS.

GRANOLA BARS


2 CUPS ROLLED OATS
3/4 CUP BROWN SUGAR
1 TSP VANILLA
1/2 CUP+ A BIT MORE  MARGARINE
1 CUP CEREAL; WALNUTS; COCONUT; RAISINS; CHOCOLATE
                                          CHIPS

350 F
MIX THOROUGHLY AND ADD CEREAL; ETC...

PUT IN 8x8 SQUARE UNGREASED PAN.

BAKE FOR 20 MINUTES.
CUT WHEN WARM.

ROSA ROBICHAUD-FERRIS

FONDUE DIPS


HONEY SOYA SAUCE:             SAUCE O'GOLD:
1/2 CUP SOYA SAUCE            1/4 CUP MUSTARD
1/4 CUP HONEY                     1/4 CUP HONEY
1/2 TSP ACCENT(msg)           1/2 TSP SALT
1/2 TSP GINGER                     1/4 TSP ROSEMARY
                                                  1/8 TSP PEPPER
SWEET&SOUR SAUCE:
HEAT:1/4 CUP CHILI SAUCE
1/2 CUP GRAPE OR PLUM JELLY
STIR UNTIL JELLY MELTS

LEMON MAYO SAUCE:
1 1/2 CUPS MAYO
3 TBSP LEMON JUICE
3 TBSP WATER
1/3 CUP CHOPPED GREEN ONIONS
2 CLOVES GARLIC; MINCED

BLEND TOGETHER; CHILL.

ROSA ROBICHAUD-FERRIS

PEANUT BUTTER BALLS


1 CUP ICING SUGAR
1 CUP PEANUT BUTTER
1/2 CUP NUTS
1/2 CUP CHERRIES

1 SQUARE OF PARAWAX
1 SMALL BAG OF CHOCOLATE CHIPS

MIX TOGETHER ICING SUGAR; PEANUT BUTTER; NUTS AND
CHERRIES.  ROLL INTO BALLS.

MELT PARAWAX AND CHOCO CHIPS IN SAUCEPAN.  DIP
BALLS IN CHOCO WHILE HOT. LET STAND AND THEN CHILL
COVERED BALL IN FRIDGE.

YANKEE BUNS


2 CUPS FLOUR                     SPRINKLE:
4 TSP BAKING POWDER               BUTTER
1 TSP SALT                        CINNAMON
1/4 CUP SHORTENING                BROWN SUGAR
3/4 CUP MILK

SAUCE:
3/4 CUP MOLASSES
1/2 CUP WATER
1/2 CUP BROWN SUGAR
BUTTER; SALT

400 F
MIX DOUGH INGREDIENTS TOGETHER LIKE PIE CRUST.
ROLL ABOUT 1/4 INCH THICK.  SPREAD BUTTER;
CINNAMON AND BROWN SUGAR.  ROLL INTO A LOG AND
CUT INTO SLICES.

SAUCE:
COOK IN SAUCEPAN UNTIL THICK; ADD DOUGH AND BAKE
IN OVEN FOR 20 MINUTES.   AFTER 10 MINUTES; REDUCE
HEAT TO 350 F.

CARMELLE ROBICHAUD

SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS


HAMBURGER
ONION; GRATED
SALT AND PEPPER
CELERY SALT

SAUCE:
1 CUP KETCHUP
30 ML VINEGAR
90 ML BROWN SUGAR
15 ML WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE
WATER(IF MIXTURE IS TOO THICK)

350 F
ROLL MEAT MIXTURE INTO BALLS; PLACE ON SHALLOW
COOKIE SHEET.  COOK FOR 1/2 HOUR IN OVEN.

SAUCE:
MIX INGREDIENTS TOGETHER IN POT.  BRING TO BOIL
AND SIMMER FOR 15 MINUTES.

ADD MEATBALLS AND SERVE WITH RICE.

SYLVIE ROBICHAUD

STEAK MARINADE


2 TBSP SOYA SAUCE
1 TBSP WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE
2 TBSP SHERRY (OPTIONAL)
1 TSP SUGAR
2 TSP CORNSTARCH
1/2 TSP BLACK PEPPER
1 TSP SESAME OR PEANUT OIL

MIX ALL INGREDIENTS TOGETHER.

ADD MEAT ; LET STAND 30 MINUTES.

OVEN FRIED RICE

2-3 CUPS COOKED MEAT
GREEN PEPPER
ONIONS
TIN MUSHROOMS AND JUICE
1/2 CUP SOYA SAUCE
1/2 CUP OIL
3 1/2 CUP UNCLE BENS RICE
2 CUPS WATER
1 ONIONS SOUP MIX
CELERY (OPTIONAL)

325 F
MIX EVERYTHING TOGETHER IN LARGE OVEN POT.

BAKE FOR 2 HOURS.  AFTER 1 HOUR; STIR RICE.

CARMELLE ROBICHAUD

SHAKE AND BAKE


1 1/2 TO 2 CUPS FLOUR
2 TBSP SALT
1 TBSP CELERY SALT
1 TBSP PEPPER
2 TBSP DRY MUSTARD
4 TBSP PAPRIKA
1 TBSP ONION OR GARLIC SALT
1 TSP GINGER
1/2 TSP THYME
1/2 TSP BASIL
1/2 TSP OREGANO

MIX ALL INGREDIENTS; SIFT TO EVEN MIXTURE.

USE 2 TBLS MIXTURE FOR EVERY 1 CUP BREAD OR
CRACKER CRUMBS.

GISELE ELLIOT

FRIED CLAMS BATTER


1 EGG
1/2 CUP CLAM JUICE
1/4 CUP MILK
1 CUP FLOUR
1 TSP BAKING POWDER
SALT TO TASTE

MIX EGG; CLAM JUICE AND MILK TOGETHER.
THEN ADD FLOUR; BAKING POWDER AND SALT.
MIX WELL.

CARMELLE ROBICHAUD

WHOOPIE PIES


1/2 CUP SHORTENING          1/2 CUP SHORTENING
1 CUP WHITE SUGAR           1 TSP VANILLA
2 EGG YOLKS                 2 EGG WHITES
1 CUP MILK                  1/2 TSP SALT
2 CUPS FLOUR                2 CUPS ICING SUGAR
1/2 TSP SALT
5 TBSP COCOA
1 TSP SODA
1 TSP VANILLA

** DOUGH **                   ** FILLING **

350 F
MIX DOUGH INGREDIENTS TOGETHER UNTIL SMOOTH.
DROP ON BUTTERED COOKIE SHEET.
BAKE FOR 8 - 10 MINUTES.

MIX ALL FILLING INGREDIENTS TOGETHER UNTIL
SMOOTH.

MAKE COOKIES WITH COOLED PIES AND FILLING.

ALICE ROBICHAUD

BLUEBERRY CAKE SAUCE

1 CUP BROWN SUGAR
2 TBSP BUTTER
1 1/2 CUP WATER
SALT TO TASTE

CORN STARCH  (TO THICKEN)

BROWN IN SAUCEPAN: BROWN SUGAR AND BUTTER.
ADD WATER AND SALT.

THICKEN WITH CORN STARCH.

POUR OVER BLUEBERRY CAKE.

ROSE ROBICHAUD - MEMERE

CHERRY CHEESE CAKE


2 PACKS DREAM WHIP;PREPARED AS DIRECTED ON PACKAGE
1 PACK PHILLY CREAM CHEESE; SOFTENED
4 TBSP ICING SUGAR
1 TBSP MILK
1 CUP SUGAR

CRUSHED GRAHAM WAFERS AND BUTTER FOR BASE OF DISH

***  FOR EXTRA CHEESY TASTE; ADD 1 MORE PKG OF
CREAM CHEESE ***

MIX ALL INGREDIENTS TOGETHER UNTIL SMOOTH.
POUR OVER GRAHAM WAFER BASE.

CHILL IN REFRIGERATOR FOR ABOUT 2 HOURS.

TOP WITH CAN OF CHERRIES OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF
FRUIT

ALICE MURPHY

MOLASSES COOKIES

1 CUP SHORTENING
1 CUP SUGAR
1 CUP MOLASSES
1 EGG
3 TSP SODA IN 1/2 CUP BOILING WATER
5 CUPS FLOUR
1 TSP SALT
3-4 TSP GINGER

375 F
MIX INGREDIENTS TOGETHER IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE IN
RECIPE.

ROSE ROBICHAUD - MEMERE

DROP COOKIES

1 1/3 CUP SHORTENING
2 CUPS BROWN SUGAR
4 EGGS
4 TBSP MILK
4 CUPS FLOUR
2 TSP BAKING POWDER
1/2 TSP SALT
1/2 TSP SODA
1/2 TSP VANILLA
2 CUPS NUTS; FRUITS OR CEREAL

370 F
MIX ALL INGREDIENTS TOGETHER AS A NORMAL RECIPE.

ROSE ROBICHAUD - MEMERE

WHITE CAKE

2 CUPS FLOUR
1 1/2 CUPS WHITE SUGAR
2 1/2 TSP BAKING POWDER
1/2 CUP SHORTENING
2/3 CUP MILK
1 1/2 TSP VANILLA
2 EGGS
1/2 CUP MILK
1 TSP SALT

350 F
MIX TOGETHER FLOUR; SUGAR; BAKING POWDER.
THEN ADD SHORTENING; 2/3 CUP MILK AND VANILLA.
BEAT WELL.   THEN ADD EGGS;1/2 CUP MILK AND SALT.
BEAT UNTIL SMOOTH.

BAKE FOR 35-40 MINUTES IN LARGE PAN.

CLAUDETTE HEBERT

DOUBLE BOILER ICING

1 EGG WHITE UNBEATEN
1/8 TSP CREAM OF TARTAR
1/3 CUP BOILING WATER
1 SCANT CUP OF SUGAR
SALT
VANILLA

MIX SUGAR; CREAM OF TARTAR; WATER AND SALT IN
DOUBLE BOILER.   POUR EGG WHITE OVER BEATERS.
MIX ON HIGH SPEED FOR ABOUT 7 MINUTES.

ADD VANILLA TO TASTE AT THE END OF MIXING TIME.

CARMELLE ROBICHAUD

GATEAU AU CHOCOLAT PERFECTION

2 1/4 CUPS FLOUR
6 TBSP COCOA
2 TSP SODA
1/2 TSP SALT
3/4 CUP BUTTER
2 1/2 CUPS BROWN SUGAR (NOT PACKED)
3 EGGS
1/2 CUP SOUR MILK OR BUTTER MILK
2 TSP VANILLA
1/2 TSP ALMOND EXTRACT
1 CUP BOILING WATER

350 F
MIX AS A NORMAL CAKE; ADDING WATER LAST.

MIXTURE SHOULD BE RUNNY.

BAKE FOR 45-50 MINUTES OR UNTIL COOKED.

CARMELLE ROBICHAUD

APPLE PIE MIXTURE

8 CUPS THINLY SLICED APPLES (ABOUT 8 MED. APPLES)
1/3 TO 2/3 CUP SUGAR
1/4 CUP FLOUR
1/2 TSP NUTMEG
1/2 TSP CINNAMON
DASH OF SALT
2 TBSP MARGARINE OR BUTTER

425 F
MIX ALL INGREDIENTS TOGETHER EXCEPT BUTTER.

POUR INTO UNBAKED PIE SHELL.  TOP WITH LITTLE
CHUNKS OF BUTTER.  COVER WITH PIE CRUST DOUGH.

BAKE FOR 40-50 MINUTES.

1 APPLE PIE - 8 SERVINGS
BETTY CROCKER