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2012 - The Best Recipes

Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Pepper-Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 4 pork chops,1/2-inch(1cm) thick 3 cups frozen seasoning vegetables,thawed and drained 14 1/2-oz(435 ml) can stewed tomatoes with bell pepper and onion,do not drain 1/2 cup ketchup 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons fresh water Slow Cooker Pork Chops with...

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Pumpkin Soup with Rice

Ingredients: 1 large onion,peeled and finely chopped 1 stalk of celery,trimmed and finely chopped 1 large carrot,scraped and finely chopped 2 oz(60g) bacon rashers,chopped 2 oz(60 g) butter 1 1/2 lb pumpkin,seeded,skin on,cut into chunks 3 pints(1.7 l) chicken stock 1 garlic clove.peeled and crushed salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 6 oz(180g) long grain rice,washed 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese...

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Cajun Martini Cocktail

Ingredients: 6 parts vodka 1 dash of dry vermouth olive stuffed with pickled jalapeno pepper cracked ice Cajun Martini Cocktail Combine pepper vodka and vermouth in mixing glass,filled with cracked ice. Mix well. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish Cajun martini cocktail with olive. More cocktail recipes ...

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Oven Baked Tortilla

Ingredients: 5 large eggs,beaten 1 bunch spring onion(scallion) finely chopped 1 pound(480-500g)potatoes,cubed or sliced 1 2/3 oz(50 g) mature cheese salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Oven Baked Tortilla Preheat the turbo oven to 392 F(200 C) In a large mixing bowl combine all ingredients. Mix well. Grease ovenproof dish with cooking spray. Pour potato mixture into greased ovenproof dish. Arrange...

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Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken

Ingredients: 1 cup onion,peeled and sliced 1 1/2 pound(750 g) chicken breasts,boneless and skinless 1 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce 1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules 1 teaspoon white vinegar 1 teaspoon prepared mustard Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken 1.Lightly grease inside of slow cooker with cooking spray. 2.Put onion on bottom of slow cooker;arrange chicken breasts on top. 3.Using a mixing bowl,combine remaining ingredients together....

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Oven Cooked Celery and Blue Cheese Soup

Ingredients: 1 white onion,peeled and finely chopped 1 oz(30 g) butter 1 stick celery,finely diced 1 potato,peeled and finely diced 800 ml hot law-salt vegetable stock 1/3 pound(150 g) blue cheese salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste  Oven Cooked Celery and Blue Cheese Soup Combine together onion,butter,celery and potato in a casserole dish. Arrange casserole dish on high grill rack. Set...

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Oven Cooked Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce

Ingredients: 2/3 pound(350g) skinless chicken breasts,cut lengthwise into thin strips 1 shallot,finely chopped 2 teaspoons grated fresh root ginger 3 tablespoons light soy sauce 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 tablespoons vegetable oil scallions and lime wedges,to serve Dipping Sauce for Oven Cooked Chicken 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 shallots,finely chopped 1 garlic clove,peeled and finely chopped 2 teaspoons grated...

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Ginger Snap Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients: 1 1/3 oz (40 ml) vodka 2/3 oz (20 ml) amaretto cream liqueur 2/3 oz (20 ml) sugar syrup 2/3 oz (20 ml) molasses 1 teaspoon(10-15 g) grated ginger pinch of cinnamon pinch of cloves pinch of black pepper Ginger Snap Cocktail Recipe Combine all ingredients in a shaker. Shake well and strain into chilled cocktail glass. Sprinkle ginger snap with pinch...

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Marinated Turkey Roast in Slow Cooker

Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds(1.5 kg) boneless turkey breast 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tablespoon lemon peel,grated 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 1 teaspoon dried oregano 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1/2 cup dry white wine  2 teaspoons minced garlic freshly ground black pepper to taste  Marinated Turkey Roast in Slow Cooker Put turkey breast skin side down in a glass bowl. Combine remaining...

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Oven Grilled Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork loin chops 1/4 cup cognac 1 cup dry white wine 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 carrots,thinly sliced 2 shallots,thinly sliced 1 stick celery,thinly sliced Bouquet garni salt and black pepper to taste prepared hot mustard  Oven Grilled Pork Chops Combine all ingredients,except pork chops and mustard,in mixing bowl. Mix well. Marinate meat in vegetable...

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Amaretto Cream Liqueur

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups amaretto liqueur 1/2 cup gin 1 cup sweetened condensed milk 1 cup whipping cream 3 eggs Amaretto Cream Liqueur Combine together all ingredients except eggs in blender. Blend until smooth. Add eggs and stir for 1 minute(use the lowest speed on blender and turn on-off several times). Pour amaretto cream liqueur into cooled cocktail glass. ...

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Oven Grilled Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1/4 cup(50 ml)mayonnaise with olive oil 1 clove garlic,minced 1/4 cup(50 ml) seasoned breadcrumbs 2 large tomatoes,cut into 8 pieces 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese,grated salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Oven Grilled Tomatoes Preheat turbo oven grill to medium-high heat. Combine mayonnaise and garlic in a small bowl. Mix well. Using another small bowl,combine breadcrumbs,cheese,salt and pepper. Arrange tomatoes in...

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BBQ Beef in Slow Cooker

Ingredients: 3 pounds(1.4 kg) beef round steak,trimmed,cut into 1-inch(2.5 cm) pieces 3/4 cup onion,chopped(fresh or frozen) 1/3 cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons chili powder 1/3 cup ketchup 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1 cup beer 1/2 cup tomato paste whole wheat buns,tortillas or pita breads BBQ Beef in Slow Cooker Lightly grease inside of slow cooker with cooking spray. Combine all ingredients in crock...

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Oven Grilled Meatballs

Oven grilled meatballs isn't traditional cooking method,but high dry heat of a turbo oven can provide the meatballs,a rich combination of veal and pork perfumed with dill and nutmeg ,a sizzling,caramelized,flavorful crust. Ingredients: 2 slices white bread,cut into 1-inch(2,5 cm) pieces 1/2 cup milk 12 ounces(360 g) ground veal 12 ounces(360 g0 ground pork 1/2 onion,minced 1 tablespoon fresh dill,finely chopped 1 1/2...

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Oven Grilled Turkey Stuffing

Ingredients: 4 cups bread crumbs 2 cups celery,chopped 1 cup onion,chopped 1/2 cup margarine 1 teaspoon thyme 1 teaspoon ,marjoram 1/2 cup turkey stock,chicken stock. salt and ground black pepper to taste Oven Grilled Turkey Stuffing Using a large frying pan,melt margarine. Add onion and celery and saute for 5 minutes. Add bread crumbs,marjoram and thyme. Stir gently to combine. Pout stock over...

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Garlic Toasts in Flavor Wave Oven

Ingredients: 1 loaf of French bread,sliced on diagonal into 1-inch(2.5cv)slices 1/2 cup butter 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese,grated 2 cloves garlic,peeled and minced salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste  Garlic Toast in Flavor Wave Oven Combine together butter,Parmesan cheese,garlic,salt and pepper. Mix well. Spread butter mixture on one side of bread slices. Arrange bread slices on wire rack of turbo oven. Cook...

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Oven Cooked Lasagna

Oven Cooked Lasagna Recipe of delicious lasagna cooked in Flavor Wave Turbo Oven. Ingredients for oven cooked lasagna: 12 uncooked lasagna noodles 1 pound(480 g) lean ground beef 2 large eggs 2 cups coarsely grated Parmesan Cheese 2 cups coarsely grated Mozzarella cheese 2 cups grated Ricotta cheese 1/2 cup chopped onion 7-8 ounces mushrooms(200g-250g)  1 package frozen green spinach, thawed out and...

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Oven Grilled Lamb Chops with Melted Feta

Oven Grilled Lamb Chops with Melted Feta Ingredients: 4 lamb chops2 tbsp olive oil1 garlic clove, peeled1 tbsp lemon juice,freshly squeezed100g Greek feta, crumbled¼ cup tomato, diced6 kalamata olives, pitted1 tbsp flat leafed parsley, choppedSalt and black pepper, to taste How to cook Oven Grilled lamb Chops: Preheat Turbo Oven to 320F(160C) Combine together lemon juice,garlic and olive oil in a bowl. Mix...

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Irish Kiwi Parfait

Ingredients: 2 ounces(60 g) kiwi cream liqueur Vanilla ice cream 1 ounce(30g) Baileys cream liqueur 2 chocolate wafer cookies crumbled whipped cream 2 green maraschino cherries How to Prepare Irish Kiwi Parfait Pour 1 ounce(30 g) kiwi cream liqueur in bottom of glass. Add a layer of vanilla ice cream,a layer of 1 ounce(30g) Baileys,a layer of chocolate cookies,a layer of 1 ounce(30g)...

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Barbecued Green Beans in Slow Cooker

Barbecued Green Beans in Slow Cooker Ingredients for barbecued green beans: 1 lb(450g) bacon 1/4 cup chopped onion 3/4 cup ketchup 1/2 cup sugar 3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 3/4 teaspoon salt 4 cups green beans Cooking Method: Cook bacon in nonstick skillet until crisp. Break it into pieces. Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon drippings. Sate onions in bacon drippings. Combine together ketchup,sugar,sauce and salt....

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Milk Cocktail with Irish Cream Liqueur Baileys

Very easy and delicious cocktail recipe based on Irish cream liqueur Baileys. Ingredients: Irish cream liqueur baileys-100ml White rum-20ml Liqueur Kalua-20 ml Vanilla ice cream-50 g Whipped cream-50 g Ice Instructions: Combine all ingredients in mixer(except whipped cream). Mix well. Decorate milk cocktail with Irish cream liqueur Baileys with whipped cream on top. Looking for more homemade cocktail recipes?Here is much,much more ...

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Cognac-Base Cream Liqueur

By Viacheslav BondarevCognac-base cream liqueur is another homemade delicious liqueur recipe,made from cognac and coffee. Prep time ohours 05min. Cook time 0hours 05min. Total time 0hours 10min. Yield 4 servings Serving size 1 cup Calories per serving 145 Fat per serving 0g Ingredients for Cognac-Base Cream Liqueur: 1½ cups cognac 2 teaspoons instant coffee 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon chocolate syrup...

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Grilled Shrimp with Mayonnaise

Dressing: mayonnaise(not salad dressing) garlic clove,minced(or 1/4 teaspoon powder) lemon juice chopped fresh parsley(or 3/4 teaspoon flakes) Worcestershire sauce Ingredients: raw medium shrimp(about 1½ pound-680g),peeled,deveined and tails left intact bamboo skewers,soaked in water for 10 minutes lemon slices Cooking Method: To make dressing for grilled shrimp:Stir  all ingredients for dressing in small bowl. Tread 6 shrimp,all in same direction,onto each skewer. Preheat electric...

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Baked Shrimp with Feta Cheese

Baked Shrimp with Feta Cheese Ingredients: 3 cups canned Italian plum tomatoes 1/4 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic 1/4 cup fresh fish broth,or bottled clamp juice 1 teaspoon crushed oregano 1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes 2 tablespoons capers,drained salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 3 tablespoons butter 1 pound shrimp,shelled and deveined 1/4 pound feta cheese 1/4...

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Oyster Stew Recipe

Oyster Stew Recipe Very easy oyster stew recipe.15 Minutes and delicious oysters are ready! Ingredients: 3/4 cup(175 ml) unsalted butter 1 cup(250 ml) finely chopped celery 1 cup(250 ml) finely sliced leeks 1 cup(250 ml) finely grated carrots 1 onion finely chopped 1/2 cup(125 ml) whole wheat flour 2 cups(500ml) light cream 2 cups(500ml) milk 1 cup(250ml) minced clams with liquor(about 5 large...

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Breaded Chicken Breasts Mascarade

Breaded Chicken Breasts Mascarade   Ingredients: Breading 6 slices bacon,cooked finely  chopped 1/4 cup of chopped onion 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs 1/2 teaspoon basil salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 4  skinless chicken breasts Cooking Method: Put daisy streamer in saucepan,which contains 1/2 inch water.Bring to a boil.At the same time,in a shallow bowl,combine all breading ingredients.Coat...

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Pasta with Lobster and Tarragon

Pasta with Lobster and Tarragon We like to use fresh tomato spaghetti with this dish,making it a symphony of reds and pinks.Ordinary spaghetti is fine,however,and tastes just as good.This is another of those easy pasta recipe requiring no grated cheese;just pass the peppermill. A beautiful and sophisticated pasta dish,perfect as the first course of an important dinner. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons best-quality olive oil...

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Fresh Salmon Fillets with Hot Tartare Sauce

Fresh Salmon Fillets with Hot Tartare Sauce The bot tartare sauce makes an interesting change from Hollandaise.The sauce is made while the salmon fillets are cooking in the oven. Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets,skin and bones removed 1/2 cup dry white wine or dry vermouth For the Sauce: 3 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions 2 tablespoons finely chopped cornichons(sour pickles) 2...

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Shrimp and Avocado Salad

Shrimp and Avocado Salad Ingredients: Easy and very simple shrimp and avocado salad.Delicious and healthy.Just try to make it! 1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds(pepitas) 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 small shallot,thinly sliced 1/4  cup chopped cilantro 1 large grapefruit 1 Hass avocado,cut into 1/4-inch lengthwise salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste...

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Grilled Salmon Steak

 Grilled Salmon Steak Easy and simple grilled salmon steak recipe with charcoal or gas grill. Ingredients: 1 lb(450g) salmon steak 2 tablespoons prepared butter-floured mix 1 tablespoon safflower oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon mustard 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon salt-free herb seasoning 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper Cooking Method Cut salmon into serving-size pieces and arrange in a shallow...

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Whole Salmon Baked in Foil

Whole Salmon Baked in Foil Ingredients: 1 whole salmon,cleaned 3/4 cup dry white wine,or equal parts of freshly squeezed lemon juice and water 3 minced shallots,or 1 small onion minced celery leaves from a small stalk 8 basil leaves 3 tarragon sprigs 2 rosemary sprigs 2 lemon slices with peel salt to taste white wine sauce(see following recipe) Cooking Method: Leave salmon whole...

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Poached Salmon Steak

Poached Salmon Steak Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup chopped onions 1/3 cup chopped carrots 1/3 cup chopped celery 4 cups water 1/2 cup dry white wine,or 1/4 cup vinegar salt to taste peppercorn to taste 1 salmon steak Hollandaise sauce Cooking Method: In a large nonstick skillet heat the butter,add the vegetables and cook -3-5 minutes.add the water,dry white wine and seasonings...

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Broiled Salmon Steaks

Broiled Salmon Steaks Ingredients: 8 salmon steaks 3/4 cup dry vermouth 3/4 cup olive or vegetable oil 1½ tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tablespoon minced parsley 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon thyme 1/4 teaspoon marjoram 1/8 teaspoon sage dash of freshly ground black pepper Cooking Method Place the salmon steaks in a large cooking pan.Mix the remaining ingredients and pour over the...

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Delicious Frittata Recipe

Delicious Frittata Recipe One of the great,delicate yet substantial dishes for a crisp autumn or cold winter day is the Italian dish known as frittata.It is often referred to as an Italian omelet.Unlike the French omelet,it is not folded but it is left flat out of the skillet.There is no limit to the ingredients that may be used in preparing it.The most common-and...

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Stuffed Egg Recipes

Stuffed Egg Recipes Ingredients: 6 hard cooked eggs ham,cut into small cubes,olive or pimiento 3 tablespoons butter,at room temperature 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Cooking Method: Peel and cut the eggs in half lengthwise and remove the yolks.Arrange the egg halves on a cake rack and add a cube of ham,olive or pimiento...

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Scrambled Eggs with Green Onion

Scrambled Eggs with Green Onion Ingredients: 1 Basic Scrambled Eggs 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon 2 tablespoons chopped green onion Cooking Method: Prepare Basic Scrambled Eggs,add tarragon to unbeaten eggs mixture.Beat until well blended.Stir in green onion.Continue according to recipe for making scrambled eggs. THE BEST RECIPES ...

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Fragrant Baked Chicken Breasts

Fragrant Baked Chicken Breasts Ingredients: 2 whole chicken breasts,split and skinned 2 cups water 1 onion quartered 2 stalks celery with leaves,coarsely chopped 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon dried vegetable flakes 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes 1/2 teaspoon salt-free herb seasoning Cooking Method: Preheat oven to 350 F.Place chicken breasts in a baking pan.Combine remaining ingredients.Pour over chicken breasts.Cover and bake 40-50 minutes...

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Broiled Lemon Chicken Breasts

Broiled Lemon Chicken Breasts Ingredients: 2 whole chicken breasts,split,skinned,and boned  2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tablespoon safflower oil 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 2 cloves garlic,pressed 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon dried lemon peel 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry.Arrange in shallow bowl.Combine remaining ingredients.Pour over chicken breasts.Marinate 50 minutes to 1 hour or cover and...

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Chicken Breasts Creole

Chicken Breasts Creole Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted margarine 1 medium-size yellow onion,chopped 1 medium-size sweet green pepper,cored,chopped 2 cloves garlic,minced 2 whole chicken breasts,halved and skinned 1 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 can low-sodium stewed tomatoes 1 teaspoon dried rosemary,crumbled 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram,crumbled 1 bay leaf 1 tablespoon flour blended with 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water Cooking Method:...

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