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Slow cooker Stroganoff-topped poatatoes. Microwaved potatoes topped with beef Stroganoff cooed in slow cooker. Yummy.
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds (720 g) boneless beef round steak, cut into strips
2 medium yellow onions,peeled and thinly sliced
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon paprika
10 3/4 oz (325 ml) can low-fat cream of mushroom soup
1 cup (250 ml) nonfat sour cream
6 medium baking potatoes,unpeeled
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds (720 g) boneless beef round steak, cut into strips
2 medium yellow onions,peeled and thinly sliced
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon paprika
10 3/4 oz (325 ml) can low-fat cream of mushroom soup
1 cup (250 ml) nonfat sour cream
6 medium baking potatoes,unpeeled
Cooking Method:
- In a slow cooker,combine beef,onion and mushrooms.
- In a small mixing bowl,combine garlic,flour,paprika, and cream of mushroom soup.Mix well.
- Pour creamy mixture over beef and onions in slow cooker.
- Cover slow cooker and cook on low-heat setting for 6-8 hours or until beef is tender.
- Just about 20 minutes before serving,
pierce potatoes several times with fork. Place on microwave-safe paper
towel in microwave. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until
tender, turning potatoes over and rearranging halfway through cooking.
- Remove baked potatoes form microwave and set aside for 5 minutes.Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; place on individual serving platters.
- Just before serving, stir in sour cream and heat 10-15 minutes,stirring constantly.
- Serve beef mixture over microwaved potato halves.
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Slow cooker garlic lamb Dijon.Lamb chops with spices and herbs cooked in slow cooker.
Serve this flavor-filled lamb chops with cooked rice.
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
1/2 cup (125 ml) Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic,peeled and minced
1 1/2 tablespoons mustard seeds
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 lean shoulder lamb chops
1/2 teaspoon paprika
hot cooked rice
fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
1/2 cup (125 ml) Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic,peeled and minced
1 1/2 tablespoons mustard seeds
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 lean shoulder lamb chops
1/2 teaspoon paprika
hot cooked rice
fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish
Cooking Method:
- In a small mixing bowl,combine mustard,garlic,mustard seeds,fresh minced rosemary and black pepper.
- Mix well.
- Spread mustard mixture evenly over both sides of lamb chops.
- Sprinkle top side of each lamb chops with 1/8 teaspoon paprika.
- Place meat in slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 5 hours or until lamb is tender.
- Serve cooked lamb chops over cooked rice.garnish with rosemary sprigs.
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Slow cooker creamy potato wedges.Potatoes with sour cream,cheese and mayonnaise cooked in slow cooker.Very delicious side dish!
Makes 8 servings
Ingredients:
2 containers (8 oz (240 ml) each)) sour cream chive dip
4 oz (120 g) finely shredded Asiago cheese
3 oz (90 ml) package cream cheese,cut up
1/2 cup (125 ml) mayonnaise
2 packages (20 oz (600 g)each) refrigerated new potato wedges
Makes 8 servings
Ingredients:
2 containers (8 oz (240 ml) each)) sour cream chive dip
4 oz (120 g) finely shredded Asiago cheese
3 oz (90 ml) package cream cheese,cut up
1/2 cup (125 ml) mayonnaise
2 packages (20 oz (600 g)each) refrigerated new potato wedges
Cooking Method:
- In slow cooker,combine sour cream dip,Asiago cheese,cream cheese and mayonnaise.
- Mix well.
- Stir in potato wedges.
- Cover slow cooker and cook on low-heat setting for 3 1/2-4 1/2 hours.
- Stir well before serving.
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Oven baked butternut squash scones. This delicious dessert recipe adapted from http://sweetpeasandsaffron.com Delicious butternut squash scones with feta and spinach cooked in the oven.
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter,cut into small pieces
1 cup (250 ml) butternut squash puree
1 cups fresh spinach,washed,dried and cut into small pieces
1/2 cup feta cheese,crumbled
3/4 cup (180 ml) buttermilk plus extra for brushing
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter,cut into small pieces
1 cup (250 ml) butternut squash puree
1 cups fresh spinach,washed,dried and cut into small pieces
1/2 cup feta cheese,crumbled
3/4 cup (180 ml) buttermilk plus extra for brushing
Cooking Method:
- Preheat your oven to 450 F (225 C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder and salt.Mix well.
- Using a fork,cut the butter in.
- Stir in the butternut squash, spinach and feta cheese.
- Stir in the buttermilk and mix until well combined.
- Form 10-12 small dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush the tops with additional buttermilk.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes,or until tops are golden and scones are baked through.
- Serve butternut squash scones warm.
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Slow cooker chicken rarebit.Chicken breasts with Cheddar cheese pasta sauce,bacon and vegetables cooked in slow cooker. Very easy and delicious chicken recipe!
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients:
1 3/4 pounds (840 g) skinless and boneless chicken breast halves,cut diagonally
14 oz (420 ml) jar Cheddar cheese pasta sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 large yellow onion,peeled,halved crosswise and thinly sliced
6 rye buns,split and toasted
4 strips bacon,crisp cooked,drained and crumbled
1 tomato chopped
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients:
1 3/4 pounds (840 g) skinless and boneless chicken breast halves,cut diagonally
14 oz (420 ml) jar Cheddar cheese pasta sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 large yellow onion,peeled,halved crosswise and thinly sliced
6 rye buns,split and toasted
4 strips bacon,crisp cooked,drained and crumbled
1 tomato chopped
Cooking Method:
- In a slow cooker,combine Cheddar pasta sauce and Worcestershire sauce.
- Mix well.
- Add sliced onion and chicken.
- Cover slow cooker and cook on low-heat setting for4-5 hours or until chicken is tender.
- To serve,spoon chicken and sauce mixture over bun bottoms.
- Sprinkle with crumbled bacon and tomatoes.
- Top with bun half and serve immediately.
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Oysters Rockefeller appetizer. Very tasty appetizer,an excellent choice for any party.Surprise your guests!
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients:
1/2 pound (240 g) spinach,washed well and drained
6-8 scallions
1/2 heat lettuce
1 1/2 celery stalks
1/2 bunch of fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/2 pound (240 g) unsalted butter
1/2 cup fine breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
1/2 teaspoon salt
few dashes of Tabasco sauce
1 oz (30 ml) Pernod
36 fresh oysters
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients:
1/2 pound (240 g) spinach,washed well and drained
6-8 scallions
1/2 heat lettuce
1 1/2 celery stalks
1/2 bunch of fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/2 pound (240 g) unsalted butter
1/2 cup fine breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
1/2 teaspoon salt
few dashes of Tabasco sauce
1 oz (30 ml) Pernod
36 fresh oysters
Cooking Method:
- In a food processor,combine spinach,scallions,lettuce,celery,parsley and garlic.
- Chop until fine.
- Heat unsalted butter and mix in the green mixture,breadcrumbs,Worcestershire sauce,anchovy paste,salt,Tabasco sauce and Pernod.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Preheat oven to 450 F (225 C).
- Spoon the mixture onto 36 oysters on half of shell.
- Set oyster halves on a bed of rock salt.
- Bake in preheated oven until piping hot.
- Serve immediately.
- 8:28:00 PM
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Oven baked choca-mocha saucy pudding. Yummy pudding baked in halogen (turbo) oven. You could make this delicious dessert in small dishes,but adjust the cooking time if you do.
Makes 4-6 servings
Ingredients:
4 oz (120 g) granulated sugar
4 oz (120 g) unsalted butter
2 large eggs,beaten
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon vanilla essence
3 oz (90 g) self-raising flour
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 1/4 cups (300 ml) boiling water
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon instant coffee
creme fraiche to serve
Makes 4-6 servings
Ingredients:
4 oz (120 g) granulated sugar
4 oz (120 g) unsalted butter
2 large eggs,beaten
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon vanilla essence
3 oz (90 g) self-raising flour
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 1/4 cups (300 ml) boiling water
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon instant coffee
creme fraiche to serve
Cooking Method:
- In a mixer,combine 4 oz (120 g) sugar and butter.
- Beat until creamy and fluffy.
- Add eggs,milk and vanilla.Mix well.
- Add flour and cocoa.Mix again.
- Pour vanilla mixture into greased ovenproof dish and smooth over until flat.
- In a small bowl,combine boiling water,remaining sugar and coffee.Stir thoroughly until dissolved and lump free.
- Pour coffee mixture over the sponge mixture.
- Preheat halogen oven to 350 F (175 C).
- Place on low rack of turbo oven.
- Bake in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until sponge is firm to touch.
- Serve with a dollop of creme fraiche.
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Slow cooker figs poached in red wine.Figs with dry red wine cooked in slow cooker.Very delicious dessert.
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
2 cups (500 ml) dry red wine
1 cup brown sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon finely grated orange peel
12 dried figs
4 tablespoons heavy (double) cream (optional).
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
2 cups (500 ml) dry red wine
1 cup brown sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon finely grated orange peel
12 dried figs
4 tablespoons heavy (double) cream (optional).
Cooking Method:
- In a slow cooker,combine all ingredients,except heavy (double) cream.
- Mix well.
- Cover slow cooker and cook on low-heat setting for 5-6 hours.
- Remove cooked figs from slow cooker and transfer on serving platter.
- Spoon over cooking liquid and serve with heavy cream if desired.
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Pressure cooker lobster steamed in beer.Whole lobster steamed in beer.Extremely delicious!!!
Makes 1 serving
Ingredients:
3 cups (750 ml) water
1 cup (250 ml) beer
1 whole lobster,rinsed in cold water and rubber bands removed from claws
Makes 1 serving
Ingredients:
3 cups (750 ml) water
1 cup (250 ml) beer
1 whole lobster,rinsed in cold water and rubber bands removed from claws
Cooking Method:
- Pour water and beer in pressure cooker.
- Place the lobster,heat first,in pressure cooker.
- Close pressure cooker and lock the lid.
- Set the burner heat to high pressure.When cooker reaches high pressure,reduce heat to low.
- Set timer to cook for 3 minutes.
- Remove pot from the heat.
- Carefully open pressure cooker.
- Using a tongs,remove cooked lobster from the pot.Check the internal temperature of the lobster with instant-read thermometer.The temperature should read 180 F (90 C).
- The lobster shell should be bright red.
- Transfer cooked lobster to serving platter.
- Serve with lemon slices.
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Spicy Korean-style chicken wings.Adapted from http://sweetpeasandsaffron.com Grilled chicken wings and tossed in tasty,homemade spicy sesame-honey sauce.Yummy!
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
3 pounds (1.44 kg) chicken wings
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons minced ginger
2 tablespoons dry sherry
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/4 cup (60 ml) clear honey
1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce
2 tablespoons chili-garlic sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
chopped fresh scallions for garnish
salt and freshly ground black pepper
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
3 pounds (1.44 kg) chicken wings
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons minced ginger
2 tablespoons dry sherry
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/4 cup (60 ml) clear honey
1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce
2 tablespoons chili-garlic sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
chopped fresh scallions for garnish
salt and freshly ground black pepper
Cooking Method:
- Preheat your grill to medium heat.
- Sprinkle chicken wings with salt and black pepper.
- Grill in preheated grill for 40 minutes,turning occasionally (wings should be golden and crispy).
- Meanwhile,heat olive oil in small saucepan.
- Add minced ginger and saute for 2 minutes or until ginger is cooked through.
- Stir in remaining ingredients and cook,stirring,for a further 2 minutes.
- Remove grilled chicken wings from the grill.
- Toss them well in spicy sauce.
- Sprinkle with chopped scallions and serve.
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Oven baked Thai chicken breasts. This chicken recipe is so simple and extremely yummy.Chicken breasts marinated in spicy marinade and cook in halogen (turbo) oven.
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
2-3 cloves garlic,peeled
1 red onion,peeled
1 red chili,seeded
ginger
1 lemongrass stalk peeled
fresh coriander
freshly squeezed juice of 1 lime
1 tablespoon olive oil
4-6 skinless and boneless chicken breasts
Makes 4 servings
2-3 cloves garlic,peeled
1 red onion,peeled
1 red chili,seeded
ginger
1 lemongrass stalk peeled
fresh coriander
freshly squeezed juice of 1 lime
1 tablespoon olive oil
4-6 skinless and boneless chicken breasts
Cooking Method:
- In a food processor,combine all ingredients,except chicken,lime juice and olive oil.
- Process well.
- Place spicy mixture in a bowl.Stir in olive oil and lime juice.
- Add chicken breasts,cover and marinate for at least 3 hours.
- Remove marinated chicken breasts from marinade and place into oiled roasting pan.
- Preheat halogen (turbo) oven to 400F (200 C).
- Place roast pan on high rack of preheated oven.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until chicken breasts are fork-tender.
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Slow cooker beef roast with dark rum sauce.Beef roast with homemade tasty rum sauce cooked in slow cooker.
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3 pounds (1.44 kg) beef rump roast
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup (250 ml) dark rum,divided
1.2 cup (250 ml) beef broth
2 cloves garlic,peeled and minced
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup (60 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3 pounds (1.44 kg) beef rump roast
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup (250 ml) dark rum,divided
1.2 cup (250 ml) beef broth
2 cloves garlic,peeled and minced
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup (60 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice
Cooking Method:
- In a small mixing bowl,combine allspice,seasoning and cloves.Mix well.
- Rub spice mixture onto all sides of meat.
- In a nonstick skillet,heat olive oil.
- Add seasoned beef and sear on all sides,turning as it browns.
- Transfer seared meat to slow cooker.
- Add 1/2 cup (125 ml) dark rum,beef broth,garlic and bay leaves.
- Cover slow cooker and cook on low heat setting for 1 hour.
- In a small mixing bowl,combine remaining rum,brown sugar and lime juice.Stir well.
- Pour rum mixture over roast.Cook on low-heat setting for a further 4-6 hours or until meat is fork-tender.baste beef occasionally with rum sauce.
- Remove cooked beef from slow cooker.Slice it and spoon sauce over.
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Slow cooker lamb goulash. Cubed lamb with vegetables and spices cooked in slow cooker.Very easy and delicious lamb recipe.
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients:
1 cup chopped yellow onion
1 1/4 pounds (600 g) lean lamb for stew,cubed
1 can (15 oz (450 ml) chunky tomato stew
1 3/4 cups (430 ml) fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
1 can (6 oz (180 ml)) tomato paste
4 teaspoons paprika
1/2 cup zucchini,sliced
1/3 cup[ black olives,pitted
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients:
1 cup chopped yellow onion
1 1/4 pounds (600 g) lean lamb for stew,cubed
1 can (15 oz (450 ml) chunky tomato stew
1 3/4 cups (430 ml) fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
1 can (6 oz (180 ml)) tomato paste
4 teaspoons paprika
1/2 cup zucchini,sliced
1/3 cup[ black olives,pitted
Cooking Method:
- Place chopped onion and zucchini in slow cooker.
- Top with cubed lamb.
- In a mixing bowl,combine remaining ingredients,except black olives.Mix well.
- Pour mixture over meat in slow cooker.
- Cover slow cooker and cook on low-heat setting for 6-8 hours.
- Open slow cooker and stir in black olives.Switch heat to high.
- Cover and cook for a further 5-7 minutes.
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Slow cooker creamy seafood chowder. Delicious chowder cooked in slow cooker.
Makes 8-10 servings
Ingredients:
4 cups (1 L) half-anf-half
2 cans (14 1/2 oz (435 ml) each)) whole white potatoes,drained and cubed
2 cans (10 3/4 oz (325 ml)each) condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 bag (16 oz (480g) frozen hash brown potatoes
1 medium yellow onion,peeled and minced
1 stick unsalted butter,cubed
1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
5 cans (8 oz (240 ml) each) whole oysters,drained and rinsed
2 cans (6 oz (180 ml) each) minced clams
2 cans (4 oz (130 ml) each cocktail shrimp,drained and rinsed
Makes 8-10 servings
Ingredients:
4 cups (1 L) half-anf-half
2 cans (14 1/2 oz (435 ml) each)) whole white potatoes,drained and cubed
2 cans (10 3/4 oz (325 ml)each) condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 bag (16 oz (480g) frozen hash brown potatoes
1 medium yellow onion,peeled and minced
1 stick unsalted butter,cubed
1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
5 cans (8 oz (240 ml) each) whole oysters,drained and rinsed
2 cans (6 oz (180 ml) each) minced clams
2 cans (4 oz (130 ml) each cocktail shrimp,drained and rinsed
Cooking method:
- In a slow cooker,combine half-and-half,potatoes,mushroom soup,onion,cubed butter and seasoning.
- Mix well.
- Cover slow cooker and cook on low-heat setting for 3 1/2- 4 1/2 hours.
- Add oysters,clams and shrimp.Mix well.
- Cover slow cooker and cook for a further 30-45 minutes or until seafood is done.
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Slow-simmered curried chicken. Cubed chicken breasts with spices cooked in slow cooker.Very simple and delicious chicken recipe.
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions
1 pound (480 g) boneless and skinless chicken breasts,cubed
1 cup (250 ml) medium salsa
2 teaspoons grated ginger
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon curry powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
hot cooked rice
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions
1 pound (480 g) boneless and skinless chicken breasts,cubed
1 cup (250 ml) medium salsa
2 teaspoons grated ginger
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon curry powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
hot cooked rice
Cooking Method:
- Place chopped onions in slow cooker. Top with cubed chicken.
- In a mixing bowl,combine salsa,ginger,garlic powder and red pepper flakes.Mix well.
- Spoon spicy mixture over chicken.
- Cover slow cooker and cook on low-heat setting for 5-6 hours or until chicken is tender.
- In another mixing bowl,combine cilantro,sugar,curry powder and salt.Mix well.
- Add curry mixture to slow cooker and stir in.
- Cover slow cooker and cook on high-heat setting for a further 15 minutes.
- Serve over hot cooked rice.
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Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Stew
Slow cooker Tuscan chicken stew is delicious Italian meal.Adapted from http://sweetpeasandsaffron.com This recipe is very similar to another Tuscan stew ,but not using cannellini beans.
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients:
6-8 boneless chicken thighs,cubed
2 carrots,peeled and sliced
2 stalks celery,sliced
1 medium yellow onion,peeled and diced
2 cloves garlic,peeled and minced
2 medium ripe tomatoes,diced
12 new potatoes,halved
1¾ cup (430 ml) chicken stock
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1 teaspoon fennel seeds,crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup (60 ml) water
2½ tbsp cornstarch
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
fresh rosemary and chopped fresh parsley
Cooking Method:
- In a slow cooker,combine cubed chicken,carrots,celery,onion,garlic,tomatoes,potatoes,chicken stock,tomato paste,dry white wine,fennel seeds and salt.Toss well.
- Cover slow cooker and cook on low-heat setting for 4-6 hours.
- In a mixing bowl,combine cornstarch and water.Mix until cornstarch dissolved completely.
- Add cornstarch mixture,vinegar and rosemary to slow cooker.Stir well.
- Cover and cook for a further 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley and serve.
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Oven baked peanut butter cheesecakes.
Peanut butter cheesecakes with a pretzel crust. Very delicious dessert.Adapted from http://sweetpeasandsaffron.com
Makes 12 servings
Ingredients:
For Pretzel Crust:
1 cup of pretzel dust, 3 1/3 oz (100g) of pretzels ground into crumbs
6 tablespoons unsalted melted butter
For Peanut Butter Mini Cheesecakes:
8 oz (240 g) creme cheese,softened
1/3 cup (80 ml) creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg,beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 tablespoons heavy (double) cream
12 full-sized Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
1/2 cup (125 ml) melted peanut butter chips for drizzling
Cooking method:
- Preheat your oven to 350 F (175 C).
- Line a standard-sized muffin tray with muffin papers.
- Set aside.
- In a small bowl,combine ground pretzels and melted butter.Mix well.
- Spoon butter mixture into each muffin paper and pat down with finger to flatten.
- In a large mixing bowl,combine cream cheese and peanut butter.Beat until smooth.
- Stir in sugar and mix until no granules remain.
- In another mixing bowl,combine egg,vanilla and heavy (double) cream.Mix until smooth.
- Arrange a peanut butter cup in the center of each muffin paper.Top with cheesecake mixture.
- Fill the muffin papers to about ¾ full.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes.
- Cool completely in a pan.
- Remove cooked and cooled cheesecakes from the pan and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
- Drizzle with melted peanut butter chips and serve immediately.
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Slow cooker spiced chicken with brown rice. Chicken pieces with spices cooked in slow cooker and served on bed of fresh spinach leaves with cooked brown rice.Homemade yogurt-orange sauce laced intriguing blend of spices is spooned over chicken and brown rice,giving this yummy dish the flavors of India.
Makes 4-5 servings
Ingredients:
6 boneless and skinless chicken thighs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 small yellow onion,peeled and chopped
1 large clove garlic.peeled and finely minced
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1/3 cup (80 ml) freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup (125 ml) plain nonfat yogurt
2 cups cooked brown rice
fresh spinach leaves
Makes 4-5 servings
Ingredients:
6 boneless and skinless chicken thighs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 small yellow onion,peeled and chopped
1 large clove garlic.peeled and finely minced
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1/3 cup (80 ml) freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup (125 ml) plain nonfat yogurt
2 cups cooked brown rice
fresh spinach leaves
Cooking Method:
- Rinse chicken thighs and pat dry with paper towels.
- Place chicken pieces in slow cooker.Sprinkle with salt,black pepper and paprika.
- In a mixing bowl,combine onion,garlic,sugar,coriander,cumin,cardamom,orange peel and orange juice.Mix well.
- Spoon mixture evenly over chicken.
- Cover slow cooker and cook on low-heat setting for 4 hours or until chicken is tender.
- Remove cooked chicken from slow cooker and transfer to a serving platter.Cover with aluminum foil and keep warm.
- Pour cooking liquid into a small saucepan.
- In a small mixing bowl,combine cornstarch and yogurt.Mix well.
- Stir yogurt mixture into pan juices.
- Cook,uncovered,over medium heat,stirring,until mixture thickens slightly.
- Place cooked chicken on the bed of fresh spinach leaves.
- Spoon sauce over cooked chicken.
- Serve with cooked brown rice.
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Grilled cilantro-lime chicken kebab.Marinated chicken breasts grilled in outdoor grill. Delicious and easy.Adapted from http://rasamalaysia.com/cilantro-lime-chicken-kebab/2/
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
1 pound (480 g) boneless and skinless chicken breasts,cubed
4 cloves garlic,peeled and minced
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
3 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
paprika
4 tablespoons olive olive
lime wedges for garnish
Bamboo skewers,soaked
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
1 pound (480 g) boneless and skinless chicken breasts,cubed
4 cloves garlic,peeled and minced
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
3 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
paprika
4 tablespoons olive olive
lime wedges for garnish
Bamboo skewers,soaked
Cooking Method:
- In a mixing bowl,combine cubed chicken,garlic,lime juice,chopped cilantro,red chili flakes,salt and paprika.
- Stir well to combine and coat chicken with mixture.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- Set aside and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill.
- Thread three marinated chicken cubes into each soaked bamboo skewers.
- Baste chicken with remaining olive oil.
- Grill until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve with lime wedges.
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Oven baked cilantro lime chicken. Very delicious chicken recipe. Very easy to cook.Adapted from http://rasamalaysia.com
Makes 3 servings
Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds (720 g) skin-on boneless chicken thighs
lime wedges
chopped fresh cilantro
For Marinade:
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic,peeled and minced
4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves and stems
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 teaspoon red chili flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
Makes 3 servings
Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds (720 g) skin-on boneless chicken thighs
lime wedges
chopped fresh cilantro
For Marinade:
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic,peeled and minced
4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves and stems
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 teaspoon red chili flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
Cooking method:
- Preheat your oven to 375 F (190 C).
- In a large mixing bowl,combine all marinade ingredients.Mix well.
- Add chicken thighs to marinade and stir well to coat.Set aside and allow to marinade at least 15 minutes.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet.Add marinated chicken thighs and fry until lightly browned on both sides.
- Transfer skillet to preheated oven.Bake for 20 minutes.
- Transfer baked chicken with their juices to serving platter.
- Squeeze some lemon juice over chicken.Sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro and serve.
- 10:30:00 AM
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Slow cooker shrimp stew with sausage. This yummy recipe belongs to Creole cuisine. Shrimp with sausage and vegetables cooked in slow cooker . Crispy cooked sausage and dry sherry add complementary flavors to this delicious stew.
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients:
4 oz (120 g) smoked sausage,sliced
1-2 tablespoons canola oil
28 oz (840 ml) can stewed tomatoes
1/2 cup (125 ml) clam juice
2-3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh celery
3 cloves garlic,peeled and minced
1 pound (480 g) shrimp,peeled and deveined
4 tablespoons dry sherry
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
salt and freshly ground black pepper
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients:
4 oz (120 g) smoked sausage,sliced
1-2 tablespoons canola oil
28 oz (840 ml) can stewed tomatoes
1/2 cup (125 ml) clam juice
2-3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh celery
3 cloves garlic,peeled and minced
1 pound (480 g) shrimp,peeled and deveined
4 tablespoons dry sherry
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
salt and freshly ground black pepper
Cooking method:
- Cook sausages in oil in small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crisp,3-4 minutes.Remove from the skillet and reserve.
- In a slow cooker,combine tomatoes,clam juice,vegetables and garlic.Mix well.
- Cover slow cooker and cook on high-heat setting for 3-4 hours,adding reserved sausages,shrimp,dry sherry and hot pepper sauce during last 10 minutes.
- Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
- Serve hot.
- 9:41:00 AM
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Slow cooker lettuce-wrapped halibut.Wrapped halibut fillets with dry white wine and herbs cooked in slow cooker.An attractive presentation for a yummy fish dish.
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
1 cup (250 ml) dry white wine
8-12 large lettuce leaves
4 halibut fillets
1 teaspoon bouquet garni
1/2 cup thinly sliced spinach
salt and freshly ground black pepper
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
1 cup (250 ml) dry white wine
8-12 large lettuce leaves
4 halibut fillets
1 teaspoon bouquet garni
1/2 cup thinly sliced spinach
salt and freshly ground black pepper
Cooking Method:
- Pour dry white wine into slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on high-heat setting for 20 minutes.
- Cut large center vein from lettuce leaves,leaving leaves intact.Immerse in boiling water just until leaves are wilted (about 30 seconds). Drain well.
- Sprinkle halibut fillets with herbs.Season lightly with salt and black pepper.Sprinkle with sliced spinach.
- Wrap fish in lettuce leaves,then seam sides down in slow cooker.
- Cover slow cooker and cook on high-heat setting for 1 hour or until fish is tender and flakes with fork.
- 9:27:00 AM
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