Friday, December 19, 2014

Desserts - Maple Apple Crisp

Sliced apples are slathered in syrup, arranged in a baking dish and covered with a wonderful crumble made from brown sugar, butter and rolled oats. The crisp is then baked and served warm with scoops of rum raisin ice cream.

Side Dish - Broiled Asparagus With Lemon Tarragon Dressing

Broiled asparagus gets brightened up with a dressing made with shallot, tarragon, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard.

Soups Stews And Chili - Beef And Vegetable Ragout

Strips of beef tenderloin are sauteed with mushrooms, onion, garlic, and snap peas, and stewed in broth and port.

Bread - Easy Speedy Corn Muffins

Making corn muffins won't get easier than this streamlined method using prepared muffin mix, canned cream-style corn, and a tad of brown sugar. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature.

Salad - Red Broccoli Salad

This recipe calls for lots and lots of crumbled, maple-flavored bacon, chopped broccoli, red and green onion, red grapes and toasted almonds. Everything is then tossed with a sweet mayonnaise and vinegar dressing.

Pasta - Easy Lasagna I

Mushrooms, onions and ground beef in a ready-made pasta sauce are layered with cottage cheese, ricotta cheese and Parmesan between uncooked lasagna noodles. Sprinkle mozzarella over the top and bake. It's that simple!

Cheese - Cheddar Pecan Stuffed Mushrooms

Mushroom caps are stuffed with a savory combination of pecans, Cheddar cheese, and green onions in this easy appetizer.

Herbs And Spices - Hearty Turkey Soup With Parsley Dumplings 2

This is a yummy variation of that traditional use of the leftover turkey.

Bbq Grilling - Bessys Zesty Grilled Garlic Herb Chicken

Saffron, honey, and herbs provide grilled chicken breasts with a rich flavor that is undeniably delicious.

Herbs And Spices - Mole Sauce

Hot chiles and rich chocolate make this authentic mole sauce perfect for topping stewed meats or enchiladas.

Side Dish - Better Baked Beans

Tangy, sweet old fashioned baked beans, are made the easy way in this side dish. This is my grandma's favorite semi home-made recipe. She makes it every Thanksgiving, and we usually end up scraping the pan clean! Never any leftovers!

Herbs And Spices - Roast Leg Of Lamb With Rosemary

This leg of lamb is marinated overnight with fresh rosemary, garlic, mustard, honey and lemon zest. Be prepared for many requests for seconds!

Bbq Grilling - Old Chinatown Pork Burgers

An Asian twist with water chestnuts and bean sprouts makes this a wonderful and different burger to fix on the grill.

Cheese - Hearty Vegetable Lasagna

A pound of fresh mushrooms along with lots of bell peppers and onions gives full-bodied flavor to this veggie-packed lasagna. Layer with noodles and a creamy blend of ricotta and mozzarella cheeses.

Breakfast And Brunch - Six Week Bran Muffins

This is a very large yield recipe for plain, sweet bran muffin batter that you can keep in your refrigerator for up to six weeks. This could mean freshly baked muffins every morning, even for busy folks with no time to waste.

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Cheese - Easy Cheese Ball Ii

Ranch dressing mix lends an herb-y tang to this cream cheese and cheddar combo; the crunch comes from chopped pecans.

Breakfast And Brunch - Pumpkin Waffles With Apple Cider Syrup

These waffles contain two of our favorite seasonal flavors: pumpkin and apple cider.

Meat And Poultry - Traditional Sauerbraten

Marinated for at least 2 days, this deeply flavorful roast is tangy and savory.

Soups Stews And Chili - Quinoa And Black Bean Chili

Minced chipotle peppers add some zip to this vegetarian quinoa and black bean chili.

Bread - Bangin Banana Bread

This is a loaf with the pure taste of bananas and the toasty crunch of macadamia nuts.

Bbq Grilling - Surprise Burgers

My favorite burgers are 'Surprise Burgers'. The pineapple inside the burger adds a hint of sweetness, while the sauce adds some tanginess! Warning: the added sauce and pineapple makes for a mess with little ones!

Soups Stews And Chili - Apricot Lentil Soup

This pureed soup is made with red lentils, dried apricots and tomatoes cooked in chicken broth with cumin and thyme. The addition of fresh lemon juice prior to serving intensifies the flavors.

Meat And Poultry - Mini Meatloaves

A meatloaf mixture of ground beef, cheese, and quick-cooking oats is formed into individually sized loaves. They are glazed with a sauce of ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard.

Desserts - Easy Apple Crisp

A sweet, crumbly cake mix mixture is spooned over sliced apples and water, and baked in a 9x13-inch pan until the apples are tender and the topping is brown and bubbly.