Kai's "Old-Fashioned" Recipe Thread

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So how was the Chicken?

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[jaybird]

Hot, tender, moist and...
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finger-licking good!

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The Only Way to Fry

[Jolie Rouge]

Snappy Cheese Bake

2 cans (4 ounces each) green chile peppers
1 pound mellow Cheddar cheese, grated
6 eggs
1-1/2 cups Bisquick
1 quart milk

Butter a large shallow baking dish.
Split and seed green chilies; spread flat in bottom of dish.
Cover green chilies with cheese.
In large bowl, beat eggs, and add Bisquick and milk. Beat well.
Pour egg mixture over peppers and cheese.
Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
Great with steaks or as a brunch or supper dish.

SERVES: 8

[Jolie Rouge]

Coconut-Almond Macaroons

* 4 large egg whites
* 1/2-teaspoon cream of tartar
* 1/4-teaspoon salt
* 1-cup sugar
* 1/2 cup flaked sweetened coconut
* 1/4 cup finely chopped almonds

Preheat oven to 300 F.
Place the first 3 ingredients in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at
high speed until soft peaks form.
Add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold in coconut and almonds.
Cover baking sheets with parchment paper; secure with masking tape.
Drop coconut mixture by level tablespoonfuls onto baking sheets.
Bake at 300 F for 40 minutes or until dry.
Cool on pans on wire racks.
Yield: 4 1/2 dozen cookies

To make truly decadent treats, dip in melted dark chocolate.

[Jolie Rouge]

Fugie - about this Sauteed Caramel Apples recipe :

garnish with streusel orgranola or craisins orkahlua figs or candied pecans or candies walnuts or caramel or chocolate or blue cheese

blue cheese ?????

I was with you right up to then ....

[jaybird]

GOLDEN GLOW PORK CHOPS

4 pork chops -- (4 to 6)
1/4 cup brown sugar or honey
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp cloves
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1 can (29 oz) cling peach halves
1/4 cup vinegar
Salt and pepper

Lightly brown pork chops on both sides in large skillet.
Pour off excess fat. Combine brown sugar or honey,
cinnamon, cloves, tomato sauce, 1/4 cup syrup from
peaches, and vinegar. Sprinkle chops with salt and
pepper. Arrange chops in slow cooking pot. Place drained
peach halves on top. Pour tomato mixture over all. Cover
and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours. Makes 5 to 6 servings


((Jolie, the bleu cheese threw me too. I fink he just added dat to see ifn we wuz payin' attention!

OOOOH. Dahubby said next year we'll come down for the Mardi Gras in Bogalousa...maybe I can get him to NO for a day???

[jaybird]

Cheaters Cream Puffs

Cream Puffs
Ingredients:
2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup milk

1/2 cup butter
1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs

Directions:
Mix pudding mix, cream and milk. Cover and refrigerate to set.

Heat oven to 425 degrees.

In a large pot, bring water and butter to a rolling boil. Stir in flour and salt until the mixture forms a ball. Transfer the dough to a large mixing bowl. Using a wooden spoon or stand mixer, beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Centers should be dry.

When the shells are cool, either split and fill them with the pudding mixture, or use a pastry bag to pipe the pudding into the shells.
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Peachy Spiced Cider
Makes 8 servings (about 2/3 cup each)

This peach-and-apple cider is brewed in a coffeemaker to get every last ounce of flavor from the orange and spices

3 cups peach juice
2 cups apple juice
4 orange slices,
1/4 inch thick, cut in half
1 teaspoon chopped candied ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Place peach juice and apple juice in water reservoir of coffee maker.
Arrange orange slices loosely in paper filter in filter basket. Sprinkle remaining ingredients over oranges and brew cider.
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BAILEYS CHEESECAKE
-----Crust-----
10 graham crackers -- break up
1 1/4 cups pecans
1/4 cup sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter -- melted

-----Filling-----
1 1/2 pounds cream cheese -- room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1/3 cup Bailey's Irish Cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 ounces white chocolate -- imported is best

-----Topping-----
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 ounces white chocolate -- grated
24 pecan halves

Break the white chocolate into pieces.

For crust: Preheat oven to 325F. Lightly butter 9-inch diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides. Finely grind graham crackers, pecans and sugar in processor. Add butter and blend, using on/off turns. Press crumbs onto bottom and 2 inches up sides of prepared pan. Refrigerate 20 minutes.

For filling: Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl until smooth. Whisk eggs, Baileys and vanilla in medium bowl until just blended.

Beat egg mixture into cream cheese mixture. Finely chop white chocolate in processor using on/off turns. Add to cream cheese mixture.

Transfer filling to crust-lined pan. Bake until edges of filling are puffed and dry looking and center is just set, about 50 minutes. Cool on rack.

For topping: Mix sour cream and powdered sugar in small bowl. Spread topping onto cooled cake. Refrigerate until well chilled, about 6 hours. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.)

Sprinkle grated chocolate over cake. Place pecans around edge and serve.
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Strawberry Tarts
Makes 6 Servings
6 puff pastry shells
1/2 c Heavy cream
1 tb Sugar
1 Container (3-1/2 oz) mascarpone or cream cheese
1 tb Cherry-flavored liqueur
1 pt Strawberries, hulled and halved
1/2 c Strawberry jelly

Preheat oven to 400. Bake puff pastry shells according to directions.
Cool on wire rack.

Meanwhile, in medium bowl, with electric mixer on high, beat heavy cream and sugar until stiff peaks form. In medium bowl, combine cheese and liqueur; beat until soft. Fold whipped cream into cheese mixture. Place a few strawberry halves on the bottom of each shell; fill with cream mixture. Top with strawberry halves cut into fan shape. In small saucepan, over medium-low heat, cook jelly with 2 tsp water until melted. Brush jelly over strawberries. Garnish with remaining strawberries.

[jaybird]

Easy Key Lime Pie

(ridiculously easy and very good)

small ready-made graham cracker crust
3 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1 can Eagle Brand Milk
1/2 cup ReaLime Juice

Mix yolks, milk and juice well. Can add green food coloring if desired. Pour into pie crust and bake 325degrees for 30 minutes.

*You can also bake in small individual tart-size graham crusts. If you use a large 10" crust, double ingredients and adjust time if needed.

Top with ice cream, Cool Whip, ReddiWip or bleu cheese.

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blue cheese ?????

I was with you right up to then ....

((Jolie, the bleu cheese threw me too. I fink he just added dat to see ifn we wuz payin' attention!

Top with ice cream, Cool Whip, ReddiWip or bleu cheese.

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Todays Recipies



Island Pork Roast


2 pounds bonless pork loin
1 1/2 cups marinade


Pork Marinade-

20 garlic cloves, peeled
2/3 cup fresh orange juice
5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
4 tablespoons soy sauce
4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
4 teaspoonsdried oregano, crumbled
2 teaspoons salt
8 bay leafs

in blender or food processor combine juices. With processor running , drop in garlic cloves, Pulse until garlic is minced. Add next 4 ingrediants; pulse until throughly combined. Stir in bay leafs. Refrigerate, covered 1 to 24 hours.

With paring knife puncture pork top & bottom to allow marinade to penetrate, combine pork & marinade in big food storage bag, press out air & seal. Refrigerate 3 to 12 hours (I like about 6). Remove pork from marinade; drain roast; discard marinade. Roast on rack or shallow pan in preheated 400 degree oven until center reaches 155 degrees (about 30-45 min). Transfer pork to cutting board & let stand, covered tightly with foil for about 10 minutes. Slice & serve.
(Thin slices taste best)


Bella Mia Caesar Dressing Dip



3 large cloves of garlic
4 1/4 oz can of Bela-Olhao Sardines, deboned
4 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
4 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon mustard

Combine first 4 ingrediants in food processor, with motor on slow, pour in olive oil until emulsified, Add mustard & refrigerate.

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