Appetizers/Snacks
Corn Salsa II- Chipotle Mexican Grill
Michie111 — Sat, 02/04/2012 - 8:03pm
6 Ears Fresh Sweet Yellow Corn
2 Poblano Chilies
1/2 Red Onion
2 Red Jalapenos
1/3 Cup Chopped Cilantro
1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
Salt and Pepper to Taste
Roast the corn and Poblano chilies on a grill or BBQ and let cool.
Cut the corn off the cob. Dice the Poblano chilies, onion, and red jalapenos.
Combine all the ingredients and season to taste.
Recipe courtesy of: Chipotle Mexican Grill

Spicy Guacamole~Chipotle Mexican Grill
Michie111 — Sat, 02/04/2012 - 7:51pm
1 large ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 large serrano chiles, seeded and chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
Using fork, mash avocado with lime juice in small bowl. Add cilantro, onion, garlic, serrano chilies and salt; stir to combine.
Makes about 1 cup.
Source: Chef Staci Raymond - Chipotle Mexican Grill, Phoenix, Arizona

Blackberry Dumplings
Michie111 — Sun, 01/29/2012 - 12:51pm
2 1/2 cups blackberries, divided
2/3 cup sugar
1 cup water
2 1/4 cups Bisquick
1/2 to 2/3 cup milk
Bring 2 cups blackberries, sugar, and 1 cup water to a boil. Boil 5 minutes.
Combine Bisquick and milk; drop dumpling mixture in with a soup spoon. Add remaining 1/2 cup blackberries.
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes.
Serve with cream
Makes 4 servings.
Note: Batter for dumplings should be stiff. Substitute Blueberries or Raspberries if desired.

Beer Batter for Onion Rings and Vegetables
Michie111 — Sun, 01/29/2012 - 12:30pm
2 C. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 eggs
12 oz. beer
Mix all ingredients in large bowl, beat until smooth.
Use at least 3 inches of grease to fry fish, onion rings or veggies.

Spinach Salad
Michie111 — Sun, 01/29/2012 - 12:22pm
2 pounds Fresh spinach
2 each Hard boiled eggs
1/4 cup Chopped pitted black olives
1/2 each Red onion sliced
1/2 cup Crumble feta cheese
Add vinegar and oil dressing.
Serves 6

Spinach Salad with Pears and Cranberries
Michie111 — Sun, 01/29/2012 - 12:18pm
1 tsp finely shredded orange peel
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup seasoned rice vinegar
1/3 cup dried cranberries
2 firm-ripe pears -- (3/4 lb. total)
3/4 cup thinly sliced red onion -- rinsed
1 lb baby spinach leaves, rinsed, crisped -- in bite-sized pi
Combine orange peel, orange juice, seasoned rice vinegar, and dried cranberries.
Core and thinly slice pears; add pears and onion to dressing.
Just before serving, pour over spinach; gently mix.

Low Fat Sweet Yogurt Dressing
Michie111 — Sun, 01/29/2012 - 11:52am
1 cup Plain, nonfat yogurt
1/4 cup Raisins -- (golden are nice)
1/4 cup Chopped nuts; (walnuts -- pecans, or other)
1 1/2 tablespoons Honey
Mix all ingredients, and chill overnight. Serve cold.
Makes about 1.5 cups.
Note: Fresh chopped fruit becomes a special salad or a light dessert with this dressing.

Betty White's Chicken Wings Pacifica
Michie111 — Tue, 01/24/2012 - 12:10pm
3 pounds chicken wings
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 cup soy sauce
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
Arrange wings in shallow baking pan.
Heat butter, soy sauce, sugar, water and mustard until butter and sugar melt. Cool; pour over wings and
marinate at least 2 hours, turning once or twice.
Bake in same pan at 375: for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours, turning occasionally.
Drain on paper towels.

Blue Cheese Dip
Michie111 — Tue, 01/24/2012 - 12:08pm
2 ounces Blue cheese -- crumbled
1/2 cup Sour cream
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
Place everything in food processor and process till smooth.Chill.
Serve with celery sticks and Buffalo Chicken Wings
Serving Size : 4

Barbecue Wings
Michie111 — Tue, 01/24/2012 - 12:04pm
35 Chicken wings -- tips removed
1 Stick butter
1 cup Brown sugar
1/2 tablespoon Sauce
1/2 cup Dry red wine
2 teaspoons Dry mustard
2 large Garlic cloves -- crushed
1/4 cup Fresh lemon juice
Fresh ground pepper to tast
*Requires marinating and long cooking time but it is simple.
Place chicken wings, disjointed, in large flat pan.
Combine other ingredients and pour over chicken.

Chicken Wings- How to.
Michie111 — Tue, 01/24/2012 - 12:00pm
The key to good Buffalo Wings is how you prepare them as well as the ingredients and the handling of the wings.
The most successful wings served up here in Buffalo are what they call "Grade A Grinders." Fresh wings that are very large and meaty.
Usually, you cannot get them in a frozen package, but can get them from a poultry dealer.
Once you find them make sure they are absolutely fresh.
Wash them in cold water, split them at the joint and remove the tips.

Barbecue Wing Dings
Michie111 — Tue, 01/24/2012 - 11:53am
3 pounds chicken wing
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 drops Worcestershire sauce
4 cups ketchup
1 onion
Cut off the small piece of the chicken wing and the bony part so you have only the meaty part. Mix the ketchup, onion (cut up), brown sugar and sauce together.
Dip wings in the sauce.
Put on cookie sheet.
Bake at 350 degrees for about 1 1/2 hour. If you have extra sauce, cook in saucepan until thick.
Serves 12

Cajun Chicken Wings
Michie111 — Tue, 01/24/2012 - 11:49am
12 Chicken wings -- tips removed
5 Bay leaves -- crumbled into bits
3/4 teaspoon Caraway seeds
1/2 To 3/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
3/4 teaspoon Ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon Ground coriander
4 Garlic cloves -- finely
1 1/2 teaspoons Dry mustard
2 teaspoons Paprika -- preferably
3/4 teaspoon Dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon Salt
2 tablespoons Brandy
2 tablespoons Fresh lemon or lime juice

Taco Chicken Wings
Michie111 — Tue, 01/24/2012 - 11:45am
2 1/2 pounds chicken wings
1 env taco seasoning mix *
2 cups dry bread crumbs
1 jar (16oz) taco sauce **
* 1-1/4 oz Old El Paso
** Old El Paso
Remove wing tips and discard. Cut wings at joint. Combine bread crumbs and taco seasoning mix; mix well.
Preheat oven to 375. Dip each chicken piece in taco sauce then roll in bread crumbs; coat thoroughly.
Place on lightly greased baking sheet.
Bake for 30-35 mins.
Serving Size : 10

Hot Crab Salad
Michie111 — Sun, 01/22/2012 - 11:37pm
Hot Crab Salad
1 lb. flaked crab meat (2 c.)
1 C. sliced celery
1/2 c. minced green pepper
2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1 C. mayonnaise
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
3/4 C. fine soft bread crumbs
2 tbsp. melted butter
Combine crab, celery, green pepper, eggs, mayonnaise, lemon juice and Worcestershire.
Turn into buttered 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Top with crumbs mixed with butter.
Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes.
Serves 4.

Corn Salsa
Michie111 — Sun, 01/22/2012 - 11:12pm
1 can black eyed peas, drained
1 can corn, drained
2-4 green onions, sliced
5 medium tomatoes, chopped
1-2 avocado, chopped
1/4-1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 pkg. Good Seasons Italian Dressing (mix as directed)
Directions
Combine all ingredients with dressing.
This salsa is a pretty and healthful dip for your next party or gathering.

Baked Barbecue Wings
Michie111 — Sun, 01/22/2012 - 11:07pm
1 bottle of any BBQ sauce
1 small can frozen orange juice (undiluted)
6 Tbs. brown sugar
1/4 C. red wine
2-3 lb. wings
Directions
Mix together BBQ sauce, orange juice, brown sugar and wine. Set aside. Cut wings at the “elbow.”
Dip pieces in sauce and lay in a Pyrex dish or a stainless steel baking pan. You can layer them.
Pour any remaining sauce over all and bake uncovered at 375 degrees for 1-1 1/4 hours.
These are terrific as leftovers so don't think you are making too many.

Amish Cracker Jack
Michie111 — Wed, 01/18/2012 - 10:23pm
3 qt. popped corn
1 C. brown sugar
1/2 C. butter
1/4 C. corn syrup
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. cream of tartar
Cook all except popped corn over medium heat to 260 degrees or hard ball. Boil slowly. Pour over popped corn.
Put in 200 degree oven for 1 hour. Stir 3 times during the hour. Let cool

Amish Waffles W/Berry Topping
Michie111 — Wed, 01/18/2012 - 10:10pm
2/3 C. all purpose flour
2/3 C. sifted cake flour
1 C. milk
1 3/4 tsp. baking powder
1 1/3 whole eggs, well beaten
3 1/2 tbsp. butter or margarine
3/4 tsp. vanilla extract
Berry Topping:
1 C. water
7 tbsp. sugar
1 1/4 tsp. white corn syrup
2 Pinches red food coloring
4 tsp. cornstarch
2/3 whole (3 oz.) raspberry flavored gelatin
5 1/4 sol. oz. frozen blueberries, defrosted
5 1/4 sol. oz. frozen raspberries, defrosted
Vanilla ice cream, optional
Mix batter ingredients together in order just until smooth. Bake in waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions.

Creamy Chicken Salad
Michie111 — Wed, 01/18/2012 - 9:54pm
2 cans white meat chicken, drained and flaked with a fork
1/4 cup Miracle Whip, or to taste
1 stalk celery, thin sliced
3 slices onion, diced
1 boiled egg, cooled and rough chopped
Instructions
Combine chicken, celery, onion, and egg.
Add the Miracle Whip a little at a time until the salad is of the desired consistency.
Spread on bread or toast.
This recipe may also be used for Tuna Salad by substituting 2 cans of Albacore tuna for the chicken and adding a tablespoon of sweet pickle relish.

Baked Barbecue Wings
Michie111 — Wed, 01/18/2012 - 9:44pm
Ingredients
1 bottle of any BBQ sauce
1 small can frozen orange juice (undiluted)
6 Tbs. brown sugar
1/4 C. red wine
2-3 lb. wings
Directions
Mix together BBQ sauce, orange juice, brown sugar and wine. Set aside. Cut wings at the “elbow.”
Dip pieces in sauce and lay in a Pyrex dish or a stainless steel baking pan. You can layer them.
Pour any remaining sauce over all and bake uncovered at 375 degrees for 1-1 1/4 hours.
These are terrific as leftovers so don't think you are making too many.

Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake
Michie111 — Tue, 01/17/2012 - 12:04pm
Streusel
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup old-fashioned oats
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon butter
Coffee Cake
1 box (15.3 oz) Betty Crocker® Fiber One apple cinnamon muffin mix
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 eggs
Glaze
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon water
1.Heat oven to 400°F.
Spray bottom only of 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix all streusel ingredients except butter.
Cut in butter with fork until mixture is crumbly; set aside.

Mexican Corn Bread-Ron Douglas
Michie111 — Mon, 01/16/2012 - 11:53am
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup flour
2 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 eggs -- beaten
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup butter -- melted
1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper -- chopped
1/2 cup sweet red peppers -- chopped
1/2 cup onion -- chopped
1 can creamed corn
1 cup Monterey jack cheese -- shredded
Sift dry ingredients together into a bowl. In another bowl, beat
together milk and eggs. Then beat in melted butter.
Add wet mixture into dry ingredients. Stir in remaining
ingredients. Mix thoroughly.

Sweet And Sour meatballs
Michie111 — Sun, 01/15/2012 - 10:25am
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks
1/3 cup water
3 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 batch of 30 meatballs (frozen or thawed)
1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
Hot cooked rice
Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Set pineapple aside. Add water to juice if needed to measure 1 cup; pour into a large skillet.
Add 1/3 cup water, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar and cornstarch; stir untilsmooth.
Cook over medium heat until thick, stirring constantly. Add the pineapple, meatballs and green pepper.

Buffalo Chicken Dip
Michie111 — Sun, 01/01/2012 - 11:30am
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 can (10 ounces) chunk white chicken, drained
1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
1/2 cup ranch salad dressing
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
Tortilla chips
Spread cream cheese into an ungreased shallow 1-qt. baking dish.
Layer with chicken, buffalo wing sauce and ranch dressing.
Sprinkle with cheese.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Serve warm with tortilla chips.
Yield: about 2 cups.

Garden Salsa
Michie111 — Sun, 01/01/2012 - 11:27am
4 to 5 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped pimiento-stuffed olives
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Tortilla chips
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another bowl, combine the tomato sauce, oil, lime juice, garlic salt and pepper.

B.L.T. Dip
Michie111 — Sun, 01/01/2012 - 11:23am
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped seeded tomatoes
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 tablespoon chopped green onion, optional
Assorted crackers
In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, cheese, tomatoes and bacon.
Refrigerate until serving.
Garnish with green onion if desired.
Serve with crackers.
Yield: 3 cups.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 tablespoons) equals 114 calories, 11 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 16 mg cholesterol, 109 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, trace
fiber, 2 g protein.

Mexican Corn Dip
Michie111 — Sun, 01/01/2012 - 11:20am
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (11 ounces) yellow and white whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
4 ounces pepper Jack cheese, shredded
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup sour cream
1/8 teaspoon sugar
Additional chopped green onions, optional
Tortilla or corn chips
In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients.
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream and sugar; stir into corn mixture.

Apricot Scones
Michie111 — Mon, 12/26/2011 - 11:48am
2 1/2 cups flour
2 1/2 tsps. baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup butter or margarine
2/3 cup sugar
3/4 cup dried apricots, chopped
1 large egg
1/2 cup half-and-half
Instructions:
Heat oven to 400
Mix flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Add butter or margarine and cut in with a pastry blender, or process in food processor.
Add apricots and sugar. Beat half and half with egg, and add to dry ingredients.
Mix, turn out onto a floured board and knead slightly.
Pat into a 9 inch circle and cut into 12 wedges.
Bake for 12-15 minutes.

