buttermilk pancakes i

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat a skillet over medium heat. combine all ingredients in a blender. puree until smooth.
• pour batter the griddle, to form 5 pancakes. flip pancakes when edges appear to harden. cook pancakes on other side for same amount of time until golden brown.

Quacker Jack

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 2 1/2 cups unpopped popcorn
• 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 1 cup peanuts
• 1 cup butter
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Recipe

• in a 4-quart pan, add 1 tablespoon of the oil , and heat over high heat. when oil is hot, add 1/2 cup of popping corn. keep pan moving constantly. when corn stops popping, remove from heat. spread freshly popped corn on a large shallow sheet pan. put it in a very slow oven, 250 degrees f (120 degrees c), to keep warm and crisp. place popped corn in oven to keep warm. repeat until all corn has been popped, for a total of 5 quarts popped corn.
• cook and stir peanuts in 2 tablespoons of butter or margarine, about 5 minutes. drain on paper towel and sprinkle with salt. fold peanuts into popped corn.
• combine butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt in a heavy 2 quart saucepan. place over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. continue to boil to the firm ball stage, 248 degrees f (118 degrees c), about 5 minutes.
• remove from heat and stir in baking soda. syrup will foam. take popped corn from oven and pour hot caramel mixture over it in a fine stream. stir to mix well. return to oven for 45 to 50 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. cool and serve, or store. store in an airtight container and set in a cool place.

pizza dough i

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 cup warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• combine flour, salt, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. mix in oil and warm water. spread out on a large pizza pan. top as desired.
• bake at 375 degrees c (190 degrees c) for 20 to 25 minutes.

chocolate cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
• 1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup white
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup white
• 1/4 cup water

Recipe

• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease one 10 inch bundt pan. place chopped nuts in the bottom of the bundt pan.
• with an electric mixer beat cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, oil, 1/2 cup of the water, and 1/2 cup of the on high speed for 2 minutes. pour batter over into prepared pan over the top of the chopped nuts.
• bake at 325 degrees f (165 degrees c) for 50 to 60 minutes. pour glaze over cake as soon as you remove it from the oven. let cake stand for 30 minutes then turn out a serving dish.
• to make glaze: in a saucepan combine the butter or margarine, sugar, 1/4 cup of the , and 1/4 cup of the water. bring mixture to a boil and cook for 2 minutes. pour immediately over still warm cake.

curry stand chicken tikka masala sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste (optional)
• 1 teaspoon white sugar, or to taste (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• heat ghee in a large skillet over medium heat and cook and stir onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. stir in garlic; cook and stir just until fragrant, about 1 minute. stir cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, ginger, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and turmeric into the onion mixture; fry until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
• stir tomato sauce into the onion and spice mixture, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low. simmer sauce for 10 minutes, then mix in cream, paprika, and 1 tablespoon sugar. bring sauce back to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until sauce is thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
• heat vegetable oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. stir chicken into the hot oil, sprinkle with curry powder, and sear chicken until lightly browned but still pink inside, about 3 minutes; stir often. transfer chicken and any pan juices into the sauce. simmer chicken in sauce until no longer pink, about 30 minutes; adjust salt and sugar to taste.

Lisa's Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
• 1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a bundt pan.
• combine cake mix, pudding mix, oil, eggs, water, sour cream, and vanilla. beat until smooth. stir in chocolate chips. pour batter into prepared pan.
• bake for 1 hour. allow to cool.

Crispy Fried Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (4 pound) chicken, cut into pieces
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 cups all-purpose flour for coating
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying

Recipe

• take your cut up chicken pieces and skin them if you prefer. put the flour in a large plastic bag (let the amount of chicken you are cooking dictate the amount of flour you use). season the flour with paprika, salt and pepper to taste (paprika helps to brown the chicken).
• dip chicken pieces in buttermilk then, a few at a time, put them in the bag with the flour, seal the bag and shake to coat well. place the coated chicken on a cookie sheet or tray, and cover with a clean dish towel or waxed paper. let sit until the flour is of a paste-like consistency. this is crucial!
• fill a large skillet (cast iron is best) about 1/3 to 1/2 full with vegetable oil. heat until very hot. put in as many chicken pieces as the skillet can hold. brown the chicken in hot oil on both sides. when browned, reduce heat and cover skillet; let cook for 30 minutes (the chicken will be cooked through but not crispy). remove cover, raise heat again and continue to fry until crispy.
• drain the fried chicken on paper towels. depending on how much chicken you have, you may have to fry in a few shifts. keep the finished chicken in a slightly warm oven while preparing the rest.

roasted brussels sprouts

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 pounds brussels sprouts, ends trimmed and yellow leaves removed
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (205 degrees c).
• place trimmed brussels sprouts, olive oil, kosher salt, and pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. seal tightly, and shake to coat. pour a baking sheet, and place on center oven rack.
• roast in the preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes, shaking pan every 5 to 7 minutes for even browning. reduce heat when necessary to prevent burning. brussels sprouts should be darkest brown, almost black, when done. adjust seasoning with kosher salt, if necessary. serve immediately.

Quinoa And Black Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3/4 cup quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
• mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. bring the mixture to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.

roasted brussels sprouts

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 pounds brussels sprouts, ends trimmed and yellow leaves removed
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (205 degrees c).
• place trimmed brussels sprouts, olive oil, kosher salt, and pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. seal tightly, and shake to coat. pour a baking sheet, and place on center oven rack.
• roast in the preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes, shaking pan every 5 to 7 minutes for even browning. reduce heat when necessary to prevent burning. brussels sprouts should be darkest brown, almost black, when done. adjust seasoning with kosher salt, if necessary. serve immediately.

Lisa's Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
• 1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a bundt pan.
• combine cake mix, pudding mix, oil, eggs, water, sour cream, and vanilla. beat until smooth. stir in chocolate chips. pour batter into prepared pan.
• bake for 1 hour. allow to cool.

too much chocolate cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
• 1 (5.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, mix together the cake and pudding mixes, sour cream, oil, beaten eggs and water. stir in the chocolate chips and pour batter into a well greased 12 cup bundt pan.
• bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until top is springy to the touch and a wooden toothpick inserted comes out clean. cool cake thoroughly in pan at least an hour and a half before inverting a plate if desired, dust the cake with powdered sugar.

pumpkin gingerbread

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3 cups sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 4 eggs
• 2/3 cup water
• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
• in a large mixing, combine sugar, oil and eggs; beat until smooth. add water and beat until well blended. stir in pumpkin, ginger, allspice cinnamon, and clove.
• in medium bowl, combine flour, soda, salt, and baking powder. add dry ingredients to pumpkin mixture and blend just until all ingredients are mixed. divide batter between prepared pans.
• bake in preheated oven until toothpick comes out clean, about 1 hour.

chocolate crinkles ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 5 hrs


• in a medium bowl, mix together cocoa, white sugar, and vegetable oil. beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the cocoa mixture. cover dough, and chill for at least 4 hours.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). line cookie sheets with parchment paper. roll dough into one inch balls. i like to use a number 50 size scoop. coat each ball in confectioners' sugar before placing prepared cookie sheets.
• bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes. let stand on the cookie sheet for a minute before transferring to wire racks to cool.

Quinoa And Black Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3/4 cup quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
• mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. bring the mixture to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.

chocolate crinkles ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 5 hrs


• in a medium bowl, mix together cocoa, white sugar, and vegetable oil. beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the cocoa mixture. cover dough, and chill for at least 4 hours.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). line cookie sheets with parchment paper. roll dough into one inch balls. i like to use a number 50 size scoop. coat each ball in confectioners' sugar before placing prepared cookie sheets.
• bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes. let stand on the cookie sheet for a minute before transferring to wire racks to cool.

Mouth-watering Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 12 whole fresh mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. clean mushrooms with a damp paper towel. carefully break off stems. chop stems extremely fine, discarding tough end of stems.
• heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. add garlic and chopped mushroom stems to the skillet. fry until any moisture has disappeared, taking care not to burn garlic. set aside to cool.
• when garlic and mushroom mixture is no longer hot, stir in cream cheese, parmesan cheese, black pepper, onion powder and cayenne pepper. mixture should be very thick. using a little spoon, fill each mushroom cap with a generous amount of stuffing. arrange the mushroom caps on prepared cookie sheet.
• bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the mushrooms are piping hot and liquid starts to form under caps.

Quinoa And Black Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3/4 cup quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
• mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. bring the mixture to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.

roasted brussels sprouts

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 pounds brussels sprouts, ends trimmed and yellow leaves removed
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (205 degrees c).
• place trimmed brussels sprouts, olive oil, kosher salt, and pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. seal tightly, and shake to coat. pour a baking sheet, and place on center oven rack.
• roast in the preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes, shaking pan every 5 to 7 minutes for even browning. reduce heat when necessary to prevent burning. brussels sprouts should be darkest brown, almost black, when done. adjust seasoning with kosher salt, if necessary. serve immediately.

Roasted Garlic Cauliflower

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large head cauliflower, separated into florets
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat the oven to 450 degrees f (220 degrees c). grease a large casserole dish.
• place the olive oil and garlic in a large resealable bag. add cauliflower, and shake to mix. pour into the prepared casserole dish, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• bake for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through. top with parmesan cheese and parsley, and broil for 3 to 5 minutes, until golden brown.

chocolate crinkles ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 5 hrs


• in a medium bowl, mix together cocoa, white sugar, and vegetable oil. beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the cocoa mixture. cover dough, and chill for at least 4 hours.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). line cookie sheets with parchment paper. roll dough into one inch balls. i like to use a number 50 size scoop. coat each ball in confectioners' sugar before placing prepared cookie sheets.
• bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes. let stand on the cookie sheet for a minute before transferring to wire racks to cool.

pizza dough i

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 cup warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• combine flour, salt, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. mix in oil and warm water. spread out on a large pizza pan. top as desired.
• bake at 375 degrees c (190 degrees c) for 20 to 25 minutes.

Easy Pie Crust

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• place all ingredients in 9 inch pie pan. stir together with fork. pat mixture into bottom and up the sides of the pan. poke holes in bottom and side of crust.
• bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until light brown. use as directed in favorite pie recipe.

Turnip With Coconut

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seed
• 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida powder
• 2 turnips, quartered and sliced thinly
• 4 fresh turnip leaves, chopped
• 1/2 onion, minced
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon shredded coconut

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• heat the oil in a skillet over high heat; cook the mustard seeds in the hot oil until the seeds no longer are crackling. stir the asafoetida powder into the mustard seeds; add the turnips, turnip leaves, and onion to the skillet. season the mixture with the paprika, turmeric, and salt. pour the water over the mixture, place a cover on the skillet, reduce heat to medium, and cook until the turnip is cooked yet remains crunchy, 5 to 7 minutes. return heat to high to cook off any excess water. mix the coconut into the mixture just before serving.

golden cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
• 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup dark
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup dark

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease and flour a 10 inch bundt pan. sprinkle chopped nuts evenly over the bottom of the pan.
• in a large bowl, combine cake mix and pudding mix. mix in the eggs, 1/2 cup water, oil and 1/2 cup . blend well. pour batter over chopped nuts in the pan.
• bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. let sit for 10 minutes in the pan, then turn out serving plate. brush glaze over top and sides. allow cake to absorb glaze and repeat until all glaze is used.
• to make the glaze: in a saucepan, combine butter, 1/4 cup water and 1 cup sugar. bring to a boil over medium heat and continue to boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup .

Kettle Corn

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup unpopped popcorn kernels

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. once hot, stir in the sugar and popcorn. cover, and shake the pot constantly to keep the sugar from burning. once the popping has slowed to once every 2 to 3 seconds, remove the pot from the heat and continue to shake for a few minutes until the popping has stopped. pour into a large bowl, and allow to cool, stirring occasionally to break up large clumps.

sweet and sour sausage

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 pounds smoked sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 large onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup apricot preserves
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 cups drained pineapple chunks
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir sausage, onion, and bell pepper in the hot skillet until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
• whisk apricot preserves, cornstarch, soy sauce, vinegar, and ginger in a small bowl; stir mixture into sausage mixture. cook and stir until thickened, about 5 minutes. add pineapple chunks and tomatoes. continue to cook and stir until heated through, about 10 minutes more.

too much chocolate cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
• 1 (5.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, mix together the cake and pudding mixes, sour cream, oil, beaten eggs and water. stir in the chocolate chips and pour batter into a well greased 12 cup bundt pan.
• bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until top is springy to the touch and a wooden toothpick inserted comes out clean. cool cake thoroughly in pan at least an hour and a half before inverting a plate if desired, dust the cake with powdered sugar.

Quinoa And Black Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3/4 cup quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
• mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. bring the mixture to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.

Mouth-watering Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 12 whole fresh mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. clean mushrooms with a damp paper towel. carefully break off stems. chop stems extremely fine, discarding tough end of stems.
• heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. add garlic and chopped mushroom stems to the skillet. fry until any moisture has disappeared, taking care not to burn garlic. set aside to cool.
• when garlic and mushroom mixture is no longer hot, stir in cream cheese, parmesan cheese, black pepper, onion powder and cayenne pepper. mixture should be very thick. using a little spoon, fill each mushroom cap with a generous amount of stuffing. arrange the mushroom caps on prepared cookie sheet.
• bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the mushrooms are piping hot and liquid starts to form under caps.

roasted brussels sprouts

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 pounds brussels sprouts, ends trimmed and yellow leaves removed
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (205 degrees c).
• place trimmed brussels sprouts, olive oil, kosher salt, and pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. seal tightly, and shake to coat. pour a baking sheet, and place on center oven rack.
• roast in the preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes, shaking pan every 5 to 7 minutes for even browning. reduce heat when necessary to prevent burning. brussels sprouts should be darkest brown, almost black, when done. adjust seasoning with kosher salt, if necessary. serve immediately.

chocolate crinkles ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 5 hrs


• in a medium bowl, mix together cocoa, white sugar, and vegetable oil. beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the cocoa mixture. cover dough, and chill for at least 4 hours.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). line cookie sheets with parchment paper. roll dough into one inch balls. i like to use a number 50 size scoop. coat each ball in confectioners' sugar before placing prepared cookie sheets.
• bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes. let stand on the cookie sheet for a minute before transferring to wire racks to cool.