all-american flag cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 3 eggs
• 1 (3 ounce) package strawberry-flavored jell-o® mix
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
• 2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
• 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
• 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows

Recipe

Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs 35 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
• stir yellow cake mix, 1 cup water, vegetable oil, and eggs in a mixing bowl until moistened; beat with a mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. pour batter into prepared baking pan.
• bake cake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. cool completely on a wire rack. poke holes about 1 inch apart all over the cake with a fork.
• dissolve strawberry gelatin in boiling water in a bowl and pour gelatin slowly over the cake, letting gelatin seep into holes. refrigerate cake until gelatin sets, about 1 hour. transfer cake to a serving platter and cut in half horizontally.
• mix instant vanilla pudding mix with milk in a bowl and whisk until thickened, about 2 minutes; stir in 1/2 cup blueberries. spread blueberry filling bottom of cake and place top of cake over the filling. spread 2 cups whipped topping smoothly over top and sides of cake and arrange 1/2 cup blueberries in a square in the upper left corner of the cake for stars. arrange alternating layers of strawberries and miniature marshmallows into horizontal red and stripes.

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.

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.

Double Chocolate Brownie Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
• 1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 10 inch bundt pan. have all ingredients at room temperature.
• in a large bowl, stir together cake mix and pudding mix. make a well in the center and pour in eggs, sour cream, oil and water. beat on low speed until blended. scrape bowl, and beat 4 minutes on medium speed. stir in chocolate chips. pour batter into prepared pan.
• bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. allow 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 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, 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.

Fresh

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 medium sugar pumpkin
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup honey, warmed slightly
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Recipe

• cut pumpkin in half, and remove seeds. lightly oil the cut surface. place cut side down on a jelly roll pan lined with foil and lightly oiled. bake at 325 degrees f (165 degrees c) until the flesh is tender when poked with a fork. cool until just warm. scrape the pumpkin flesh from the peel. either mash, or puree in small batches in a blender.
• in large bowl, blend together 2 cups pumpkin puree, spices, and salt. beat in eggs, honey, milk, and cream. pour filling into pie shell.
• bake at 400 degrees f ( 205 degrees c) for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a knife inserted 1 inch from edge of pie comes out clean. cool on a wire rack.

Amaretto Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
• 4 eggs
• 1 (5.1 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
• 2 tablespoons amaretto liqueur
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 cup amaretto liqueur
• 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 10 inch bundt pan.
• in a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, instant vanilla pudding, water, oil, almond extract, and 2 tablespoons of the amaretto; blend together well. pour batter into the prepared pan.
• bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of cake comes out clean. remove cake from oven and while it is still warm, poke holes in the surface. drizzle with the amaretto glaze, insuring that some of the glaze fills the holes. let the cake cool for at least 2 hours before removing from the pan.
• to make amaretto glaze: sift the confectioners' sugar, and combine it with the remaining 1/2 cup amaretto. blend until smooth. you may add more amaretto as needed.

Caramel Corn I

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 1/2 cups unpopped popcorn
• 1 cup butter
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup peanuts
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup almonds

Recipe

• preheat oven to 250 degrees f (120 degrees c).
• add 1 tablespoon of the oil to a 4 quart saucepan, 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. place popped corn in oven to keep warm. repeat until all corn has been popped. set aside.
• melt margarine or butter in a medium saucepan, and then stir in brown sugar, syrup, and salt. bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly; boil without stirring for 5 minutes. remove from heat.
• stir baking soda, vanilla, peanuts, pecans, and almonds into brown sugar mixture. quickly pour nut mixture over warm popcorn, and toss until well coated. spread on greased cookie sheets.
• bake for 45 minutes, stirring well every 15 minutes. cool on aluminum foil, and store in an air-tight container.

chickpea curry

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 onions, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger root, finely chopped
• 6 whole cloves
• 2 (2 inch) sticks cinnamon, crushed
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• salt
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans
• 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat, and fry onions until tender.
• stir in garlic, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, salt, cayenne, and turmeric. cook for 1 minute over medium heat, stirring constantly. mix in garbanzo beans and their liquid. continue to cook and stir until all ingredients are well blended and heated through. remove from heat. stir in cilantro just before serving, reserving 1 tablespoon for garnish.

chocolate crinkles ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups 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, 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.

moroccan tagine

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into chunks
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small butternut squash, peeled and chopped
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 carrot, peeled and chopped
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 (14 ounce) can vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 dash cayenne pepper

Recipe

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


• heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook the chicken, onion, and garlic about 15 minutes, until browned.
• mix the squash, garbanzo beans, carrot, tomatoes with juice, broth, sugar, and lemon juice into the skillet. season with salt, coriander, and cayenne pepper. bring the mixture to a boil, and continue cooking 30 minutes, until vegetables are tender.

chocolate crinkles ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups 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, 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.

Lemon Bundt Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package lemon cake mix
• 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant lemon pudding mix
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
• in a large bowl, combine cake mix and pudding mix, then stir in the oil. beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the lemon-lime soda.
• pour batter into prepared pan. bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. allow to cool.

Pumpkin Seeds With Cinnamon And Salt

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 4 cups pumpkin seeds
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• vegetable oil cooking spray

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• grease a cookie sheet and spread the seeds out in an even layer. lightly sprinkle with salt and cinnamon.
• bake for about 5 minutes, then stir the seeds. season with salt and cinnamon again. continue baking, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes, or until seeds are toasted.

Fried Green Tomatoes I

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 5 tomatoes, sliced
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

• wash and dry each tomato slice. sprinkle cornmeal on a piece of wax paper or a large flat surface. dip each tomato slice into the cornmeal and pat gently until cornmeal covers the surface; turn slice over and coat the other side.
• heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. add tomato slices, and fry for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until golden brown. season with salt and pepper to taste. serve hot.