Recipes

[Genna14]

Just made this using pumpkin seeds *drool*

Also, adding cloves makes it extra spicy and tasty!

Sugared Spiced Nuts

1 large egg white
1 teaspoon water
4 cups mixed salted roasted nuts (about 1 1/4 pound)
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice


Preheat oven to 250°F.

Whisk together egg white and water in a large bowl until frothy and stir in nuts. Stir together sugar and cinnamon and stir into nuts, coating well. Spread nuts in a lightly buttered large shallow pan and bake in middle of oven until dry, about 50 minutes. Cool and break into bite-size chunks.

[pamcharlie]

I have a recipe that i will be submitting tomorrow it is a jamie oliver recipe it is for Parmesan Chicken with Crispy Posh Ham . Oh happy thanksgiving for next week everyone

[NurseBettyLu]

In a large dutch oven fry out in peanut oil diced ham (or whatever sort of cured meat you have) and a large onion, diced. Add six to eight cups of water, ham bouillon, a pinch of poultry seasoning, and a pound of split peas. bring to a boil and simmer till the peas are very soft. Wisk the soup vigorously to break up peas. If the soup is not thick enough, thicken with instant potato flakes. Freezes well. Good with grilled cheese sandwiches.

[pamcharlie]

Soups are perfect all year round maybe we should have sandwhich recipes too

[EyeHeart3D]

Here's a recipe you MUST make for the holidays:

Peppermint Bark
12 oz white chocolate chips (you can use any chocolate flavor, but I prefer white)
- 5 or 6 candy canes crushed
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract (optional - I’ve never used it)

To crush candy canes, place them in a ziplock bag and hit lightly with a rolling pin or small pan. If you make this with kids, they love this part! Set aside.

Melt chocolate chips in bowl over pan of simmering water. You can also melt it in the microwave by microwaving in 30 second increments & stirring after each 30 secs until melted. I prefer the microwave method. Add peppermint extract to melted chocolate.

Line baking sheet w/ wax paper. Pour melted chocolate onto baking sheet & spread evenly. Sprinkle peppermint pieces on top & press down lightly. Refrigerate until chocolate hardens. Break into pieces & serve.

[pamcharlie]

Great holiday recipe i will definately try that one

[pamcharlie]

Recipes from me after christmas

[jesus loves me]

Recipes from me after christmas passed along your recipe for anzac bisquits to my sis. don't know if she had time to make them b/4 her surgery.

[pamcharlie]

passed along your recipe for anzac bisquits to my sis. don't know if she had time to make them b/4 her surgery.

That's great i hope your sister will have the time the recipes i have are easy and simple i even have a jamie oliver recipe too

[pamcharlie]

Ok here is a christmasy recipe for you all i am sure that you might want to have these for christmas morning breakfast

Blueberry & Spice Pancakes

These classic buttermilk pancakes have a delicate flavour that sets off the blueberries perfectly.

1 cup self raising flour

1 cup wholemeal self raising flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon mixed spice

2 tablespoons caster sugar

600ml buttermilk

2 eggs, lightly beaten

300g punnet blueberries

Spreadable cream cheese and blueberry jam, to serve

Fresh mint leaves to garnish

1 Sift flours, baking powder, spice and sugar in a large bowl. Add buttermilk and eggs mix well. Fold through the blueberries

2 Heat a little butter in a small frying pan. Add 1/3 cup of batter and cook for 1-2 min, turn and then cook for another 1-2 min. Repeat with remaining batter , heating a little butter in the pan before cooking each pancake.

3 Spread warm pancakes with cream cheese and layer in stacks. Serve with extra cream cheese, blueberry jam and fresh mint leaves to garnish

Cook's tip For fresh flavour, try using lemon butter as alternative to blueberry jam . Enjoy

[NurseBettyLu]

1 gallon cabbage, shredded (one to two large heads
3 onions, chopped
2 large bell peppers, chopped
3 carrots, grated
1 cup white vinegar
3 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon plain (not iodized) salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups prepared mustard

Mix all ingredients and bring to a boil. Simmer for 20 minutes. Allow to cool and refrigerate till chilled. Will last in refrigerator 3-4 days.

[NurseBettyLu]

1/2 pound bacon
1 large onion, chopped
1 large bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery,chopped
2 tablespoons fresh garlic, chopped
2 cans chicken stock
1 pound smoked sausage
1 pound dry black-eyed peas, soaked
Red pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 14-oz can diced tomatoes
Rice, cooked (about 3 cups depending on how thick you like it)
Green onion, chopped, for garnish

Brown the bacon in a Dutch oven. Remove, chop and reserve. Saute the onion, bell pepper and celery until the onion is clear. Add garlic and cook for 2 more minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic. Add stock, sausage, peas and seasonings. Cover and let simmer for about two hours. Check doneness of peas before proceeding. Add tomatoes and rice and cook till heated through, stirring frequently to avoid sticking. Garnish with green onions and bacon prior to serving.

[NurseBettyLu]

Thanks to David Holloway, food editor of the Mobile Press-Register for both of these recipes.

[pamcharlie]

Recipes i have some that i will be submitting this coming week

[ausgirl]

Okay here is one I made up yesterday- very yummy:

Pizza scone scrolls


1 Quantity basis scone dough (http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/10710/basic+scones)
Fillings to your liking - I have used:
Grated cheese
Sun dried tomato
Corn kernals
Finely chopped pineapple
Bacon/ham
Finely diced onion

Anything that's not too liquidy works well - make sure you drain the tomatoes and pineapple well

Method:

Preheat oven to about 190 degrees celcius (sorry don't know what F is)

Roll out the scone dough in a rectangle - should be no thicker than about 1/4 inch - remember it will rise.

Chop all ingredients finely and spread over the entire surface leaving a small space all the way around the outside of the rectangle.

Roll up from the longest side ending up with a long skinny sausage.

Prepare a tray with baking paper and slice sausage into rounds. Place on tray with a small gap for expansion between each piece.

Bake for about 10-15mins until nicely browned.

Here's a couple of pics:

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[Corrine]

I posted some recipes here (http://gomertopia.typepad.com/new/2008/12/share-your-christmas-goodies.html). :)

[jesus loves me]

1/2 pound bacon 1 large onion, chopped 1 large bell pepper, chopped 2 stalks celery,chopped 2 tablespoons fresh garlic, chopped 2 cans chicken stock 1 pound smoked sausage 1 pound dry black-eyed peas, soaked Red pepper to taste 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1 14-oz can diced tomatoes Rice, cooked (about 3 cups depending on how thick you like it) Green onion, chopped, for garnish Brown the bacon in a Dutch oven. Remove, chop and reserve. Saute the onion, bell pepper and celery until the onion is clear. Add garlic and cook for 2 more minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic. Add stock, sausage, peas and seasonings. Cover and let simmer for about two hours. Check doneness of peas before proceeding. Add tomatoes and rice and cook till heated through, stirring frequently to avoid sticking. Garnish with green onions and bacon prior to serving. thanks, beth! lost my recipe. this looks even better. slaw looks good too.

[NurseBettyLu]

The slaw is so good. The recipe here is as it appears in the paper. I cut the sugar and the mustard in half and liked it better. Very forgiving recipe, mess with it.

[jesus loves me]

The slaw is so good. The recipe here is as it appears in the paper. I cut the sugar and the mustard in half and liked it better. Very forgiving recipe, mess with it. thanks for the tip. soon as i feel better it"s on my 'to do'list with the hoppin john.

[pamcharlie]

Okay here is one I made up yesterday- very yummy:

Pizza scone scrolls


1 Quantity basis scone dough (http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/10710/basic+scones)
Fillings to your liking - I have used:
Grated cheese
Sun dried tomato
Corn kernals
Finely chopped pineapple
Bacon/ham
Finely diced onion

Anything that's not too liquidy works well - make sure you drain the tomatoes and pineapple well

Method:

Preheat oven to about 190 degrees celcius (sorry don't know what F is)

Roll out the scone dough in a rectangle - should be no thicker than about 1/4 inch - remember it will rise.

Chop all ingredients finely and spread over the entire surface leaving a small space all the way around the outside of the rectangle.

Roll up from the longest side ending up with a long skinny sausage.

Prepare a tray with baking paper and slice sausage into rounds. Place on tray with a small gap for expansion between each piece.

Bake for about 10-15mins until nicely browned.

Here's a couple of pics:

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I am definately going to try this recipe a perfect recipe for a summer evening

[NurseBettyLu]

3 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
1/4 cup granulated sugar
4 teaspoons lemon juice
8 ounces mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
5 tablespoons confectioners sugar, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup heavy cream, divided
32 ladyfingers

1. In small bowl, stir together berries, sugar and lemon juice.
2. Let sit 30 minutes to an hour.
3. Near serving time, whip1/2 cup of the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Mix in 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar.
4. In another bowl, stir mascarpone until smooth. Stir in 3 tablespoons confectioners sugar, vanilla, and remainder of the cream.
5. Fold mascarpone mixture into whipped cream mixture.
6. To assemble: Place 2 ladyfingers on 8 dessert plates and cover with 2 tablespoons of strawberries and 2 tablespoons of mascarpone mixture. Repeat layers one more time.

[NurseBettyLu]

10 slices bacon, diced
1 cup sugar
1 cup vinegar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon preparedmustard
1 dash cayenne pepper
10 potatoes, boiled
1 medium onion, sliced (optional)


1. Fry bacon
2. In a small bowl, add eggs, salt, mustard, sugar,vinegar and cayenne pepper.
Beat well and pour into hot pan with bacon and bacon drippings, stirring until thickened.
4. Add diced cooked potatoes and sliced onion.

[NurseBettyLu]

I made the potato salad tonight. Not exactly health food, it's full of sugar and bacon fat, but oh, it's good. The ultimate comfort food.

[Salome]

1 10.75 ounce loaf day-old bread, torn into small pieces
4 cups milk
2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
3 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup butterscotch chips


1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

2. In a large bowl, combine ALL ingredients. Mixture should be the consistency of oatmeal. Pour into prepared pan.

3. Bake in preheated oven 1 hour, until nearly set. (It should have a "thigh wiggle" or wiggle as much as a well endowed thigh.) Serve warm or cold.


Okay, the "thigh" comment came with the recipe!! But it's a good visual to have in mind. :D Got this recipe off of allrecipes.com. Go here: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Butterscotch-Bread-Pudding/Detail.aspx?prop31=3 for reviews and additional suggestions. I made the recipe as posted, ate it warm out of the oven and I have to say, yummmmmy!!

[pamcharlie]

Does anyone have any recipes for snacks or lunch ideas using Bagels you know the store brought variety as well as pita bread sandwhich ideas will be most welcomed too since it is almost autumn here in new zealand even though we are still in summer i am just planning ahead so when i am watching a movie on a movie channel or even one of my fave tv shows something healthy for lunch with great and i love bagels and pita bread

[pamcharlie]

I am going to search for the apple and cinnamon cake recipe that they had at the inargural lunch

[NurseBettyLu]

Boil three or four boneless skinless chicken breasts in water sufficient to cover. Remove and shred with forks, return to broth. Add a package of frozen vegetables for soup, a package of Mama B's frozen dumplings or a package of flour tortillas cut into squares. Cook till veggies are tender. Season to taste with salt, black pepper and poultry seasoning.

[jesus loves me]

Thanks! this is super easy. may be able to get most of ingred. in the a.m.

[NurseBettyLu]

Mess with it, it's a very forgiving recipe.

[jesus loves me]

Will do - i llke recipes i can mess with.

[pamcharlie]

I would really love a few iced tea ideas thanks

[NurseBettyLu]

Good iced tea add-ins: Crushed mint leaves, lemon, peach nectar, crushed raspberries.

[pamcharlie]

Good iced tea add-ins: Crushed mint leaves, lemon, peach nectar, crushed raspberries.

Thanks for that .

[pamcharlie]

Crepes recipes would most welcomed

[pamcharlie]

Here is the most excellent recipe for you

Decadent iced chocolate

Serves 2 Prep time 10 minutes

80g good quality dark chocolate ,chopped
1/2 cup(125ml) thickened cream
1 1/2 cups (375ml) milk
4 scoops good quality chocolate ice cream

1. Combine 60g of the chocolate and 1/4 cup (60ml) cream in a small saucepan. Stir over low heat until chocolate melts . Cool .

2. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the chocolate sauce. Whisk together remaining chocolate sauce and milk until well combined. Whip remaining cream until soft peaks form. Use a sharp knife to finely slice remaining chocolate to form shards .

3. Divide the reserved chocolate sauce between 2 tall glasses. Turn each of the glasses upside down and twist so that it drizzles down the sides. Add the chocolate milk and 2 scoops of ice cream to each top with a spoonful of whipped cream and sprinkle with chocolate shards. Serve immediately

Not suitable to freeze. Chocolate and cream mixture suitable to mircowave

oh the finished product in the photo is very yummy looking


Recipe number two

Macadamia Biscuit (cookie) Slice

Makes 12 slices, Prep and cooking time 10 minutes (+refrigeration time)

200g good quality dark chocolate (63 per cent cocoa), chopped

40g butter , chopped

2 tablespoons honey

175g packet macadamia shortbread, cut into chunks )

1. Line a 7cm x 25cm (base measurement) bar pan with baking paper

2. Combine chocolate, butter, and honey in a small saucepan. Stir over low heat until chocolate just melts. Remove from heat stir in macadamia shortbread pieces .

3. Pour mixture into lined pan, tap gently on benchtop to settle mixture. Cover with plastic wrap, chill for about 2 hours or until firm. Serve in 2cm thick slices.

Not suitable to freeze, Chocolate mixture suitable to mircowave

Enjoy these chocolatey recipes

[jesus loves me]

I'm going to try the mac recipe. the first one sounds so good but will make to much for single serve.

[NurseBettyLu]

Prepare one package Mahatma Yellow Rice Mix according to directions in microwave. Stop five minutes before cooking is complete and add a four ounce can of early English peas and a four ounce can of diced carrots, both drained. Cut up one rotisserie lemon pepper chicken into the standard eight pieces, and lay pieces on top of rice. Finish cooking.

[pamcharlie]

I am submitting recipes tomorrow new zealand time

[pamcharlie]

White chocolate sponge roll

Serves 8
Prep 20 mins
Cook 12 mins

3 eggs
1/2 cup caster sugar
1 tsp vanilla essence
3/4 cup cornflour
3/4 tsp cream of tartar
1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
Extra 1/3 cup caster sugar, Raspberries and white chocolate curls, to serve

White chocolate filling
100g white eating chocolate , chopped
3/4 cup thickened cream

1 Grease a 26 cm x 32 cm Swiss roll pan. Line with baking paper, extending 2cm above pan edges.
2 Place eggs, sugar and essence in bowl of electric mixer. Beat for 8 minutes or thick. Fold in combined sifted cornflour, cream of tartar and bicarbonate of soda. Pour into pan Tilt to go to corners.
3 Cook in a moderate oven (180oC) for 12 minutes or until sponge springs back when touched. Turn onto a baking paper lined tea towel dusted with extra caster sugar. Peel away paper. Carefully roll up sponge from one short side with baking paper inside. Cover with tea towel. Cool.
4. Place chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water and stir until almost melted. Remove and stir until melted. Cool slightly.
5. Beat cream with mixer until soft peaks form. Beat in chocolate.
6. Unroll sponge, Spread with filling, leaving 2cm border. Re roll, Move to serving plate. Decorate with raspberries and curls

Choc-coconut sandwhich cookies

Makes 18
Prep 20 mins
Cook 12 mins

125g unsalted butter at room temperature, chopped
1/2 tsp coconut essence
1/4 cup icing sugar mixture
3/4 cup plain flour
1/4 cup cornflour

Choc-coconut filling

100g milk eating chocolate chopped
1x50g Bounty bar, chopped (if you can't find bounty bars anyother coconut chocolate bar would do )

1 Place butter, coconut essence and icing sugar in a small bowl of an electric mixer. Beat until light and fluffy. Stir in combined sifted flours in two batches.
2 Roll heaped teaspoons of mixture into balls and place, 3cm apart on three baking paper lined oven trays. Using the back of a fork dipped in flour. press down on each ball to flatten slightly.
3 Cook in a moderately slow oven (160oC) for about 12 minutes or until cookies are firm. Stand on trays for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool
4 Place chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Stir until melted. Remove from heat. Add chocolate bar. Return to heat and stir until melted. Remove from heat. Stand for 5 minutes
5 Sandwhich cookies together with 1tsp of the filling .

Cherry coconut cupcakes
Makes 21
Prep 20 mins
Cook 45 mins

200g unsalted butter, chopped
200g dark chocolate, chopped
1 1/2 cups caster sugar
270ml can coconut milk
1/2 cup self-raising flour
3/4 cup plain flour
2 eggs
1/4 cup desiccated coconut
3x85g Cherry Ripe Bars (or anyother cherry filled chocolate bar), chopped

Pink Cream
2 cups thickened cream
1/4 cup icing sugar mixture
Few drops pink food colouring

1 Line 21 holes of two 12 hole muffin pans (1/3 cup capacity) with paper cases.
2 Heat butter , chocolate, sugar and coconut milk in apan over a medium heat. Stir until smooth. Cool to room temperature. Add combined sifted flours . Whisk until smooth. Add eggs and coconut. Whisk to combine. Stir in two chocolate bars . Divide mixture evenly among paper cases (about 1/4 cup in each).
3 Cook in a slow oven (150oC) for 45 minutes, or until cooked. Stand in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool
4 Beat cream icing sugar and colouring (or coloring) with mixer until firm peaks form. Spoon into piping bag with a star tube. Pipe onto cakes. Sprinkle with extra chocolate bar .

Chocolate honeycomb cheesecake
Serves 10
Prep 30 mins

250g packet plain sweet biscuits (cookies)
125g butter, melted
2x50g Crunchie bars (or any other hokey pokey chocolate bar ), chopped to decorate

Cheesecake filling
2 tsps gelatine
1/4 cup water
200g milk eating chocolate, chopped
375g cream cheese , at room temperature
1/2 cup caster sugar
300ml tub thickened cream
50g Crunchie bar, chopped (or any other hokey pokey chocolate bar), chopped

1 Grease a 24 cm round springform pan(base 22cm) Line base with baking paper.
2 Process biscuits(cookies) until crushed. Add butter and process until combined. Press mixture on base and upside of pan , Refrigerate.
3 To make cheesecake filling, sprinkle gelatine over water in a heatproof jug. Stand jug in a pan of simmering water and stir until dissolved. Remove and cool. Place chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Stir until melted. Cool for 10 minutes.
4 Beat cream cheese and caster sugar with an electric mixer until smooth, On a low speed beat in cream, chocolate and gelatine mix until smooth. Fold in chocolate bar.
5 Pour over base. Cover and refrigerate overnight until set.
6 To serve, remove side of pan, Move to a serving plate . Sprinkle the two chocolate bars over top .

Apricot and Ginger Cookies
Makes 20
Prep 10 mins
Cook 15 mins

1 cup plain flour
1/2 tsp baking flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup brown sugar
80g margarine, melted
1 egg lightly beaten
125g packet glace ginger, finely chopped
1/3 cup apricots, chopped
75g White Choc Melts, melted

1 Grease two oven trays, Line with baking paper.
2 Combine flour, baking powder, oats and sugar in a bowl. Add margarine and egg. Stir to just combine. Stir in ginger and apricots.
3 Roll level tablespoons of mixture into balls. Place balls, 5cm apart on trays.
Flatten slightly.
4 Cook in a moderate oven (180oC)for 15 minutes, or until golden .Cool on trays
5 Place White Choc Melts in a heatproof bowl. Sit bowl over a pan of simmering water and stir Choc Melts until melted. Remove
6 Spoon melted chocolate into a snap lock bag, Squeeze mixture into one corner twist the bag then snip the tip, Drizzle chocolate over cookies in a zig zag pattern. Allow to set before eating.

More recipes tomorrow (Wednesday new zealand time )

[NurseBettyLu]

One whole rotisserie chicken, cubed
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
2 avocadoes, diced
2 hard boiled eggs, finely chopped
3/4 cup mayonaise
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 tablespoon hot sauce
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 tablespoon capers, finely chopped and drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
In large bowl place chicken and celery. In small bowl mix together mayonnaise, shallot, lemon juice, garlic salt, hot sauce, parsley, capers, salt and pepper. Pour dressing over chicken and toss well to coat. Divide chicken among four plates. Sprinkle chopped avocado over each and top with hard boiled egg.

[NurseBettyLu]

More later. Yes, I'm purposely stringing you along. Heheheheheheh...

[Salome]

oh yummy!! that looks delicious. added it to my recipe file. thanks!

[NurseBettyLu]

'Tis! More tonight.

[jesus loves me]

'Tis! More tonight.That chicken is going to be outstanding! Can't wait. What else ya cookin'? :D

[NurseBettyLu]

Made some nummy pork last night. Just coated some loin strips (commonly called boneless ribs) liberally with meat tenderizer, season with your favorite dry rub and liquid smoke to taste, let marinate in fridge for a couple of hours,then grill on a stovetop grill or pan fry till done through.

[jesus loves me]

Made some nummy pork last night. Just coated some loin strips (commonly called boneless ribs) liberally with meat tenderizer, season with your favorite dry rub and liquid smoke to taste, let marinate in fridge for a couple of hours,then grill on a stovetop grill or pan fry till done through.I LOVE that kind of thing and those are actually on sale often. Will pick up and make next time they have them.

[NurseBettyLu]

Good with Pool Room Slaw.

[sherri]

White chocolate sponge roll

Serves 8
Prep 20 mins
Cook 12 mins

3 eggs
1/2 cup caster sugar
1 tsp vanilla essence
3/4 cup cornflour
3/4 tsp cream of tartar
1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
Extra 1/3 cup caster sugar, Raspberries and white chocolate curls, to serve

White chocolate filling
100g white eating chocolate , chopped
3/4 cup thickened cream

1 Grease a 26 cm x 32 cm Swiss roll pan. Line with baking paper, extending 2cm above pan edges.
2 Place eggs, sugar and essence in bowl of electric mixer. Beat for 8 minutes or thick. Fold in combined sifted cornflour, cream of tartar and bicarbonate of soda. Pour into pan Tilt to go to corners.
3 Cook in a moderate oven (180oC) for 12 minutes or until sponge springs back when touched. Turn onto a baking paper lined tea towel dusted with extra caster sugar. Peel away paper. Carefully roll up sponge from one short side with baking paper inside. Cover with tea towel. Cool.
4. Place chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water and stir until almost melted. Remove and stir until melted. Cool slightly.
5. Beat cream with mixer until soft peaks form. Beat in chocolate.
6. Unroll sponge, Spread with filling, leaving 2cm border. Re roll, Move to serving plate. Decorate with raspberries and curls

Choc-coconut sandwhich cookies

Makes 18
Prep 20 mins
Cook 12 mins

125g unsalted butter at room temperature, chopped
1/2 tsp coconut essence
1/4 cup icing sugar mixture
3/4 cup plain flour
1/4 cup cornflour

Choc-coconut filling

100g milk eating chocolate chopped
1x50g Bounty bar, chopped (if you can't find bounty bars anyother coconut chocolate bar would do )

1 Place butter, coconut essence and icing sugar in a small bowl of an electric mixer. Beat until light and fluffy. Stir in combined sifted flours in two batches.
2 Roll heaped teaspoons of mixture into balls and place, 3cm apart on three baking paper lined oven trays. Using the back of a fork dipped in flour. press down on each ball to flatten slightly.
3 Cook in a moderately slow oven (160oC) for about 12 minutes or until cookies are firm. Stand on trays for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool
4 Place chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Stir until melted. Remove from heat. Add chocolate bar. Return to heat and stir until melted. Remove from heat. Stand for 5 minutes
5 Sandwhich cookies together with 1tsp of the filling .

Cherry coconut cupcakes
Makes 21
Prep 20 mins
Cook 45 mins

200g unsalted butter, chopped
200g dark chocolate, chopped
1 1/2 cups caster sugar
270ml can coconut milk
1/2 cup self-raising flour
3/4 cup plain flour
2 eggs
1/4 cup desiccated coconut
3x85g Cherry Ripe Bars (or anyother cherry filled chocolate bar), chopped

Pink Cream
2 cups thickened cream
1/4 cup icing sugar mixture
Few drops pink food colouring

1 Line 21 holes of two 12 hole muffin pans (1/3 cup capacity) with paper cases.
2 Heat butter , chocolate, sugar and coconut milk in apan over a medium heat. Stir until smooth. Cool to room temperature. Add combined sifted flours . Whisk until smooth. Add eggs and coconut. Whisk to combine. Stir in two chocolate bars . Divide mixture evenly among paper cases (about 1/4 cup in each).
3 Cook in a slow oven (150oC) for 45 minutes, or until cooked. Stand in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool
4 Beat cream icing sugar and colouring (or coloring) with mixer until firm peaks form. Spoon into piping bag with a star tube. Pipe onto cakes. Sprinkle with extra chocolate bar .

Chocolate honeycomb cheesecake
Serves 10
Prep 30 mins

250g packet plain sweet biscuits (cookies)
125g butter, melted
2x50g Crunchie bars (or any other hokey pokey chocolate bar ), chopped to decorate

Cheesecake filling
2 tsps gelatine
1/4 cup water
200g milk eating chocolate, chopped
375g cream cheese , at room temperature
1/2 cup caster sugar
300ml tub thickened cream
50g Crunchie bar, chopped (or any other hokey pokey chocolate bar), chopped

1 Grease a 24 cm round springform pan(base 22cm) Line base with baking paper.
2 Process biscuits(cookies) until crushed. Add butter and process until combined. Press mixture on base and upside of pan , Refrigerate.
3 To make cheesecake filling, sprinkle gelatine over water in a heatproof jug. Stand jug in a pan of simmering water and stir until dissolved. Remove and cool. Place chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Stir until melted. Cool for 10 minutes.
4 Beat cream cheese and caster sugar with an electric mixer until smooth, On a low speed beat in cream, chocolate and gelatine mix until smooth. Fold in chocolate bar.
5 Pour over base. Cover and refrigerate overnight until set.
6 To serve, remove side of pan, Move to a serving plate . Sprinkle the two chocolate bars over top .

Apricot and Ginger Cookies
Makes 20
Prep 10 mins
Cook 15 mins

1 cup plain flour
1/2 tsp baking flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup brown sugar
80g margarine, melted
1 egg lightly beaten
125g packet glace ginger, finely chopped
1/3 cup apricots, chopped
75g White Choc Melts, melted

1 Grease two oven trays, Line with baking paper.
2 Combine flour, baking powder, oats and sugar in a bowl. Add margarine and egg. Stir to just combine. Stir in ginger and apricots.
3 Roll level tablespoons of mixture into balls. Place balls, 5cm apart on trays.
Flatten slightly.
4 Cook in a moderate oven (180oC)for 15 minutes, or until golden .Cool on trays
5 Place White Choc Melts in a heatproof bowl. Sit bowl over a pan of simmering water and stir Choc Melts until melted. Remove
6 Spoon melted chocolate into a snap lock bag, Squeeze mixture into one corner twist the bag then snip the tip, Drizzle chocolate over cookies in a zig zag pattern. Allow to set before eating.

More recipes tomorrow (Wednesday new zealand time )


Where's a slurping smiley when you need one!

[Sharon]

Where's a slurping smiley when you need one!

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best I could do on short notice :P

[Genna14]

Here's the tea recipe ladies. I would not reccomend putting as much honey as the recipe calls for. The apple juice adds a nice fruity flavor that isn't overpowering.

Ingredients:
3 cups water, boiling
4 tea bags
1/3 cup honey
3 cups apple juice

Preparation:
Steep tea bags in hot water for 5 minutes. Strain out tea bags, and stir in honey and juice. Mix until honey is dissolved. Chill and serve over ice.
Serves 6-8

[jesus loves me]

Here's the tea recipe ladies. I would not reccomend putting as much honey as the recipe calls for. The apple juice adds a nice fruity flavor that isn't overpowering.

Ingredients:
3 cups water, boiling
4 tea bags
1/3 cup honey
3 cups apple juice

Preparation:
Steep tea bags in hot water for 5 minutes. Strain out tea bags, and stir in honey and juice. Mix until honey is dissolved. Chill and serve over ice.
Serves 6-8This looks really good, Genna. Soon as I'm feeling better will get more honey and the juice - am looking forward to trying this!

[RevZeek]

Contrary to popular opinion-true southern tea is NOT the sickly sweet stuff that is served in most restaurants throughout the U.S. The difference is that folks in the south like their tea STRONG! The only problem with this is that sometimes tea gets bitter if you let it steep too long...hence the sweetness.

NB: In all actuality it should be called sweetened iced tea as opposed to sweet tea.

Here's a recipie for you!

To make 2 quarts of tea:

Boil a kettle full of water
Use 5 regular sized tea bags and steep for 30 minutes
Pour concentrated tea into pitcher
Add 1/2 cup of sugar (that's it!)
Stir until sugar is dissolved
Add water until pitcher is full
*Refrigerate!
Pour over ice and enjoy!

*This might sound crazy, but the tea actually tastes different if it isn't chilled through completely before drinking.

[Genna14]

Oh I know aaaaaaaall about sweet tea. My daddy makes it every summer only he usually adds honey to it.

No lemon. Ick!

[RevZeek]

No lemon. Ick!

Amen! :D

[Genna14]

Looking for a good, easy recipe for cold potato salad with NO miracle whip. Potato salad with miracle whip is NOT real potato salad...

But yes, if anyone has anything, let me know!

[pamcharlie]

Hmmmm i have to submit some recipes i have some

[NurseBettyLu]

2 eggs
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 tablespoon water
salt and pepper to taste
Butter a nonstick skillet and heat till butter is bubbly. Scramble other ingredients till blended and cook in buttered pan till set and fluffy. Serve with a pat on the head. These eggs are Pure Love and will heal all wounds.

[hamlin1983]

Looking for a good, easy recipe for cold potato salad with NO miracle whip. Potato salad with miracle whip is NOT real potato salad...

But yes, if anyone has anything, let me know!

The recipe I have is as follows:

1 pound small red potatos, cut into 1/2" dice and boiled for about 10 min. or until tender. Drain and add:
1/2 c sweet onion (like Vidalia), cut in 1/4" dice
1/2 c diced celery
1/4 c diced dill pickle
2 TBSP diced red pepper

For the dressing, mix together
1/2 c Hellman's Mayonaisse
2 TBSP cider vinegar
2 tsp sugar
pinch of salt
pinch of celery salt

Dress the potatos while they are still warm. Then chill for about 4 hours before serving.

[pamcharlie]

I know it has been along time since i submitted a recipe but here is one that is super easy and low cal and involves weight watchers products it is so super yummy and low cal

Chocolate Ice Cream Sundae

Serves 4

Preparation time 10 mins, plus 1 hour refrigeration time

1 cup Weight Watchers Long Life Skim Milk
2x20g sachets Weight Watchers Chocolate Mousse
8 (60g) Weight Watchers Chocolate Chip Cookies lightly crushed
4x145ml tubs Weight Watchers Cookies and Cream ice Cream

Using the milk make the mousse following the packet instructions. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until set.
Place one heaped dessert spoonful of mousse into the base of 4 serving glasses. Top with some of the cookies, Add half a tub of ice cream in each glass and repeat layering. Sprinkle with remaining cookies and serve . had this last night it is so yummy

[Genna14]

Is anyone going to try some pumpkin seeds this fall?

[pamcharlie]

Guess what we here in new zealand and australia have these two aussie gals who are house managers and they have come with recipes just using four ingredients and their show is on the food channel

[Rainlily]

COOL COUSCOUS SALAD

1 (10-ounce) box instant couscous (Parmesan flavor works really well)
(Hodgson Mill brand seems to yield more couscous than Near East & doesn’t stick together as much.)
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans) drained and rinsed
1 English cucumber, quartered lengthwise, then cut in ¼” slices
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
6 ounces marinated artichoke heart quarters- drain and reserve liquid
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh Italian parsley leaves (chopped)
2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup light olive oil
Sea Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Make the couscous according to the package directions.
Uncover and fluff with a fork.
Transfer the couscous to a large bowl and let cool, fluff occasionally

To the couscous, add the chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, drained artichoke quarters, scallions, parsley and chicken.

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, & reserved marinade. Add salt & pepper to taste. Pour this dressing over the couscous mixture and toss to combine.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

I love this salad & always get rave reviews when I make it for friends. :D

This recipe is open to endless variations. Use whatever fresh vegetables you have on hand. I have even substituted green olives & capers for the artichokes. Just replace the marinade with something acidic like vinegar or more lemon juice. You are only limited by your imagination!

This recipe was adapted from Sandra Lee / Food Network and can be found at:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sandra-lee/cool-couscous-salad-recipe/index.html

[BurningSon]

It is super that the recipe thread is back in action

Yeah I know Im late, but did you ever try the creamy ranch chicken dish I put the recipe up on?

[pamcharlie]

I have some brand new recipes that i will submit tomorrow

[RevZeek]

Baked Macaroni & Cheese

Ingredients:

8oz of elbow macaroni noodles
3 Tablespoons butter (melted)
1 cup milk
Salt & Pepper
1 Egg (beaten)
8oz block of sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
4 oz of extra sharp cheddar cheese (half of a block…)

The How to:

Preheat oven to 375
Cook macaroni until about two or three minutes less than package instructions
While macaroni is cooking, shred 8oz block of sharp cheddar cheese
Into casserole dish: mix together milk, beaten egg, & melted butter.
Add salt and pepper
Add shredded cheese and mix well…you want the cheese to be coated with the milk
When done, add macaroni noodles
Add 4 oz of extra sharp cheddar cheese onto the top. You can shred it if you like but I prefer to slice it and lay on top for a more gooey, thick top.

Bake for 20-25 minutes

[jesus loves me]

The mac and cheese recipe is just what I've been looking for! It looks stellar...want to make it before winter/spring end. Thanks!