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2007-01-05T15:00:00.000-08:00

Veggie Soup Recipe

1 medium cabbage, cut into quarters
1 small leek, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 large carrots, peeled and finely sliced
2 large celery stalks, finely sliced
2 parsnips, peeled and diced
7 cups of vegetable stock
2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
2 zucchinis, diced
2 cups of cauliflower florets
2 fresh tomatoes, seeded and diced
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish

Directions: Slice the cabbage quarters into thin strips. Heat the oil in a large soup pan and add the cabbage, carrots, celery, leeks, and parsnips cook over low heat for approximately 10 minutes, stir often so vegetables don’t stick to pan. You can add a tablespoon or so of stock if needed.

Stir in the stock and bring to a boil. Add the potatoes, zucchinis, cauliflower and tomatoes with a little chopped fresh parsley and salt and pepper to taste. Bring back to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for approximately 15 to 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

Pour into soup bowls, and garnish with fresh parsley.

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2007-01-02T17:43:00.000-08:00

Heavenly Angel Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

1 cup sifted flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups egg whites
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
3/4 teaspoon pure almond extract
3/4 teaspoon bourbon vanilla

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

Directions: Sift the flour twice into a large bowl. Place sugar in a small bowl. Beat the egg whites until light and airy. Add the cream of tartar and beat until stiff peaks form. Fold in the sugar, no more than 3-4 tablespoons at a time, folding as you add. Do not over mix.

After all the sugar added, start adding the flour, a little bit at a time. Fold in the bourbon vanilla and pure almond extract. Transfer with care to a lightly greased baking pan. Bake for 40 min. or until golden and toothpick inserted off-center comes our clean.

Turn upside down onto a wire rack. Leave baking pan on until completely cooled.

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2006-12-23T21:26:00.000-08:00

Simply Swirled Christmas Brownies

Ingredients:

1 package cake brownie mix
1/ teaspoon pure bourbon vanilla extract
1/8 cup heavy cream
1 package of cream cheese
1/3 cup sugar
1 bag holiday M&M's

Directions: In large mixing bowl, cream the sugar & cream cheese, until fluffy. Add egg, heavy cream, and pure vanilla extract. Mix well, and set aside.

Prepare the brownie mix according to package. Line a 13x9 baking pan with wax paper, and then pourl 2/3 of the batter into the pan. Place ½ cup of the M&Ms over the brownie batter. Then spoon the sugar mixture over the M&Ms and batter. Finally, scoop the remaining brownie mixture over that. Using the tip of a knife swirl the mixture for a marbled effect.

Bake for approximately 45 minutes at 350 degrees, or until baked through but still moist (do not overbake). Cool before cutting into squares.

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2006-12-02T20:02:00.000-08:00

Christmas Swirl Brownies

Ingredients:

1 package cake style brownie mix
1/2 teaspoon pure bourbon vanilla extract
1/8 cup cream
1 package of cream cheese
1/3 cup sugar
1 bag M&Ms holiday edition

Directions: In a large mixing bowl, cream the sugar and cream cheese until fluffy. The add the egg, cream and vanilla. Mix, and set aside.

Prepare the brownie mix according to instructions. Like a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper and then school 2/3 of the batter into the pan. Place ½ cup of the M&Ms over the brownie batter. Then spoon the cream cheese mixture over the M&Ms and batter. And finally scoop the remaining brownie mixture over that. Using the tip of a knife swirl the mixture for a marbled effect.

Bake for 45 minutes at 350F or until baked through but still moist. Cool before cutting into squares.

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2006-10-11T18:14:00.000-07:00

Fun Halloween Party Food Ideas

Getting ready for a howling Halloween party this year? Spruce up your party this year with some icky, but yummy party food.

Here are some fun food ideas for your ghostly Halloween party:

Snot cubes

Refrigerate yellow and green Jello (any flavors) in ice cube trays. Serve chilled.

Worms in snotMake snot cubes, as directed above, out of Jello. Insert gummy worms in each cube of Jello then refrigerate. Serve chilled.

Bad apples

Using a small, sharp knife cut a small, round hole in one side of the top of an apple. Insert a gummy worm inside the hole. Create display of “bad apples” in a wooden bucket.

Monster Mash

In a large bowl, combine the following ingredients:

* 10 cups popcorn * 1 pound plain M&M’s * 1-14 oz. jar dry roasted peanuts * 1 cup raisins (optional)* 1 cup Reece’s pieces (found in baking isle by chocolate chips)

Bowl of Brains

Scramble several eggs. To get the gray brain color, mix in green, red, and blue food coloring as you beat the eggs before cooking them.

Buggy Ice Cubes

Insert gummy worms or raisins (for bugs) in ice trays with water and freeze. Insert frozen buggy ice cubes in your bowl of party punch.

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2006-08-31T17:38:00.000-07:00

Here's a quick dip recipe in case you ever get in a pinch...

Quick Dip
Mix an envelope of your favorite salad dressing with 16 ounces of sour cream, and one or more of the following; 8 oz. can/jar of chopped artichoke hearts (drained), 1 tsp. roasted garlic, small jar of roasted red peppers (drained), cooked and drained spinache, or chopped sun dried
tomatoes.

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2006-08-24T21:36:00.000-07:00

Creamy Chicken Soup

4 chicken thigh fillets (cut into small chunks)
4 cups chicken broth (homemade, stock cubes, or canned broth)
1 small onion (finely chopped)
1 clove garlic (crushed)
2 medium carrots (roughly chopped)
2 stalks celery (finely chopped)
1 small can corn
1 cup pasta shells (or any small pasta you have)
1 cup cream

Heat oil in large pan. Add onion and garlic and cook for about 2 minutes on low heat (until onions are soft). Add chicken, carrot, corn and stock and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes. Add pasta and simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes or until pasta is tender. Stir in cream and heat through without boiling.

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2006-08-16T21:08:00.000-07:00

Breakfast Bagel Casserole

3 plain bagels (thinly sliced)
12 eggs (beaten)
1/2 pound cooked ham (diced)
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 cup milk
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter

Place butter in heavy skillet. Add ham and onion. Sauté over low heat until tender (approximately 2 minutes). Set aside. Slice each bagel into 4 thin slices. Arrange 6 bagel slices at bottom of lightly greased baking dish. Top bagels with ham and onion mixture. Then top with cheddar cheese. Finally top with remaining bagel slices. In a separate bowl whisk together eggs, milk, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour the egg mixture over the bagel layers. Bake at 375F for approximately 30 minutes or until eggs are firm and cooked through.

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2006-08-15T20:48:00.000-07:00

Hearty Sirloin Crock Pot Stew

2 pounds sirloin tips (cut into 1-inch cubes)
1 (14oz) can diced tomatoes
1 can beef broth
1 1/2 cup canned or frozen corn kernels
3 medium carrots (sliced)
1 medium onion (sliced)
2 garlic cloves (crushed)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients and place in bottom of crock-pot. Cover and cook on low for approximately 8 hours or until beef is tender.

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2006-08-11T19:38:00.000-07:00

Baked Rice Pudding Recipe

1/2 cup cooked rice
3 eggs (beaten)
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup raisins
3 1/2 cups milk
Ground nutmeg

In a large bowl, mix all ingredients except nutmeg. Pour mixture into a lightly buttered shallow baking dish and sprinkle with nutmeg. Place baking dish in a pan of hot water in oven and Place baking dish in a pan of hot water in oven and bake at 300° for about 1 1/2 hours, or until set.

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2006-08-02T18:33:00.000-07:00

Cool off with our Cool Cucumber Sandwhich!

For each sandwhich you will need...

2 thick slices whole wheat bread
2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
6 slices cucumber
2 tablespoons alfalfa sprouts
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 tomato, sliced
1 leaf lettuce
1 ounce pepperoncini, sliced
2 avocados

Spread each slice of bread with 1 tablespoon cream cheese. On one slice of bread, arrange cucumber slices in a single layer. Cover with sprouts, then sprinkle with oil and vinegar. Layer tomato slices, lettuce, and pepperoncini. Spread other slice of bread with mashed avocado. Close sandwich and serve immediately.

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2006-08-01T20:21:00.000-07:00

EASY PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

1 stick butter
2 1/2 c. brown sugar
1 can pineapple slicesMaraschino cherries
1 yellow cake mix

Melt butter in oblong cake pan. Rotate pan spreading melted butter evenly and coating sides of pan. Sprinkle brown sugar in pan and pat down. Arrange pineapple slices on brown sugar. Place cherry in center of each pineapple ring. Mix yellow cake mix as directed, using reserved pineapple juice for water. Pour cake batter over pineapple rings. Bake as directed on cake mix, adding 5 minutes. Test for doneness by inserting toothpick in center of cake. Cool slightly then invert cake onto plate.

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2006-07-29T22:02:00.000-07:00

Here are a couple yummy recipes for summer cookouts and picnics!

BBQ Burgers

Ingredients:
1-1/2 pound ground sirloin
1 medium onion, finely chopped1 bottle of favorite BBQ sauce
2 tsp brown sugar1 Tblsp mustard1 Tblsp grill/steak seasoning
8 hamburger buns
Favorite burger toppings (lettuce, tomato, onion, etc)

Combine all ingredients thoroughly and shape into 8 burgers. Grill or fry to desired doneness.

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Picnic Potato Salad

Ingredients:
7 medium-size baking potatoes
1 cup mayonnaise
1 Tblsp mustard
1 teaspoon salt
2 celery ribs, sliced
2 Tblsp onions, finely chopped
1 Tblsp fresh parsley, chopped
Pepper to taste

Garnish: 3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped (if desired)

Cook potatoes in boiling water until tender; drain and cool. Peel and slice. Combine all ingredients except potato, mix. Add potatoes and stir gently until well combined. Garnish with hard-boiled eggs, if desired. Chill 2-3 hours...or serve warm.

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2006-07-27T18:22:00.000-07:00

Let's Have a Barbeque Party
By: Valerie Giles

"A wonderful way to entertain family and friends in an outdoor setting is with a backyard barbeque party. With proper planning and the right environment people will be talking about your party all summer. Important factors to think about when entertaining are things like the barbeque grill, seating, lighting, and of course the menu planning."

Today’s barbecue choices have never been greater. The designs and options are wonderful, there really is a barbecue that fits your individual barbecuing needs. Barbecues come in both natural gas and propane grills. Barbecues are available in portable fire pit models excellent for a patio or backyard, giving the feeling of being around an actual fire pit. Other barbecue designs include charcoal-wood grills, portable grills and outdoor stoves. Weber makes some of the most durable and reliable quality grills, using stainless steel burners to provide long- wearing even heat and burners with spider and insect screens to keep the burners pest free. The stainless steel hoods and bodies are long lasting and great looking. Several of the designs also include built in thermometers.

Another great addition to your backyard cooking options might be a bbq smoker. These bbq smokers are perfect for seafood delicacies and traditional barbecue meals like beef brisket, ribs or pork. They are also excellent for chicken, seafood or anything needing direct high temperatures. Briquettes are available that burn for up to eight hours giving a wonderful smoked flavor.

A beautiful patio leaves you with the feeling that your at a cottage or a wonderful outdoor retreat, the nice thing is it’s a much more affordable alternative to owning a cottage. With the great selection of patio furniture and accessories on the market you can design your patio to be your own personal vacation in your backyard. The patio is not only a convenient getaway, but also a natural extension of your home’s design and décor. Black is a popular color for furniture as is antiqued greens with a distressed look. Wooden furniture is again popular, teak being a favorite as it ages so beautifully. Patio furniture is available with armrests, high back chairs and swivel rockers with matching ottomans, all for ultimate comfort. Most of the outdoor furniture sold today is made with all weather fabrics; it’s also wise to select furniture that will be durable and low maintenance.

When throwing and planning a barbecue patio party you’ll want to be prepared and know approximately how many people will be coming. You want to be sure there is enough available seating so everyone is comfortable. You’ll also want to be prepared for unexpected weather. Awnings are an excellent option, allowing you to take control of the weather on your deck or patio in a moment; there are also outdoor tents that you can set up with a table inside to shelter yourself from the rain. It’s important to have at least one outdoor umbrella to provide protection and shade for your guests from the hot sun, not to mention they also look nice. There is no shortage of excellent patio furniture and comfortable outdoor sitting options. Patio heaters are also welcome for cooler evenings after the sun goes down.

It’s important to have a proper serving or buffet surface for your party, a place where you can have all the food, beverages, plates and utensils. Portable carts or side tables can also work well. You may even have a built-in countertop.

The lighting for your outdoor party will only matter if the barbecue carries on into the evening; regardless the lighting is something that is nice to think about as it adds so many ambiences to your backyard setting. There are outdoor solar-powered lights available and other lighting options in several designs. Luminaries, candles, miniature white lights strung between trees or along your patio, or some lovely white paper lanterns hanging from your trees can make your patio extraordinary.

Bug control is a must at your outdoor party. Burn citronella candles to help keep a variety of bugs away. If yellow jackets are a nuisance in your yard, traps are available from your garden center or nursery. Remember to cover food, especially the meat and sweet drinks on the table to protect from bugs.

A few other nice additions to your party might be; gift bags for any children attending the party, you can fill the bags with fun ideas found at the dollar store like glow sticks, crayons and little notepads etc., it’s a nice idea to keep the children occupied; patio heaters are excellent if it starts to cool down in the evening, or for unexpected cooler days; flowers in planters or hanging baskets will further add to the appeal of your yard; lastly a nice variety of music sets the mood and adds a nice overall feeling to your party.

Planning the meal is probably the biggest challenge to your party. You’ll want to know in advance if any of your guests have any special eating preferences, allergies, dislikes. You can always go with the standard burgers, veggie burgers (f there will be any vegetarians attending), steaks and salads knowing that everyone will be satisfied and full. On the other hand, you might want to surprise your guests with a wonderful honey barbeque broiled steak; a simple marinade can be made with garlic, marjoram, salt, pepper, dry mustard, honey, and balsamic vinegar. The selected steak or chicken can then be kept in the marinade for a couple of hours in the fridge, next step is onto the barbecue. Excellent side dishes might be some potato salad, a green salad and corn on the cob.

In the summertime cold drinks are a must. You might make some cold lemonade, and have some carbonated beverages on hand. A nice addition to any buffet table is a lovely punch (alcohol or non-alcohol) with some lemon slices and fresh fruit additions. Always have lots of ice available to keep the drinks cold. For dessert some cut fruit such as strawberries, melon and watermelon slices prove refreshing or a fruit salad can be nice, and of course a nice cake or some cookies is always sinful but popular. Later on, a bowl of corn tortilla chips served with salsa is well liked.

Of course your budget will determine how much you can and can’t do as far as decorating at your party. But don’t let that discourage you, it takes time to get your patio looking exactly the way you want it, in the meantime keep your eyes open and look for ideas. A simple picnic table and some plastic outdoor chairs work well too; a barbecue really is all about the food and atmosphere created.

With some planning and the right atmosphere your outdoor barbeque party will be a success. Whether your party is big or small, a barbeque is a wonderful way to get together with your closest friends and family members to enjoy the summertime and some great food.

About the Author: Valerie Giles owns and operates Best BBQ Online, a resource web site featuring bbq grills, bbq smokers, weber gas grills, grill accessories, bbq recipes and marinades. Everything you need for the barbequing season. http://www.best-bbq-online.com. Try some of our free Mouth Watering Rotisseries Recipes.

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2006-07-25T13:51:00.000-07:00

The Recipe Finder Blog Debut!

I am happy to have finally started this blog. I LOVE cooking and this will be a great way to share recipes, tips, articles, and more...plus, keep you updated on new features at The Recipe Finder's main site.

Let's start off with a salad recipe in honor of Salad Week (4th week of July)

Bow Tie Pasta and Broccoli Salad
Submitted By: Miriam

Ingredients:
1 Tblsp sesame seed oil
½ cup golden raisins
1/3 cup sunflower seeds
3 Tblsp sesame seeds
4 large stalks fresh broccoli chopped into florets
4 cups bow tie noodles, cooked, drained and chilled
2/3 c. mayonnaise

In a skillet, heat sesame seed oil, sauté raisins and keep stirring. Remove with slotted spoon and set aside. Saute sunflower and sesame seeds in the rest of the oil, stirring constantly. Put in another small bowl. In a large bowl, combine broccoli, bow ties, raisins, and mayonnaise. Just before serving, toss with sunflower and sesame seeds.

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