Saturday, July 24, 2010

STEAK AND CHICKEN

1 Bottle(10oz.) Heinz 57 Sauce
1/4 Cup Honey
4 Boneless Beef Strip Steaks, 1-inch thick
4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Brest Halves

In a medium bowl, wisk together Heniz and honey. Grill steaks and chicken over medium heat for 4 to 6 minutes or until done. Brush both sides liberally with sauce mixtue, turn over and grill for additional 4 to 6 minutes or until cooked to desired doneness.

Thursday, July 22, 2010

TO TOAST NUTS

Spread nuts evenly on an ungreased baking sheet and bake 10 to 15 minutes at 350, stirring occasionally.

TO TOAST COCONUT

Spread a thin layer of coconut on an ungreased baking sheet and bake 10 minutes at 350, stirring occasionally.

TO GRATE CHEESE EASILY

When you need to grate a block of cheese if you will put it in the freezer for 10 to 20 minutes it will grate easily.

PESTO

2 Cups Fresh Basil Leaves, firmly packed
3 Cloves Garlic, minced
1/2 Cup Pine Nuts
1/2 Cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
3/4 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
2/3 Cup Olive Oil

Place all ings. except oil in a blender or food processor fitted with a steel blade. Process until ings. are finely chopped. With processor running, pour oil into mixture. Store in airtight container in ref.
Can be used with cooked pasta, spread on meat and broil or spread on bread and bake or add to sour cream for a veg. dip.

PORK 'N' BEAN BREAD

2 Cups Granulated Sugar
1 Cup Veg. Oil
3 Eggs
1 Can (16oz.) Pork and Beans, drained
2 Cups All-purpose Flour
1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1 Cup Raisins
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Preheat oven to 325. In a large bowl, mix sugar, oil, eggs and beans, beating until smooth. In a seprate bowl, combine next 4 ings. Add to bean mixture, stirring just until combined. Stir in raisins and vanilla. Pour into a 13 x 9 sprayed cake pan. Bake 45 minutes or until done. Cool completely on a wire rack before removing bread from pan. Or can use 2 loaf pans and bake for 50 to 55 minutes.

PISTACHIO-COCONUT MOUSSE MIX

1 Box (3 1/2 oz.) Instant Coconut Cream Pudding Mix
1 Box (3 1/2oz.) Instant Pistachio Pudding Mix
2 Envelopes (one 2-6-ounce box) Whipped Topping Mix

Topping:
2/3 Cup Flaked Coconut, toasted
1/3 Cup CHopped Pistachio Nuts

For mousse mix, combine all ings. in a large bowl. Place mixture in airtight container or resealable plastic bag. For topping combine coconut and nuts. place in a small jar.

To serve: combine 1 cup mix with 1 1/4 cups milk in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer at high speed until fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes. Serve immediately or store covered in ref. up to 2 hours. Sprinkle with topping before serving.

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