Wednesday, September 30, 2015


Ole Fashion Peanut Butter Cookies:

 

 
2 c sugar 
2 eggs beaten 
1 c peanut butter 
1c butter or margarine( melted) 
3 c flour 
2 tlbsp baking soda 
1 tsp vanilla 
Cream butter and sugar add peanut butter and eggs, beat well, add vanilla, flour and soda,add to cream mixture, roll into balls and press with floured fork,bake at 350 or until golden brown.

Sirloin Steaks with Mushroom Sauce and Chive-Garlic Potatoes


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Sirloin Steaks with Mushroom Sauce and Chive-Garlic Potatoes









Ingredients


Preparation
(4-ounce) boneless sirloin steaks, trimmed (about 1 inch thick) 
3/8 teaspoon black pepper, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil $
(8-ounce) package sliced cremini mushrooms
1/2 cup dry red wine
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
(24-ounce) package refrigerated mashed potatoes
1/3 cup chopped chives
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder


1. Sprinkle steaks evenly with 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium. Add steaks to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Remove from pan; keep warm.
2. Add mushrooms to pan; cook 5 minutes or until tender and beginning to brown, stirring frequently. Combine wine, 1/2 cup water, flour, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon salt; stir well with a whisk. Add wine mixture to pan; bring to a boil. Cook 2 minutes or until thick; stir constantly. Remove from heat.
3. Prepare potatoes according to package directions. Stir in chives and garlic powder. Place 3/4 cup potatoes on each of 4 plates. Top each with 1 steak and
about 1/4 cup mushroom sauce.


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Shrimp Bisque

Shrimp Bisque







Ingredients
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, shells reserved
4 cups seafood stock
3 tablespoons good olive oil
2 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts (3 leeks)
1 tablespoon chopped garlic (3 cloves)
Pinch cayenne pepper
1/4 cup Cognac or brandy
1/4 cup dry sherry
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups half-and-half
1/3 cup tomato paste
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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Directions
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Place the shrimp shells and seafood stock in a saucepan and simmer for 15 minutes. Strain and reserve the stock. Add enough water to make 3 3/4 cups.

Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add the leeks and cook them for 10 minutes over medium-low heat, or until the leeks are tender but not browned. Add the garlic and cook 1 more minute. Add the cayenne pepper and shrimp and cook over medium to low heat for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the Cognac and cook for 1 minute, then the sherry and cook for 3 minutes longer. Transfer the shrimp and leeks to a food processor fitted with a steel blade and process until coarsely pureed.

In the same pot, melt the butter. Add the flour and cook over medium-low heat for 1 minute, stirring with a wooden spoon. Add the half-and-half and cook, stirring with a whisk, until thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the pureed shrimp, the stock, tomato paste, salt, and pepper and heat gently until hot but not boiling. Season, to taste, and serve hot.

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Tuesday, September 29, 2015

WARM STEAK SALAD


WARM STEAK SALAD

Ingredients

Directions

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  1. Place potatoes into a pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until tender but still firm, about 10 minutes. Drain and cover to keep warm.
  2. Preheat oven to broil or preheat a grill for medium-high heat. Season both sides of steak with salt and pepper. Broil or grill steaks for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.
  3. Meanwhile, whisk together oil, vinegar, mustard, and tarragon for dressing; season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. Divide greens, tomatoes, and shallots among 4 plates. Cut warm, unpeeled potatoes into quarters; slice steak into 1/4 inch thick strips. Top salad greens with steak and potatoes; drizzle dressing over salads. Serve warm.

BEEF POT PIE RECIPE


BEEF POT PIE RECIPE


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  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, brown the pieces of meat on all sides. Pour in some water to almost cover. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer until meat is tender and falls apart easily; about 2 to 3 hours. Transfer meat to a large mixing bowl. Shred the meat slightly and add salt and pepper to taste.

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Whole-Grain Chicken Noodle Soup



Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups celery, sliced
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
2 cups sweet onion, chopped
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, roasted or grilled; or skinless meat from 1 rotisserie chicken
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
3 cups whole-wheat blend pasta, boiled and drained; like Barilla Plus penne pasta
8 cups low-sodium chicken broth, canned or reconstituted from packets
1 1/2 tablespoon fresh chopped fresh herb blend, such as parsley, sage and oregano
black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Step 1
Add olive oil to large nonstick sauce pan and heat over medium-high heat. Add celery, mushrooms and
onion and sauté until vegetables are lightly browned (about 5 minutes).
Step 2
Stir in shredded chicken, garlic, and black pepper, and toss to blend well.
Step 3
Add the pasta, chicken broth, and fresh herbs and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to simmer,
cover pot and let simmer about 10-15 minutes.


Monday, September 28, 2015

Cinnamon Apple Pork Tenderloin

INGREDIENTS



  • 1 to 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
  • 2 cooking apples, peeled, cored and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons dried cranberries or raisin 
PREPARATION
Preheat the oven to 400°. Place the pork tenderloin in a roasting pan or casserole dish. Combine the remaining ingredients in a bowl and stir. Spoon the apple mixture around the pork tenderloin. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Remove the lid and spoon the apple mixture over the tenderloin. Return to the oven and bake 15 to 20 minutes longer, or until pork tenderloin is browned and cooked through. A meat thermometer in the center should register at least 150° to 160°

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