February 24, 2009
Title: French fries home made
Cook time: 20 minutes
Level: Easy
Serving: 4
Ingredients:
4-5 large russet potatoes
vegetable oil
salt anf pepper to taste
February 23, 2009
Title: Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
Cook time: 1 hour
Level: Easy
Serving: 2
Ingredients:
8 ounces macaroni noodles
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
cup cottage cheese
8 ounces sour cream
1 egg, beaten
salt and pepper to taste
February 23, 2009
Title: Crab Melt
Cook time: 20 minutes
Level: Easy
Serving: 8
Ingredients:
1/2 pound fresh crab meat
1/4 pound butter, softened
1 pot cheese spread
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 shallot finely chopped
4 English muffins
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
parmesan cheese (optional)
February 21, 2009
Title: Chocolate Cherry Milkshake
Cook time: 5 minutes
Level: Easy
Serving: 1
Ingredients:
4 scoops vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt
3/4 cup cold milk
1/4 cup chocolate syrup
3 maraschino cherries, stems removed
Whipped topping & additional cherry
February 21, 2009
Title: Quiche Lorraine
Cook time: 50 minutes
Level: Easy
Serving: 6
Ingredients:
1 9-inch (22 cm) pastry shell
1/4 lb (124 g) sliced bacon, cut into 1 inch (2 cm) pieces
2 cups (500 ml) cream or milk
3 eggs, well beaten
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
A grating of fresh nutmeg
1/2 cup (125 ml) diced Gruyere or Swiss cheese
February 20, 2009
Title: Italian wedding soup
Cook time: 40 minutes
Level: Easy
Serving: 8
Ingredients:
For the meatballs:
3/4 pound ground chicken
1/2 pound chicken sausage, casings removed
2/3 cup fresh white bread crumbs
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup freshly grated pecorino romano
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan, plus extra for serving
3 tablespoons milk
1 extra-large egg, lightly beaten
salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the soup:
2 tablespoons good olive oil
1 cup minced yellow onion
1 cup diced carrots, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
3/4 cup diced celery, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
10 cups homemade chicken stock
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup small pasta such as tubetini or stars
1/4 cup minced fresh dill
12 ounces baby spinach, washed and trimmed
February 20, 2009
Title: Chicken Fajitas
Cook time: 20 minutes
Level: Easy
Serving: 4
Ingredients:
1 lb boned chicken breasts
1 tbs vegetable oil
1-1/4 tsp ground cumin
8 flour tortillas (7-inch)
1 avocado, peeled & sliced
1/2 cup dairy sour cream
1 lime, cut in wedges
Sauce:
16 oz whole tomatoes in juice
4 oz chopped green chilies
2 finely chopped green onions
February 19, 2009
Title: Seafood Lasagna
Cook time: 1 hour
Level: Easy
Serving: 10
Ingredients:
9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
1 green onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup butter, divided
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 bottle clam juice
1 pound bay scallops
1 pound uncooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 package imitation crabmeat, chopped
1/4 teaspoon white pepper, divided
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
February 19, 2009
Title: Warm chocolate pudding
Cook time: 35 minutes
Level: Medium
serving: 4
Ingredients:
Melted butter, to grease
100g reduced-fat dairy spread, melted, cooled
2 eggs, lightly whisked
235g dark chocolate melts (Nestle brand), melted
75g plain flour
8 dark chocolate melts, extra
4 scoops light vanilla ice-cream
