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Chop Suey
Edna Borntrager
Brown:
1 lb. Diced Beef and 1 lb. Diced Veal or Pork (May use both).
Add and simmer until tender:
6 Tbsps. Soy Sauce or to taste
1 Cup Water
1 Large Bunch Celery (cut fine)
2 Large Onions (chopped)
1 Can Tomato Soup
When tender, add: I can each of water chestnuts, bean sprouts,
and mushrooms. Salt and pepper and add bead molasses to
taste. Thicken and serve with cooked rice and/or Chinese
noodles.
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Eileen Jurek
1 pound of Boneless, Skinless Chicken
1 large can of Pineapple, unsweetened
1/4 cup Light Soy Sauce
1/2 cup Red Wine
Rinse chicken and place in a baking dish. Add large can of crushed,
sliced or chunked pineapple with juice, soy sauce, and wine, on top of
the chicken. Baked uncovered at 350° for approximately 45 minutes.
Occasionally flip pieces around in the sauce. Serve with rice.
Cashew Chicken
3 Chicken breasts, boned and skinned
1/2 lb. Chinese pea pods
1/2 lb. Mushrooms
4 Green onions
2 cups Bamboo shoots, drained
1 cup Chicken broth
1/4 cup Soy sauce
2 tb Corn starch
1/2 ts Sugar
1/2 ts Salt
4 tb Salad oil
1 pack Cashew nuts (about 4−oz)
Slice breasts horizontally into very thin slices and cut into inch squares.
Place on tray. Prepare vegetables, removing ends and strings from pea pods,
slicing mushrooms, green part of onions, and the bamboo shoots. Add to tray.
Mix soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, and salt. Heat 1 tbls of oil in skillet
over moderate heat, add all the nuts, and cook 1 min shaking the pan,
toasting the nuts lightly. Remove and reserve. Pour remaining oil in pan, fry
chicken quickly, turning often until it looks opaque. Lower heat to low. Add
pea pods, mushrooms, and broth. Cover and cook slowly for 2 mins. Remove
cover, add soy sauce mixture, bamboo shoots, and cook until thickened,
stirring constantly. Simmer uncovered a bit more and add green onions and
nuts and serve immediately.
Shrimp Toast
12 fresh uncooked large shrimp
1 egg
2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch pepper
3 slices sandwich bread
1 hard−cooked egg yolk
1 slice cooked ham (about 1 ounce)
1 green onion
2 cups vegetable oil
1. Remove shells from shrimp, leaving tails intact. Remove back veins
from shrimp. Cut down back of shrimp with sharp knife. Gently press
shrimp with fingers to flatten.
2. Beat 1 egg, cornstarch, salt and pepper in a small bowl until blended.
Add shrimp to egg mixture and toss until shrimp are completely coated.
3. Remove crusts from bread. Cut each slice into quarter. Place one
shrimp, cut side down, on each bread piece. Gently press shrimp to
adhere to bread. Brush or rub small amount of egg mixture over each
shrimp.
4. Cut egg yolk and ham into 1/2 inch pieces. Finely chop onion.
Place one piece each of egg yolk and ham and a scant 1/4 teaspoon
chopped onion on each shrimp.
5. Heat oil in wok over medium−high heat until it reaches 375F.
Fry 3 or 4 shrimp−bread pieces at a time in the hot oil until golden,
1 to 2 minutes on each side. Drain on absorbent paper.
Moo Goo Gai Pan
4 chicken breast halves, skinned, boned and sliced
salt and pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups water
1 tb cornstarch
5 tb corn oil
8 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced
4 lb. bok choy or Chinese white cabbage, chopped
2 tb sugar
4 tb soy sauce
6 scallions, chopped
1. In a bowl, toss chicken with the salt and pepper, garlic and cornstarch
mixture. Set aside.
2. Heat 3 tablespoons of corn oil in a wok and stir in mushrooms, bok
choy/cabbage and sugar for 2 minutes. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
Remove from wok.
3. Heat remaining corn oil in wok. Stir−fry chicken for 2 minutes over high
heat. Add soy sauce and mix well. Cover and cook for about 6 minutes,
or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
4. Mix in the cooked vegetables and scallions. Stir fry together for about 1
minute. Serve hot with rice.
General Tsao's Chicken
Sauce:
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1+1/2 tsp minced garlic
1+1/2 tsp minced ginger root
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup cooking wine
1+1/2 cup hot chicken broth
1 tsp monosodium glutamate (optional)
Meat:
3 lbs deboned dark chicken meat, cut into large chunks
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tsp white pepper
1 egg
1 cup cornstarch
Vegetable oil for deep−frying
2 cups sliced green onions
16 small dried hot peppers
Mix 1/2 cup cornstarch with water. Add garlic, ginger, sugar, 1/2 cup
soy sauce, vinegar, wine, chicken broth and MSG (if desired). Stir until
sugar dissolves. Refrigerate until needed.
In separate bowl, mix chicken, 1/4 cup soy sauce and white pepper.
Stir in egg. Add 1 cup cornstarch and mix until chicken pieces are
coated evenly. Add cup of vegetable oil to help separate chicken pieces.
Divide chicken into small quantities and deep−fry at 350 degrees until
crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Place a small amount of oil in wok and heat until wok is hot. Add onions
and peppers and stir−fry briefly. Stir sauce and add to wok.
Place chicken in sauce and cook until sauce thickens.
Hunan Beef
2 cups broccoli florets
2 tablespoons cooking oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
4 small dried red chilies
1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 teaspoons water
Marinade:
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
3/4 pound flank steak, thinly sliced across the grain
Sauce:
3 tablespoons Chinese black vinegar or balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1. Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add beef and stir to coat. Let
stand for 10 minutes.
2. Combine sauce ingredients in a bowl.
3. Place broccoli in a large pot with 1 inch of boiling water. Boil until
tender−crisp, 2 to 3 minutes; drain.
4. Place a wok over high heat until hot. Add oil, swirling to coat sides. Add
garlic and chilies and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 10 seconds. Add
beef and stir−fry until no longer pink, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
5. Add broccoli and sauce to wok; bring to a boil. Add cornstarch solution
and cook, stirring, until sauce boils and thickens.
Barbecued Spareribs
2 banks of spareribs, uncut, about 2 pounds each
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup sweet bean sauce (hoi sin deung) or hoi sin sauce
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup sherry
Trim off excess fat from the thick edges of spareribs. Place ribs
in a shallow pan or platter. Mix remaining ingredients for a
marinade and spread over both sides of the spareribs. Let stand
for at least two hours.
Place one oven rack at the top of the oven and one at the bottom.
Preheat to 375F. Hook each bank of spareribs with 3 or 4 S−hooks
across its width, on the thick edges, and suspend under top rack.
Place a large pan with 1/2" water on bottom rack. This pan will
catch the drippings and keep the meat from drying out. Cook
spareribs for about 45 minutes.
Fried Rice
2 eggs
1 teaspoon MSG (optional)
1/8 teaspoon groung white pepper
1/4 cup soy sauce
4 cups cooked rice
4 scallions, chopped, including green ends
2 cups diced cooked pork, ham, chicken, shrimp, or any meat
1 slice ginger, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
Put first four ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir slightly;
the eggs should not be well beaten.
Heat wok or pan hot and dry. Add the oil. Brown the garlic and
ginger slightly, then add the rice. Cook for 2−3 minutes, stirring
to break up lumps and coat with oil. Add the rest of the ingredients
except the egg mixture. Fry and stir constantly until thoroughly
mixed. Add the egg mixture while stirring the rice so it will cover
as much of the ingredients in the pan as possible. Cook about
2 minutes, stirring constantly. Serve while hot.
Hot and Sour Soup
2 1/2 quarts chicken stock
1 block (16 oz.) of tofu, cut into 1 1/2 inch long strips
5 shitake mushrooms, cut into thin slices
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 tsp. white pepper
1/2 cup white vinegar
1 1/2 cups bamboo shoot strips
2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 4 tablespoons water
3 eggs. beaten
1/2 tsp. sesame oil
Combine first seven ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil.
Drizzle the cornstarch mixture into the soup, stirring to thicken.
Then drizzle beaten eggs into soup, stirring. Top with sesame oil.
Foo Yung
6 eggs, beaten well
1 cup shredded cooked meat (roast pork, shrimp, almost any!)
2 cups fresh bean sprouts (or 1 can)
2 scallions, chopped, including the green ends
1 medium onion, shredded
1 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
1 teaspoon MSG (optional)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 cup chicken stock or water
Vegetable oil for frying
Make gravy if desired (recipe follows). Preheat oven to 200F. Line
a platter with several thicknesses of paper towel. Mix all ingredients
except the vegetable oil together in a mixing bowl.
Heat a frying pan hot and dry. Put in vegetable oil to a depth of
about 1/2 inch. Keep oil at this level by adding more, as some is
absorbed in cooking. Bring oil temperature to medium. Stir up the
omelet mixture each time before you take a scoopful of it out, in
order to have the proper ratio of liquid and solid ingredients in each.
With a ladle or soup scoop, take a scoop of the egg mixture and gently
put into the frying pan. When the first omelet has stiffened, gently
move it over to make room for the next. The number of omelets you
can make at once depends on the size of your frying pan. When one
side of the omelet has turned golden brown, turn over gently with
pancake turner to fry the other side. When done, transfer from
frying pan onto paper−lined platter. Keep warm in oven until all
the omelets can be served together. Serve with or without gravy.
Gravy:
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon MSG (optional)
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
Pinch of salt
Mix all the ingredients together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil
slowly with frequent stirring. When gravy has thickened, turn heat
to very low to keep it warm until ready to use.
Shrimp with Snow Peas
2/3 lb. tiger prawns
Marinade for shrimp:
1 1/2 tsp. sherry
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. grated ginger
1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. water
Seasoning:
1 Tb. chicken broth
3 Tb. water
1/2 tsp. cornstarch
3 Tb. oyster sauce (very important)
1 Tb. hoisin sauce
also needed:
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, pressed or minced
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 lb. snow peas
Shell and devein prawns. Rinse and pat dry with a paper towel. Combine
marinade in medium bowl. Add prawns and mix well. Let stand 30 mins.
Heat wok over medium heat, add oil, and stir fry garlic for 15 secs. Add
prawns and stir fry until pink. Remove from wok, and place on plate.
Add salt and snow peas to oil in wok. Stir fry 30 secs. Add seasoning
sauce and stir slightly until think and bubbly. Add cooked prawns. Stir
to coat everything with sauce. Serve hot with cooked rice.
Egg Rolls
1 lb. chinese cabbage (Napa)
2 stalks celery
1/2 lb. cooked shrimp
1/2 lb. cooked pork or chicken livers
10 water chestnuts
1/3 cup bamboo shoots
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
Liberal dash pepper
1/2 tsp. light soy sauce
1/4 tsp. sesame oil
1 beaten egg
10 egg roll skins
3 cups oil
PREPARATION: Boil cabbage and celery until very tender. Drain and squeeze
out excess water. Shred very fine and set aside to
drain further. Parboil shrimp and fry or bake pork. Mince both. Shred
water chestnuts and bamboo shoots. Mix all ingredients but egg together.
Beat egg. Wrap filling in egg roll skins and seal with egg.
COOKING: Heat oil in wok or deep fat fryer to 375 degrees and drop in egg
rolls. When skin turns light golden brown, remove from oil and drain. (At
this point restaurants refrigerate them and finish the cooking process as
needed.) When cool, drop again into hot oil and fry until golden brown.
Makes 10.
The two−stage deep frying method is actually a professional Chinese chefs'
secret. It assures that the inside will be moist and not overcooked (as
anything overcooked becomes dry) and the outside will be crisp.
Hoisin Beef & Scallion Rolls
1 whole flank steak
1/2 cup soy sauce
3 cloves garlic
1/2 cup ginger −−chopped, fresh
dash black pepper
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
1 bunch scallions
In a shallow dish, mix together the soy sauce, oil, garlic, ginger, and
some pepper. Add the beef and marinate overnight in the refrigerator,
turning once. Heat the broiler. Pat the marinated meat dry and broil
the steak, about 4 inches from the heat, until rare, 5 to 6 minutes
per side. Cool completely and then slice very think on the bias, across
the grain of the meat. Trim the slices to form approximately 2 x 4 inch
strips. Brush a thin layer of hoisin sauce on each strip of beef. Lay
a small bundle of scallion julienne at one end and roll up securely.
Arrange on trays, seam side down, cover tightly with plastic wrap
(make sure the plastic is in close contact with the beef),
and refrigerate until time to serve.
Kung Pao Chicken
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken
Sauce:
1/4 cup Chinese black vinegar or balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons cooking oil
8 small dried red chilies
4 teaspoons minced garlic
2 stalks celery, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1−inch squares
1 can (8 oz.) sliced bamboo shoots, drained
2 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon water
1/3 cup roasted peanuts
1. Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl. Cut chicken into 1−inch pieces.
Place chicken in marinade and stir to coat. Let stand for 10 minutes.
2. Combine sauce ingredients in a bowl.
3. Place a wok over high heat until hot. Add 2 tablespoons oil, swirling to
coat sides. Add chilies and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 10
seconds. Add chicken and stir−fry for 2 minutes. Remove chicken and
chilies from wok.
4. Add remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil to wok, swirling to coat sides. Add garlic
and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 10 seconds. Add celery, bell
pepper, and bamboo shoots; stir−fry for 1 1/2 minutes.
5. Return chicken and chilies to wok; stir−fry for 1 minute. Add sauce and
bring to a boil. Add cornstarch solution and cook, stirring, until sauce
boils and thickens. Add peanuts and stir to coat.
Lo Mein
4 cups cooked Chinese noodles (or very thin spaghetti)
rinsed and drained
12 oz. diced cooked meat (beef, chicken, pork ... any)
1 package frozen French−style green beans, thawed
2 cups fresh bean sprouts
3 scallions, chopped
1 slice ginger, shredded
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teas. MSG (Accent)
1 teas. sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 teas. sesame oil
2 Tbls. sherry
Mix together MSG, sugar, and soy sauce. Set aside.
Heat wok or pan hot and dry. Add just 3 tablespoons of the
vegetable oil and all the sesame oil. Put in ginger and garlic to
brown first, then all the other vegetables. Stir and cook for one
minute over high heat. Add the sherry. Cover and cook one
minute longer. Turn off heat. Remove vegetables, and drain;
discard these juices. Set drained vegetables aside.
Heat wok or pan dry again. Put in remainder of oil. Turn heat
to medium. Add cooked noodles and stir constantly to heat
through and to coat the noodles with oil for a couple minutes.
Add your choice of meat and reserved vegetables; mix
thoroughly. Add reserved soy sauce mixture and stir until
noodles become one even color. Serve.
Fried Won Tons
1 lb. Won ton skins
1/2 lb. Fresh ground pork
1/2 lb. Fresh prawns
4 Dried mushrooms, soaked for 2 hours
8 Water chestnuts, finely chopped
2 Stalks green onions, finely chopped
2 small Eggs, beaten
1/4 ts Pepper
1 1/2 ts Salt
Yield: About 60 to 70.
Shell and devein prawns. Mince fine. Stem mushrooms and mince caps.
Mix with prawns, pork, water chestnuts, green onions, half of the
beaten eggs and all of the seasonings.
WRAPPING:
Place won ton squares on working surface so corners face up, down,
left and right. Place 1 teaspoon filling in the center of each skin.
Dip a little of the beaten egg onto the bottom corner, bring top
corner to meet bottom corner. Press to seal. Moisten left corner
and bring right corner to meet it. Press to seal. This should give
you a little bundle that looks kind of like a nurses hat.
FRYING:
Heat 4 cups oil in wok. Fry wrapped won ton until golden (about 2
minutes). Turn over once. Drain and serve hot.
Empress Chicken Wings
1 1/2 pounds Chicken Wings
3 tablespoons Soy Sauce
1 tablespoon Dry Sherry
1 tablespoon Minced Fresh Ginger Root
1 Clove Garlic, Minced
2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
1/3 cup Cornstarch
2/3 cup Water
2 Green Onions And Tops, Cut Into Thin Slices
1 teaspoon Slivered Fresh Ginger Root
Disjoint the chicken wings; discard tips (or save for stock). Combine soy
sauce, sherry, minced ginger and garlic in a large bowl; stir in chicken.
Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Remove chicken;
reserve marinade. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Lightly coat
chicken pieces with cornstarch; add to skillet and brown slowly on all sides.
Remove chicken; drain off fat. Stir water and reserved marinade into same
skillet. Add chicken; sprinkle green onions and slivered ginger evenly over
chicken. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes, or until chicken is tender.
Mandarin Pancakes
2 cups flour
3/4 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1. Place flour in a bowl. Add boiling water, stirring with chopsticks or a
fork until dough is evenly moistened. On a lightly floured board, knead
dough until smooth and satiny, about 5 minutes. Cover and let rest for 30
minutes.
2. On a lightly floured board, roll dough into a cylinder; cut into 16 equal
pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then flatten slightly into a pancake.
Brush top of each pancake with a light coating of sesame oil.
3. Place 1 pancake on top of a second pancake, oiled sides together. With a
rolling pin, roll to make a circle 6 inches in diameter. Stack and roll
remaining pairs of pancakes the same way. Cover with a damp cloth to
prevent drying.
Cooking:
1. Place a nonstick frying pan over lm heat until hot. Add 1 pair of pancakes
and cook, turning once, until lightly browned and bubbles appear on the
surface, about 2 minutes on each side. Remove from pan and separate
into 2 pancakes while still hot. Stack cooked pancakes on a plate while
cooking remaining pairs of pancakes.
2. Serve pancakes hot. If making ahead, reheat pancakes in a microwave
oven or wrap in a clean dish towel and steam in a bamboo steamer for
5 minutes.
Sesame Chicken
1 pound boneless chicken (or pork or steak)
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 ounces small mushrooms, quartered
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
4 scallions, chopped diagonally
boiled rice, to serve
Marinade:
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
few drops of Tabasco sauce
1−inch piece fresh ginger, grated
1 garlic clove, crushed
1. Trim the meat and cut into thin strips about 1/2 x 2 inch.
2. Make the marinade. In a bowl, blend the cornstarch with the rice wine or
dry sherry, then stir in the lemon juice, soy sauce, Tabasco sauce, ginger
and garlic. Stir in the strips, cover and leave in a cool place for 3−4 hours.
3. Place the sesame seeds in a wok or large frying pan and dry−fry over
moderate heat, shaking the pan, until the seeds are golden. Set aside.
4. Heat the sesame and vegetable oils in the wok or frying pan. Drain the
meat, reserving the marinade, and stir− fry a few pieces at a time until
browned. Remove with a slotted spoon.
5. Add the mushrooms and green pepper and stir−fry for 2−3 minutes. Add
the scallions and 1 minute more.
6. Return the meat to the wok or frying pan, together with the reserved
marinade, and stir over a moderate heat for a further 2 minutes, or until
the ingredients are evenly coated with glaze. Sprinkle the sesame seeds
on top and serve immediately with boiled rice.
Orange Beef
1/2 Lb. Top round steak
2 Tb Sherry
2 Tb Cornstarch
2 Egg whites
6 Tb Peanut oil
SAUCE:
1 1/2 cups Beef stock
2 Tb Light soy sauce
1 Ts Sugar
1 1/2 Tb Cornstarch
1 Ts Red wine vinegar
5 Dried red chile peppers, broken into pieces
8 Thin slices of orange rind (orange part only) or more
Fresh ground black pepper to taste
Whisk together the sherry, cornstarch, and egg whites until the mixture
is foamy. Add the beef and toss to coat the pieces well. Set aside.
Cut meat into 2x2−inch pieces. Heat 4 tbs. Peanut oil in wok.
Fry quickly, just until crispy and browned, remove to wok rack to drain.
Add remaining 2 tbs. Peanut oil to wok. Add orange rind and red peppers
to hot oil in wok. Stir−fry until orange rind begins to darken and aroma
from oil becomes pleasant. Add remaining ingredients and stir until bubbly
(add more beef stock if too thick). Add fried beef and toss to coat with
sauce. Serve at once with steamed white rice.
Pork with Broccoli in Oyster Sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon MSG (optional)
1/4 cup oyster sauce
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 cups sliced lean pork (about 1 pound)
1 bunch (about 2 pounds) fresh brocolli, sliced
2 slices ginger, shredded
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water
Mix together first five ingredients and set aside.
Heat wok or pan until hot and dry. Add the oil, then the salt.
Turn heat to medium. Add the ginger and the garlic and fry until
golden brown. Turn heat to high. Add the pork and fry until outside
is lightly browned. Add the broccoli and stir−fry for 3 minutes.
Add the water, cover, and cook for 4 minutes. Pour in reserved
sauce mixture; stir while cooking until gravy thickens. Turn heat
down to low, cover, and cook for 2 minutes more. Place in covered
serving dish until ready to serve.
Garlic Chicken
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 lb.)
1 egg white
1 Tablespoon cornstarch
1 Tablespoon dry white wine or sherry
4 green onions
1 teaspoon minced gingerroot
3 teaspoons minced fresh garlic (about 6 medium cloves)
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
Hot cooked rice
SAUCE
1 teaspoon crushed chili paste (sambal oelek) or more to taste
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 Tablespoon water
2 Tablespoons dry white wine or sherry
2 Tablespoons soy sauce
Place chicken breasts in freezer for 1 to 2 hours or until very firm
but not frozen solid. Slice crosswise into thin shreds. In small bowl,
lightly beat egg white, then mix in 1 TBS cornstach and 1 TBS wine,
stirring until cornstarch is dissolved. Add chicken and mix well to coat
all pieces. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, slice green onions on the diagonal into very thin slices.
Mince gingerroot and garlic. Combine Sauce ingredients, mixing well.
Heat wok or frying pan, add oil, and stir−fry chicken until no longer pink.
Remove chicken with a slotted spoon. Add onions, ginger and garlic to
wok and stir−fry about 30 seconds, until ginger and garlic are fragrant
but not brown. Return chicken to wok, restir sauce ingredients and add
to wok. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is well combined, hot and
bubbly and thickens slightly. Turn off heat and splash with about 1 tsp
of dark sesame oil. Serve over rice.
Fortune Cookies
8 oz. All−purpose flour
2 Tbl. Cornstarch
4 oz. Sugar
1/2 teas. Salt
4 oz. Vegetable oil
4 oz. Egg whites
1 Tbl. Water
2 teas. Vanilla extract.
1. In a deep bowl, mix the following ingredients: 8 oz. Flour, 2 tablespoons
corn starch, 4 oz sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt, blend in 4 oz. oil, 4 oz. Egg
whites, 1 tablespoon water and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and beat until
smooth consistency.
2. Write your own "Fortune" on a piece of paper 2 1/2" by 1/2". Prepared
oven to 300F.
3. Scoop a tablespoon of cookie batter and spread evenly into a 4" circle
on a well greased baking sheet.
4. Bake cookie for about 14 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Remove
one cookie at a time from the oven.
5. You have about 15 seconds working time before the cookie hardens.
Place the "Fortune" in the middle of the cookie.
6. Shape the cookie by folding it in half and grasp both ends. Place the
finished cookie in a muffin pan with the ends down to hold its unique shape.
Cantonese Roast Duck
1 duck, about 5 pounds, fresh or frozen
1 tablespoon salt
1 scallion
3 slices fresh ginger
Glaze:
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Few sprigs fresh cilantro, for garnish
1. Thaw the duck, if frozen. Remove any excess fat, and rinse and pat dry
with paper towels. Rub the entire surface of the duck, inside and out,
with the salt. Cover and refrigerate for several hours, or, overnight.
2. Put the scallion in the cavity and lay the slices of ginger on top of
the duck. Add at least 2 inches of water to a large flameproof roasting
pan with a lid and put the pan on the stove. Place a large rack in the
roasting pan and bring the water to a boil. Choose an oval casserole large
enough to hold the duck and small enough to fit into the roasting pan.
Place the duck in the casserole and then put the casserole on the rack.
Cover and steam for 1 hour, checking the water level from time to time
and adding more boiling water if necessary. Save the duck broth to use in
soups or stir fry dishes. When done, remove the duck from the casserole
and place it on a rack to dry.
3. Combine the ingredients for the glaze in a small saucepan and bring to
a boil. With a pastry brush, paint the hot glaze over the surface of the
duck. Allow duck to dry for 1 hour.
4. Preheat the oven to 375F. Roast the duck, breast side down, for 20
minutes. Turn over and continue to roast for 40 more minutes.
5. Transfer duck to a chopping board and allow to cool slightly. Using a
cleaver, disjoint and cut the duck through the bone into bite size pieces.
Arrange the pieces on a serving platter, garnish with cilantro and serve.
Bean Sprout Salad
2 tablespoon Sesame seeds
1 pound Fresh bean sprouts thoroughly washed and drained
3 Garlic cloves, peeled and minced
2 md Scallions −− trimmed & minced
1 − 1" cube ginger, peeled and minced
2 tablespoon Oriental sesame oil
1/3 cup Soy sauce
2 tablespoon Cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Mirin (sweet rice wine)
2 teaspoon Light brown sugar
1 teaspoon Spicy sesame oil
PREHEAT OVEN TO 300F. Toast the sesame seeds by spreading them
over the bottom of a pie tin. Roast for 12−to−16 minutes, stirring often,
until they are golden. The seeds can be toasted in advance and stored
in an airtight container.
Place the bean sprouts in a large heatproof bowl and set it aside.
In a medium−size skillet set over moderately low heat, stir−fry the garlic,
scallions and ginger in the oil for 2 to 3 minutes, until they are limp. Add
all the remaining ingredients, increase the heat to moderate, then boil the
mixture, uncovered, for 1 minute to slightly reduce the liquid. Pour the
boiling dressing over the bean sprouts, toss well, then cover the bowl and
chill the salad for several hours. Toss again before serving.
Almond Biscuits
2 1/2 cups all−purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup margarine or butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tsp almond essence
blanched almonds for decoration
beaten egg for glazing
1. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl. Cream the margarine
(or butter) and sugar together until light, white and fluffy. Beat in the egg
and almond essence. Stir in the sifted dry ingredients to make a stiff
dough.
2. Form the mixture into balls about 1 − 1.5 inch diameter and place these
on a greased baking tray. Place half an almond (split lengthways) on
each ball and press to flatten slightly. Brush with beaten egg.
3. Bake in a moderate oven (350 deg F / 180 deg C) for 20 minutes or
until golden. Cool on a wire rack. This quantity makes about 45
biscuits.
Cheese Ball Spread
1 8oz. whipped cream cheese
1/2 lb. grated cheddar cheese
1/2 lb. meunster cheese
10 pimento olives, finely chopped
pinch of salt
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 tbsp. mayonaise
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. worcestershire sauce
Preparation:
1. In medium bowl add all ingredients aand blend well. You might want to use your
bare hands.
Mold into ball or even log.
2. You can roll in chopped nuts or even paprika.
3. Refrigerate 2 hours and serve with crackers.
Cheese Buns
12 hot dog buns
1 lb. cheddar cheese, grated
1 stick of butter
Preparation:
1. In large bowl combine butter and grated cheese.
2. Open buns and spread mixture inside.
3. Place on large cookie sheet and broil for 3−5 minutes.
4. Remove from oven and slice bun into 6 pieces and serve.
Chicken Tenders with Dipping Sauce
3 lbs. chicken tenders
3 eggs
1 cup water
2 cups bread crumbs
1 16 oz. sour cream
1 18 oz. barbecue sauce, any flavor
1. Heat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Combine eggs and water. Dip chicken tenders into egg mixture and cover with bread
crumbs.
3. Place on baking dish and bake for 50 minutes.
4. In small bowl combine barbecue sauce and sour cream. Chill for 30 minutes before
serving.
5. Arrange on platter and serve or place 3−4 pieces on each plate and top with heaping
spoonful of sour cream mixture and serve as appetizer first course.
Chinese Chicken Wings
3 dozen chicken wings
3 cups water
1 cup soy sauce
1 tbsp. sugar
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup oyster sauce
1/2 cup white wine
1. Mix all ingredients together except for chicken wings.
2. Preheat oven to 350F.
3. Place chicken wings in baking dish and pour over mixture.
4. Bake for 30 minutes.
5. Serve with plenty of napkins.
Corn Salsa
2 cans drained corn
3 tbsp. lime juise
4 tbsp. olive oil
1 large tomatoe, diced and seeded
1 15 oz. can black beans rinsed and drained
1 red onions, finely chopped
3 tbsp. parsley
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
Preparation:
1. In bowl combine all ingredients and refrigerate for 2 hours.
2. Add salt and pepper to taste.
3. Serve with large tortilla chips.
Crab Cakes
1 lb. crabmeat
1/2 cup oil
1 tbsp. oil
5 shallots, minced
1 cup whipping cream
2 eggs
3 cups italian bread crumbs
1/2 white wine
2 tsp. garlic powder
4 scallions, chopped
1/4 cup horseradish sauce
1 cup parsley
1. In skillet heat 1 tbsp. oil and cook shallots and scallions. Cook until tender. Add in
wine,
whipping cream and horseradish sauce.
2. Let simmer for 5 minutes and let cool.
3. In large bowl combine this mixture with crabmeat, eggs, breadcrumbs and parsley.
Make
into either 8 hamburger like patties or 32 small balls.
4. Heat 1/2 oil until hot and saute the crab cakes or balls in oil. Cook until all sides are
golden brown.
5. You might want to top with a tsp. of horseradish on each cake or in the center of the 8.
Crabmeat Stuffed Mushrooms
24 mushrooms, cleaned
1 8 oz. whipped cream cheese
1 can (6 oz.) crabmeat
1 small onion, minced
1/2 tsp. horseradish
2 tbs.. bread crumbs
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. worcestershire sauce
1 tbs.. milk
Preparation:
1. Combine all ingredients except mushrooms.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
3. Fill mushrooms with crabmeat mixture.
4. In large baking dish coat with 2 tbs.. of butter and bake mushrooms for 10 minutes.
Crab Meat Appetizer
4 lbs. cooked lump crab meat
3 cups mayonnaise, can be light
4 tbs. dijon mustard
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup chopped scallions
3 egg yolks
3 tbs. Worcestershire Sauce
2 tsp. tobasco sauce
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
1 tsp. paprika
1. Heat oven to 375°.
2. In large bowl combine all ingredients, mixing well.
3. In medium casserole dish coat side with butter and bread
crumbs. (You would use the same technique if you were coating a
cake pan with butter than dusting with flour).
4. Add mixed ingredients to casserole dish and bake for 20−25
minutes. If the top has not browned at the end, turn on broiler
for 1 minute.
5. Let cool for 15 minutes. Serve with crackers or little pieces of
torn french bread.
Crabmeat Balls
2 7 oz. cans crabmeat
1 tsp. parsley
12 slices of bacon
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
3 tbs.. cooking sherry
1 tbs.. lemon juice
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. mustard
pinch salt
1 tsp. pepper
Preparation:
1. Lay bacon on papertowels and cover with papertowels. Place in microwave and cook
for 10 minutes on high. Cook until totally brown and crispy. Remove and let cool.
When cooled, place between papertowels again and crush with hands until you make all
crumbs.
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
24 mushrooms
1 can crab meat
1 egg, beaten with 2 tsp. milk
2 tsp. bread crumbs
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup parmesan cheese
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. parsley
1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
2. Clean mushrooms.
3. Combine remaining ingredients and stuff into mushrooms.
4. Bake for 20 minutes.
5. Serve.
Cream Cheese and Caviar Dip
1 12 oz. container whipped cream cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 small jar black caviar
Preparation:
1. Mix all ingredients well and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. Serve as dip with crackers.
Cucumber Dip
2 large cucumbers
2 8 oz. pkgs. cream cheese
½ cup white vinegar
2 tsp. salt
½ tsp. garlic salt
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1. Peel cucumber skin off and then grate into medium slices.
2. Mix cucumber in vinegar and salt overnight.
3. In small mixing bowl add cream cheese, mayonnaise and garlic.
Mix well.
4. Squeeze excess liquid from cucumber and mix cucumbers with
cream cheese mixture and stir well.
5. Serve this with vegetables or tortilla chips.
Curried Yogurt Dip
1 cup plain yogurt
1 tsp. hot sauce
pinch of black pepper
2 tsp. curry powder
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. sugar
1. Combine all ingredients and blend well.
2. Refrigerate 20 minutes before serving.
3. Serve with vegetables.
Deep Fried Pork Meatballs
1½ lbs. pork chop meat
1½ cups red bell pepper
1½ cup finely chopped onion
½ cup chopped garlic
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
½ tsp. black pepper
1 stick butter
1 cup flour
vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 cup water
2 cups bread crumbs
Preparation:
1. First in medium fry pan heat butter until melted and add in
flour. Mix well and heat until creamy a dark beige color. Add
in onions and red pepper and heat for 10 minutes and remove from heat.
2. In large fry cook pork in about ¼ cup oil. Brown well and remove from heat.
3. In medium bowl combine meat and onion and pepper mixture with
hands, be sure to make sure both are cool first. Let sit in the refrigerator for about 1−2 hours.
4. When chilled, roll into small balls. Mix eggs with water and
leave in bowl for dipping pork balls. Place bread crumbs in separate bowl.
5. First, dip pork balls into egg mixture then coat well with
bread crumbs. Do this step to all of the meat before starting to cook.
6. In large sauce pot, cover bottom of pot with 2 inches of oil
and heat on medium to high. The oil has to high enough to submerse
the pork ball. Place as many pork balls in very hot oil
and cook for 5−8 minutes, sometimes longer. You will be able to tell.
7. In small bowl combine mustard and mayonnaise. To serve place
heaping teaspoon in middle of dish and place pork balls around it.
Serve as a first course or appetizer.
Deviled Eggs Lisa
12 hard boiled eggs
3 tbsp. dijon mustard
2 scallions, finely chopped
6 tbsp. mayonnaise
2 tsp. parsley
2 tsp. lemon juice
1½ tsp. curry powder
½ tsp. dry mustard
¼ tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
Paprika
1. Cut eggs in half lengthwise and take out yolks and reserve in
bowl.
2. Mash yolks and mix in all ingredients except Paprika.
3. Spoon mixture into eggs and sprinkle with Paprika.
4. Serve 3 each for first course or can be used as an appetizer.
Easy Herb Spread
1 16 oz. whipped cream cheese
1 tsp. garlic powder
2 scallions, minced
1 tsp. mustard
1/2 cup parsley
1/2 cup basil
1. Combine all ingredients well.
2. Place in pretty bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
3. Serve with crackers.
English Muffin Crab Cakes
8 whole english muffins
2 6 oz. cans crabmeat
2 tbsp. mayonaise
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 small onion, diced
1 16 oz. pkg. shredded meunster cheese
1. Split english muffins and bake on cookie sheet for 10−15 minutes or until turning
slightly brown.
2. In medium bowl combine remaining ingredients. Blend well.
3. Remove english muffins from oven and place spoonfuls of crabmeat mixture on
top of muffins.
4. Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
5. If you have extra mixture, place in small baking dish and bake for 10 minutes and
serve with crackers.
Five Cheese Baked Ziti Sauce:
2 large cans crushed tomatoes
2 small cans tomato sauce
2 small cans tomato paste
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. garlic powder
1 tbsp. onion powder
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. pepper
Ziti:
2 lbs. ziti
2 15 oz. pkgs. of ricotta cheese, skim or whole
2 cups shredded swiss cheese
2 cups parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded provolone
2 cups crumbled bleu cheese
1. Make sauce first. Combine all ingredients and simmer for 1
hour or until ready to use.
2. In large bowl combine all the remaining ingredients and mix
well. Add in half the sauce and mix well.
3. When ziti is cooked drain very well and add in to sauce and
cheese mixture. Mix well.
4. In 1 or 2 baking dishes pour in ziti mixture and you may want
to add some sauce to the top and garnish with sauce and parsley.
5. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Let set in oven for 15 more
minutes and serve.
6. Serve with salad and bread.
Fried Meat Ravioli
1 lb. frozen meat ravioli
2 cups seasoned bread crumbs
1 cup oil
2 eggs, beaten
3 tbsp. water
1 jar premade alfredo sauce
1. Combine eggs and water. Dip ravioli into egg mixture and then into
bread crumbs.
2. Heat oil in large skillet and fry ravioli until golden brown.
3. Place on papertowel to remove excess grease.
4. Heat alfredo sauce on stove or in microwave. Place in bowl to serve.
5. Arrange ravioli on dish around alfredo sauce.
Fried Mozzarella with Roasted Pepper Sauce
2 jars roasted peppers
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup water
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tbsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
3 16 oz. pkgs. of mozzarella
2 cups bread crumbs
1½ cups vegetable oil
2 eggs, beaten with ¼ cup of water
1. Slice mozzarella into slices (approximately 15 per pkg.)
Dip mozzarella in egg mixture and then into bread crumbs just
like you would to chicken cutlets. Do all pieces of cheese
before starting to fry, it makes it easier.
2. Heat 1½ cups of oil in large fry pan. Place cheese cutlets
in fry pan, do not over crowd. Let brown on both sides watching
carefully not to melt cheese all over the place.
3. When done set aside on serving platter.
4. In medium sauce pan heat olive oil, roasted peppers, garlic
powder, salt, pepper, water, red wine vinegar and cayenne pepper.
When warmed pour mixture into blender and pulse until creamy.
5. The sauce can be poured into small ramekins so all your guests
have their own sauce and are not dipping into the same dish.
Fried Tomatoes
2 eggs
6 large red tomatoes, cut into 4 slices each
2 cups bread crumbs
2 cups olive oil
1 strip of bacon (optional)
3 cups mayonnaise
½ cup mustard, any kind
1 tsp. salt
1 small onion, diced
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
¼ cup parsley
¼ cup thyme
1. Heat oil in large fry pan.
2. Make egg wash with the eggs, add a little water.
3. Dip tomatoes in egg and then in bread crumbs.
4. Place in fry pan and fry until golden brown on both sides.
5. Set aside on paper towel to remove excess oil.
6. To make sauce, mix together mayonnaise, mustard, onion, salt,
pepper, cayenne. parsley and thyme. Mix well.
7. On salad plate place three tomatoes in an arrangement and place a
large tablespoon of mayonnaise in the middle.
Garlic and Blue Cheese Bread
1 large loaf french bread, slice down the middle
1 8 oz. chunky blue cheese dressing
1 8 oz. whipped butter, softened
2 tbsp. garlic powder
1 cup parmesan cheese
1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. In small bowl combine blue cheese dressing, garlic, and parmesan cheese.
3. Spread each loaf of bread with butter.
4. Spread on blue cheese and parmesan mixture.
5. Bake for 15−20 minutes.
Garlic Clam Dip
1 8 oz. whipped cream cheese
2 tsp. lemon juice
2 tsp. worcestershire sauce
1/2tsp. salt
1/2garlic powder
1 tsp. pepper
1 7 oz. can minced clams, with juice
Preparation:
1. Combine all ingredients except clam juice. Mix well. If you want a thinner spread
add some clam juice.
2. Serve with crackers or vegetables.
Sauteed Goat Cheese Cakes
1 cup leeks, diced
1 lb. goat cheese
1 cup flour
1 cup bread crumbs
2 eggs, beaten with water
½ cup garlic, minced
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1. In large fry pan saute leek until soft. Empty into medium
bowl. Add in goat cheese, at room temperature, garlic, salt,
pepper and cayenne pepper. Mix well with hands. Make shapes the
size of a flattened egg.
2. Dip goat cheese shape into flour, egg and bread crumbs. Fry
on medium heat until golden brown.
3. Serve with salad.
Hot Stuffed Mushrooms
24 mushrooms, cleaned
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups crabmeat
1 tsp. onion powder
2 tbsp. parmesan cheese
2 tsp. parsley
1 tbsp. hot sauce
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 tbsp. bread crumbs
1 tsp. salt
1. Preheat oven to 325.
2. Combine all ingredients except mushrooms.
3. Spoon in mixture to mushrooms and bake for 20 minutes.
Hot Wings
5 lbs. chicken wings
1 lb. butter
1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
4 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. black pepper
3 tsp. tobasco sauce
2 cups pancake syrup
1 tsp. onion powder
1. Bake chicken wings at 400 degrees until thoroughly cooked,
depending on size.
2. Mix all other ingredients and set aside.
3. Remove wings from oven and place in sauce mixture.
4. Serve with a lot of napkins.
Italian Bread Boat Dip
2 Large loaves italian bread
1 cup onions, chopped
1½ cups crab dip
1 cup cheddar cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
1. Hollow out one loaf of bread using the pulled out pieces as
bite size dipping pieces. Tear up the whole second loaf and use
as dipping pieces.
2. Mix together in baking dish onions, crab, cheddar and
mayonnaise. Bake for about 10 minutes or until hot.
3. Pour mixture into hollowed out loaf of bread and serve.
Jumbo Garlic Shrimp
48 jumbo shrimps, cleaned and deveined
4 tbsp. cayenne pepper
6 tbsp. garlic powder
2 cups olive oil
1. In large bowl combine oil, cayenne pepper and garlic powder. Blend well and add
in the shrimp. Coat the shrimp well.
2. Heat skillet and saute shrimp half at a time.
3. When done place in large bowl and use toothpicks or serve 6 on a plate as first course.
Little Franks with Orange Dipping Sauce
1 pkg. cocktail franks
2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup pancake syrup
Preparation:
1. In medium sauce pan heat orange juice and pancake syrup. Bring to simmer and
add in cocktail franks.
2. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Serve in pretty bowl with toothpicks.
Marinated Mushrooms
1 lb. fresh mushrooms
1 tsp. chives
1 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tsp. tarragon
pinch of salt
1/2 cup water
1 tsp. garlic powder
1. Clean and dry mushrooms.
2. Mix all ingredients together.
3. Let marinate in refrigerator for 8−12 hours.
4. Serve.
Mashed Potato Stuffed Mushrooms
24 mushrooms, cleaned and stemed
4 large baking potatoes
1 8 oz. whipped cream cheese
1 cup finely chopped shrimp
1/2 stick of butter
1 tsp. salt
1. Bake potatoes in microwave for 12 minutes. Let cool and scoop out the potato.
2. In medium bowl combine potato, cream cheese, shrimp, butter and salt Blend well.
3. Spoon mixture into mushrooms and bake for 10−15 minutes at 325.
Mexican Dip
1 lb. ground beef
1 tbsp. chilli powder
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 onion, diced
1 small chile or jalapeno, diced
1 16 oz. whipped cream cheese
1 bag shredded cheddar cheese
1. In saute pan brown meat and onion. Add in chilli powder, cayenne pepper
and jalapeno.
2. In bowl combine meat, cream cheese and cheddar cheese.
3. Place in baking dish and bake for 15 minutes.
Mixed Cheese Spread
1 8 oz. pkg. of whipped cream cheese
4 oz. bleu cheese
1 cheddar cheese, grated
2 tbsp. worcestershire sauce
1 cup cooked, cut up meat (ham or sausage)
1/2 cup butter
1 onion, finely chopped
Preparation:
1. In large bowl combine all cheese with mixer.
2. Add in all ingredients and refrigerate for 8 hours and serve.
3. Serve with small breads or crackers.
Mozzarella Sticks with Spicy Sauce
40 mozzarella sticks
1 16 oz. premade plain spaghetti sauce
1 medium onion, diced
1 tbsp. red pepper flakes
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
dash of hot sauce
1 tsp. olive oil
1. Bake mozzarella sticks as indicated on pkg.
2. In medium sauce pan heat onions in oil. Add in remaining ingredients.
3. Heat sauce for 30 minutes or length of cooking time for mozzarella sticks.
Mushroom and Nut Pate
2 lbs. mushrooms, chopped
1 cup nuts, any kind
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tbsp. tarragon
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. salt
1 cup plain yogurt
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp. garlic powder
Parsley for garnish, not necessary
Preparation:
1. In large skillet heat in oil onion and garlic. Cook until tunring golden brown. Add in
garlic
powder, mushrooms. Stir in tarragon, lemon juice, salt, pepper and paprika.
2. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Place in blender and blend for 3
minutes.
Add in nuts (almonds) and chop them. Blend for 2 more minutes.
3. Refrigerate for 8 hours and serve with crackers.
Mushroom & Sun Dried Tomato Spread
½ lb. fresh mushrooms
½ lb. portabella mushrooms
½ cup chopped sun dried tomatoes
¼ cup green onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves
2 loaves french bread, cut into diagonal slices
1 tbsp. olive oil
1. In food processor or blender puree all ingredients.
2. Toast bread in oven until lightly browned. Place bread on
serving dish or bowl.
3. Place mushroom mixture into bowl. Spread mixture into bread and
serve or have each person do their own.
Mushroom Bread
1 small loaf white bread
1/2 lb. mushrooms, finely chopped
2 tsp. lemon juice
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
3 tbsp. flour
1/4 cup butter
1 scallion, finely chopped
Preparation:
1. Sauter mushrooms in butter. Add in lemon juice, heavy cream, salt, garlic powder,
flour and scallions.
2. Cook until cramy and thick.
3. Preheat oven to 425.
4. Remove mushroom mixture from stove.
5. Dip bread into mixture on both side. Place on cookie sheet and bake on each side for
5−8 minutes.
Onion Rings with Dipping Sauce
2 large bags of onion rings
1 16 oz. whipped cream cheese
1 16 oz. sour cream
1 16 oz. salsa
1. Bake onion rings as indicated on bag.
2. In medium bowl combine all ingredients and blend well.
3. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Pancake Syrup Chicken Wings
6 lbs. chicken wings
1 cup pancake syrup
3 tsp. garlic powder
1 cup soy sauce
1. Season wings with garlic powder.
2. Bake for 30 minutes at 325.
3. In small bowl combine syrup and soy sauce.
4. Pour over chicken wings and bake for 10 more minutes.
Peanut Chili Dip
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 tbsp. chili powder
2 tbsp. honey
3 tbsp. water
2 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. garlic powder
Preparation:
1. In bowl combine all ingredients until blended well. If mixture seems to thick add
more water.
2. Serve with carrots, broccoli, green and red peppers.
Pesto Crescents
1 8 oz. can crescent rolls
2 tbsp. parmesan cheese
1 egg yolk
6 tsp., sun dried tomatoes in oil
3 tbps. pesto sauce ( use envelope)
1 tbsp. water
Preparation:
1. Open crescent roll can.
2. In bowl combine parmesan cheese, sundried tomates and pesto sauce. Mix well.
3. Open each individual crescent and place 1 tbsp. of mixture into center. Fold over like a
triangle. Press edges down firmly with fork.
4. In small bowl mix together egg and water and with finger paint the egg mixture over
the crescent.
5. Bake for 10−15 minutes or until golden brown.
Pierogies with Sour Cream
32 pierogies, any kind
2 16 oz. sour creams
2 tbsp. paprika
1 small onion
3 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. olive oil
1. In small saute pan heat butter and oil.
2. Lay pierogies on large baking dish and pour over oil and butter mixture.
Bake for 35 minutes, or until they are turning golden brown.
3. You might want to toss once or twice while cooking.
4. Five minutes before complete sprinkle over the paprika.
5. Serve on large plate and place sour cream in bowl in center.
Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Garlic Mayonnaise
1 12 oz. Pork Tenderlointlets
5 tbsp. olive oil
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
¼ cup romano or parmesan cheese
1 cup parsley
1 Whole Garlic, Medium Head
½ cup mayonnaise
1. Preheat oven to 325°. In long mixing dish or pan combine
parsley, salt, pepper and cheese. Coat pork tenderloin with oil
on all sides and cover with the parsley mixture.
2. Place in baking dish with 4 tbsp. of oil and bake uncovered
for about 45 minutes to an hour. Also, take the first layer of
skin off the garlic bulb and cut off the pointed top. Place in
small baking dish with 2 tsp. of olive oil and bake for 45
minutes.
3. After 45 minutes let garlic cool and squeeze out the garlic
like toothpaste. With the fork tines, press the garlic down.
Mix with the mayonnaise well.
4. Remove pork from oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Cut into
slices and serve two to each plate with a teaspoon of garlic mayonnaise
on the side or on top of them. Garnish with some parsley.
Quick Stuffed Celery
1 bunch of celery, cleaned
1 8 oz. whipped cream cheese
2 tbsp. sour cream
1 small can black olives, chopped
1 tsp. paprika
1. Combine cream cheese, sour cream, olives and paprika.
2. Fill celery stalk and serve.
Raisin Spread
1 cup raisins
1 8oz. whipped cream cheese
1 tsp. cinnamon
Preparation:
1. Mix together all ingredients and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. Serve on bagels or toast.
Red Bell Pepper Pancakes
3/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
2/3 cup flour
1 tbsp. melted butter
2 large eggs, separated
¼ cup cornmeal
½ tsp. hot red pepper flakes
3 tbsp. coriander
1 pint sour cream
1. In large bowl mix together all ingredients except sour cream
and egg whites. Add 1 tsp. salt and ¼ tsp. pepper.
2. In small bowl beat egg white until fluffy. Fold into flour
mixture.
3. Heat large fry pan with some melted butter. Spoon in balls
of the mixture into fry pan. Do not over crowd. Flatten the
balls into small pancakes, about 1−2 inches in diameter. Cook
each pancake 1 minute on each side or until golden brown.
4. These pancakes can be used as appetizers or as first course. For
8 guests, place 5 pancakes on each plate with a large tablespoonful of
sour cream. Garnish with parsley.
Salmon Dip
1 can salmon
1 8 oz. whipped cream cheese
1 cup onions, finely chopped
Preparation:
1. Mix all ingredients and refrigerate for 2−4 hours before serving.
Salsa with Shrimp
64 jumbo shrimps
4 16 oz. jars of salsa
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
1. In large sauce pan heat the salsa until very hot. Stirring
constantly.
2. Add in all the shrimp at once and cook thoroughly for 5
minutes.
3. Place in large serving bowl.
4. You can serve this with white rice. Very fast and delicious dish
for the salsa lover.
Sausage Dip
3 lbs. skinny italian sausage, frozen
1 cup mayonaise
1 cup sour cream
1/2 tsp. pepper
pinch of salt
1/2 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1. Cut sausage into 1 inch pieces. Either fry in frying pan or cook in oven.
2. Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, pepper, salt, paprika and cayenne pepper.
Blend well and refrigerate.
3. Use sauce to dip in sausage. Serve with toothpicks.
Sauteed Mushrooms
2 lbs. mushrooms, sliced in half
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tsp. hot red pepper flakes
1 stick butter
½ Sherry
½ cup Teriyaki Sauce
2 tbsp. parsley
1. In large fry pan cook garlic and pepper flakes in butter on
low heat. Add in mushrooms, teriyaki sauce and sherry and cook
over medium heat until mushrooms are tender.
2. Remove mushrooms and bring liquid to boil until thickened
like syrup.
3. Add in parsley and salt and pepper to taste. Return
mushrooms to heat and serve.
4. Can serve with any meat.
Sauteed Mushrooms in Biscuits
2 Pkgs. Refrigerated Biscuits, raw
½ lb. shitake mushrooms
½ lb. fresh mushrooms
½ lb. portabella mushrooms
2 cups scallions, chopped finely
1 cups balsamic vinegar
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
1 lemon
½ stick of butter
1. In large saute pan heat all mushrooms in butter with
scallions, garlic, salt and pepper. When mushrooms cooked and
tender place in blender or food processor and pulse until finely
chopped.
2. Place back in saute pan. Add in balsamic vinegar and the
juice of lemon. heat for 5 minutes.
3. Grease cookie sheet if necessary. Cut biscuits in half. To
be safe when doing this, place biscuit on counter and cut from
right to left or maybe you can even peel them apart.
4. When the biscuits are separated, place a tbsp. of mushroom
mixture in the middle and place the top of the biscuit back on
top. To make sure the insides don't fall out press the whole
perimeter of the biscuit.
5. Bake for 8 minutes on 325°.
Sesame Chicken
24 chicken tenders
1 cup sesame seeds
4 tbsp. dijon mustard
2 tsp. onion powder
2 cups mayo
1 cup honey
1. Grease baking sheet. Preheat oven to 450.
2. Combine dijon mustard, onion powder, mayo and honey. Dip chicken tenders into this
mixture and then into sesame seeds.
3. Place chicken tenders on baking sheet and bake for 20−25 minutes.
Spinach and Bacon Dip
1 cup mayonaise
1 cup sour cream
1 pkg. frozen chopped spinach
8 slices of bacon
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
1. If you can, cook the bacon in microwave until very crispy.
Let cool and break into tiny pieces.
2. Place spinach in strainer − squeeze to remove all excess water.
3. In medium bowl add all ingredients well.
4. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
5. Serve with fruit, vegetables, chips or breads.
Spinach Dip
1 pkg. chopped spinach, cooked and drained
1 pkg. vegetable soup mix
1 8 oz. sour cream
1 cup mayonaise
Preparation:
1. Mix all ingredients well and refrigerate for 8 hours.
2. Serve with crackers.
Sweet Potato Appetizers
2 40 oz. cans sweet potatoes
1 stick of butter
2 cups bread crumbs
2 cups pancake syrup
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1. In bowl mash potatoes. Add in butter, pancake syrup, salt and pepper.
2. Make into golf ball size balls. Roll in bread crumbs.
3. Preheat oven to 350 and bake for 30 minutes.
4. Serve as an appetizer or with a ham or turkey dinner.
Tomato and Basil Bruschetta
1 loaf of french bread, makes 24 pieces
4 garlic cloves
¼ cup basil
2 lbs. seeded tomatoes, diced
6 tbsp. olive oil
1. Heat oven to 375°.
2. Cut bread into 4 inch long pieces. Brush pieces of bread
with olive oil. Toast in oven for about 10 minutes or until
golden brown.
3. After toasting, rub garlic on the toast. Mix remaining olive
oil and tomatoes and basil in bowl. Add salt & pepper to taste.
Top each piece of toast with about tsp. of mixture.
4. Place on dish and serve.
Tomato Potato Skins
8 large baking potatoes
2 tomatoes, finely chopped
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1 cup shredded cheddar
4 green onions, chopped
1 tsp. olive oil
2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. chili powder
1 16 oz. sour cream
1. Microwave potatoes for 3 minutes each, which should be 24 minutes.
2. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out potato middles.
3. In medium bowl combine potato middles with tomatoes, mozzarella, cheddar, onions,
olive oil, cayenne, salt, onion powder and chili powder. Blend well.
4. Spoon mixture back into potato shells and bake for 10−15 minutes.