Ingredients: 1 cup sour cream 1 cup pineapple chunks 1 cup light fruit cocktail 1 cup miniature marshmallows 1 cup coconut (optional) 1 cup mandarin orange sections Method: Well drain all fruit. Combine ingredients gently. Chill in serving dish several hours before serving. –Recipe by Jean S.
Month: February 2011
Awesome Potato Rolls
These are fiddely to make, but they are really yummy! Ingredients: 1 tsp granulated sugar 1/2 cup warm water 1 x 8g active dry yeast 1 cup milk 3/4 cup butter 1 1/4 cups leftover mashed potatoes 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 tsp salt 2 cups all purpose flour 2 large eggs, beaten 6 1/2…
Frozen Chocolate Cheesecake
This is our favourite birthday cheesecake. Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups chocolate wafer cookie crumbs 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup margarine or butter, melted 1 8oz package cream cheese, soft 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk 2/3 cup chocolate flavoured syrup 1 tbsp hot water 1 cup whipping cream, whipped Method: In small bowl combine…
Crepes
Ingredients: 2 eggs 2 cups skim milk 1 cup flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 capful vanilla extract Method: Spray a large frying pan with cooking spray and preheat at medium heat. In a blender, whip the eggs at high speed until well blended. Add the milk, flour, salt and vanilla. Continue to blend until the…
Cabbage Rolls
Ingredients for Filling: 1 medium cabbage, core removed 2 lb lean ground meat (beef, beef & pork, or chicken) 1 large onion, chopped 2 cups rice, cooked 2 or 3 eggs, beaten 1/4 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp dried marjoram (or substitute less oregano) 1 tsp poultry seasoning 2 tsp salt Ingredients for Tomato Sauce: 2…
Pat’s Cookies
Heat oven to 350°F. Beat 2 egg whites, pinch of salt, pinch of cream of tartar until frothy. Gradually add 2/3 cup sugar. Beat until stiff. Fold in one package chocolate chips. Drop on greased cookie sheet. Put in oven and turn off heat. Leave for 1 hour or overnight. Enjoy! –Recipe by Nancy…
Black-Eyed Pea Gumbo
Ingredients olive oil, for frying 1 medium onion, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 5 stalks celery, chopped 2 ½ cups chicken broth (for vegetarian option, use veggie stock) 1 cup brown rice 1 ½ cups dry black eyed peas, pre-soaked for 5-12 hours 1 jar salsa 1 can diced tomatoes 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped…
Gingered Pork Roast
Ingredients: 2.2kg (5 lbs) pork loin roast 3 tbsp flour 2 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp granulated garlic 1 tsp dried sage 1/3 cup apricot jam 1 1/4 tsp hot pepper sauce Method: Mix together flour and spices and then coat roast. Place roast on foil covered baking pan. Place a piece of foil loosely…
Thai Hot-and-Sour Shrimp Soup
Ingredients: 20 cups water 6 tbsp chicken Bovril 1/2 Spanish onion coarsely chopped (or 1 cup chopped green onions) 1 tbsp (or to taste) hot pepper sauce 1 tbsp soya sauce 1 lb frozen cooked shrimp 2 tbsp chopped cilantro 1 tsp grated lemon rind 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice or lime juice optional:…
Easy Yorkshire Pudding
Preheat oven to 400°F. Use warm ingredients. Stir together: 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour 1 tsp salt Make a well in centre and add: 1 cup milk 1 cup water Stir and add: 4 eggs Beat until large bubbles rise to the top of the mixture. (May cover and refrigerate for 1 hour…
Sweet & Sour Chicken
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb boneless, cubed chicken (can also use drumsticks or thighs) 2 tbsp sesame oil (or olive oil) 2 cups green or red peppers, cut into strips 2 tbsp cornstarch 1/2 cup soya sauce 2 cans chunk pineapple 6 tbsp white vinegar 6 tbsp brown sugar 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp garlic…