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Archive for October 29th, 2007

Baked Apples Stuffed with Raspberries

10.29.2007 · Posted in Recipes

Original recipe used cranberries, but due to Nick’s aversion to the fruit, we substituted raspberries. Ingredients 6 green apples (we used Granny Smith) 1-1/2 cups fresh raspberries 2-1/4 cups water 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 3 tablespoons honey 6 scoops vanilla ice cream a dash of cinnamon Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. ...

Pork Chops with Apple Stuffing

10.29.2007 · Posted in Recipes

Ingredients 2 teaspoons chopped onion 2-2/3 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 cups fresh bread crumbs 1-1/3 cups chopped apples 2-2/3 tablespoons chopped celery 1-1/4 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 4 pork chops (> 1 inch thick) salt and pepper to taste Directions In a large skillet, saute onion in ...

Sweet Potato and Apple Soup

10.29.2007 · Posted in Recipes

  Ingredients 2 large sweet potatoes, quartered 2 large tart apples (we like Ginger Gold), peeled and cored 2 tablespoons EVOO 1 onion, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 large carrot, chopped 1 bay leaf 5 cups chicken broth 1 cup cream 1 lemon, zested and juiced salt and pepper to taste cinnamon to taste ...

Battle Apples

10.29.2007 · Posted in Iron Chef Battles

We spiced things up this week and asked Mrs. Megan Wiley to choose the secret ingredient. She chose a seasonal item: apples! The Culinary Couple teamed up for this one, so as you can imagine it was nothing short of perfection. The menu: First course was a hearty soup of Ginger Gold apples (mild and ...

Peanut Butter Salad Dressing

10.29.2007 · Posted in Recipes

Ingredients for Peanut Sprinkles 3/4 cup peanuts 1 egg white 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Directions for Peanut Sprinkles Toss together peanuts and egg whites. Strain. Place on well-oiled baking sheet. Sprinkle with spices. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Ingredients for Dressing 1 cup store-bought Vidalia onion dressing ...

Peanut Butter Pork Stir-Fry

10.29.2007 · Posted in Recipes

Ingredients 2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger root 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup chicken broth 4 tablespoons peanut butter 1 1/2 pounds boneless pork loin, cut into strips 2 tablespoons peanut oil 1 onion, chopped 3/4 cup cashews 2 cups frozen mixed stir-fry vegetables ...

Battle Peanuts

10.29.2007 · Posted in Iron Chef Battles

My turn on the chopping block. This week, Nick chose “peanuts” as the secret ingredient, and I produced a most delectable meal of Asian influence. My sous chef arrived in State College in time to accompany me to Wegmans for ingredients selection. Though not as refined as the Wegmans south of the Mason Dixon line, ...

Lime Cupcakes

10.29.2007 · Posted in Recipes

 Try with different flavors of JELL-O! Ingredients 1 package lime JELL-O 1 package white cake mix 1/4 cup melted butter 2 tablespoons milk 2 cups confectioner’s (10x) sugar Directions for Cupcakes Prepare one package white cake mix per instructions. Add 1/2 package JELL-O to the batter. Bake. Directions for frosting: Combine 1/4 cup melted butter ...

Southwestern Cob

10.29.2007 · Posted in Recipes

Ingredients corn on the cob, shucked lime juice chili powder salt and pepper crema Mexicana Directions Spritz lime juice over the raw corn on the cob Rub on chili powder, roughly 1/4 tsp. per cob Repeat with salt and pepper to liking Grill for ~10 minutes Pour on crema Mexicana and serve ...

Lime Marinade

10.29.2007 · Posted in Recipes

Ingredients beef skirt steak or chicken 2/3 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup lime juice Directions Marinate meat for 2 hours. Grill. Slice thin. Serve on tortilla shell with sauteed onions and peppers, sour cream, guacomole, shredded cheese, and whatever else fits your fancy. ...