Chili
This is great to slow cook on a chilly "chili" day!

2 lbs. boneless pork chop, grilled
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 can chili beans
1 can kidney beans
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can tomato soup
1 can tomato juice (I like spicy V8)
1 & 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
5 whole cloves
2 bay leaves
4 tablespoons chili powder

Serve with shredded cheddar cheese on top.

Blueberry French Toast Casserole 

You can use any berry you like, in case you don't like blueberries.  You don't have to use sourdough bread either.  See how flexible we are?  Serves six.

Filling
1/2 cup sugar
1 & 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
4 cups frozen berries 

Crust On Top
1 loaf sourdough bread - sliced
4 to 6 eggs
1 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons melted butter 

Grease 9"x13" baking dish.  In bowl, mix berries with dry ingredients.  Spread berries in bottom of pan.  Dip bread in French Toast batter and place on top.  Brush on melted butter. Bake at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes.  Best to serve in bowls. Enjoy!!!

Puffy Apple Omelet

When autumn is in the air, it’s time to prepare this comforting breakfast or brunch dish.  Take it right to the table from the oven.  Like a soufflé, it will fall as it cools. From "The Complete Guide to Country Cooking.

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, separated
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice 

TOPPING:
1 large tart apple, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt; mix will.  Add egg yolks and milk; mix well and set aside.  In a small mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy.  Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.  Fold into yolk mixture; add lemon juice.  Pour into a greased 8”x8” shallow baking dish.  Arrange apple slices on top.  Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over all.  Bake, uncovered, at 375 F for 18-20 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.  Serve immediately.  Yield: 4 servings.

Famous French Toast

Why do we call it Famous? Because we were written up in the October 2003 issue of Skiing Magazine for this! And, most of our return guests, request it. It's simply to-die-for! Serves 4 .

4 eggs
1 cup milk
2 Tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 Tablespoons butter
Your favorite bread . . . Unfortunately, enriched white tastes best!

Substitution Option: Eliminate the sugar, nutmeg and cinnamon. Add same quantity of Tastefully Simple® Instant Mulling Spice.

Filling: 8 oz. cream cheese – softened.
Flavor: You can use flavored cream cheese, or use one of the cheese ball mixes from Tastefully Simple®. They have pink grapefruit, red raspberry, cherry, etc. Choose whatever makes your pallet jump up and party.

Berry Topping: You can use any berry for this – strawberries aren't so good for this recipe
. . . but, huckleberries, blackberries, raspberries, etc. are fine, too.
½ cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries

In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in water. Add berries; bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for two minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Cover and keep warm.

Cranberry Sauce
Makes 3.5 cups

1 lb. fresh cranberries
2 cups sugar
½ cup orange juice
1/8 tsp salt
¼ cup port wine

Mix all ingredients in a large sauce pan. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to simmer until skin of berries pops and they are soft.


Saturday, Oct. 16, 2004 Beer & Wine Tasting Dinner Recipes

Cream Cheese Hummus

The process of making hummus can be intimidating. So, if you're unsure of yourself, purchase the traditional hummus in the deli section and add the flavors to it. But, this recipe from the 2003 December issue of The Best of Sunset is really tasty!

Makes about 1 & ½ cups. Serve with fresh veggies and/or your favorite breads.

1-16 oz. can of garbanzos, drained (reserve liquid) and rinsed
1-3 oz. package of cream cheese, at room temperature
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ cup minced green onions (white and pale green parts only)
1 to 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
½ teaspoon salt

In a food processor or blender, whirl garbanzos, ¼ cup of reserved liquid, and all other ingredients until smooth.

Garden-Fresh Garden Tomato Soup

The following recipe was found in The Complete Guide to Country Cooking .

½ cup butter
2 tablespoons olive OR vegetable oil
1 large onion, sliced
2 sprigs fresh thyme OR ½ teaspoon dried thyme
4 fresh basil leaves OR ½ teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 & ½ pounds diced fresh ripe tomatoes OR 2-16 oz. each cans Italian tomatoes (undrained)
3 tablespoons tomato paste
¼ cup all-purpose flour
3 & ¾ cups chicken broth, divided
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup whipping cream

In a large saucepan, heat butter and oil over medium-high. Add onion and seasonings. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft. Add tomatoes and tomato past; stir to blend. Simmer for 10 minutes.

In a small bowl, combine flour and ¼ cup chicken broth until smooth. Stir into the tomato mixture. Add remaining broth. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring frequently. Allow mixture to cool completely.

In batches, puree tomato mixture in a blender or food processor. Return mixture to the pan. Add sugar and cream. Heat through, stirring occasionally. Serve with croutons.

Chicken Tagine with Raisins and Pistachios

This is an Eastern, full-of-flavors and textures kind of dish. It's really different and VERY good. Serve with a hearty red wine - Shiraz. Again, The Best of Sunset December 2003 issue.

Makes 4 servings. The lemons are optional, so if you cannot find them, don't be too disappointed. The dish is still wonderful without them.

4 boneless/skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 & ½ pounds)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 onions (about 1 lb), peeled and slivered lengthwise
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground, dried turmeric
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup dark raisins
¼ cup golden raisins
¼ cup shelled, roasted and salted pistachios
2 preserved lemons, drained and quartered
1 cup fat-skimmed chicken broth
1 & ½ cups couscous
¼ cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves
¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
Dash of Pepper

Rinse chicken and pat dry; cut into 2-inch cubes. Pour olive oil into a 12-inch frying pan over medium-high heat; when hot, add chicken and turn pieces often to brown on all sides - 5 to 8 minutes total. With a slotted spoon, transfer chicken to bowl.

Add butter to pan; when melted, add onions and garlic and stir often until onions are limp and beginning to brown - 5 to 7 minutes. Return chicken to pan and spread level. Sprinkle cumin, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, paprika, salt, dark and golden raisins, and pistachios over chicken. If using, add lemons too. Pour chicken broth evenly over all. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in the center (cut to test) - 5 to 6 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a 4 quart pan over high heat, bring 1 & ½ cups water to a boil; stir in couscous and return to a boil. Cover pan, remove from heat, and let stand until water is absorbed - about 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork and stir in mint.

Scoop couscous equally onto dinner plates or into wide bowls. If chicken is drier than desired, thin with more broth. Spoon tagine over couscous and sprinkle with cilantro. Add salt and pepper to taste.


Bran Muffins

This muffin recipe comes from the Trappist Monks at the Abbey of the Holy Trinity Monastery in Huntsville, UT. If you ever get to our neck of the woods, you MUST go there - to hear them chant and purchase their honey, peanut butter, jams and grains. Form more information on the Monastery, go to www.xmission.com/~hta/ .

2 cups ALL BRAN cereal
2 cups HOT water
2 lb. jar of Trappist Honey, liquid form (or substitute 3 cups sugar)
4 eggs
1 cup cooking oil
1 quart buttermilk
5 teaspoons baking soda
5 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups 100% Bran from Holy Trinity Abbey

Combine and set aside:
ALL BRAN cereal
HOT water
Beat Together:
Honey (or sugar)
Eggs
Cooking oil
Buttermilk

Combine all of the above.

Combine Dry Ingredients:
Baking soda
Flour
Salt
Bran from Holy Trinity Abbey

Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just moistened thoroughly. Pour or spoon into lightly greased muffin tins or into cupcake papers (3/4 full). Bake at 375 F for 20 minutes.

Bran muffins, covered, store well in refrigerator for up to six weeks.

Kim's Greek Tortellini Salad

cheese filled Tortellini
Greek olives
sun dried tomatoes - chopped
artichoke hearts - quartered
Feta cheese
nuts - sunflower or pine
Greek vinaigrette dressing

After cooking the Tortellini, rinse in cold water. 
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients.  Toss. 
Chill for at least two hours. 
Serve with your favorite Greek entree. 

Long Island Iced Tea

4 parts (2 oz.) vodka
2 parts (1 oz.) gin
2 parts (1 oz.) white tequila
2 parts (1 0z.) white rum
1 part (1/2 oz.) white crème de menthe
4 parts (2 oz.) fresh lemon juice
1 tspn sugar
cola to taste
garnish with lime wedge

Pumpkin Muffins from the Great Country Inns of America

1 & ¼ cup whole-wheat flour
1 & ¼ cup white flour
2 cups sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt

2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup pumpkin
½ cup vegetable oil
2 cups pealed, finely diced apples

Fold wet ingredients into dry. Stir until just blended. Pour into greased muffin tins and bake at 350 F for approximately 30 minutes. Makes 18 regular or 12 large muffins.

Mom’s Shrimp Dip

1 can cleaned shrimp
1 cup celery, finely cut
1 cup, onions, finely cut
¾ cup mayonnaise
16 oz cottage cheese
8 oz cream cheese
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
juice from ½ lemon
salt and pepper to taste
parsley to garnish

Blend all ingredients together until consistency is smooth and creamy. Garnish with parsley and serve in bowl with plain potato chips.

Lynn’s Winter White Wonder Warm Cocktail

Stephen’s Gourmet Hot Cocoa Mix – French Vanilla
Miniature Marshmallows
Rum
Frangellico

Mix to taste.

Gingerbread Waffles with Caramel Apples

2 cups flour
½ cup packed brown sugar, divided
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp ground ginger, divided
½ tsp salt
2 large eggs, separated
2 cups buttermilk
½ cup butter, melted and divided
1 (28 oz.) jar fried apples
1 (12 oz.) jar caramel sauce

Garnishes: whipped cream, toasted/chopped pecans, ground cinnamon

Combine flour, ¼ cup brown sugar, baking soda, 1 tsp ginger, 1 tsp cinnamon and salt in large bowl. Stir together egg yolks, buttermilk, and ¼ cup butter; stir into flour mixture.

Beat egg whites at high speed with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form; fold into batter.

Bake in a preheated, oiled waffle iron until golden.

Cook apples, remaining ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 tsp ginger, 1 tsp cinnamon and ¼ cup butter in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until thoroughly heated.

Microwave caramel sauce in a 2-cup boawl at HIGHT 1-1/2 minutes, stirring once.

Serve waffles with apple mixture and caramel sauce; garnish.

Makes 12, 4 inch waffles.

Asparagus Roll-Ups

16 fresh asparagus spears
16 slices sandwich bread, crusts removed
1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 tbsp minced fresh chives
¼ cup butter, melted
3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Place asparagus in a skillet with a small amount of water; cook until crisp-tender, about 6-8 minutes. Drain and set aside. Flatten bread with a rolling pin. Combine the cream cheese, bacon and chives; spread 1 tbsp on each slice of bread. Top with an asparagus spear. Roll up tightly; place seam side down on a greased baking sheet. Brush with butter and sprinkle with Parmasan cheese. Cut roll-ups in half. Bake at 400 F for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Makes 32.

Blackberry Champagne Cocktail

Champagne, Sparkling Wine or Sparkling Cider of your choice
A splash of Blackberry Liqueur (Crème de Mure recommended)

Spinach Ricotta Pie from "The Moosewood Cookbook"

Filling
1 lb ricotta cheese
4 beaten eggs
½ lb chopped spinach
1 small onion, diced
3 tbsp flour
½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
dash of nutmeg
Staples: butter, salt, pepper and basil

Topping
1 cup sour cream
paprika

Sautee spinach and onion in butter with salt, black pepper and basil. Mix everything together, blending well. Spread into unbaked pie shell. Top with 1 cup sour cream and paprika.

Pie Crust
4 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp salt

Sift together, then . . . cut in . . .

1 ¾ cup shortening
1 tbsp vinegar
1 beaten egg
½ cup cold water

Mix together.

Makes about five crusts. One pie serves six to eight.

Shrimp Puffs

Puffs:
1 cup flour
¼ tsp salt
¼ cup butter
1 cup water
4 eggs

Bring water and butter to boiling point. Sift flour and salt into boiling liquid. Stir until a ball is formed which slips from side of pan. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Add eggs one at a time beating vigorously after each egg is added. Drop by spoonful on greased baking sheet. Bake for 35 minutes at 450 F for 10 minutes. (Or, turn to 400 F for 25 minutes.) When baked, remove from baking sheet and cool. Slit and fill.

Filling:
1 can cleaned shrimp
1 cup celery, finely cut
1 cup, onions, finely cutt
¾ cup mayonnaise
juice from ½ lemon
salt and pepper to taste


Kahlua Velvet from "Up With People Recipe Collection"

1 cup coffee liqueur
1 pint vanilla ice cream
1 cup half & half
1/8 tsp almond extract
1 ½ cups crushed ice

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Serve with spoons. Serves four to six.

Snowberry Breakfast Burritos

Sautee in olive oil:
1 medium-large onion, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
1, 4½ oz can, chopped green chilies
1 tsp cumin
salt & pepper
½ to 1 tsp chili pepper flakes

Then, add 1 can black olives, sliced and 1 large tomato, chopped; 8 to 10, lightly beaten. Cook all together until eggs are cooked through.Wrap filling in tortillas with a little cheese & place in 9”x13” pan. Sprinkle left over cheese on top. Warm in oven until ready to serve. Serve with sour cream, salsa and avocado slices. Serves 10.


Salmon Party Ball

1 pkg (8 oz) softened cream cheese
1 can (16 oz) can of salmon, drained and flaked
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp grated onion
¼ tsp liquid smoke
¼ tsp salt

Shape salmon mixture into a ball. Refrigerate at least eight hours. Roll ball in mixture of ½ cup slivered almonds and 3 tbsp parsley.

Serve with sesame crackers.


Marc’s Mocha Mix from "Up With People Recipe Collection"

1 1/3 cup dry milk
1/3 cup cocoa
½ cup sugar
¼ cup instant coffee
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
dash salt
boiling water
coffee creamer, if desired

Combine ingredients for dry mix, except coffee creamer. Store in airtight container. Boil water; stir in mix to taste. Add coffee creamer, if desired. Makes 2 ½ cups mix.

Breakfast Waffle Club Sandwich w/Apple Honey Syrup

Apple Honey Syrup
2 tbsp butter
¾ cup honey, divided
¼ cup apple juice
2 crisp, Delicious apples, cored and sliced

To prepare, take ½ cup honey and apple juice in small sauce pan over medium heat; heat thoroughly, then reduce heat and simmer. In large, nonstick skillet, melt butter and remaining honey. Add apples. Cook and stir for about four minutes or until apples are lightly caramelized and crispy, yet tender. Makes enough for four servings.

Frank’s Whole Wheat Waffles from "Breakfast in Bed"

2 cups whole-wheat flour
2 tsp baking powder
3 eggs, separated
½ cup milk (or part buttermilk)
¼ to ½ cup butter, melted

Preheat waffle iron. Mix dry ingredients in large bowl. In 2nd bowl, combine egg yolks, ilk and butter. Mix with dry ingredients. Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into flour mixture.

Spray waffle iron with non-stick oil and cook waffles until golden brown.

Makes enough for six waffles.

Serve with thinly sliced ham, bacon and turkey.

Scandinavian-Style Canapes from Weekends are Entertaining
¼ cup plain low-fat yogurt
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp chopped fresh dill plus 16 dill sprigs
16 slices cocktail pumpernickel bread
16 ¼” thick cucumber slices
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into sixteen 1” squares
2 oz smoked salmon, cut into 16 pieces

In a small bowl stir together the yogurt, mustard and chopped dill.

Spread the bread with the yogurt mixture. Place the cucumber slice and a bell pepper square on each piece of bread and top with a piece of salmon and a dill sprig.

Arrange the canapés on a platter and serve. If not serving the canapés immediately, cover the platter tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate.

Hot Buttered Rum

2 cups butter
4 ½ cups brown sugar
1 ½ cups honey
¼ cup rum extract
2 tbsp nutmeg
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cloves

Let butter soften. Mix with rest of ingredients. To use for drinks, mix one large tsp with one jigger of bourbon and one cup of hot water. Keep frozen.

Simple Frittata from "Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home"

2 tbsp olive oil
1 potato, microwave 2-3 minutes; grated
1 medium onion, chopped
1 ½ tsp basil, oregano, rosemary, or margoram (use any blend)
1 garlic clove, pressed
6 eggs, beaten
½ cup grated cheese, cheddar or swiss
vegetables: zucchini, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, yellow-squash, artichokes, spinach or a combination

Heat oil. Sautee potatoes and onions for about five minutes. Then, spread evenly over bottom of the frying pan like a crust. Add sautéed vegetables and seasonings and four eggs over the top. Cover and cook over low heat until eggs are set. Sprinkle cheese on top and serve when cheese is melted.

Serve with sour cream and salsa. Makes about six servings.

Vegetarian Pate from "Weekends are Entertaining"

1 cup kasha (medium grain)
1 tsp plus 1 tbsp peanut oil
2 cups mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 cup onion, finely chopped
1 cup carrots, shredded
¼ cup wheat germ
¼ cup Dijon mustard
4 large eggs – whites
1 tsp salt
½ tsp dried rosemary
½ tsp dried thyme
¼ tsp black pepper

Stir the kasha into 2 cups of boiling water, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer 8 to 10 minutes, or until the kasha is fluffy and the water is absorbed; set aside, covered.

Brush a 9”x4” glass loaf pan with 1 tsp of oil; set aside.

Heat the remaining oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Stir in the mushrooms, onion and carrots, cover and cook about 5 minutes, or until the mushrooms release their liquid. Uncover the skillet, reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring, about 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft and all the liquid has evaporated; transfer to a large bowl and set aside.

Pre-heat the oven to 350 F.

Stir the kasha into the vegetable mixture. Add the wheat germ, 1 tbsp of the mustard, the egg whites, salt, rosemary, thyme and pepper and stir until well blended.

Transfer the kasha mixture to the prepared pan. Cover the pate with foil, prick the foil in several places with a fork and place the loaf pan in a large roasting pan. Add ½ inch of hot water to the roasting pan and bake the pate 1 ½ hours.

When the pate is done, cool it on a rack for 30 minutes. Refrigerate overnight. Turn the pate out onto a platter and use a sharp knife to cut it into 16 slices. Serve the remaining mustard with the pate. Serves 16.

Beer Buster

Bottle of ice-cold beer
4 parts frozen 100-proof vodka (2 oz)
Tobasco sauce to taste

Pour all ingredients into frosted beer mug and stir gently.

Apple Spice Coffee Cake

4 oz whipped topping
10 oz apple pie filling
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 tbsp soft butter
1 tsp cinnamon
2 ½ cups Bisquick

Pre-heat oven to 350 F. Grease and 8” round or 8”x8” square pan. Combine the above ingredients, except Bisquick, in a food processor on pulse 10-15 times. Do not over process. In a large bowl, add the mixture to 2 ½ cups Bisquick. Stir gently (20-25 strokes) until moistened. The mixture will be lumpy. Spread inot pan. Top with crub topping. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the toothpick comes out clean.

Crumb Topping:
3 tbsp cold butter
¼ cup packed brown sugar
2 tbsp sugar
½ cup Bisquick
1 tsp cinnamon
1/3 cup oatmeal

Mix well until crumbly.

Icing for Coffee Cakes:
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tbsp cream (or half & half)
½ tsp vanilla
Mix together. Icing should be thin. Add more cream if necessary to get desired consistency. Swirl on warm (not hot) coffee cakes. Serves eight to 10.


Chicken Cakes with Remoulade Sauce

Chicken Cakes:
2 tbsp butter
½ medium red bell pepper, diced
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, pressed
3 cups cooked chicken, chopped
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp Creole mustard
2 tsp Creole seasoning
¼ cup vegetable oil

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bell pepper, green onions and garlic and sauté 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Stir together bell pepper mixture, chicken, and next 5 ingredients. Shape mixture into 8 (3 1/2 “) patties.

Fry 4 patties in 2 tbsp hot oil in a large skillet over medium heat 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Repeat procedure with remaining 2 tbsp oil and patties.

Remoulade Sauce:
1 cup mayonnaise
3 green onions, sliced
2 tbsp Creole mustard
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon ground red pepper

Stir together first 6 ingredients until well blended. Makes about four servings.

Fran’s Martini

One shot vanilla vodka
One shot Frangelico
Served in chilled glass

Toasty Breakfast Pockets

2 cups shredded Monterey Jack Cheese, divided
2 hard-boiled eggs
2 oz ham, chopped
¼ cup green onion, finely diced
1 tbsp mayonnaise
salt and pepper to taste
24 slices fresh bread (wheat or white)
3 tbsp butter

Pre-heat oven to 400 F.

Slice eggs. Add to 1 cup of shredded cheese, chopped ham, diced onion and mayo in mixing bowl. Mix lightly.

Cut crust from bread and make circles of each slice. Pat middle down slightly to make pocket.

Scoop filling into pockets. Top with second piece of bread and seal with fork. Arrange on cookie sheet. Melt butter and brush on top of each pie. Top with remaining Cheese. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Sprinkle with paprika. Serve with hash-browns, fresh fruit or sautéed asparagus.

Baked Brie

Whole Alouette Baby Brie
Filo Dough
Slivered Almonds or Pecans (unsalted)

Sautee almonds or pecans in butter until lightly browned. Top cheese with nuts. Wrap in Filo dough. Bake at 325 F until cheese is soft (about 10 minutes). Top with warmed preserves (blackberry, apricot, etc.) and French bread.

My Sweet’s Mimosa

Your favorite Champagne, sparkling wine or cider
Fresh squeezed orange juice
Garnish with a cut strawberry and served chilled

Brunch Omelet from Celebrate the Seasons

8 eggs, beaten
½ cup milk
½ cup heavy cream
3 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp flour
1 cup ham, chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 green onions, sliced

Grease square baking dish. Blend eggs, milk, cream, mayo and flour. Add ham, cheese and onions. Pour into prepared dish. Bake uncovered at 325 F for 35 to 40 minutes or until omelet is set and top is golden brown. Serves six.

Athenian Artichoke Dip from "The Pampered Chef’s Stoneware Sensations"

1 can (14 oz) artichoke harts in water, drained and chopped
4 oz feta cheese, chopped
¼ cup red or green bell pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 cup mayonnaise
3 green onions with tops, thinly sliced
¾ tsp dried oregano leaves
¼ cup sliced almonds (optional)

Pre-heat oven to 350 F. Mix chopped artichoke harts, feta cheese, bell pepper, pressed garlic clove, mayo, sliced onions and oregano. Spoon into baking dish and top with almonds. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Serve with Baked Pita Chips (see below).

Baked Pita Chips

5 whole-wheat pita bread rounds

Preheat oven to 400 F. Cut each pita bread round in half horizontally. Cut each half into eight triangles. Arrange triangles in single layer on baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned and crisp. Makes about 80 chips.


Presidente Cocktail

4 parts light rum (2 oz)
1 part dry vermouth (1/2 oz)
1 part triple sec (1/2 oz)
dash grenadine
lemon twist

Combine all ingredients, except lemon twist, with cracked ice in cocktail shaker. Shake well and strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with lemon twist.

Scrambled Egg Casserole from "The Complete Guide to Country Cooking"

½ cup butter, divided
2 tbsp flour
½ tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
2 cups milk
1 cup (4 oz) shredded cheese (flavor of your choice)
1 cup cooked ham, chopped (or crumbled sausage)
¼ cup green onions, sliced
12 eggs, beaten
1 cup (4 oz) sautéed (or can) mushroom stems
1 ½ cups soft bread-crumbs
Garnish: parsley flakes

In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tbsp butter. Add flour, salt and pepper; cook and stir until mixture begins to bubble. Gradually stir in milk; cook until thickened and bubbly, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Add cheese; mix well and set aside. In a large skillet, sauté ham and onions in 3 tbsp butter until onions are tender. Add eggs. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until eggs begin to set. Add the mushrooms and cheese sauce; mix well. Pour into a greased 11”x7”x2” baking dish. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread-crumbs. Sprinkle over top of casserole. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours or overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350 F for 25-30 minutes or until op is golden brown. Sprinkle with onions if desired. Serves six to eight.


BLT Bites from" The Complete Guide to Country Cooking"

16 to 20 cherry tomatoes
1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
½ cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/3 cup green onions, chopped
3 tbsp cheddar cheese, grated
2 tbsp snipped fresh parsley

Cut a think slice off of each tomato top. Scoop out and discard pulp. Invert the tomatoes on a paper towel to drain. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; mix well. Spoon into tomatoes. Refrigerate for several hours before serving.

Cappucchino Milk Shake

1 cup milk
1 envelope MAXWELL HOUSE Cappucchino Mix
vanilla ice cream

Place milk and cappuccino mix in blender container, cover. Blend on high speed until cappuchino mix is dissolved. Add one scoop of ice cream, cover. Blend until smooth. Serve at once with an additional scoop of ice cream.

Breakfast Creole Omelette Souffle from "Mastering the Zone"

12 egg whites plus 2 whole eggs
½ cup carrots
4 cups celery, diced fine
3 cups onion, diced fine
4 tsp sugar
2 2/3 tsp olive oil
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp celery salt
1/8 tsp dried oregano

In a medium nonstick sauté pan, cook all vegetables and spices in 2/3 tsp oil until almost tender. Remove from heat and cool. When vegetable mixture has cooled, add beaten whole eggs and set aside. In a mixing bowl, whip egg whites and sugar to form a meringue (a marshmallow-like consistency). Heat 1 tsp oil in a second sauté pan. Gently pour half the meringue mixture into pan. On medium-high heat cook meringue until it has an omelet-like look and will slide around the pan. Carefully pour half the vegetable-egg mixture into the center of meringue. Continue cooking until filling is set. Fold meringue sides onto center to form a tri-fold. Remove to serving plate. Cut a slice down the middle of each souffle to reveal the filling. Repeat process to make second soufflé.

Chickaritos with Fiesta Dip from "The Complete Guide to Country Cooking"

Chickaritos:
3 cups cooked chicken, finely chopped
1 ½ cups (6 oz) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 can (4 oz) chopped green chilies
½ cup green onions, finely chopped
1 tsp hot pepper sauce
1 tsp garlic salt
¼ tsp pepper
¼ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp ground paprika
1 pkg (17 – ¼ oz) frozen puff pastry sheet, thawed or pie pastry for double-crust pie (10 in.)

In a bowl, combine chicken, cheese, chilies, onions and seasonings. Mix well; chill until ready to use. Remove half of the pastry from refrigerator at a time. On a lightly floured surface, roll to a 12”x9” rectangle. Cut into nine small rectangles. Place about two tablespoons of filling down the center of each rectangle. Wet edges of pastry with water and roll pastry around filling. Cripmp ends with a fork to seal. Repeat with remaining pastry and filling. Place seam side down on a lightly greased baking sheet. Refrigerate until ready to heat. Bake at 425 F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm with Fiesta Dip or just salsa and guacamole.

Fiesta Dip:
1 can (15 oz) refried beans
1 envelope taco seasoning
3 medium ripe avocados, halved, seeded and peeled
1 tbsp lemon juice
¼ cup sour cream
1 can (2 ¼ oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 can (4 oz) copped green chilies, drained
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
6 green onions, sliced
1 cup (4 oz) shredded cheddar cheese

Combine beans and taco seasoning. Spread mixture on a round 12” serving platter. Mash avocados with lemon juice. Spread over beans. Spread sour cream over avocado. Sprinkle olives, chilies, tomatoes, onions and cheese over sour cream.

Irish Cow

4 parts Irish whiskey (2 oz)
16 parts hot milk (1 cup or 8 oz)
bar sugar (1 tsp)

Pour the milk into a warmed coffee mug. Add the whiskey and sugar and stir well.

Zesty Balsamic Strawberries from "QUICK & LIGHT"

Serves 4
1/3 C sugar
3 - 1/2" strips of orange zest
3 - 1/2" strips of lemon zest
3 TBLSP balsamic vinegar
2 pints strawberries, hulled & halved

In small skillet or saucepan, combine the sugar and 1/4 cup of water, stirring to blend. Add the orange zest and lemon zest and bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for two minutes, remove from the heat, cover, and let cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes. Remove the orange zest and lemon zest and discard.

Transfer the syrup to a medium bowl and stir in the vinegar. Add the strawberries, tossing to coat. Spoon the berries and syrup into four bowls and serve.

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