Frozen Broccoli on a Stick

From Cooks Illustrated Restaurant-Style Grilled Pizza at Home Written: Jul 2005 Burnt or bland, most homemade versions of this restaurant classic can’t come close. Could we make grilled pizza a success for the backyard cook? The Problem: Grilled pizza can be a nightmare. The thin crust burns easily while the sauce and cheese drip onto the coals. The Goal: We wanted a lightly charred, cracker-thin crust topped with perfectly balanced toppings. The Solution: The dough was our first challenge: It …

Brownie Batter 4 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped 2 oz unsweetened chocolate, chopped (special note here: the first time I made these, I reversed the order on accident and did 4 oz *unsweetened* chocolate and only 2 oz of bittersweet – with Valrhona I might add – and they turned out SO good that way that I did it that way again today, but that’s more for you if you like dark chocolate, and if dark chocolate’s not your thing you …

From val, at yaaps. Very decadent Mint Drizzle Brownies 4 squares baker’s choc 3/4 cup butter 2 cups sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 cup flour preheat oven to 350 Melt chocolate in a double boiler or in microwave Add butter and stir until both are completely melted. Mix in all other ingredients. Bake until set – I like them a bit mushy Mint Frosting 1/2 stick butter 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract dash green food coloring (optional) mix together …

From yaaps again. Courtesy of Rachel Ray: 365 No Repeats. 3 T vegetable oil 1 T unsalted butter 1 1/2 C long-grain rice Salt and pepper 1/2 C dry white wine 4 1/2 C chicken stock or broth Zest and juice of 1 lemon 2 large handfuls of snow peas, thinly sliced across the width 2 pounds chicken tenders, cut into bite-size pieces 1/2 t crushed red pepper flakes 1 large onion, sliced 3 large garlic cloves, chopped 3-inch piece …

From peggyann at yaaps, who got it from a Piggly Wiggly flier. 10 chicken thighs, skin removed 1 16 oz jar salsa 1 medium onion, chopped 2 Tbsp. curry powder 1 cup sour cream Place chicken in crockpot. Combine salsa, onion and curry powder, pour over chicken. Cover with lid, cook on low for 8-10 hours, or high for 5 hours. Remove chicken to serving platter, keep warm, stir sour cream into salsa mixture until well blended, serve over chicken.

From Baker’s Catalogue/King Arthur Flour Peanut Chews These craggy, deep-brown cookies are chewy and moist. Though they contain lots of peanut butter, as well as dry-roasted peanuts, they’re not overwhelmingly peanut-ty. Instead, the flavors of peanut and brown sugar meld into a smooth-tasting cookie that’ll be a hit with anyone partial to one of childhood’s favorite comfort foods. Dough 1/2 cup (3 1/2 ounces) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (3 1/2 ounces) brown sugar, light or dark, firmly packed 1 large …

Yet another yaaps recipe. fruit, yogurt for sauce, a hearty dash of lemon juice, sweetener (maple syrup, cane sugar, sucanat, like that) toasted sesame seeds (this is the cherry on top!), toasted coconut and a smidge of black pepper. You can also throw in any other nuts, preferably toasted, dried fruit, and maybe a dash of cinnamon or any other baking spices.

From AllRecipes.com. INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth 2 tablespoons white sugar 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 pound boneless round steak, cut into bite size pieces 1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger root 1 clove garlic, minced 4 cups chopped fresh broccoli DIRECTIONS: 1. In a small bowl, combine flour, stock, sugar, and soy sauce. Stir until sugar and flour are dissolved. 2. In a large frying pan or wok over high heat, cook and stir …

Baklava Submitted by: Donna Townsend Rated: 5 out of 5 by 303 members Yields: 18 servings “A Greek favorite that makes everyone think you are a master chef and is sooo easy to make!! I taught a Greek friend how to make apple pie and she taught me this fabulous recipe. The phyllo dough for this recipe is found in the freezer section of most grocery stores. Add a little lemon zest to the sugar sauce, if desired.” INGREDIENTS: 1 …

From Pneumaphile, at MS. Peanut sauce: 1 can coconut milk, heat in sauce pan, add: 1/2 cup peanut butter curry paste to taste (maybe 1 T or more) You can also add a little fish sauce to give it more of a Thai flavor. Mix with peanut sauce with cooked noodles, garnish with chopped peanuts, red pepper flakes, and chopped scallions or bean sprouts. You can also toss with asian vegetables and/or shrimp or sauteed tofu if you want. My …