Homemade Tartar Sauce

Homemade Tartar Sauce       

  

 Ingredients

 1/2 cup mayonnais

1/4 cup diced dill pickles 

 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

       1 teaspoon Dijon or grainy mustard

 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

                          Salt and black pepper, to taste                           

 Directions

  

 1. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, pickles, 

lemon juice, mustard, and hot sauce or ground pepper.

 2. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately 

or refrigerate covered, for up to 1 day.

 Makes about 6 oz. 

White Chocolate Cranberry Cheesecake

White Chocolate Cranberry Cheesecake      

  

 Ingredients

 1 (16-oz) can whole berry cranberry sauce 

 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 

 1/4 cup sugar

 6 tablespoons butter, melted

 3 (8-oz) packages cream cheese, softened

 1 cup sugar

 3 large eggs

                                   1 (4-oz) bar white chocolate, melted and cooled slightly                          

 Directions

  

 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

 2. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, cook cranberry 

sauce for 35 minutes, stirring frequently, or until reduced to 1 cup. 

Cover and chill for 2 hours. 

 3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine cracker crumbs, 

1/4 cup of sugar and melted butter. Press firmly on bottom 

and 1 inch up sides of a 9-inch spring form pan. 

Bake 7-8 minutes. 

 4. In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and 1 cup sugar. 

Beat with an electric mixer until fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, 

beating well after each addition. Stir in melted chocolate.

 5. Spoon one half of batter into prepared pan. Spread cooked 

cranberry sauce over batter. Top with remaining batter. 

Bake for 45 minutes. Let cool completely on wire rack. 

Chill 8 hours before serving.

Apple Oatmeal Waffles

Apple Oatmeal Waffles      

  

 Ingredients

 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

 1 cup rolled oats

 1 teaspoon baking powder

 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

 1 teaspoon baking soda

 1/2 teaspoon salt

 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

 2 large eggs

 1 1/2 cup buttermilk

 4 tablespoons vegetable oil

 2 tablespoons honey

 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

                                1 large Granny Smith apple, grated                           

 Directions

  

 1. In a mixing bowl stir together flour, oats, baking powder, 

cinnamon, baking soda, salt and nutmeg. Set aside. 

 2. In a separate mixing bowl Beat eggs; stir in buttermilk, 

oil, brown sugar or honey, and vanilla. 

 3. Add liquid mixture to dry ingredients, stirring just until blended. 

Fold in the grated apple. Cover and let batter sit for 

45 mins.-60 mins. before using. 

 4. Pour batter onto center of hot waffle iron. 

Bake about 4-6 minutes. 

 Makes about 4-6 serving.

Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

Chicken and Broccoli Casserole      

  

 Ingredients

 6 cups bite-size broccoli florets and 

stems peeled and cut into small pieces.

 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) cooked boneless, 

skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size chunks.

 1/4 cup diced, drained jarred roasted 

red pepper, patted dry.

 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons butter, divided.

 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour.

 1 1/2 cups milk.

 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth.

 1 pinch ground nutmeg.

 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt.

 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper.

 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs                         

 Directions

  

 1. Preheat oven to 425F. Coat a 10-inch round 

casserole dish with cooking spray.

 2. Steam broccoli in steamer rack over boiling water 4 minutes 

or until bright green and tender. Arrange broccoli in casserole 

dish and top with chicken and red pepper.

 3. In medium saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. 

Add flour , cook 1 minute, whisking constantly. Add milk and broth; cook, 

whisking almost constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. 

Reduce heat so mixture bubbles gently; cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes. 

Stir in nutmeg, salt and pepper. Remove from heat and stir in cheese. 

Pour over the broccoli and chicken in the dish .

 4. In a small skillet, melt remaining 2 teaspoons butter; add bread 

crumbs and mix to combine. Sprinkle over the casserole. 

Bake 10-15 minutes or until bubbling hot. 

Banana Sour Cream Waffles

Banana Sour Cream Waffles     

  

 Ingredients

 1 cup all-purpose flour

 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar

 1 teaspoon baking powder

 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

 1/4 teaspoon salt

 1 egg - separated (beat egg white until stiff)

 1 cup sour cream

 1/4 cup milk

 1/4 cup butter - melted

 1 ripe banana - mashed                        

 Directions

  

 1. In a mixing bowl stir together flour, sugar, 

baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside. 

 2. In separate mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolk, 

sour cream, milk, butter and banana. Add liquid 

mixture to dry ingredients, stirring just until blended. 

 3. Fold in beaten egg white.

 4. Pour batter onto center of hot waffle iron. 

Bake about 4-6 minutes. 

 Makes about 4 serving.

Turkey-Vegetable Soup

 Turkey-Vegetable Soup     

  

 Ingredients

 1 3/4 quarts chicken broth 

 3 cups water

 4 pounds turkey wings

 2 cups chopped onions

 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram 

 1/4 teaspoon thyme leaves

 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

 1 can (16 ounces) Great Northern beans, rinsed, drained

 1 cup each chopped peeled turnip

 1 cup each chopped celery 

 1 cup each chopped cabbage

 1 cup each chopped carrots

 1 1/2cups whole kernel corn

 1/4 cup quick-cooking barley

 1/4 cup uncooked ditalini pasta

 Salt and black pepper to taste                        

 Directions

  

1. Combine all ingredients, except salt and black pepper, in 

slow cooker; cover and cook on low until beans are tender, 

8 to 10 hours. Discard bay leaf; season to taste with 

salt and pepper.

Tropical Ginger Smoothie

 Tropical Ginger Smoothie    

  

 Ingredients

 1/2 Cup orange juice

 1/4 Cup pineapple juice

 1/2 Ripe Banana

 1/4 to 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger root

 1/2 cup crushed ice                       

 Directions

  

1. Combine all ingredients into a blender. 

Blend at high speed until thick and smooth.