Sues Kitchen

Orange Honey Chicken - Recipe from Tlillady

2010-11-11T05:14:00.002Z

POSTING THIS RECIPE ON BEHALF OF TLILLADY

ORANGE HONEY CHICKEN,

BUY THE BONELESS SKINLESS INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED CHICKEN BREAST PERDUE. TAKE 2 TABLESPOONS OLIVE OIL IN LARGE SKILLET AND HEAT TO MED HIGH ADD THE
AMOUNT OF CHICKEN YOU WANT TO FIX AND COOK UNTILL DONE. WHEN CHICKEN IS DONE STIR IN ONE CUP ORANGE JUICE- 2 TABLESPOONS BROWN SUGAR,THEN 2 TABLESPOONS HONEY- 1 TABLESPOON CIDER OR WHITE WINE VINEGAR. REDUCE HEAT LET SIMMER UNTILL SAUCE IS LIGHTLY THICKENED. PLACE CHICKEN ON PLATE SPOON SAUCE OVER CHICKEN. ENJOY I LIKED IT AND ITS.

GOOD ON BEEF TIPS OR SKIRT STEAK

Sting Ray with tomatoes

2010-08-06T07:38:00.000+01:00

This is similar to the cauliflower with tomatoes,only this time I used sting ray and egg white

Ingredients

250 gm to 300 gm of sting ray
one tomato - cubed
one onion - sliced
pinch of salt
one egg white
4 to 5 tbsp of ketchup
80 to 100 ml of water (depending on dilute or thick you want for the sauce)

Method

1. I steamed the sting ray with some ginger slices. When steamed, discard any liquid collected in the steaming dish and remove the ginger slices. Set them aside
2. Fry sliced onion till fragrant, add tomatoes , ketchup and water.
3. Boil them and add pinch of salt
4. When boiled add egg white and stir fry for a while and pour sauce over the sting ray.

Very yummy and best eaten with rice.

Cauliflower with tomatoes

2010-08-05T07:34:00.001+01:00

Ingredients

250 gm to 300 gm of cauliflower
one tomato - cubed
one onion - sliced
pinch of salt
one beaten egg
4 to 5 tbsp of ketchup
80 to 100 ml of water (depending on dilute or thick you want for the sauce)

Method

1. I blanched the cauliflower till the texture that I wanted. (you can either deep fry them or steam them). Set them aside
2. Fry sliced onion till fragrant, add tomatoes , ketchup and water.
3. Boil them and add pinch of salt
4. When boiled add beaten egg and stir fry for a while and pour sauce over the cauliflower.

I think I prefer to add egg white than the whole beaten egg.

Beth Found the Pattern..

2010-06-15T17:18:00.002+01:00

There are so many wonderful bloggers out there and I feel so blessed when anyone comes to visit and leaves a comment or emails me. It's such great fun to meet and visit with new visitors...and to check on the places I follow to see what everyone has been up to.
Well, as luck would have it, Beth saw the pictures of the plates.........and she went searching as well. Annnddddddddd!!!!!!!!!!!!! She found what I couldn't. As I said, I had searched and searched,with no luck..and then a great detective came to the rescue.
Hugggggs Beth..if I could happy dance with no pain,I could..but I'll have to save the happy dance for awhile.
The pattern is called Renaissance Brown by English Ironstone. The description is as follows.."Brown border,flowers,birds and scenes".Searching is a bit difficult, because there are other Renaissance patterns out there,by different makers, different companies. I'll keep looking about to see if I can find a price on them and anything else that I can find. But the thing is, I love them..no matter how expensive or inexpensive they are. I just love the brown and the pattern and will be on the lookout for more. Who knows...maybe someday..I'll find some pink transferware. That's I think my favorite,,,ummmmmmm,
well maybe the brown is my favorite.
So again..thank you Beth..I so appreciate your searching and find.. That was ever so sweet of you.........
Beth is about to start a new project..and will post pictures before she starts. Go check out her sweet blog at Bellesangeauscrafts. I just know you will like her pretty place..

Brown Transferware??? England, English, Ironstone Markings on Back

2010-06-14T21:40:00.002+01:00

I'm just now getting round to taking pictures of finds from 3 thrift shopping trips ago. These dishes are quickly helping me to sigh,sob and quit looking. However..not being a quitter..I'm just getting a bit tightly strung....
The only markings stamped down into the back are : England Ironstone English
No other markings that I can see.
It was a good thrifting trip when I found these six little plates that I'm calling Brown Transferware. I loved these sweet little plates, and looked all over for more,
I like ironstone and I like this sweet pattern. There was no more of it to be found,
but all was not lost. I found a baby or mini cloche and a glass cheese dome that can be used as a cloche with a gorgeous plate; two Pyrex bowls, one tiny green casserole and one that has most of the gold color almost removed,. I will show those and the rest of the treasures I found that day.
I surely would appreciate if anyone has a clue about this pattern. Is it transfer ware? I like it,whether it is or not..I would just like to know.
By the way.. I paid 50 cents for each little plate. Now to find more..

Use of Material Without Permission

2010-06-09T15:44:00.003+01:00

To the person using the photo in an unacceptable manner,,I wrote and left a message/comment that I\m also posting below as well..We,being CC,Alice,and Do... the administrators of this blog and the others we own,ask only one thing before you take one or any of our photos...that is, you ask permission first... I hope I am not sounding harsh...this is simply good manners and need to be complied to any and all blogs with their personal material.
We appreciate any and all visitors to our little kitchen. The kitchen is a work in progress,as we attempt to document some of our friends and family recipes.

To that person, I left this message/comment.....
I an CC, one of the administrators and owners of Sueskitchen, Since you did not ask permission to use Alices's recipes personal picture,I came to see how it was being used.
I fear I don't find the analogy amusing,in fact..I didn't care for it at all. You make her recipe sound as though it will repair dents in cars.. I will ask that you remove her picture and any reference to Sueskitchen immediately.
In advance,I thank you for removing the picture.We will appreciate the respect given and we will of course, respect will be given in return. I'll check back later.
CC of http://sueskitchen.blogspot.com/

Spicy Salsa

2010-05-27T01:17:00.000+01:00

Spicy Salsa

1 can (14 1/2 ounce) sliced tomatoes
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles
1 1/2 Tablespoon dried,minced onion
1 Tablespoon chopped jalapeno peppers
1 Tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried cilantro
1 teaspoon garlic powder
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Combine both tomatoes,onion,jalapeno peppers,cumin,cilantro, and garlic powder in a heavy medium saucepan. With medium heat, cook for 7 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil, Take off the heat..let come to room temperature and serve with tortilla chips. Store in airtight container in the refrigerator...

Makes bout 3 cups

Freezer Jam ... Recipe frrom Terry

2010-05-01T11:19:00.000+01:00

terry:
freezer jam-
take your favorite fruit and wash and let drain-
then take sure-gel and fix as says on package-
place fruit in containers
pour gel over fruit
let cool a little
place lid on and put in freezer
get out when you want jam.
love ya all
We love you too Terry..and we miss you. Come by to see us more ofter.. Hugs, CC

Deep Fried Toast with ham and prawn

2010-04-29T15:53:00.006+01:00

This is so yummy.

Mixed chopped ham, chopped chestnuts, minced shrimps together with egg white and some light soya sauce and sesame oil. Mix them evenly.

Spread them on bread and deep fried till golden.

Ingredients

4 slices of white bread

8 ounces shrimps (estimate)

ham

2 chestnut

1 egg white

light soya sauce to taste

Method

Blend or chop shrimps to a paste

Chop or cut ham into cubes

Chop chestnut

Mix them evenly together with some light soya sauce and 1 egg white.

Spread them on bread (cut into triangles)

Deep fried them till golden.

Note: The bread burnt very fast, so need to turn the bread over and over again to prevent them from burning.

Three Friends Sharing Recipes

2010-04-16T18:14:00.004+01:00

We are three friends, sharing our own recipes and some recipes from friends and family. Come join us and leave us a comment so we know you stopped by. We treasure and read each comment..and always enjoy making new friends..

Sambal Sting Ray

2010-04-14T07:38:00.001+01:00

Sambal is a chilli based source popular in South East Asia. In Singapore, majority of us loves to eat spicy food.

Normally, we could purchased/eat stingray with sambal grilled in banana leaf in the hawker centres. At home, I dont have any banana leaf so I used aluminium foil and baked them. I coated the sting ray with sambal and baked them for about 20 minutes at 180 celsius. I prefer baked than grilled cause it is healthier.

First coat the stingray with sambal and baked them for about 20 minutes at 180 celsius.

Yummy.

Warning: Sambal is very very spicy, you could add more sugar to take some of the spiciness away.

Note: You can get the sambal or any chilli sauce(substitute for sambal) from the chinese grocery shop/supermarket.

Fried Prawns

2010-04-13T07:32:00.002+01:00

I like the colour of the fried prawns.

It is so easy. I just mix some corn flour with egg. One beaten egg plus 100 gm corn flour.

Remove shells of prawns leaving the tail part. Devein the prawns. I did not marinate the prawns cause we are suppose to dip the cooked prawns into chilli sauce or ketchup for taste.

But you can marinate with chilli or curry powder or light soya sauce and seasame oil.

Mix the beaten egg with corn flour for batter. Coat the prawns in batter and deep fried them till golden in colour. Yummy.

New Friend Friday

2010-04-09T19:16:00.001+01:00

Just click on the blue button below ..you will be taken to meet new people and see their pretty blogs,with the option to make a new friend or not. If you like the blog,the content..you can become a new follower. It just get's your blog out there to be seen by a lot of bloggers. Come..join the fun.

Crockpot Sage Stuffing

2010-04-06T21:35:00.001+01:00

Recipe Source: A longtime friend Jana shared this recipe..and it was given to her by her mother's friend. She says shes tasted this and it's delicious..here's the recipe exactly as was given to me...
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1 cup chopped celery
1 chopped onion
3/4 cup margarine
4 eggs,beaten
10 3/4 ounce cream of chicken soup
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 teaspoons sage
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 pound loaf bread,cubed
10 3/4 ounce can chicken broth
Saute celery and onions in margarine for 15 minutes
Mix together eggs,soup,baking powder, sage,pepper and cubed bread,
Stir in chicken broth, celery and onions. Stir until bread is coated. Mixture will be very moist.
Pour into greased crockpot. Cook on high for 1 hour, turn to low for 4 to 5 hours. Stir often to prevent sticking.

Agar Agar with Peaches

2010-04-04T08:28:00.003+01:00

Bunny Agar Agar for Easter. I am too lazy to make the different colours for the bunny and it does not help that the mould is too small to make the different colour.

Same Agar Agar but using different mould.

Recipe

1 packet of Agar Agar powder (about 12 gm )
250 gm of caster sugar
1 litres of water
peaches (or any fruits)-sliced or cubed

Mix all together except the fruits and let them boil.
When boiled, let it cool for a while and pour over to your favourite mould. Add fruits (optional).

You can add food colouring to the agar agar. Place them in the fridge to set.

Salmon Sashimi

2010-04-02T06:40:00.001+01:00

Ooooo....this is so good that I have to share the photo with you all.

I had salmon sashimi with the dipping sauce at one of the hotel cafe in Singapore. The salmon was cut very thinly and tasted so yummy but you have to dip in the sauce for extra flavour.

Baked Chicken fillets coated with Oats (Low Cholesterol)

2010-03-30T14:48:00.004+01:00

Recently, I was taking care of my brother in law recovering from a heart attack. His cholesterol level is too high.

I know Oats is the best to help lower the cholesterol level . So I came up with this recipe.

Ingredients
Chicken Breasts/Chicken Fillets
Spices (can be curry powder, herbs, or your favourite spice seasoning) - spices are not cholesterol high
Egg white (not egg yolk cause all the cholesterol is in the egg yolk)
Oats
Lemon juice to replace salt

Method

Marinate the chicken with your favourite spices or herbs and egg white and some lemon juice.
Before baking, coat the chicken with oats
Bake them in oven for about 20 to 25 minutes at 200 Celsius.
If you prefer more lemon juice, can squeeze some lemon juice on them when they are cooked.

P.S. Not easy take care of a sick person but my brother in law did not complain about my food...lol.

Pepper Jelly .... From Beaurino

2010-03-29T19:24:00.001+01:00

For a fast pepper jelly, melt a jar of apple jelly either on the stove or in the microwave. Add as much red pepper flakes as you want for taste. Return it to the jelly jar and refrigeraate. It is yumm

Welcome

2010-03-29T19:21:00.000+01:00

Welcome to our new visitors, and welcome back to our regular visitors...and a big hug and Texas welcome to each and everyone of our followers.
As you can see, this is a work in progress and as time allows, for the three of us to post recipes.We try our hardest,but sometimes,we just fall behind in our postings...it seems that the three of us just get busy with our lives, and our little site suffers for it. However, I need to get busy and do something about that. I have so many recipes to post,that have been given to me from family and friends...most are simple,inexpensive and fairly easy to put together.
I've been doing a bit of blog hopping lately and have found many interesting blogs..I will have to go back and make a list of the ones I consider best..and put them up for you. They are all by ladies that are budget watching, coupon clipping....give our families the very best for the least amount of outgoing money. These ladies have some of the best ideas and recipes, and are still staying within a budget. With the economy affecting most of us, they've really come up with some fantastic ideas. With that in mind... I've put up a little board in my grocery store asking friends and customers for money saving and easy recipes. The tried and true ones..the ones they continue to make for their family. Also, I have a few older recipe booklets, from "back in the day". I'm gonna go looking in them for some oldr recipes,the ones that maybe we were served whilst growing up.
Wish me luck with my new recipe finding project. If you have one you would like to share...please let me know. It would be an honor to post it for you,and of course..you will be given full credit. Look on the right sidebar...there is a place where you can email me, We would love to hear from you all...
P.S.. We love comments as well....please,leaves us a comment so we'll know you were here...
Leaving you with hugs from Texas..CC

Baked Salmon with pineapples and tomatoes

2010-03-13T06:54:00.003Z

A very simple way to bake salmon

Sprinkle some black peppers on to the salmon and then top up with chopped pineapple and tomato cubes and baked for 30 to 45 minutes at 190 degrees celsius....very yummy.

P.S. I pushed the pineapple and tomato cubes aside to show you the salmon upon baking.

Hoisin Lettuce Rolls

2010-03-01T20:35:00.002Z

This is a wonderful dish for when you may be too tired to actually cook..or just want something quick and easy...
It uses a rotissirie chicken from your favorite supermarket..and this is major wonderful.
You will need:

2 cups finely chopped rotisserie chicken,skin removed
1/2 cup hoisin sauce, plus additional for dipping
3 medium green onions,thinly sliced...about 1/2 cup
1 small tart apple, unpeeled and finely chopped,,.. about 1/2 cup
1 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar,unseasoned
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
12 Boston lettuce leaves,washed and dried

Stir the chicken, 1/2 cup hoisin sauce,onions,apples,rice vinegarand walnuts together in a bowl.Spoon about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture in the center of a lettuce leaf, leaving a small border on each side. Roll into a cylinder and repeat with the remaining leaves...serve them seam side down, with additional hoisin for dipping if desired........
This recipe doubles and triples well....I just have plenty hoisin for dipping. I love the stuff..

Crock Pot Chicken Recipe from our Friend Tlill

2010-02-20T03:26:00.000Z

tlilladyfwv: I HAVE A NEW CHICKEN RECIPE THAT IS GOODDDD ITS CALLED CHEESE Y CHEESEY CHICKEN IN CROCK POT

17 Feb 10, 17:34

tlilladyfwv: 2 LB BONELESS SKINLESS CHICKEN BREAST CUT INTO STRIPS I CAN CAMPELL'S CHEDDAR CHEESE SOUP 1 CAN CREAM OF CHICKEN SOUP 1/4 TEASPOON GARLIC COOK ON LOW IN CROCK POT FOR 8 HOURS DO NOT ADD WATER THEN E

17 Feb 10, 17:35

tlilladyfwv: ENJOY WITH GARLIC TOAST AND SALAD

17 Feb 10, 17:35

tlilladyfwv: YOU CAN BUY THE MICROWAVE VEGGIE RICE IN FREEZER SECTION OF STORE IT IS GOOD WITH TO

Mini Sponge Cake

2010-02-12T14:08:00.003Z

After baking so much cookies and mini cakes, I think I am going crazy now...lol.

Hope to put more recipes in here.

Pineapple Tarts

2010-02-10T07:34:00.002Z

I have been so busy baking cookies for Chinese New Year. I found this recipe from Auntyyochana. It tasted so good. But I did not make the pineapple fillings myself, I bought those ready made pineapple fillings from the store.

I will bake another batch tomorrow...lol.

Mini Peanut Puff (Kok Chai)

2010-02-04T01:47:00.003Z

I finally made my peanut puffs (Kok Chai). I hope to bake a number of times to perfect it.

You can find the recipe from Neckredrecipes.blogspot.

You have to roll the dough (skin) very thin so that the puff will be very crunchy after deep frying.

When I was deep frying the kok chai, it reminded me of my late mom. Mom used to light a joss stick and offerred to the Kitchen God for blessing so that there will be safety when she is using the stove. So when I was young, I would always looked at the Kitchen God with full of admiration when everything is well done and safe and the kok chai is so yummy...hahaha.

It is believed that on the twenty third day of the twelfth lunar month, the Kitchen God returns to Heaven to report to the emperor of the heaven whether the family had been good or naughty for the entire year . The emperor of the heavens will either rewards or punishes the family based on ktichen god's yearly report.

So family would always offered sweet stuff on this day so that the kitchen god would report only sweet stuff to the emperor.

BTW the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month for this year falls on this Saturday (6th February 2010).

Moulds for Chinese New Year Cookies

2010-02-03T06:48:00.006Z

Time passes fast, next weekend will be Chinese New Year. Time to welcome the Year of the Tiger. I went to get some new moulds/cutter to bake some cookies.

This is a pineapple tarts cookie cutter.

I found a big and a small puff mould or peanut cookie (kok chai) mould. This kok chai is a cantonese cookie. I hope I am successful in baking this. It will be my first time baking on my own. The last time was when I was a child helping my mom to bake the kok chai. We dont have mould during that time so we use a cup to cut out a round shape of the dough and filled some peanut in it and deep fried the puff.

This teddy bar mould is so cute, I have not decide what I am going to bake with this mould. Hope to put some photos of the cookies in later posts.

Chili Enchilada Casserole

2010-01-18T02:58:00.001Z

CHILI'S ENCHILADA CASSEROLE RECIPE

2 lbs of ground beef

1 pkg taco mix

One 28oz can of tomatoes

2 boil in bag packages of minute rice

1 can cheddar soup

1/2 cup milk

Brown beef, add taco mix and tomatoes . Cook rice according to bag direction . In a 13 X 9 casserole dish , layer meat mixture then rice. Mix milk and soup and pour over that..

Bake at 250 for 30 Minutes

Golden Fruit Compote

2010-01-17T22:24:00.000Z

One 1pound 13 ounce can peach or pear slices
3/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup dried apricots
1/4 cup light raisins
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Into the slow cooker crock, combine undrained peach or pear slices, orange juice, apricots, raisins, cinnamon and nutmeg. Completely immerse fruit in liquid. Cover and cook on low heat setting for 6 to 8 hours.
Makes 6 servings

Spiced Applesauce

2010-01-17T22:22:00.002Z

4 pounds,tart cooking apples..pared,cored and thinly sliced 12 cups in all
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup water
1 Tablespoon lemon juice

Put the apples in the slow cooker crock. Combine the sugar and the cinnamon, mix with the apples. Blend in water and the lemon juice. Cover and cook on the low heat setting for 5 to 7 hours... OR..on high heat for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours. Makes about 6 cups

Slow Cooking Pot Roast

2010-01-17T22:21:00.001Z

2 medium carrots, thinly sliced..about 1 cup
1 medium turnip,coarsly chopped..about 1/2 cup
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup sliced celery
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One 3 pound bonless beef pot roast
1 clove garlic,halved
2 Tablespoons snipped parsley
1/4 cup all purpose flour

Place first five ingredients in slow cooker crock. Trim excess fat from meat..cut meat into 6 portions. Rub meat with cut surface of garlic, season meat with salt and pepper. Place the meat on top of the vegetables in the crock. Add 1/4 cup water; sprinkle with parsley.
Cover and cook on low heat setting for 8 to 10 hours.
For Grave:
Remove the meat and vegetables...cover them to keep warm. Measure meat juices and add water if need be to make 1 1/2 cups. Slowly blend 1/2 cup cold water into flour. Turn into medium saucepan along with meat juices. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook 1 minute more.
makes 6 individual servings

*.... I have never used turnip..I always use potato..that's what we like, but it gives you some idea of how to do. This is from one of my cookbooks..the slow cooking section..

Bar B Q Sauce

2010-01-17T22:19:00.000Z

Combine:

1 cup catsup
1 Tablespoon Worcestshire sauce
2 or 3 dashes botteled hot pepper sauce
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup vinegar
1 Tablespoon sugar
1 Tablespoon salt
1 Tablespoon celery seed

Simmer for 20 minutes on top of the stove

This is a really good one for ribs...or left over beef for sandwiches. Just taste and make sure it's not too strong. Sometimes I leave out the hot sauce..

Cranberry Cream Cheese Squares .... Christmas Cookies

2009-12-13T03:32:00.000Z

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cup oats
1 cup (2 sticks) of butter, softened
3/4 cup plus 1 Tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar, divided
One (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
One (14 ounce) can Eagle Brand condensed milk,... not evaported milk
1/4 cup lemon juice ( from concentrate)
One (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
2 Tablespoons cornstarch

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 13 x 9" pan.
Mix flour, oats, butter and 3/4 cup brown sugar till crumbly.Reserve 1 1/2 cup crumb mixture. Press remaining crumb mixture firmly in the bottom of the greased baking pan. Bake 15 minutes or till lightly browned.
Beat cream cheese till fluffy. Slowly beat in the condensed milk until it's smooth; then stir in lemon juice. Spread this mixture over cooled baked crust. Combine cranberry sauce, cornstarch and the remaining 1 Tablespoon brown sugar. Spoon over cheese layer. Top with remaining crumb mixture.
Bake 45 minutes or till lightly browned,(golden in color). Cool and cut into bars. Store covered in the refrigerator.
Makes about 2 1/2 dozen bars

Jam Kolaches .... Christmas Cookies

2009-12-12T19:54:00.000Z

1/2 cup softened butter
One (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
About 1/4 cup strawberry jam.(.or any jam of your preference. I usually choose apricot)
1/4 cup powdered sugar

In a medium mixing bowl, cream the butter and cream cheese; beat until light and fluffy. Add the flour, mix well.
Roll dough to 1/8" thickness on a lightly floured countertop,cut with a 2" round cutter. Place 2" apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Spoon 1/4 teaspoon jam on each cookie; fold opposite sides together, slightly overlapping edges. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Makes about 2 dozen...

Cream Cheese Apricot Wafers .... Christmas Cookies

2009-12-12T03:56:00.000Z

1/2 cup softened butter
One (3 ounce) package softened cream cheese
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup flour
1/2 cup finely chopped dried apricots or peaches

Cream butter and cream cheese together in mixing bowl, gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Stir in flour and either apricots or peaches and mix well.
Shape dough into a roll, 1" in diameter. Wrap in waxed paper and chill 3 hours or until firm. When firm, cut in 1/4" slices. Place 1" apart on ungreases cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Place on wire racks to cool...
Makes about 7 dozen..

Seven-Layer Squares ..... Christmas Cookies

2009-12-11T19:58:00.001Z

1/4 plus 1 Tablespoon butter
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate bits
1 cup betterscotch bits
1 cup chopped pecans
One (15 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
Heat oven to 325 degrees and melt the butter in the 9" baking pan....Next, ( in the buttered pan ).layer the graham cracker crumbs,coconut, chocolate bits,butterscotch bits and pecans . DO NOT STIR. Spread the condensed milk evenly over the top..Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes. Cut into 1 1/2" squares and remove to wire racks to cool.
Makes about 3 dozen 1 1/2" squares...
* Note: Walnuts can be used in place of the pecans.
This recipe freezes well

Butter Squares .... Christmas Cookies

2009-12-09T01:26:00.000Z

1 cups softened butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg
2 cups flour

Cream butter, gradually add sugar. Beat until light and fluffy. Add the egg and beat well. Gradually stir in the flour..blend well. The dough will be sticky.
Divide dough in half and place each one in it's own well greased 8" pan. With your hands floured, press dough evenly into your pans.
Place pans in a cold oven. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cut into 2" squares while still warm. Take out of the pans and cool on a wire rack.Makes about 2 1/2 dozen

Crowd Pleasing Chili

2009-12-09T01:09:00.000Z

This recipe was brought down by Jana. She said that when her rather large family gets together and are hungry for chili..this is her go to recipe. She said this came from an older small cookbook, and this is the way she had it copied down. I haven't tested this recipe myself..it serves 10 to 12 people..and even if I cut it down, it's still quite a bit of chili. Jana says that at times, she makes this recipe and freezes it in different batches..just so she always has some on hand. Here then is the recipe...Thanks Jana.
1/4 cup oil
2 large onions..chopped
2 cloves garlic,minced
3 to 4 pounds lean beef stew meat, cut in small cubes
2 pounds pork sausage
Two (1 pound.12ounce) cans whole tomatoes, drained and chopped. Save the liquid from tomatoes
Two (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sugar
3 Tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1 Tablespoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
One (16 ounce) can baked beans
One (15 ounce) can pinto beans..drain them
Two (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drain them

In a large dutch oven..heat the oil. Saute' the onion and garlic till soft,but not browned. Add the beef and the sausage. Cook until brown and then drain off the fat. Add the liquid from tomatoes..and heat to simmering. Then add: chopped tomatoes,tomato paste,chili powder, cumin,oregano, cloves, saly, sugar and cocoa powder. Partially cover the pan and simmerfor 1 hour, stirring often until the meat is tender. If the mixture is slightly dry...add 2 to 3 Tablespoons water as it cooks. Add beans and continue cooking for 15 to 20 minutes more. This recipe shold be enough for 10 to 12 people... Make sure it's served hot and bubbly..with all sorts of condiments.....onions, cheese, corn chips, pico relish , corn bread...........

Heavenly Hash Fudge

2009-12-08T04:23:00.001Z

One (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
One (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 package Coconut Pecan frosting mix
2 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows

Line a 9" square pan with foil and then butter the foil. In a saucepan,over low heat, melt the chocolate chips in the condensed milk. When the chips are melted, take off the heat, stir in vanilla, the frosting mix and the marshmallows. Spread the mixture in the pan, smooth evenly if you can. Chill till it firms...and then cut into squares. Store the candy in a tightly covered container...... makes about 55 to 60 pieces.

Tostado Bar

2009-12-02T02:33:00.002Z

2 dozen corn tortillas
One (16 ounce) can refried beans,heated
3 pounds lean ground beef, crumbled and fried
3 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
1 large head lettuce, finely shredded
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
3 cups chopped tomatoes
2 cups sour cream
1 cup green onions, dice the white and the green parts
3 cups guacamole
One (7 ounce) can Ortega red salsa
oil for frying

Pour oil 1/4" deep in a medium skillet. Fry each tortilla in the hot oil until light brown and crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels; set aside till needed for party.
To serve..... arrange all the tostada components in a row to allow each guest to assemble their own tostada. Stack the tortillas at beginning of assembly line....Place the following ingredients in their separate bowls, in the order they are needed.... Refried beans, ground beef, chicken, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, sour cream, green onions, guamacole and salsa.
This is great party food for a group of friends..we do this often.

Guacamole

2009-12-02T02:26:00.002Z

4 medium avocados
2 small tomatoes,chopped
4 Tablespoons onions, minced
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
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Peel avocados, cut in half lengthwise, remove and discard the seed. In a large bowl,mash the avocado with a fork until smooth. Stir in tomatoes, onion, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt. Serve immediately.

Bean Dip

2009-12-02T00:24:00.002Z

One (16 ounce) can refried beans
One (4 ounce) can Ortega green chilies, diced
One (7 ounce) can Ortega chili salsa
One package taco seasoning
8 ounces whipped cream cheese
1 pound Cheddar cheese, grated
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In a large bowl, mix together beans,chilies, salsa, taco seasoning, and cream cheese. Stir in 3/4"s of the grated cheese and pour mixture into a 9" x 13" baking dish.Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. For serving, keep warm in a chafing dish or on a hot plate..

Waldorf Salad

2009-12-02T00:05:00.002Z

6 medium red apples, cored and diced..do not peel
1 cup celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup walnuts,coarsly chopped
2/3 to 1 cup mayonnaise
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In a large bowl, stir all the ingredients together..add just enpugh mayonnaise to make sure there is a creamy consistency...Cover and chill till ready to serve, at least 2 to 3 hours.
** Note:
This recipe is larger enough for a party or a crowd... and will feed 16 to 18 people. The recipe can of course be halved or taken even further down.

Carrot-Pineapple Toss

2009-12-01T17:15:00.003Z

4 large carrots, peeled and shredded
1 cup raisins, soaked in 2 cups of water until plump
1 cup drained pineapple chunks
1/2 cup mayonnaise
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Place shredded carrots,raisins and pineapple in a large bowl. Add mayonnaise and toss to coat. Cover and chill till ready to serve.

Sauce for Stir Frying

2009-12-01T16:48:00.002Z

1 Tablespoon cornstarch
1 Tablespoon water
1 cup soy sauce
1 cup rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup sesame oil
1/4 cup peanut oil
4 Tablespoons garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
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In a small bowl, stir the cornstarch and the water together until it's smooth. Stir the rest of the ingredients together in a saucepan. Bring the mix to a boil.While you're stirring constantly, add the cornstarch mixture and cook until slightly thickened, maybe 2 to 3 minutes. Cool to room temperature and pour into a container with a lid. Refrigerate at least 8 to 10 hours for the flavors to mellow and blend together. It's better to leave overnight.
This makes about 2 1/2 cups of stir fry sauce.... you would have enough to package in a pretty little jar with a sweet cloth cover, and share with a friend.
To use the sauce....use about 2 to 4 Tablespoons of the sauce into every 4 cups stir fry veggies with or without meat.

Holiday Meatballs

2009-11-23T03:02:00.003Z

2 pounds ground beef
1 package onion soup mix
1 cup bread crumbs
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon Worcestshire sauce
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Combine all the ingredients..and shape into about 50 small meatballs. Cook for 30 minutes at 325 degrees.

Dipping Sauce:
One..(12 ounce) jar grape jelly
One (12 ounce) jar chili sauce

Combine and heat on low till jelly melts..add meatballs, stir and heat for 5 minutes....

Chinese Noodle Candies

2009-11-23T02:32:00.000Z

1/2 cup peanut butter
One (6 ounce) pkg. caramel tidbits
3 cups mini marshmallows
1 can Chinese noodles
1 small can Planters Cocktail peanuts
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Dissolve peanut butter and caramel chips. Pour over other ingredients,,,Pour into a buttered pan and chill.

Martha Washington Balls Candy

2009-11-23T02:30:00.000Z

2 boxes powdered sugar
1 stick butter, melted
1 can Eagle Brand Milk
1 can coconut
2 cups chopped pecans

1 bar paraffin
Two (6 ounce) pkgs. of chocolate chips

Mix first five ingredients together. Shape into small balls..let set for 1 hour to dry. In a double boiler, mely papaffin and chocolate chips together. With a toothpick ot a small skewer, dip balls in chocolate. Place on wax paper until chocolate sets up.

Millionaires Candy

2009-11-23T02:29:00.000Z

One (14 ounce) pkg, caramel candies
3 to 4 Tablespoons of milk
2 cups chopped pecans
1/4 bar paraffin
One (12 ounce) pkg. chocolate chips
Buttered wax paper set on cookie sheet
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Melt caramels in milk over low heat; add pecans. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto buttered waxed paper. Chill. Melt paraffin and chocolate chips in top of double boiler. Dip candy into chocolate mix and return to buttered waxed paper set on cookie sheet...Chill..

2009-11-12T01:53:00.003Z

1 1/2 cups very cold heavy cream
3 Tablespoons sifted confectioners sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Pour the cream into a very well chilled bowl. Whip the cream until it begins to mound very lightly, Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and stir. Stir in the vanilla extract. Keep beating until gentle,
floppy peaks are formed. The whipped cream should hold it's shape softly in a spoon.
Note****
This whipped cream goes well with any fruit or berry pie..or any pie with chocolate or pecans.

Vanilla-Flavored Sugar

2009-11-12T01:38:00.002Z

To make a batch of vanilla flavored sugar.....,measure 6 cups of granulated sugar into a large jar with lid or any sturdy container with a lid. Slit two vanilla beans down the side to get to the tiny seeds inside. Bury the vanilla beans down into the sugar, cover the jar with it's lid and store in a cool dry place. Let the sugar set for about a week, shake the jar to evenly distribute the flavor whenever you think of it. The sugar is now ready for use whenever you need vanilla sugar. The sugar can be replenished once with the same vanilla beans. Just use the 6 cups of sugar and do as before. You should be able to use the same vanilla beans three times..
After the three times of flavoring the sugar..if you can pulverize the beans finely..you can flavor cakes, pies..custards, etc. with the vanilla powder. About 1/4 teaspoon of the pulverized vanilla bean powder is equal to two teaspoons pure vanilla extract.
* Note.... Thank you Jana for this information. I know during the coming holiday season, we may all find this useful.
*** This would also make a great small tuck in gift with a kitchen gift basket..to include a small cork sealed jar of vanilla sugar. Hmmmmm, that's not a bad idea..

Stir-Fry Sauce

2009-11-11T02:34:00.002Z

1 Tablespoon cornstarch
1 Tablespoon water
1 cup soy sauce
1 cup rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup sesame oil
1/4 cup peanut oil
4 teaspoons garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Combine water and cornstarch together till smooth. Add the remaining ingredients together in a saucepan,and whisk together. Bring to a boil. While you're stirring, add the cornstarch mixture and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Cool to room temperature and pour into container. Refrigerate for from 8 hours to overnight to allow the flavors to blend. If this is jarred and given as a gift, make sure to send along serving instructions....
Makes about 2 1/2 cups sauce
To Use: Stir about 2 to 4 Tablespoons sauce into about 4 cups stir-fried meat and vegetables.

Hot Pepper Catsup

2009-11-11T02:27:00.002Z

One 12 ounce can tomato paste
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup tomato sauce
2 Tablespoons chopped chives
1 Tablespoon hot pepper sauce
1 Tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon celery salt

In a large bowl, whisk all the ingredients together. Cover and chill from 8 hours to overnight to allow the flavors to blend. Store covered in refrigerator...
Makes about 2 cups

Cranberry Catsup

2009-11-11T02:12:00.004Z

One 16 ounce can jellied cranberry sauce3/4 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 teaspoons dround ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1 Tablespoon flour
2 Tablespoons hot water

Over medium heat, combine first 7 ingredients in a saucepan.Bring them to a boil. In a small bowl, combine the flour and hot water, and stir together to make a very smooth paste. Add flour paste mixture to cranberry mixture, stirring until mixture thickens. Remove from heat,...cover and chill from 8 hours to overnight so that the flavors might blend well together. Refrigerate in an airtight container. Serve with meats, cream cheese and crackers..or for a real treat, on a turkey sandwich...
Makes about 2 1/2 cups

White Chocolate Popcorn

2009-11-07T20:35:00.004Z

5 packages Extra Butter Microwave Popcorn
1 package white Almond Bark
Pecans or Peanuts..are optional
An extra large mixing bowl
Aluminum Foil

Pop the popcorn according to package directions. Pour into the large mixing bowl, picking out the unpopped kernels. Melt the almond bark according to package directions. Pour over popped popcorn and stir till all the popcorn is coated. You can add the peanuts and or pecans to the popped popcorn beflore the melted almond bark is poured over..just be sure that all is mixed well..then pour. Mix the coating,the popcorn and the nuts thoroly. Spread out on the alunimum foil as thin as you can. Let dry 35 to 40 minutes.

Quick "Chili" for Chili Dogs

2009-11-02T04:51:00.003Z

2 pounds ground beef
3 small onions, chopped
3 cups water
1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
5 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons rubbed sage
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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In a large skillet, cook beef and onions till beef is browned and onions are tender..drain. Stir in water,tomato paste and seasonings. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stir occasionally,
Ready to be served over hot dogs....., spread hot dog bun with mustard,add wennier hot dog, add the chili......sprinkle with onion and cheese...serve...

Scalloped Potatoes

2009-10-29T19:03:00.002Z

1 1/2 Tablespoons butter
4 Tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups milk
4 medium sized potatoes, peeled and sliced
4 small onions, peeled and sliced
8 to 10 slices of bacon, crumbled

melt butter, and stir in flour and salt till smooth. Slowly add the milk..bring to a boil, cook and stir till thickened.
In a greased 2 to 4 quart casserole or baking dish, layer the potatoes and onions. Pour the white sauce over the top. Cover and bake 65 to 75 minutes or till potatoes are tender. When done..sprinkle the crumbled bacon over top before serving..

Roasted Asparagus

2009-10-29T18:52:00.002Z

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/2 cup melted butter
3 or 4 chopped green onions
1/2 teaspoon salt

Place asparagus in a shallow baking dish coated with non stick cooking spray. Combine the butter and green onions..spoon over the asparagus. Sprinkle with salt and bake at 425 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
** Note: I absolutely love roasted asparagus and probably could sit and munch this as a snack,...
you should probably plan on making a bit extra..this is so good.

Pecan Fruit Cake

2009-10-28T00:16:00.002Z

This is a light, almost fluffy fruit cake unlike most which require time to mellow. This can be served the day after it's baked.

3 cups sugar
1 pound butter..(must be butter)
7 eggs, separated
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon flavoring
5 cups sifted cake flour
1 Tablespoon soda
7 Tablespoons orange juice, warmed, not hot
1 pound candied pineapple diced
1/2 pound candied cherries, halved
1 pound pecan halves

Cream together sugar, butter, egg yolks and lemon flavoring. Stir in 3 cups of cake flour and add soda dissolved in orange juice. Toss candied fruits and the nuts with remaining 2 cups cake flour to keep fruit from sticking. Add to creamed mixture. Beat egg whites until stiff and fold, ( do not stir ) into batter. Pour batter into three to four 8" loaf pans which have been lined with waxed paper. Place foil over and under loaf pans while baking at 250 degrees for 3 to 3 1/2 hours. Bake on middle grate that has been covered with good foil. Put 2 pie pan on shelf below cake with water in for moisture.
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Note: This is supposed to be an old family recipe from the 1950's

Sugar Free Pumpkin Pie

2009-10-28T00:06:00.002Z

One ...16 ounce can pumpkin
One... 12 ounce can evaporated milk
3 eggs
3/4 cups Splenda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Mix together, pour into unbaked pie shell..and bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes, the turn oven to 350 degrees and bake for 40 minutes.
**Note...
I always cover the outer rims of pieshell with thin strips of foil, so piecrust doesn't brown too much or even burn..

Holiday Cherry Ritz Cracker Cobbler

2009-10-27T04:23:00.002Z

1 tube Ritz crackers
One .. 21 ounce Cherry Pie Filling
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a glass Pyrex round baking dish, spray the bottom and sides with cooking spray. (You can also use a square decorative baking dish, if you desire). Set that aside.
In mixing bowl, mix the butter,sugar,cinnamon and nutmeg. Blend well.
Next,crush the Ritz crackers by hand, and blend them into butter mixture.
Next,add the pie filling and blend all the ingredients until well mixed.
Pour the batter into the baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes or until center is set.
When cooled slightly, serve with French Vanilla ice cream or whipping cream or whipped topping.
Serves 6..
**Note:
This recipe can be doubled and baked in a 9x13" dish for larger crowds.

Jade Agar Agar

2009-09-27T08:33:00.003+01:00

Hahaha, does these agar agar looked like jade?

I tried making them in different colours.

The moulds are actually used to make moon cake agar agar.

For recipes of the agar agar, you can view my previous post on chendol agar agar in here.

Macaroni Salad Dressing

2009-08-11T02:47:00.003+01:00

This is almost too simple and very good....

Cook, drain and cool macaroni.
Meanwhile, mix 1/2 cup mayonaise, 2 teaspoons sugar, 2 teaspoons vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon mustard.
Mix dressing well and pour over cooled macaroin. Mix all together and chill well before serving..

Bok Choy

2009-08-06T09:59:00.001+01:00

This is easy.
Just blanch the bak choy in boiling water and a few drops of oil till the leaves almost withered or to the texture of your choice.
Arrange the bak choy on dish.
Next deep fried some white baits till golden brown and set aside.
For sauce, boiled 1 tbsp of oyster sauce and 1 tbsp of water (more if like more gravy) and pour over vegetables and topped with the fried white baits.

For fried white baits, freeze them first then take a handful of them and have a quick wash on them and deepfried them till golden but not burnt.

Baked Prime Ribs

2009-08-05T09:54:00.004+01:00

I used Prime Ribs and cut them into smaller pieces for easy chewing.
Marianted them with 4 tbsp of hoisin sauce, 4 tbsp of ketchup and 1 tbsp of honey for at least half a day.

Before Baking

Baked them at 180 degrees celsius for about 1 and half hour or less depending how soft you want your ribs to be.

After baking

It tasted so good and soft. (Sorry I did not decorate my dish...lol)

Yummmmmmmmmmmm .... Side Salad

2009-07-16T02:13:00.005+01:00

This is but a simple,easy side salad for any cookout, or bar=b-q. I just made this to go with a
tuna salad and it went alongside well. (Tis better with bar-b-q ribs tho :). The veggies almost "pickle", but stay crispy,crunchy and go especially well with bar-b-q..
Salad takes but a few ingredients..perhaps you can think of a few more that would "pickle" well.
I used celery, green bell pepper, sweet Texas onion,cucumber....and Roma tomatoes....and....
Kroger's Zesty Italian dressing. I've tried with other dressings and it's just not as good.
The dressing has quite a bit of oil on top..sp before you shake dressing to add, I poured off half the oil on top....
Shake the dressing really well...The oil,vinegar and all those wonderful spices and garlic are already there..so shake well....
Pour over....cover and let chill for just a short while. Salad is ready to eat almost immediately...
and best of all, the veggies will stay crispy. Yummmmmmm
I sure hope you enjoy this little salad. I think during the summer, you will serve it often..
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Second Yummmmmmmm "pickled" Salad

This salad is served at our local bar-b-q place, is crispy, crunchy and is my favorite salad with their ribs. I tried and tried to make this simple salad..and yet, something was just not quite right. Finally Danny took pity on me and told me how to make. It is so simple..... two ingredients for the pickling liquid!!!!! Sugar and Vinegar in equal parts..that's it !!! I thought, yeah..right. *sighs...it was right !!!!!!!!!!
The salad consists of:
cucumbers, sliced
sweet onions, sliced
a bit of bell pepper, pimento....and a bit of tomato..
Layer all the ingredients in a deep bowl, or in my case..for a large cookout, I use a gallon jar.
Take equal parts of vinegar and sugar.....no matter how little or how much, just equal parts. Stir till the sugar is dissolved.....and pour over the veggies. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours for absolute best flavor. No cheating..24 hours..
Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Fried Rice Topped with Crispy Silver Fish

2009-05-16T14:41:00.003+01:00

The secret to crispy silver fish is to put them in the freezer.

Whenever you wanted to fry some, take them out from the freezer and with a quick rinse of water, deep fried them in very hot oil till crispy golden brown. They are very cruchy.

Fried some overnight rice and add your favourite ingredients with taste of light soya sauce and sesame oil and beaten egg. Fried them till fluffy and topped with the crispy silver fish...yummy.

Scallops wrapped in yam(taro) mini basket

2009-05-12T17:15:00.002+01:00

I ate this during mother's day lunch and I like it so much. I hope to find the recipe for this.

Inside is scallop and they are wrapped in mini yam/taro basket. Yummy. They are dipped in some honey sauce which I do not liked, I dipped them in chilli sauce.

Easter Eggs

2009-04-10T15:32:00.006+01:00

For easter, I making some eggs from konnyaku jelly. Originally wanted to make them from agar agar but decided to try something different.

Boil some konnyaku jelly and pour into empty egg shell and put in some slices of peaches into it.

You can see the fruit through the transparent egg. It is quite fun and interesting.

I also make some with the assorted mould for the konnyaku jelly.

For recipe you can view my earlier post in here.

Broccoli..... Tip of the Day

2009-04-01T19:41:00.005+01:00

* When you buy broccoli, look for bunches that are a rich, dark green in color...with tightly closed green buds. Over-aged broccoli is lighter in color, the buds are yellowish in color, open and may even show small yellow flowers. This is tougher, stronger in taste and has much less flavor than young broccoli.
1.
1 bunch of broccoli (will be about 1 1/2 pounds) will serve 4 people.
2.
If you cut the broccoli into 3" length flowerettes, it will cook quicker and stay greener. Cook the stalks also, but first peel off the thick skin. *NOTE: I like the stalks better than than flowerettes.
3,
If stalks are very thick, eithe split them lengthwise up to the buds or cut them into cubes and cook with flowerettes.
4.
be careful of overcooking broccoli...it should be slightly crisp.

Bread Crumbs .... Tip of the Day

2009-04-01T01:03:00.007+01:00

1.
1 pound of bread will yield about 9 cups of soft bread crumbs
2.
1 slice if fresh bread broken into soft crumbs will yield about 2/3 cups, slightly packed
3.
1 slice of toast or dried bread will yield 1/2 cup of fine crumbs
4.
2 ozs. of dried bread,crushed,will yield about 3/4 cup fairly fine crumbs
5.
To make fresh (soft) bread crumbs, cut off the crusts of day old white bread and crumble the bread gently. Then rub through a very coarse strainer...
6.
to make fine crumbs from dried bread, use either stale bread or white bread toasted lightly and allowed to dry at room temperature or in a very low oven until all moisture is gone. Cover the bread with a dishtowel and either roll hard with a rolling pin or hit lightly with a hammer. You can also break up the pieces and put in a blender. If you suspect they're not quite dry, spread them shallowly on a cookie sheet in a 250 degree oven for about 10 minutes. Store in well sealed jars. They'll keep their flavor for several months, especially if they're refrigerated.
7.
for buttered crumbs, toss soft bread crumbs in melted butter (about 1 tablespoon butter to 1 cup soft bread crumbs). You can also add 2 tablespoons melted butter to 1 cup dry bread crumbs,
these are very good, but different than soft buttered crumbs.
8.
add dried herb, seasonings ot grated cheese to homemade bread crumbs, and you'll always have seasoned crumbs ready to use. at a tiny fraction of what you'd have to pay for them.
9.
try putting prepared bread stuffing in your blender and using it for breading chops.
10.
if you're running low on flour, substitute very fine bread crumbs, plain or roasted, for all or part of the flour in cookies.... they'll taste a little like macaroons. Add 1/2 teaspoon almond extract and they will taste like macaroons.....
11.
very fine bread crumbs used in place of flour are particularly good in a hearty cake like applesauce or nut cake.
12.
fine dry bread crumbs make a good thickener for creamed sauces in casserole dishes. Use them whenever you like a roasted flavor in sauces....

Biscuits .... Tip of the Day

2009-03-30T01:10:00.004+01:00

1.
You'll turn out the best biscuits if you mix the dough only a short time.... Just long enough to moisten the ingredients.
2.
Biscuit dough should be handled as little as possible to keep the fat from melting.. Tenderness and flakiness depend on finely cut cold fat mixed with flour (this is also true of pie crust).
3.
Biscuits will be crisp on the outside and flaky in the center if yo roll the dough thin and fold it over once before cutting biscuits from it. They'll also split open easily when time to butter them.
4.
A quick and easy way to make doughnuts: cut the centers from refrigerator biscuits, then drop the biscuits into hot fat..as you would doughnuts. They can then be rolled in sugar or cinnamon sugar while still hot from the deep fryer. *Note: havent made these in ages, but they sure sound good.

Beer .... Tip Of the Day

2009-03-30T01:04:00.005+01:00

1.
When boiling shrimp, try using beer for the cooking liquid. Season as you wish..but fon't overcook. The flavor is wonderful...reminiscent of lobster.
2.
Use beer in place of water or stock to make an excellant beef stew. This is what is called a carbonnade.

A Few Beef Cuts .... Tip of the Day

2009-03-30T00:52:00.005+01:00

Beef Cuts:

It help a lot, when you go to buy groceries, to know the different kinds of beef cuts..and the best manner for cooking...... this will be an alphabetical order:

1. Arm Steak: requires rather long, slow cooking.

2. Blade Steak: same as for arm steak

3. Brisket: flavorful, but rather tough. Used mainly for pot roasts and braising.

4. Chuck Steak: Used mainly for braising and stewing.. or grinding into hamburger

5. Club Steak: Very tender and juicy steak..for grilling indoors or out..

To braise:
When braising meats, use a heavy pot just large enough to hold the food to be cooked. Never put in more liquid than will come halfway up the food. Too big a pot (and consquently too much liquid) will boil or poach the food, giving it an entirely different taste.

Chicken Pot Pie * Made Simple

2009-03-24T23:55:00.007Z

Source: Chuck

Note* The full recipe make a large amount of pot pie. This was done for a crowd, so you may want to halve the recipe.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees:
Ingredients:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2....(1 pound packages)defrosted frozen vegetables of your choice.
3 jars chicken or turkey gravy from the store
3 cups Bisquick
1 1/2 cups milk
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Cut the chicken into bite sized pieces..cook in small amount of olive oil till done and browned a bit. Add the defrosted veggies and let saute in skillet for a minute to get some added flavor. Put the chicken and vegetables in a pan large enough to hold all ingredients comfortably. Add one jar of the gravy to the pan you've just removed chicken and veggies from..deglaze the pan with the gravy. Pour that gravy along with the other 2 jars...over the top of the chicken and veggies.
Make the biscuit dough..(mixture should be a bit thinner than regular biscuit dough)
and pour over the top of the chicken, veggies and gravy. Cook till biscuit top is done and well browned.
NOTE: * Also turkey or beef may be used. Just substitute the correct gravy to go with the meat or poultry. Chuck says that he now prefers the turkey gravy with the chicken.
I don't care for pot pie, but this one I like. The chicken is browned and flavorful, and the veggies he uses almost always has asparagus, brocolli...sugar snap peas..etc...not the usual mushy veggies.

Banana wrapped in spring roll skin

2009-03-14T13:29:00.003Z

This is so yummy and delicious. I saw this recipe in the internet from many bloggers.

Cut the banana into half and add some brown sugar and wrapped them in spring roll wrappers/popiah skin.

The top two are with brown sugar while the other two are without.

The results - it tasted so good whether there is brown sugar or not. YUMMY! The skin is so cripsy and when you bite into it, you tasted the goodness of the banana.

DIY Mango Ice Cream

2009-03-10T13:22:00.004Z

Hahaha it looked so easy with the DIY ice cream.

I decorated the ice cream with crushed nuts and coloured rice.

Recipes are from this video.

Sweet and Sour Minced Pork with Pineapple cubes

2009-03-07T05:02:00.003Z

Ingredients
300 gm minced pork (seasoned in light soya sauce and sesame oil)
carrots
green pepper (optional)-did not use cause hubby and sons dont like
pineapple cubes (if pineapple cubes are from can, can add some pineapple juice in too)
1/2 cup cornflour (est)
1/2 cup water (est)
4 to 5 tbsp of ketchup
1/2 tbsp vinegar
1/2 tbsp sugar or to taste
1 beaten egg

Method
Marinate minced pork with few drops of light soya sauce and sesame oil.
Add beaten egg and mix well.
Add corn flour and mix well.
Spoon mixture one by one into oil and deep fry till golden brown.
Set aside.
In a wok, add some oil and throw in carrot and green pepper.
Add ketchup, vinegar, sugar, water and mix well.
Throw pork back into sauce together with pineapple cubes and mix well.
Let pork absorb the sauce till almost dry but mine has more gravy cause kids like the gravy with rice.
Serve hot.
Yummy

Steam tofu with minced shrimps and oyster sauce

2009-03-05T06:41:00.004Z

This is so simple and yummy. I love tofu.

Steam 1 box of silken tofu and drain water away.

Minced some prawns and stir fry with little oil.

Add 1 tbsp of oyster sauce and mix well.

Add cornflour solution (2 tbsp of water and 1 tsp of cornflour) and mix well.

Pour over tofu and garnished with some spring onions and serve hot. Yummy

BBQ Chicken Wings

2009-02-22T07:48:00.003Z

This is so yummy.

Marinate chicken wings with same amount of light soya sauce, dark soya sauce, oyster sauce and honey. Add sugar to taste (optional).

Baked the chicken wings for about 1 hour at 180 degrees celsius and turned the wings every 20 minutes or so for even baking and blast them occasionally. This is my version, you can improved your version.

You can BBQ them too.

Firm Tofu/Tau Kwa

2009-02-22T07:46:00.004Z

This is so simple and yummy.

Cut the firm tofu/tau kwa into cubes and mixed them with some curry powder. Dust the firm tofu with cornflour and deep fry till golden brown. Yummy..........

Dried Mee Siam

2009-02-21T01:24:00.000Z

This is my second attempt in frying dried mee siam. This time I decorated and garnished it nicely...lol. You can see my first attempt in here.

Fun Biscuits

2009-02-20T13:18:00.004Z

This is just for fun. Use your favourite biscuits, melt some butter and pour over the biscuits in a baking tray lined with baking paper. Bake for 180 degrees celsius for about 5 minutes.

Then sprinkle some chocolate/coloured rice chips over them and baked another 5 to 10 minutes.

Note: Not suitable for people who have diabetics or those who cannot take sweet stuff.

Attractive for kids.

Valentine's Drinks for Fun

2009-02-19T13:13:00.004Z

Ok, Valentine's Day might be over but we can still be loving other days beside valentine's day. :) This is just some fun drinks.

Pour some coke/pepsi/syrup into heart shaped mould and put into freezer.

Use them as ices.

Pour your favourite drinks. No prize for guessing the "His" and "Hers" Valentine's Day Drinks. :)

Cornbread .... Tip Of the Day

2009-02-18T03:50:00.004Z

#1.....try mixing 1/3 cup crumbled, crisp cooked bacon into a corn bread batter before you pour it into the baking pan.

#2.....corn bread won't stick to the baking pan if you grease the pan and sprinkle it well with fine cornmeal.

#3.....don't bake corn bread in a pan tha's too thin or the outside will be overdone before the inside has baked.

Happy Valentine's Day

2009-02-14T06:26:00.003Z

Happy Valentine's Day to all.

I use some pink syrup to make heart shaped ice.

Pour some syrup together with the pink heart ice. So this is my valentine's day contribution. Plan to do some heart shape cookies but this migraine really put me off doing so much things.

Durian Pancake

2009-02-06T14:21:00.003Z

Durian is the king of fruit. But not many like the taste and smell of the king of fruit, I have no idea why but I know I love durian very much.....yummy.

My durian pancake...yummy, finally got it after queueing for a while to purchase it...lol.

A short video to show you how they made the pancake.

Assorted agar agar and chendol agar agar

2009-01-26T08:13:00.002Z

These are the agar agar that I made for chinese new year. :)

The green ones are chendol agar agar which I had posted before and the centre heart shaped agar agar are made with mandarin oranges while the rest are agar agar with coconut milk.

Traditional Chinese Teapots

2009-01-18T05:41:00.004Z

I have to share these photos with you all. These are very traditional chinese teapots used long time ago. Now they are making a comeback. These teapots remind me of my childhood, used to see them in my late grandmother's house.

Blackberry and Cherry Dump Cakes

2009-01-18T00:10:00.013Z

Source" Recipe, actual cake making and photos are courtesy of my son, Chuck....

Below is a portion of one of the desserts we made at Christmas. This one is Dump Cake..and better still, this one was blackberry. We also did a cherry one...yummmmm

You will need: (as shown below)
One 5 pound size loaf pan
2 cans ready made canned pie filling..of your choice
One large (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1 box yellow cake mix
3 to 4 sticks of butter..YES!! 3 to 4 sticks of butter
And a note: DO NOT STIR THE INGREDIENTS !!!!!! STIR NOTHING TOGETHER !!!!
Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Into the 5 pound loaf pan,add the 2 cans of pie filling, smooth out, don't stir

next add: the undrained pineapple, smooth..don't stir

Next add: the dry cake mix, crumble over.smooth over,don't stir

Next add the butter, at least 3 sticks..cut in pats and lay all over top of cake mix

Layer butter, DON"T STIR..and put into oven. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes...until a light golden brown all over top. Ours took 50 minutes.

Chicken and Dumplings

2009-01-17T19:48:00.004Z

Source:
Old Church Cookbook

1 hen
2 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon shortening or butter
2/3 cups(scant) milk

Cook hen in water to cover till very tender.Sift flour, salt and baking powder; cut in shortening. Stir in milk. Divide dough into two parts and roll out on floured board.Cut into strips 2" wide. Add to boiling chicken broth. Place several pieces of dough on top of chicken. Cover and cook till broth boils up over chicken. Repeat till all dough is used. Cook 20 to 30 minutes.
Serves 6
NOTE: Watch after dumplings are added to make sure does not boil over

Recipe of prawn toast

2009-01-16T14:24:00.002Z

I have few pieces of bread so I decided to cook them with some prawns(shelled and devein).

I minced some prawns with onions and marinated with sesame oil.

Cut the crust off the bread and cut them into triangle shapes. Spread them with the prawns mixture and deep fry them prawn side down for about 2 minutes and turn them over and fry for about 30 seconds (dont let the toast burn).

Remove and drain them before serving.

Judie's Coconut Macaroon Pie

2009-01-13T20:27:00.002Z

Source: Beaurino..Judie

Coconut Maccaroon Pie

1 STICK MELTED BUTTER
1 1/2 C. SUGAR
3 EGGS,BEATEN
1 TSP. VANILLA
1 TBSP WHITE VINAGER
1 C. COCONUT

MIX TOGETHER, POUR INTO UNBAKED CRUST.
BAKE 350* FOR 1 HOUR

REALLY YUMMY

Quick & Easy Pot Roast

2009-01-10T22:54:00.004Z

One 3 pound brisket
1 cup catsup
1 package dry onion soup mix

Place brisket of foil, coat with catsup and then sprinkle with the dry onion soup mix. Wrap in foil and place on baking sheet. Cook at 350 degrees for 2 1/2 hours...

Coconut Cream Pie

2009-01-03T06:32:00.002Z

Note: ** This is a good one..
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 cup flour
2 1/4 cups rich milk
2 egg yolks, slightly beaten
3/4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup coconut

Mix sugar, salt, cornstarch and flour in a saucepan. Slowly stir in milk. Boil 1 minute, over medium heat...stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir half of mixture into egg yolks, then blend into hot mixture in saucepan. Boil 1 more minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Blend in vanilla and butter. Cool. Fold in 3/4 cup coconut into the cooled filling just before pouring into pie shell. Chill about 2 hours. Just before serving,top with whipped cream topping...sprinkle 1/4 cup coconut over whipped cream topping..

Boiled Custard

2008-12-31T00:48:00.006Z

Source:
Fannie Farmer Boston Cooking School Cookbook,1918
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2 cups scalded milk
1/4 cup sugar
yolks 3 eggs
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Beat eggs slightly,add sugar and salt while adding gradually hot milk.
Cook in double boiler, continue stirring until mixture thickens and a coating is formed on the spoon, strain immediately; chill and flavor.
If cooked too long, the custard will curdle; should this happen, by using an egg beater it may be restored to a smooth consistency, but custard will not be as thick.
Eggs should be beaten slightly for custard, that it may be of smooth, thick consistency.
To prevent scum from forming,cover with a perforated tin.
When eggs are scarce, use yolks two eggs and one-half tablespoon cornstarch.

White Chocolate Popcorn

2008-12-30T05:16:00.003Z

5 bags extra butter microwave popcorn
1 package white almond bark
peanuts or pecans are optional
an extra large mixing bowl
aluminum foil

Pop the corn according to package direstions. Pour into extra large mixing bowl, pick out as many unpopped kernels as you can.
Melt the almond bark as package directs...and pour over popped corn, Stir till all popcorn is coated. You can add the peanuts or pecans to the popcorn mixture BEFORE pouring the chocolate over if you wish. Be sure to mix thoroly. Spreak out on aluminum foil as thin as you can..let dry 30 to 45 minutes,
Bag into large ziploc freezer bags, or any airtight container..

Simple & Easy Cranberry Orange Relish

2008-12-27T00:29:00.003Z

4 cups fresh cranberries
2 unpeeled oranges, quartered
2 cups sugar
Wash the cranberries and drain. Removed seeds from oranges. Grind the cranberries and oranges together and stir in the sugar. Stir well and chill..

Cracked Egg Tip

2008-12-27T00:26:00.001Z

If an eggshell cracks during cooking, add a small quanity of vinegar to the cooking water..to prevent egg white from seeping through the shell..

Homemade Chili Sauce .... Money Saving Tip of the Day

2008-12-27T00:21:00.002Z

Blend an economical homemade chili sauce for bar`b`q or salad making from the following:
1/2 teaspoon instant minced onion, 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, 1/8 teaspoon pepper and 1 cup catsup.

Sweet Pickling .... Money Saving Tip of the Day

2008-12-27T00:11:00.002Z

To prepare a batch of tasty sweet pickles, select less costly, whole dill pickles, slice into a jar, and combine with thr following recipe:
Mix 1 cup dill pickle liquid, 2 cups sugar,13 whole cloves,1 Tablespoon celery seed and 1 teaspoon mustard seed in a saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil and pour over dill pickles. Seal. In 2 days, pickles will be ready to enjoy. Save the liquid for the next batch of homemade sweet pickles.