Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Sorry
It looks like all the pictures I posted before have disappeared and I don't have copies of them to add them all again. But don't fret, I will most likely make everything that was on here again so I can always take another picture and post it. Trust me, everything I have made was delicious!!!
Seared Scallops
1 Pound Sea Scallops
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil or Butter (we used Olive Oil)
Salt and pepper to taste
Dry the sea scallops with paper towels so that they are dry and not wet. Salt and Pepper both sides of the scallops. Heat a regular non-stick pan for about 2-3 minutes until it is hot. Add the oil (or butter) and mix around then add the scallops. Do not let them touch each other because they will stick, also if they don't all fit at once in the pan it is fine because you can do another batch. Cook the scallops for about 1 1/2-2 minutes each side. They really don't need much. They outside should have a golden crust and the insides should still be translucent. Turn with thongs. Cook the other side the same and you are done.
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil or Butter (we used Olive Oil)
Salt and pepper to taste
Dry the sea scallops with paper towels so that they are dry and not wet. Salt and Pepper both sides of the scallops. Heat a regular non-stick pan for about 2-3 minutes until it is hot. Add the oil (or butter) and mix around then add the scallops. Do not let them touch each other because they will stick, also if they don't all fit at once in the pan it is fine because you can do another batch. Cook the scallops for about 1 1/2-2 minutes each side. They really don't need much. They outside should have a golden crust and the insides should still be translucent. Turn with thongs. Cook the other side the same and you are done.
Oven Roasted Asparagus
1 Bunch of Asparagus, thin if you can find them
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 1/2 Tablespoon Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 Clove of Minced Garlic
1 Teaspoon Sea Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
Preheat oven to 425. In a large bowl place the asparagus and add the olive oil. Mix the asparagus and the olive oil well until the olive oil has coated all of the asparagus spears. Once the spears are coated then make sure to slowly add all of the Parmesan Cheese, Garlic, Salt and Pepper. Arrange them on a baking sheet in one layer, trying to give each asparagus room. Cook until just tender or about 12-15 minutes. Enjoy.
I thought these were great because the tips were totally crispy and yummy. I rank these up there with the Baked Brussel Sprouts in their taste and addictiveness!!!
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 1/2 Tablespoon Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 Clove of Minced Garlic
1 Teaspoon Sea Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
Preheat oven to 425. In a large bowl place the asparagus and add the olive oil. Mix the asparagus and the olive oil well until the olive oil has coated all of the asparagus spears. Once the spears are coated then make sure to slowly add all of the Parmesan Cheese, Garlic, Salt and Pepper. Arrange them on a baking sheet in one layer, trying to give each asparagus room. Cook until just tender or about 12-15 minutes. Enjoy.
I thought these were great because the tips were totally crispy and yummy. I rank these up there with the Baked Brussel Sprouts in their taste and addictiveness!!!
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
Milk to texture
1 Tablespoon Butter (again I used fake butter)
1/2 Cup Maple Sugar
Peel and cube the sweet potatoes. Bring a large pot of salt water to boil and add the cubed sweet potatoes. Let boil for 20-30 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender. Once cooked dump out some of the water or the potatoes will be too watery when mashed. Either mash with a potato masher or blend with a hand held mixer. Add milk until the mixture is the desired texture then add the butter and the maple syrup. Blend until everything is mixed up and enjoy. This is a good addition to many meals and if you want it can also be eaten as a dessert. It isn't very sweet but it is totally delicious.
Milk to texture
1 Tablespoon Butter (again I used fake butter)
1/2 Cup Maple Sugar
Peel and cube the sweet potatoes. Bring a large pot of salt water to boil and add the cubed sweet potatoes. Let boil for 20-30 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender. Once cooked dump out some of the water or the potatoes will be too watery when mashed. Either mash with a potato masher or blend with a hand held mixer. Add milk until the mixture is the desired texture then add the butter and the maple syrup. Blend until everything is mixed up and enjoy. This is a good addition to many meals and if you want it can also be eaten as a dessert. It isn't very sweet but it is totally delicious.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Dark Chocolate Chip Doughnuts (in a babycakes doughnut maker)
2 Cups Flour
1 Cup Sugar
2 Tablespoons Baking Powder
2 Eggs
1/2 Cup Milk
1/2 Cup Orange Juice
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
7 Tablespoons Olive Oil
As much Grated Dark Chocolate that you want to add (I personally used about 2 Cups Grated Dark Chocolate)
Mix the ingredients together in a large bowl. Make sure the doughnut maker is ready to go. Put the dough in either a pastry bag or a freezer bag with a tip cut off. Then make the doughnuts and enjoy!!
1 Cup Sugar
2 Tablespoons Baking Powder
2 Eggs
1/2 Cup Milk
1/2 Cup Orange Juice
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
7 Tablespoons Olive Oil
As much Grated Dark Chocolate that you want to add (I personally used about 2 Cups Grated Dark Chocolate)
Mix the ingredients together in a large bowl. Make sure the doughnut maker is ready to go. Put the dough in either a pastry bag or a freezer bag with a tip cut off. Then make the doughnuts and enjoy!!
Orange Turkey Legs
1 (11 ounce) Can of Mandarin Oranges, drained with liquid reserve
2 Tablespoons Distilled White Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
1/4 Cup Olive Oil
2-3 Turkey Drumsticks
In a blender mix the orange, vinegar, and brown sugar. Transfer the mix to a large plastic bag and mix in the liquid from the oranges and oil. Put the turkey drumsticks into the bag, seal and refridgerate overnight, turning once or twice to get an even coverage of the turkey. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place the marinated drumsticks on the baking sheet and season with salt. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the cover and bake another hour, using some of the reserve liquid from the bag as basting material. When the meat has reached an internal temperature of 180 degrees then the meat is done. It should be a little brown and crispy on the outside.
2 Tablespoons Distilled White Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
1/4 Cup Olive Oil
2-3 Turkey Drumsticks
In a blender mix the orange, vinegar, and brown sugar. Transfer the mix to a large plastic bag and mix in the liquid from the oranges and oil. Put the turkey drumsticks into the bag, seal and refridgerate overnight, turning once or twice to get an even coverage of the turkey. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place the marinated drumsticks on the baking sheet and season with salt. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the cover and bake another hour, using some of the reserve liquid from the bag as basting material. When the meat has reached an internal temperature of 180 degrees then the meat is done. It should be a little brown and crispy on the outside.
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Pear Crisps
All of the Peels from the Pears used in the Pear Sauce Recipe
Preheat oven to 350. Spread out the pear peels over a baking sheet covered with aluminum foil. Make sure the peel side is down and the meat side is up. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar, or whatever you want to sprinkle them with. Ginger is a good choice. Bake for 30-40 minutes depending on your oven. The peels will curl up and become little crisps, although not all of them will be the same crispiness since not all of them will have the same density. These were a delicious and great little snack.
Preheat oven to 350. Spread out the pear peels over a baking sheet covered with aluminum foil. Make sure the peel side is down and the meat side is up. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar, or whatever you want to sprinkle them with. Ginger is a good choice. Bake for 30-40 minutes depending on your oven. The peels will curl up and become little crisps, although not all of them will be the same crispiness since not all of them will have the same density. These were a delicious and great little snack.
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