Recipe Blurb: 2013

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Easy Valentine Sandwich Cookies

Instead of giving your loved ones expensive chocolates this upcoming Valentine’s Day, surprise him/her with a Valentine Sandwich Cookies.

It’s a sweet and perfectly heart-shaped cookies coloring the cake with pink frosting, designing it with beautiful white frosting and .

Its outstanding sweetness can impress your loved ones this Valentine’s Day. So check it out and try it! :)

Easy Valentine Sandwich Cookies - Ingredients

1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Unbelievable Chicken! Unbelievable indeed.

This grilled chicken with an uncanny mix of sauces and marinade ingredients is just absolutely unbelievably good and healthy too!

you won't have a hard time finding the mix, plus you get to enjoy it right after marinading in more or less 20 minutes.

Unbelievable Chicken -Ingredients

1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons prepared coarse-ground mustard

Prizewinning Triffle

Do you want to produce a dish that will fit into your healthy eating lifestyle?

Well, you are in luck because i have just found the dessert that will give you nutritional benefits!

This recipe will surely stand out among all the trifle recipes that you know. :)

Joy's Prizewinning Triffle - Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream

Who would've known that something so tasty could be oh so good?

This Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken definitely makes the cut for something healthy yet wonderfully tasty! This guiltless pleasure will surely make you feel like you're not missing out on anything!

Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken -Ingredients

1/3 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup honey

Irresistible Tiramisu II

I am having a problem with my kids recently. They have become these picky eaters and i just don't know what to bake for them for the upcoming holiday.

So i went on with my usual routine, I searched for a recipe that even picky eaters can't resist. And i found this one that looks delicious and fantastic.

I'm a little bit nervous but i'm gonna give it a try. And i'm hoping for the best because this recipe looks irresistible!

Tiramisu II - Ingredients

6 egg yolks
3/4 cup white sugar

Salads are great for picnics and outside lunches.

They're light, easy to prepare, healthy, and very yummy!
This Gourmet Cucumber Chicken Salad is absolutely perfect for a beautiful day out.

It's very easy to prepare, easy to pack, easy to eat, and you can bring along gourmet in a grassy park or a sandy warm beach!

Gourmet Cucumber Chicken Salad -Ingredients

2 (10 ounce) cans chicken chunks, drained

1 cup seedless green grapes, halved

Yummy lemon squares

Is it just me or some things are really better when miniaturize?

Regular sized lemon squares are great as well, but miniaturize them and you definitely have a taste of heaven.

Especially when you just want to indulge for a little while the bursting flavor of lemon.Well, you are in the right place because i just happen to know the best that you can make out of lemon!

Lemon Squares I - Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour

I can be quite a busy bee sometimes.
Sometimes I can't even feel the day as it breezes past me and then it's dinner time again.

That's why I'm grateful for recipes such as this because they are a lifesaver in times when I really need to do a home-cooked meal because I'm expecting some guests, or if I'm just really craving for one but don't exactly have the time.

Teriyaki Chicken for the Busy Cook -Ingredient

1 (4 pound) chicken, cut into pieces

1/2 cup soy sauce

Is there anything better to eat at summertime aside from dessert?

Well to tell you the truth, i have this thing for chocolate mousse. It just looks so delicious, soft and oh so good!

That's why i am looking for a recipe on how to make this one and i have found the perfect one that made me wanna cook it the second i saw the picture and reviews.

And of course, i would love to share it to all of you. So lets go and try this one. :)

Creamiest Chocolate Mousse - Ingredients

7 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
7 egg yolks, beaten

Cafe Style Grilled Chicken Sandwiches

I was about to go out to the cafe to grab something to munch on when I thought of cooking something up on my own ala-cafe style, of course.

This filling recipe is definitely a time and energy saver since you won't have to waste a step out of your house or even a minute of boredom in waiting for your order to come.

Enjoy this meal!

Cafe Style Grilled Chicken Sandwiches- Ingredients

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

1/4 cup olive oil

I need to prepare a cake for our family reunion tomorrow. For a change, i would like to bake something different.

So i browsed the net and came across this recipe that looks great and absolutely delicious.

I'll be sharing with you the ingredients that i saw and the procedures. Come and lets start baking.

Cannot wait to make something wonderful out of this cake. :)

Tiramisu Layer Cake - Ingredients

CAKE:
1 (18.25 ounce) package moist white cake mix
1 teaspoon instant coffee powder

Easy Chicken Parmesan

Chicken and cheese are a great combo. They combine for a great hearty and delicious meal you can enjoy almost anywhere you want to.

I particularly like how Parmesan Cheese stamps its flavor on Chicken and makes waves in my taste buds.

This Easy Chicken Parmesan is the perfect recipe for those on the go, or for those who want something simple to prepare.

Cooking this is simply a breeze, and tasting it is surely a delightful experience.

Easy Chicken Parmesan -Ingredients

1 (700 ml) jar pasta sauce

6 tablespoons KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided

Yummy Banana Pudding

I am going to have a dinner party tomorrow and i haven't thought about what to cook for dessert. Thankfully, i came across this recipe in the internet that has caught my attention.

It's a banana cake! My favorite cake that my mother has been making me since i was young.

I am very eager to make it because for the first time, i'm going to make myself! So try it with me guys and make our experience amazing. :)

Banana Pudding IV - Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

Almonds? Chicken?

Who would have thought the two could make such a memorable pair when combined in this simply delectable dish?

I just love how simple this seemingly-complex recipe could be, and how tasty and gratifying the dish itself is.

Let's all give it a go and dine with me in this one-of-a-kind Almond Chicken.
Dig in!

30 Minute Almond Chicken -Ingredients

8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1/4 cup Italian dressing

Do you know the famous marshmallow "Peeps" that kids love?

Out of curiosity, i searched over the internet on how to make it and stumbled upon this yummy looking marshmallow!

The marshmallow looks so amazing and wonderful. I could not wait to make and taste it myself. It looks like it's gonna be fun. :)

Famous Marshmallows - Ingredients

1 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

2 cups white sugar

Do you want to make something that is easy yet delicious to eat?

Then i would highly recommend this apple dumpling that made my family happy on Thanksgiving since we are all fond of eating apple pies.

It is indeed a quick and easy dessert to make. I found this recipe online and you might consider baking it because it's really a mouth watering dessert. :)

Apple Dumpling - Ingredients

2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored

2 (10 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough

1 cup butter

1 1/2 cups white sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Apple Dumpling - Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

2. Cut each apple into 8 wedges and set aside. Separate the crescent roll dough into triangles. Roll each apple wedge in crescent roll dough starting at the smallest end. Pinch to seal and place in the baking dish.

3. Melt butter in a small saucepan and stir in the sugar and cinnamon. Pour over the apple dumplings. Pour Mountain Dew™ over the dumplings.

4. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/country-apple-dumplings/detail.aspx

Spicy Chicken Soup

It's a cold and rainy day outside and I'm wondering what I could prepare to spice up my day indoors. I was thinking maybe some hot and steamy soup for my grumbling tummy, or some spicy flavorful chicken for my eager tongue.

Hey, why not both? Why not even combine both?

How about some Spicy Chicken Soup to heat up my cold day and tuck me in cozy with a blanket 'round my shoulders?

It might be a ton of ingredients, but I'm pretty sure it'll be worth the try!

Spicy Chicken Soup -Ingredients

2 quarts water

8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

2 tablespoons dried parsley

1 tablespoon onion powder

5 cubes chicken bouillon

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, chopped

1 (16 ounce) jar chunky salsa

2 (14.5 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes

1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes

1 (10.75 ounce) cancondensed tomato soup

3 tablespoons chili powder

1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained

2 (16 ounce) cans chili beans, undrained

1 (8 ounce) container sour cream

Spicy Chicken Soup -Directions

In a large pot over medium heat, combine water, chicken, salt, pepper, garlic powder, parsley, onion powder and bouillon cubes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 1 hour, or until chicken juices run clear. Remove chicken, reserve broth. Shred chicken.

In a large pot over medium heat, cook onion and garlic in olive oil until slightly browned. Stir in salsa, diced tomatoes, whole tomatoes, tomato soup, chili powder, corn, chili beans, sour cream, shredded chicken and 5 cups broth. Simmer 30 minutes.

Fruity Blueberry Crumb Bars

Are you tired making the same snack for your kids over and over again?

Well, i came across this recipe online that i know your kids would love. I'm sure that after your kids taste this, they would not ask for any other snack because this one is buttery, fruity and tangy all at the same time.
Can you believe that? Well, try it and see for your self. :)

Blueberry Crumb Bars - Ingredients

1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup shortening
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 pinch ground cinnamon (optional)
4 cups fresh blueberries
1/2 cup white sugar
3 teaspoons cornstarch

Blueberry Crumb Bars - Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.

2. In a medium bowl, stir together 1 cup sugar, 3 cups flour, and baking powder. Mix in salt and cinnamon, if desired. Use a fork or pastry cutter to blend in the shortening and egg. Dough will be crumbly. Pat half of dough into the prepared pan.

3. In another bowl, stir together the sugar and cornstarch. Gently mix in the blueberries. Sprinkle the blueberry mixture evenly over the crust. Crumble remaining dough over the berry layer.

4. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until top is slightly brown.Cool completely before cutting into squares.

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/blueberry-crumb-bars/detail.aspx?src=mer1045

Delightful Oreo Truffle

It's family time and what would kids want more than a oreo truffle that looks tasty and delicious at the same time. You are in luck because i just found out a great recipe to make a oreo truffle. So come on, try it with me and let's make a delightful dessert for your kids.

OREO Truffle - Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, divided

1 (8 ounce) package PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

2 (8 ounce) packages BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, melted

OREO Truffle - Directions

1. Crush 9 of the cookies to fine crumbs in food processor; reserve for later use. (Cookies can also be finely crushed in a resealable plastic bag using a rolling pin.) Crush remaining 36 cookies to fine crumbs; place in medium bowl. Add cream cheese; mix until well blended. Roll cookie mixture into 42 balls, about 1-inch in diameter.

2. Dip balls in chocolate; place on wax paper-covered baking sheet. (Any leftover chocolate can be stored at room temperature for another use.) Sprinkle with reserved cookie crumbs.

3.Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Store leftover truffles, covered, in refrigerator.

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/easy-oreo-truffles/detail.aspx

Yummy Apple Pie

Are you craving for a fruit pie?

Well, I just saw this recipe online that looks so delicious and easy to make.

Since i have many apples here i decided to make a apple pie because i'm so craving for this kind of fruit pie.

It looks so yummy and soft that i just have to cook it right now. :)

Apple Pie - Ingredients

1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie

1/2 cup unsalted butter

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/4 cup water

1/2 cup white sugar

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

8 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced

Apple Pie - Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Melt the butter in a saucepan. Stir in flour to form a paste. Add water, white sugar and brown sugar, and bring to a boil. Reduce temperature and let simmer.

2. Place the bottom crust in your pan. Fill with apples, mounded slightly. Cover with a lattice work crust. Gently pour the sugar and butter liquid over the crust. Pour slowly so that it does not run off.

3. Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue baking for 35 to 45 minutes, until apples are soft.

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/apple-pie-by-grandma-ople/detail.aspx

Chewy Brownie Cookies

It's time for snacks and I am craving for something sweet and soft at the same time. But i have a problem! I'm having trouble deciding if i'm going to make cookies or brownies?

Luckily, i found this recipe online and finally, i can get the best of both worlds!

These brownie cookies are indeed chewy on the outside and very sweet on the inside. Now, i'm sharing this information so you too can get the best of both worlds of cookies and brownies.

Chewy Brownie Cookies - Recipe Ingredients

2/3 cup vegetable shortening

1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon water

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Chewy Brownie Cookies - Cooking Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2. Beat vegetable shortening and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in one egg until completely incorporated. Beat in last egg along with vanilla extract and water. Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl. Stir flour mixture into creamed mixture at low speed until just blended; fold in chocolate chips. Drop spoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.

3. Bake in preheated oven until cookies are set, 7 to 9 minutes. Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet; transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely.

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/chewy-brownie-cookies-2/detail.aspx

Delicious White Chocolate Cheesecake

It's almost valentines day and what would be more sweeter than to make your loved one a home-made cheesecake, right? Well, you are in such a great luck because i have just found out the best cheesecake recipe ever! Cheesecake is an all time classic dessert that is made up of cream cheese,eggs and egg yolks.

By just making the sauce for the cheesecake, you'll go crazy over it. It makes me feel like i wanna eat all the sauce right away and never forget it's sweet yummy taste. And that final step of putting the chocolate brandy sauce is just so fulfilling because you'll be able to see a wonderfully creamy dessert.

It's a good thing that there are recipes posted online for this white chocolate cheesecake because i really want to make a cheesecake by myself but i just don't have any idea on where to start. But with this easy and delicious cheesecake, rest assured that this would be the best cheesecake you could ever make and ever had.

White Chocolate Cheesecake - Ingredients

4(1 ounce) squares white chocolate

3(8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature

3/4 cup white sugar

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

3 eggs, room temperature

1/2 cup heavy cream, room temperature

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

And for the white chocolate brandy sauce

2 cups finely chopped white chocolate

1 cup heavy cream

2 fluid ounces brandy

White chocolate cheesecake - Directions

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Wrap the outside of a 10-inch springform pan with foil. Grease the inside of the pan.

2. Place the cream cheese, sugar, and flour in a mixing bowl and cream until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Scrape bowl.

3. Melt 4 ounces of the white chocolate. With an electric mixer on low speed, mix melted white chocolate into cream cheese mixture. Keeping electric mixer on low, slowly beat in the vanilla and 1/2 cup of heavy cream. Blend well. Pour mixture into the prepared springform pan.

4. Place cheesecake pan in a water bath filled with warm water. Bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 50 to 60 minutes, or until center of the cheesecake is just firm. Cool at room temperature for 1 hour. Refrigerate until set before removing from pan.

5. To make White Chocolate Brandy Sauce: place chopped white chocolate in a heat-proof bowl. Pour 1 cup cream into a saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Watch carefully so it doesn't boil over. Pour hot cream over chopped white chocolate; let soften for 2 minutes. Stir with a wooden spoon until melted. Add brandy and continue stirring until incorporated. Pour over chilled cheesecake and serve.

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/White-Chocolate-Cheesecake-with-White-Chocolate-Brandy-Sauce/Detail.aspx?prop24=RD_RelatedRecipes

Sunday, February 3, 2013

Yummy Boneless Buffalo Wings

It’s TV time and I’m thinking of munching on something hot and tasty. I know just the right recipe and this is a definite classic! Buffalo wings are the international snack-time, meal-time, any-time kind of food experience that’s both exciting and comfy.

When that popping piping hot and spicy chicken wing hits my taste buds in all the right places, it makes me feel like wanting to fly through that hot tasty goodness and never let go of the experience.

That experience is going to get better though, because not only will it be spicy and tasty, it’s also going to be boneless and therefore very easy to eat. What a treat!

Boneless Buffalo Wings –Ingredients

oil for deep frying
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 egg
1 cup milk
3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1/4 cup hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon butter

Boneless Buffalo Wings –Directions

1. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Combine flour, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a large bowl. Whisk together the egg and milk in a small bowl. Dip each piece of chicken in the egg mixture, and then roll in the flour blend. Repeat so that each piece of chicken is double coated. Refrigerate breaded chicken for 20 minutes.
3. Fry chicken in the hot oil, in batches. Cook until the exterior is nicely browned, and the juices run clear, 5 to 6 minutes a batch.
4. Combine hot sauce and butter in a small bowl. Microwave sauce on High until melted, 20 to 30 seconds. Pour sauce over the cooked chicken; mix to coat.

Chicken Breasts with Lime Sauce

Are you hungry and in search of something zingy?

Well I just so happen to know a certain recipe to perk you up and zap those hunger blues away! If a cream-based porridge-like-thick sauce is too heavy for your appetite right now, a splash of citrus is definitely the answer to all your food woes.

There’s just something about the fresh citrus scent and the happy color of limes that instantly puts me in a good mood, and I want to share this feel-good recipe with you.

Try it with me and let’s share the happy carefree vibe this dish brings to every table.

Chicken Breasts with Lime Sauce –Ingredients

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/4 inch thickness
1 egg, beaten
2/3 cup dry bread crumbs
2/3 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lime, juiced
6 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon minced fresh chives
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed

Chicken Breasts with Lime Sauce –Directions

1. Coat chicken breasts with egg, and dip in bread crumbs. Place on a wire rack, and allow to dry for about 10 minutes.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place chicken into the skillet, and fry for 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Remove to a platter, and keep warm.
3. Drain grease from the skillet, and squeeze in lime juice. Cook over low heat until it boils. Add butter, and stir until melted. Season with chives and dill. Spoon sauce over chicken, and serve immediately.

Friday, February 1, 2013

Really Saucy Chicken

I need to prepare something for lunch but I don't know what to cook. I still have chicken in the fridge so as usual, I surf online for chicken recipe that's rich in tomato sauce.

Its good that there is some recipe online for Saucy Chicken that's exactly what I want it. It looks delicious so I'm giving it a go :)

Saucy Chicken - Ingredients

1/2 cup SMUCKER'S® Sweet Orange Marmalade
1/2 cup Dickinson's® Tomato Ketchup
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup water
2 1/2 pounds meaty chicken pieces

Saucy Chicken - Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine marmalade, soy sauce, ketchup and water. Add chicken pieces and cover. Refrigerate for three to four hours, or overnight, turning chicken pieces occasionally.
2. Remove chicken and place in a single layer, skin side up, in a baking pan. Brush with marinade.
3. Bake, uncovered, in a 375 degrees F oven 45 to 50 minutes, or until chicken is tender. Brush with marinade several times during cooking, to within 15 minutes of removing from oven. Discard remaining marinade.

Try Crispy Baked Chicken Wings

Now I need to try this one. Just like the baked chicken wings recipe, I want some variation. Something that's not only delicious but also crispy! So as usual, I searched online for related recipe so I can try one myself.

The below recipe is the one I found online and will try to follow it to the tee - wish me luck :)

Crispy Baked Chicken Wings - Ingredients

Sauce:

1 cup Smucker's® Apricot Preserves

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 teaspoon dry mustard

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 cup cider vinegar

Wings:

Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray

2 pounds chicken wings

1/3 cup grainy mustard

3 tablespoons Crisco® Canola Oil

1 tablespoon water

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Crispy Baked Chicken Wings - Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil; spray with Crisco No-Stick Cooking Spray, set aside.

2. Combine all sauce ingredients in a small saucepan. Heat just until sugar is melted; set aside.

3. Disjoint chicken wings; discard tips. Rinse and pat dry with a paper towel. In a large bowl, combine grainy mustard, Crisco Canola Oil, water, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper; add chicken wings and toss to coat. Place coated chicken wings on prepared sheet. Spray each wing thoroughly with Crisco No-Stick Cooking Spray. Bake 25 minutes, turning once.

4. Remove from oven, increase oven temperature to broil. Brush chicken wings with Sweet and Sour Sauce; return to oven and broil about 2 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Serve with remaining Sweet and Sour Sauce for dipping.

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Delicious Baked Chicken Wings

I love this food recipe! My mother always cook this delicious food back home.

Now that I'm not with her at the moment and still craves a lot, its time to cook it myself. Unfortunately, I could not get hold of my mother for the recipe, so I searched online for closely related recipe.

I'm done cooking and it was perfect! Thanks to the recipe I found online, I got it all correct. Now, I'm sharing this information so you too can enjoy this delicious baked chicken wings recipe.

Baked Chicken Wings - Recipe Ingredients