Friday, February 12, 2010
Wasabi Edamame by: Dara
You will need:
1 package edamame (soybeans)
3Tbs soy sauce
3Tbs teriyaki sauce
1Tbs sesame oil
1 Tbs butter
4 cloves garlic- minced
1 tsp sugar
1 1/2 tsp wasabi (or to taste)
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Boil a pan on water. When water is boiling add frozen or thawed edamame beans. Cook till pods start to split, approx. 3-5 min.
While beans cook get a medium mixing bowl and add the rest of the ingredients and place in microwave to melt butter and heat up sauce.
Drain water from the beans and add beans to the medium bowl w/ sauce and mix together well.
Personal Comments:
I love this recipe it's different from any other soybean recipe I've ever had. I love the wasabi taste and heat with the sweetness of the soybean and other sauces. I give this a 5 out of 5 stars.
(pic of stars coming soon)
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Cranberry Orange Cake with Frosted Cranberries by:Hannah
Ingredients:
***for cake***
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cups milk
2 teaspoons grated orange zest (colored portion of peel)
½ teaspoon orange extract
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
½ tsp salt
1 sticks butter, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 large egg whites
1 cup fresh cranberries cut in half
***For Frosting***
1 cup powdered sugar
3 Tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons orange zest
½ teaspoon orange extract
***Frosted Cranberries***
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon pasteurized egg white (these are 100 % safe, or use corn syrup as a sub)
1 cup package fresh cranberries
1 cup white sugar
Directions:
***Cake***
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-inch bundt cake pan.
Combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, milk, butter, vanilla extract, orange zest and extract in a large bowl; beat until smooth. In another large bowl, combine/sift flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add to brown sugar mixture, stirring just until combined. Stir in cranberries. Set aside.
With clean beaters, beat egg whites to stiff peaks in large, clean bowl. Fold half the whites into batter, then fold remaining whites into batter. Pour batter into pan. Bake until cake springs back when touched, 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool on wire rack 10 minutes, then remove side of pan and let cool completely.
***Frosting***
While cake is cooling combined powdered sugar, orange zest, orange extract, cranberries and milk- add each tablespoon of milk at a time while stirring (you want it to be a little runny). When cake has cooled dump cake on to your serving dish, and drizzle frosting over the whole cake
***Frosted cranberries***
For the frosted cranberries light coat cranberries w/ egg or corn syrup, just roll the cranberries in it as you would the sugar but lift them out w/ a fork to avoid excess. Before the egg/corn syrup dries sprinkle half the sugar over top and roll them around to coat. Keep sprinkling the rest of the sugar as needed while rolling cranberries around till fully coated.

Just a heads up not to keep these in an airtight container. They lose their frosted sugary coating & get kinda gooey. You can also just leave out a bowl of the frosted cranberries for a snack.

To finish the cake:
When cake has cooled dump cake on to your serving dish, and drizzle frosting over the top of the whole cake. Now place the sugar coated cranberries on top along the bottom for color and decoration.
Personal Comments:
I tried using just the juice from the orange but it leaves a more bitter taste then the orange extract does. So if at all possible i strongly urge the extract! I loved the dessert, it made the holiday just a little more tasteful! 5 out of 5 stars
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Oatmeal Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies By:Hannah
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp ground allspice
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 1/2 cup flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup dried cranberries ( put in 2/3 cup if you like more cranberries)
1/2 cup chocolate chips (if you like it really sweet the frosting will do the trick don't add more chocolate chips.)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 F.
Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar together in a medium mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add the 2 eggs and vanilla extract and mix well.
In a large mixing bowl combined the oats, flour, baking soda, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and salt- and mix together well. Add the butter mixture and mix together well with a wooden spoon or spatula. Stir in your cranberries and chocolate chips.
Drop a large Tablespoon full of mixture onto a ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookies are lightly golden brown on top. Cool the drizzle on the frosting, it's real sweet so a little goes a long way.
Home made Almond Frosting:
1 Tbs butter, softened
1 Tbs milk
1 tsp Imitation almond extract (it has to be imitation or it will not taste right do not use pure almond extract)
1 cup shifted powdered sugar (add a little at a time while stirring- you may not need it all or you may need more)
Personal Comments:
I loved loved loved this cookie. I like cranberries but some times cookies have to many so the 1/2 cup was perfect for this cookie. I'm not a sweet person and because I know the frosting is really sweet all it's self I only put 1/2 cup of chocolate chips. I found that to be the perfect move as well, I was able to enjoy the different taste of all my seasonings and still get that sweet kick. Of course this is getting a 5 out of 5 stars from me!!!!!!!
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Vinegar Cabbage slaw by: Debra


Garlic with Rosemary and Lemon Crusted Chicken by: Hannah

2 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4-6 cloves garlic, crushed (or 1 Tbs garlic powder)
3 tablespoons dried rosemary leaves
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tsp lemon zested
salt and pepper
1 cup bread crumbs
Directions

Geen Bean Cassarole by:Hannah

Sweet Potato Cassarole by:Hannah

1 cups heavy whipping cream
1 can cream of chicken soup
2-3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 1/8-inch thick
Freshly ground black pepper
1 /3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions

Thursday, October 15, 2009
Sweet and Sour Pork by:Hannah

1/2 lb. pork tenderloin (cut into bite size pieces)
Add your sweet and sour sauce and finish cooking your pork.
When serving add more sweet and sour sauce over top the pork.
Personal comments:
I did not want to deep fry my pork so i left the bread off, also i cooked a big meal and did not feel like making my own sweet and sour sauce so i bought it from the store- yes i cheated.
to bread your pork you'll need:
1/2 cup water
2 oz. all-purpose flour
1 oz. corn starch
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 egg1 teaspoon cooking oil
1 small pinch of salt
Directions:
-Strain the dry ingredients of the frying batter and then add in the egg, water, and cooking oil to form a thick batter. Add the pork pieces into the batter and make sure they are well coated. In a deep skillet, add in the cooking oil enough for deep-frying. Once the oil is hot, deep fry the pork pieces until they turn golden brown. Dish out and drain on paper towel.
-Heat up a wok and add in some cooking oil. Add in the bell peppers, onions, garlic, and pineapple pieces. Stir fry until you smell the peppery aroma from the peppers and then add in the sweet and sour sauce. As soon as the sauce thickens, transfer the pork into the wok and stir well with the sauce.
To make the homemade sweet and sour sauce you need:
1 1/2 tablespoons tomato ketchup
1 teaspoon plum sauce
1/8 teaspoon Chinese rice vinegar (transparent in color)
1/2 teaspoon Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce
1 teaspoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon corn starch
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons water
Directions:
Mix the sweet and sour sauce ingredients well and set aside.
I'm not a big fan of pork so i give this a 4 out of 5 stars.
Cashew Chicken by:Hannah

Ingredients:
1 boneless & skinless chicken breast, about 10 oz. (cut into small cubes)
2 cloves minced garlic
1/4 onion (cut into small square pieces)
2 stocks celery (cut diagonally)
Sauce:
Salt to taste
-Mix the sauce together and set aside.
-Heat up a wok with 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and stir-fry the chicken meat until the color turns white or half-cooked. Dish out and set aside.
-Add another 1 tablespoon of cooking oil into the wok and add in the ginger slices, garlic, snow peas, and onions.
-Stir-fry until you smell the onion and add the chicken meat back in.
-Add in the cashew nuts and do a few quick stirs.
-Add in the sauce and stir continuously until the chicken meat is cooked and well coated with the sauce.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Halloween Chocolate Rice Crispy Treats by: Hannah

This is a really sweet treat if you are using the chocolate cereal so don't cover with frosting unless you like pure sugar. All in all I gave this a 4 out of 5 stars- I'm not that into sweets so don't trust my rating.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Italian Spaghettie and Meatballs by: Hannah

Directions
Rosemary Olive Oil Bread by Hannah

Crunchy Cabbage and Peanut Slaw by:Hannah

Saturday, September 19, 2009
Coconut lime pops by Hannah

Ingredients
10 ounce can coconut milk
2 cups water
2 Tbs lime juice
1/3 tsp lime zest ( a little goes a long way- not to much)
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup shredded (dried) coconut
Directions
Puree all ingredients in blender. Pour into small popsicle molds or 3-ounce paper cups; insert wooden popsicle sticks. Freeze several hours, or until firm.
Chicken Noodle Soup by: Hannah

Ingredience
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium carrots, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices
2 celery ribs, halved lengthwise, and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
4 fresh thyme sprigs (not to be eaten), or 2 tsp dried thyme
1 bay leaf (not to be eaten)
1 tsp Kosher salt
1 tbs freshly ground black pepper
6 cups chicken broth (or 4 cups; 2 cans of chicken broth and 2 cups in water)
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup water
2-3 cups dried wide egg noodles
1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
Directions:
Place a soup pot over medium heat and coat with the oil. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, celery, thyme, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Cook and stir for about 6 minutes, until the vegetables are softened but not browned. Pour in the chicken broth and water bring the liquid to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water together until cornstarch is completely dissolved. Gradually add to soup, stirring constantly. Add the noodles and simmer for 5 minutes until tender. Fold in the chicken, and continue to simmer for another couple of minutes to heat through.
Personal Comments:
LOVED LOVED LOVED- on a cold day this is the perfect home made soup....MMMMM! I have to give it a 5 out of 5 stars!
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
*Crispy Egg Rolls by Hannah

16 oz. pkg. lumpia, thawed (about 25 wrappers)
1/2 lb. ground pork
1/2 lb. ground beef
2-4 (rectangular) long rice noodles -you will need to soak them in water for ½ hour till clear, then drain and chop up the long rice till 1 inch little strings.
1 egg
1 cup shredded cabbage
pinch of MSG
2 green onions, diced
mix together all of step one in a large mixing bowl. Take about a small spoon full and cook it in a frying pan to make sure it's to your liking. Then take 1Tbsp. of that mix and place in the corner of your wrap as followed
Then lift up that corner and roll over stuffing

Then roll up like a rug like follows placing a little dab of the egg on the last unwrapped corner
Roll it all up and there you go!
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
*Memphis-Style Barbecued Ribs by:Hannah
3 lb Racks baby back ribs
2 tsp Salt
2 tsp Coarse ground black pepper
2 Tbs Apple sauce
1/2 cup Red wine vinegar
1 whole small Onion, chopped (you can also use 1/4 cup dried onion flakes)
2 cloves Garlic-minced
1/8 tsp cloves (or 2 whole clove stems)
1/4 cup Yellow Mustard
1/2 cup Brown sugar, packed
2 Tbs white sugar
1/2 cup Ketchup
1 Tbs Lemon juice
1 t Louisiana hot sauce (or any hot sauce)
2 cups classic BBQ sauce (or any BBQ sauce you like)
Trim as much fat as possible from ribs.
Combine all the ingredience but the BBQ sauce in a bowl, and blend until smooth. Taste it and ajust where you think it may need or leave as is. Then place the ribs in your crock pot and pour the sauce (not the BBQ sauce) over the ribs and turn to a low and cook for 4-6 hours (if ribs are frozen cook for 6-8 hours)When serving smother the ribs in the classical BBQ sauce and enjoy!
Prep time: 10 min
cook time: 6 hours
cooking level: easy
Personal Comments:
I loved this recipe, the meat had extra flavor and cooked in a crock pot it just melted off the bone, so tender. I give this a 5 stars out of 5 stars
Monday, April 13, 2009
*Honey Spice glazed Ham by:Hannah
1-2 cups honey
1 pinch at a time of Spice Rub, recipe follows
1 pre cooked spiral ham
1can Mandarin oranges
Mix together the following ingredients in a small bowl
Spice Rub mix:
1 tsp fennel seeds
1 pinch of coriander powder
1 tbs black pepper
1 ½ tbs red pepper flakes (you can you less if you don’t want it to spicy)
1/4 cup California chili powder (any sweeter chili powder will do)- if you don’t have a sweet chiliyou can put 1 tbs chili powder and 2 tbs brown sugar
1 tbs thyme
1 tsp salt
1 tbs ground Cinnamon
Directions:
After mixing all the Spice rub ingredients and set to the side, you’ll need another mixing bowl to place the honey in. Now sprinkle a little of your Spice rub mix at a time- taste each time, keep adding till you like the taste (remember you can always add to something, but it’s harder to take away)
Pre heat oven to 350
Place spiral ham on a cutting board and slice each slice of ham. Place pieces of ham in a casserole dish and glaze with the honey mix. Add one can of mandarin oranges with juices evenly over ham slices. Place ham in oven for 10-20 min glaze the ham half way through.
Prep time: 5-10 min
Cook time: 10-20 min
Cooking level: Easy
Personal comments:
This was a good way to cook ham i'm not a big ham fan but i liked this one i'll give it a 4 1/2 stars out of 5 stars
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
*Lemon Grass Steak scewers by: Dara Ngeat
1-2 Tbs Plum Sauce ( or 1-2 Tbs Oyster Sauce-not both)
4 cloves garlic- minced
1-2 Tbs ginger- minced
1 Tbs Saracha sauce (hot sauce)
1 stock lemongrass (finely chopped
1-2 Tbs Palm sugar (or regular sugar- add a little at a time and taste to make sure you like it)
1-2 Tbs Soy sauce (add a little at a time and taste to make sure you like it)
Pepper- to taste
1 chuck roast (or any beef or chicken you like)
Directions
Place all the ingredients in a bag and marinate for 1-3 hours (the more you marinate the stronger the taste)
if you are cooking any veggies it would be better to place them on a seporat scewer they take longer to cook- it's nice to season your veggies with a little seasond oil mix with salt and pepper
Scewer your meat (while your veggies are starting) and place on grill turning the meat and checking to make sure you don't over cook your meat.
serve with rice and enjoy
prep time: 5-10 min
cooking time: 10-20 min
cooking level: easy
Personal comments:
I love this it's so good all i have to say yet again about my hubby's recipe is 5 stars out of 5 stars
Friday, March 27, 2009
*Marinade steak by:ck
Tender steak
1-2 cups soy sauce ( you may need more or less depending)
1/4 cup Dijon horseradish
1 TBS McCormack steak seasoning
1/2 TBS onion powder
1 1/4 TBS garlic powder
1 TBS oil- for cooking
Directions:
Place Dijon horseradish, steak seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder in the dish you'd like top marinade the steak in (you may place it all in a Ziploc bag.) mix in the soy sauce, marinade for 3-6 hours Make sure to turn meat over half way through.Pure oil into a skillet pan and heat to a med high cook steak to your liking.
Prep time: 3 hr 10 min
Cook time: 10-20 min
Cooking Level: easy
Personal comments:
I like my meat to have flavor and boy does this one have tons. In fact the longer you marinade it the more flavor it has and yummm yummmy taste!
I give this a 4 1/2 out of 5 stars.










