Friday, October 18, 2013

Mai Tai and Chinese Fried Rice recipes

Mai Tai

    1 fluid ounce dark rum
    1 fluid ounce amaretto liqueur
    3 fluid ounces orange juice
    3 fluid ounces pineapple juice
    1 dash grenadine syrup

Directions
    Fill a 12 ounce glass with ice cubes. Pour in rum and amaretto. Fill remainder of glass with half orange juice and half pineapple juice. Add a splash of grenadine for color.
recipe - http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Mai-Tai-II/Detail.aspx?evt19=1
Chinese Fried Rice

3/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 1/2 tablespoons oil
1 egg, lightly beaten (or more eggs if you like)
3 drops soy sauce
3 drops sesame oil
8 ounces cooked lean boneless pork or 8 ounces chicken, chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped carrot (very small)
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
4 cups cold cooked rice, grains separated (preferably medium grain)
4 green onions, chopped
2 cups bean sprouts
2 tablespoons light soy sauce (add more if you like)

Directions:
Heat 1 tbsp oil in wok; add chopped onions and stir-fry until onions turn a nice brown color, about 8-10 minutes; remove from wok.
Allow wok to cool slightly.
Mix egg with 3 drops of soy and 3 drops of sesame oil; set aside.
Add 1/2 tbsp oil to wok, swirling to coat surfaces; add egg mixture; working quickly, swirl egg until egg sets against wok; when egg puffs, flip egg and cook other side briefly; remove from wok, and chop into small pieces.
Heat 1 tbsp oil in wok; add selected meat to wok, along with carrots, peas, and cooked onion; stir-fry for 2 minutes.
Add rice, green onions, and bean sprouts, tossing to mix well; stir-fry for 3 minutes.
Add 2 tbsp of light soy sauce and chopped egg to rice mixture and fold in; stir-fry for 1 minute more; serve.
Set out additional soy sauce on the table, if desired.
recipe - http://www.food.com/recipe/chinese-fried-rice-38748


Calvados, caramel apple cake and sushi




Chicken drumsticks and shrimps in bacon




Vienna coffee, caramel apple cake and strawberry chocolate pie





Thursday, October 17, 2013

Blueberry Vodka Martinis and Cracker Barrel's Hashbrowns Casserole recipes

Blueberry Vodka Martinis

    1 liter vodka
    1 pint blueberries, rinsed and dried
    1 cup raspberry flavored liqueur
    1 lime, juiced
    1 twist lime zest, garnish

Directions
    To make the blueberry vodka: Pour out approximately 1/3 of the bottle of vodka into a holding container; set aside. Score each blueberry with a small nick and place into vodka bottle. With the vodka previously set aside, fill the vodka bottle until just below the neck. Add just enough raspberry liqueur to top off the bottle. Let sit in a dark place for 2 weeks.
    To make martinis: In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine 2 parts blueberry vodka, 1 part raspberry liqueur, and a dash of lime juice. Shake vigorously and strain into glass. Garnish with twist of lime zest.
recipe - http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Blueberry-Vodka-Martinis/Detail.aspx?evt19=1

Cracker Barrel's Hashbrowns Casserole

2 lbs frozen hash browns
1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter, melted
1 (10 1/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 pint sour cream
1/2 cup onion, peeled and chopped
2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F and spray an 11 x 14 baking dish with cooking spray.
Mix the above ingredients together, place in prepared pan and bake for 45 minutes or until brown on top.
recipe - http://southern.food.com/recipe/cracker-barrels-hashbrowns-casserole-copycat-15242


Pie and rice with shrimps




Meatballs spaghetti, green pasta and sushi




Pull apart bread, apple pie, mango panna cotta and tea





Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Cedarwood and Beth's Melt in Your Mouth Barbecue Ribs (Oven) recipes

Cedarwood

    1 fluid ounce lemon juice
    2 fluid ounces vodka
    4 fluid ounces cranberry juice
    3 1/2 fluid ounces ginger ale

Directions
    In a tall glass over ice combine lemon juice, vodka, cranberry juice and ginger ale. Stir and serve.
recipe - http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Cedarwood/Detail.aspx?evt19=1
Beth's Melt in Your Mouth Barbecue Ribs (Oven)

4 lbs pork ribs
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon hickory smoke salt
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)
2 cups of your favorite barbecue sauce (mine is Sweet Baby Ray)

Directions:
Preheat oven to 300 degrees f.
Peel off tough membrane that covers the bony side of the ribs.
Mix together the sugar and spices to make the rub.
Apply rub to ribs on all sides.
Lay ribs on two layers of foil, shiny side out and meaty side down.
Lay two layers of foil on top of ribs and roll and crimp edges tightly, edges facing up to seal.
Place on baking sheet and bake for 2-2 1/2 hours or until meat is starting to shrink away from the ends of the bone.
Remove from oven.
Heat broiler.
Cut ribs into serving sized portions of 2 or 3 ribs.
Arrange on broiler pan, bony side up.
Brush on sauce.
Broil for 1 or 2 minutes until sauce is cooked on and bubbly.
Turn ribs over.
Repeat on other side.
Alternately, you can grill the ribs on your grill to cook on the sauce.
recipe - http://www.food.com/recipe/beths-melt-in-your-mouth-barbecue-ribs-oven-107786


Beer and pretzel cupcake and soup




Crepes and pasta




Coffee, caramel apple cupcakes, pancakes, egg, juice, ice cream, pears and crocant





Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Mrs. Baxton's Long Island Iced Tea and Mashed Red Potatoes With Garlic and Parmesan recepies

Mrs. Baxton's Long Island Iced Tea
   
    1 fluid ounce vodka
    1 fluid ounce gold tequila
    1 fluid ounce rum
    1 fluid ounce gin
    1 fluid ounce Cointreau or triple sec
    5 fluid ounces sweet and sour mix
    2 fluid ounces cola
    1 lime wedge

Directions
    Fill a cocktail shaker with ice; pour in vodka, tequila, rum, gin, Cointreau, and sweet and sour mix. Cover and shake until the outside of the shaker is frosty. Place a few cubes of ice into a highball glass, and strain in the iced tea. Top with the cola, and garnish with a wedge of lime.
recipe - http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Mrs-Baxtons-Long-Island-Iced-Tea/Detail.aspx?evt19=1
Mashed Red Potatoes With Garlic and Parmesan

2 1/2 lbs red potatoes, unpeeled, quartered
3 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions:
Put potatoes and garlic in lg pan.
Cover with water.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
Drain well.
Mash with the butter, milk, and salt.
Stir in the parmesan cheese.
recipe - http://www.food.com/recipe/mashed-red-potatoes-with-garlic-and-parmesan-34382


Chocolate pie, fruits in a turtle, fish and chips




Bacon wrapped chicken, pizza and spaghetti




Pancakes, coffee, hot chocolate