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Homemade Fresh Fruit Spread
2008-05-28 16:39:00 Did you know how easy it is to make your own fruit spread at home using fresh fruit? Many of you grow fruits in your garden, or your local market has a great selection of fresh fruit. Now you can prepare fresh fruit spread without any additives or preservatives. Try this out with raspberries, strawberries, ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Homemade Fresh Fruit Spread ", url: "http://cheftomcooks.com/2008/05/28/homem ade-fresh-fruit-spread/" });
How To Make Panera Bread Broccoli Cheese Soup
2008-05-21 02:43:00 Everyone loves eating at Applebee’s, Chili’s, McDonalds, T.G.I. Friday’s and Red Lobster. Many have a desire to cook these famous foods at home. When it comes to copycat recipes, some call it a hobby, some call it a science. Whatever you call it, the truth is, thousands of home cooks are having fun and saving ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "How To Make Panera Bread Broccoli Cheese Soup ", url: "http://cheftomcooks.com/2008/05/20/how-t o-make-panera-bread-broccoli-cheese-soup/ " }); More About: Recipes
Hot Hot Hot! Tomato Soup
2008-05-21 02:11:00 Tomato soup is one of my favorites on a rainy day. I like to toast some bread and cut it into cubes and use them as croûtons. This recipe has a bit of a kick, so watch out! 3 (10 1/2 oz) cans beef consommé 3 (10 1/2 oz) cans water 1 quart tomato juice 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce 1 ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Hot Hot Hot! Tomato Soup ", url: "http://cheftomcooks.com/2008/05/20/hot-h ot-hot-tomato-soup/" }); More About: Recipes , Mexican , Tomato , Tomato Soup
Chicken Salad Sandwich With A Kick!
2008-05-13 03:37:00 1 boneless chicken breast 3/4 cup hot teriyaki sauce 1 tablespoon honey 1/4 tomato, diced mayonnaise salt and pepper, to taste lettuce 4 slices 7 grain bread Marinate the chicken breast in the hot teriyaki sauce and honey for at least an hour. Cook on both sides on a hot grill. Let cook and dice the chicken. In a bowl, mix together the ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Chicken Salad Sandwich With A Kick !", url: "http://cheftomcooks.com/2008/05/12/chick en-salad-sandwich-with-a-kick/" });
Deviled Eggs
2008-05-12 07:47:00 This recipe is a classic. 6 eggs 2 tablespoons mayonaise 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Salt, to taste Fresh ground black pepper, to taste Dash of onion powder paprika, for garnish Hard-boil the eggs and the place into cold water immediately. Drain and chill in the refrigerator. Remove the shells, then cut each egg in half long-ways. emove the yolk from ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Deviled Eggs ", url: "http://cheftomcooks.com/2008/05/12/devil ed-eggs/" }); More About: Appetizers
Swedish Meatballs
2008-04-28 02:20:00 This recipe always reminds me of my grandmother. She made the best Swedish Meatballs and the sauce was incredible. Here is my own variation that I make today. I like to serve mine over wide egg noodles. Now you don’t have to travel to Ikea for some of these meatballs! 1 pound ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Swedish Meatballs", url: "http://cheftomcooks.com/2008/04/27/swedi sh-meatballs/" }); More About: Beef
Chinese Beef with Zucchini
2008-04-16 23:42:00 3 tablespoons peanut oil 2 tablespoons cooking wine 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1 1/2 Tablespoons soy sauce 4 green onions, sliced 2 tablespoons ginger, diced 1/2 lb. lean beef steak, cut into thin strips 3 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch-strips Fry onions and ginger quickly in peanut oil. Add beef and cook 3-4 minutes. In separate bowl mix wine, salt, sugar, ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Chinese Beef with Zucchini ", url: "http://cheftomcooks.com/2008/04/16/chine se-beef-with-zucchini/" }); More About: Asian
Green Potatoes
2008-04-10 23:09:00 Don’t let the name scare you, this is a Swedish dish handed down from my grandmother. Enjoy! 6 large potatoes 3/4 cup cream 1/4 lb. butter 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 10 ounce package of frozen spinach 2 tablespoons chipped chives 1 teaspoons fresh dill SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Green Potatoes ", url: "http://cheftomcooks.com/2008/04/10/green -potatoes/" }); More About: Recipes , Side Dish
Honey Hash Browns
2008-03-19 00:46:00 My brother made these over the weekend and they were amazing. The little addition of the honey at the end is a nice flavor twist. Take 6 potatoes with skin on and cut into small cubes. In a pan, use the drippings from 6 pieces of bacon along with a 1/4 stick of butter over a medium-high ... More About: Recipes , Breakfast , Honey , Browns
Green Bean Salad
2008-03-18 16:05:00 2 cups thin green beans, lightly steamed 1 small red onion, chopped fine 8 cherry tomatoes, halved Dressing: 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 large garlic clove, crushed 6 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar salt & pepper, to taste Mix together the salad ingredients in a bowl. Next, mix together the dressing ingredients and pour over the salad. Toss and serve. Share This More About: Recipes , Green , Bean , Salad , Salads
Potato-Leek Soup with Grilled Chicken
2008-03-12 21:04:00 The warm weather is just around the corner…but why not squeeze in one more soup recipe! 2 Tbs Unsalted butter 5 Leek s; white part only, rinsed and julienned 3 Cloves garlic; chopped 1 ... More About: Recipes , Soup , Chicken , Potato
Tom?s Split Pea Soup
2008-03-05 01:42:00 Ingredients: -8 OZ Bacon, Fine Diced -1/2 Bundle Celery, Small Dice -2 Spanish Onions, Small Dice -6 Cloves Garlic, Chopped -1 Pound Bliss Potatoes, Small Dice -1 1/2 Pounds Ham Hochs -1 1/2 Gallon Chicken Stock -1 1/2 Pounds Green Split Peas -3 Bay Leaves -Salt & Pepper to taste Procedures: 1. Sautee Bacon until rendered. 2. Add Celery, Onions and Garlic, Sautee until transparent. 3. Add Ham Hoch’s, ... More About: Recipes , Soup
Coffee Chocolate Cheesecake
2008-02-13 00:20:00 A truly sinful dessert. Delicious chocolate cookie crust filled with rich mocha cream cheese and covered with a chocolate glaze Ingredients: Crust: ? 1 1/3 cups of chocolate wafer cookie crumbs ? 1/3 cup of melted butter Filling: ? 3 large eggs ? 3 tablespoons of instant coffee ? 2 packs (8 oz each) softened cream cheese ? 1 cup granulated 8 squares (8 ... More About: Coffee , Dessert , Chocolate , Cheesecake
White Hot Chocolate
2008-02-12 16:16:00 Up until now, this winter has been rather mild. This week in NY though, it is fffffreeezing! Nothing goes better on a cold winter day than some steaming hot chocolate. Make a few cups of this and you are ready for the snow! Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups milk, divided 1/2 cup white chocolate chips whipped topping blue sugar ... More About: Hot Chocolate , Drinks , White , Chocolate
Easy Grilled Chicken Sandwiches with Guacamole
2008-01-28 02:49:00 1 lb boneless chicken breasts 1-2 teaspoons Montreal Chicken seasoning 4 rolls 1 cup cheddar-jack cheese, shredded 2 avocados 1 small tomato, diced 1 package guacamole mix Heat a stove top non-stick grill pan to medium-high. Season the chicken breasts with the Montreal Chicken seasoning. Grill the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Slice the chicken and ... More About: Mexican , Sandwiches , Easy , Grilled
Cheddar & Cracked Pepper Bread
2008-01-24 20:26:00 I don’t bake bread often, but this is one of my favorite bread recipes. I made it today and plan on serving it with this Toscana Soup that I have cooking on the stove as we speak. The two make a perfect combo if you ask me! 3 cups bread flour 1 package Rapid Rise yeast 1 teaspoon ... More About: Pepper , Bread , Cracked
Honey Garlic Pork Chops
2008-01-18 16:58:00 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup honey 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 garlic cloves, minced 4 center cut boneless pork chops (1 1/2 inch thick) 1. In resealable plastic bag, combine lemon juice, honey, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and pork chops. Seal. Refrigerate 2 to 24 hours. 2. Prepare and heat grill until coals turn gray, or follow directions for gas or ... More About: Recipes , Garlic , Honey , Low fat , Pork
Jalapeno Cheese Soup
2008-01-16 04:49:00 My girlfriend loves cheese and food with a kick! When I found this recipe, I knew it was going to be a home run. This soup is perfect for warming up on one of these upcoming cold nights. 6 cups Chicken broth 8 Celery stalks 2 cups Diced onion 3/4 teaspoon Garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon White pepper 2 lb ... More About: Soup , Cheese , Soups , Jalapeno
Carmelized Onion Tarts
2008-01-08 16:17:00 Here is another simple yet flavorful recipe that makes a great appetizer or snack. 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup butter, divided 2 large sweet onions, chopped 1/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup hot water 1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules 1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded 8 sheets phyllo dough (14×9 inch) In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add onions and sugar. ... More About: Appetizers , Tarts , Onion
Beef Stroganoff
2008-01-02 18:48:00 3 lb. beef round steak, 1/2 inch thick 1/2 cup flour 2 teaspoons salt 1/8 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp dry mustard 2 medium onions, sliced thin 1/4 cup flour 8 oz sliced mushrooms 1 can condensed beef broth (10.5 oz) 3 tablespoons dry white wine 1 1/2 cup sour cream Trim all excess fat from steak and cut into 3 inch strips about 1/2 inch wide. ... More About: Beef
Tom?s Simple Beef Steak
2007-12-26 18:53:00 I’m sure everyone is exhausted now that the big holiday is over! I’m sure many of you will be feasting on leftovers tonight, but if your looking for a real easy meal to prepare, I have just the recipe for you! 2 boneless beef top loin steaks (1 inch thick, about 1 1/4 lbs) 1 teaspoon grated ... More About: Recipes , Beef , Steak , Simple
Merry Christmas! & Happy Eating!
2007-12-25 19:28:00 I’d like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas . Hope you have a wonderful day filled with family and good food! Enjoy! Share This More About: Happy , Merry Christmas , Eating , Merry
Lentil Soup
2007-12-13 22:15:00 As the cold weather rolls in, it’s time to roll out some great soup recipes. Honestly, lentils are not really my favorite. My mother loves lentil soup though so I’m always happy to prepare this recipe for her. 1 1/2 cups lentils 1 bay leaf 2 carrots, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups ... More About: Recipes , Soup , Soups
Blueberry Stuffed French Toast with Blueberry Orange Sauce
2007-12-11 04:36:00 I love a good breakfast! This weekend I was entertaining guests and I surprised them with this delightful blueberry stuffed french toast. Blueberries happened to be on sale this week at my local grocery store. You could easily substitute your favorite berry into this recipe. Everyone loved it, and I ... More About: Breakfast , French Toast , French , Orange , Toast
Lemon Spaghetti
2007-12-06 17:13:00 I prepared this simple dish last night. My family loved it… I always dip my pasta in the juices from my chicken francese, so why not make a similar sauce for pasta ? Ingredients: 2 ?3 cup olive oil 2 ?3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1?2 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 2 lemons) 3?4 teaspoon salt, ... More About: Lemon , Pasta , Italian , Spaghetti
Video: Thai Style Basil Chicken Fried Rice
2007-12-03 04:31:00 I hope you all have been enjoying the new Cooking Video section on my site. Fee free to browse or add more cooking videos. Here is a recent video addition that demonstrates how to prepare a Thai style Basil Chicken Fried Rice . View the video here In this episode Dim and Cathy Geefay cook Thai ... More About: Style
Fruity Coffee Cake - Low Fat Style
2007-11-30 18:45:00 I love a good coffee cake and this recipe only has 3 grams of fat per serving. Whenever I make this in my house, it’s gone within 24 hours! Now I know to make 2. 3 1/3 cups reduced-fat buttermilk baking mix 1/2 cup sugar 3 tablespoons unsalted butter or margarine 2/3 cup fat-free egg substitute 1/2 cup ... More About: Coffee , Dessert , Style , Cake , Low fat
How About Turkey Cordon Bleu?
2007-11-29 02:11:00 Okay, I know many of you are probably sick and tired of all this turkey talk. I have one last turkey recipe for everyone. This recipe is both low in fat and carbohydrates. 1 Tbs flour 1/4 tsp back pepper 1/4 tsp poultry seasoning 4 boneless turkey breast cutlets. 1 Tbs olive oil 1 cup mushrooms, sliced thin 1/4 cup chopped lean ... More About: Recipes , Turkey , Low fat , Low carb , Bleu
Cooking Videos!
2007-11-27 22:22:00 View cooking videos from cooks from around the globe. Do you have a great cooking video or recipe? Upload it here and share it with the world! If you already have a cooking video posted on YouTube, Google, etc, then you can simply add it here. Need a little ... More About: Video , Videos , Cooking , General , Cookin
Chicken & Biscuits
More articles from this author:2007-11-26 22:08:00 I’m still so tired from the holiday weekend. Here is a nice and easy recipe for everyone. Feel free to use leftover turkey meat instead of chicken. 1 (16 oz) package frozen mixed vegetables 2 1/2 cups cooked chicken, cubed 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup 3/4 cup milk 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded 8 slices bacon, cooked and ... More About: Biscuits , Chicken 1, 2, 3 |
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