442 coming crowd Recipes

diced cooked chicken, chopped celery, almonds, green onions with tops, sliced, chopped green chilies, sliced ripe olives, drained, shredded cheddar cheese, divided, mayonnaise, sour cream, crushed potato chips

potatoes (about 16 large), cooked, peeled and sliced, hard-cooked eggs, chopped onion, miracle whip, half-and-half cream, vinegar, sugar, prepared mustard, salt

cubed cooked chicken or turkey, mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, pepper, cooked rice, chopped celery, chopped green pepper, chopped onion, pineapple tidbits, drained, sliced water chestnuts, drained, shredded cheddar cheese, sliced almonds, toasted , optional, cantaloupe , optional

pimiento-stuffed olives, finely chopped, pitted ripe olives, finely chopped, olive oil, chopped roasted sweet red peppers, minced fresh parsley, red wine vinegar, garlic cloves, minced, unsliced italian bread, sliced deli turkey, sliced part-skim mozzarella cheese (about 16 slices), sliced hard salami, sliced deli ham

frozen cheese ravioli, frozen sausage ravioli, eggs, lightly beaten, seasoned bread crumbs, grated parmesan cheese, crushed red pepper flakes, pepper, garlic salt, oil for deep-fat frying, alfredo sauce, spaghetti sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, sliced, sliced ripe olives, drained, spaghetti sauce , optional

heads garlic, water (use what you need to come 1/3 up the side of the heads) or 2 -3 cups chicken stock (use what you need to come 1/3 up the side of the heads) or 2 -3 cups vegetable stock (use what you need to come 1/3 up the side of the heads), olive oil (if you wish to make this healthier) or 2 tbsp chicken stock (if you wish to make this healthier) or 2 tbsp vegetable stock (if you wish to make this healthier), fresh thyme , for placing on top of garlic heads (optional), french bread (for serving)

onion, small dice, green peppers or 2 tbsp red peppers, small dice, garlic clove, minced, fat free chicken broth, cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts (comes to a loose 3/4 cup) or 3 oz cooked boneless skinless chicken thighs, shredded or diced small (comes to a loose 3/4 cup), fat free chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, canned pinto beans or 1/3 cup black beans or 1/3 cup red beans or 1/3 cup kidney bean, rinsed and drained, canned diced tomato , measure with juice, frozen corn, yellow cornmeal (divided ), salt, nonfat milk or 1/2 cup low-fat milk, egg white, soy cheddar cheese (optional) or 2 tbsp cheddar cheese, shredded (optional)

there was a woman who had been diagnosed with a terminal illness and had been given three months to live. as she was getting her things in serving, she contacted her pastor and had him come to her house to discuss certain aspects of her final wishes. she told him which songs she wanted sung at the service, what scriptures she would like read, and what outfit she wanted to be buried in. the woman also requested to be buried with her favourite bible., everything was in serving and the pastor was preparing to leave when the woman suddenly remembered something very important to her., more thing , she said excitedly. what s that came the pastor s reply. this is very important, the woman continued.. i want to be buried with a fork in my right hand. the pastor stood looking at the woman, not knowing quite what to say.. that surprises you, doesn tsp it the woman asked. well, to be honest, i m puzzled by the request, said the pastor., woman explained. in all my years of attending church socials and potluck dinners, i always remember that when the dishes of the main course were being cleared, someone would inevitably lean over and say, keep your fork. it was my favorite part because i knew that something better was coming..like velvety chocolate cake or deep-dish apple pie. something wonderful, and with substance! so, i just want people to see me there in that casket with a fork in my hand and i want them to wonder what s with the fork then i want you to tell them: keep your fork..the best is yet to come, eyes welled up with tears of joy as he hugged the woman good-bye. he knew this would be 1 of the last times he would see her before her death. but he also knew that the woman had a better grasp of heaven than he did. she knew that something better was coming. at the funeral people were walking by the woman s casket and they saw the pretty dress she was wearing and her favorite bible and the fork placed in her right hand. over and over the pastor heard the question what s with the fork and over and over he smiled., during his message , the pastor told the people of the conversation he had with the woman shortly before she died. he also told them about the fork and about what it symbolized to her. the pastor told the people how he could not stop thinking about the fork and told them that they probably would not be able to stop thinking about it either., he was right ., next time you reach down for your fork, let it remind you oh so gently, that the best is yet to come..

rules for making sugar syrup, fudge is based on a sugar syrup , which is a solution of sugar in liquid. when making a sugar syrup, whether it is as simple as sugar and water or contains other ingredients, the rules remain the same., always stir sugar and liquid over low heat until the sugar has completely dissolved., if the mixture comes to the boil before all the sugar is dissolved, a crust of sugar crystals, which is hard to get rid of, will form around the edge of the pan., once the sugar has completely dissolved , allow the mixture to come to the boil, and do not stir the mixture, unless specifically instructed to in the recipe. stirring the boiling mixture will cause it to become cloudy and crystallised, which may or may not be desirable, depending on the recipe., using a sugar thermometer, boil the mixture for the full time, as specified in the recipe. because stoves vary so much, as do interpretations of high, medium or low heat, we have given a sugar thermometer reading as an exact gauge. the sugar thermometer should be fixed to the pan before the mixture comes to the boil, as handling the boiling liquid can be very hazardous., when the mercury reaches the temperature called for in the recipe , the fudge is ready. watch the mixture carefully towards the end of the cooking time, as it will burn quickly if left cooking too long., length of time the mixture cooks , and therefore the temperature it reaches in that given time, determines how the mixture will set. sugar thermometers are the simplest, most accurate way of determining when a syrup has reached the desired stage. when the thermometer reaches 115dc (240df), the mixture is at soft-ball stage., worry too much if you don tsp have a sugar thermometer , as fudge is fairly forgiving mixture, unlike hard sweets, for which a sugar thermometer is crucial., way to check for soft-ball stage is to drop a small amount of mixture into very cold water. when rolled between your thumb and index finger, it should form a soft ball., brushing down the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush dissolves any crystals which have formed on the sides of the pan. it is a good idea to do this if the recipe says to, but don tsp allow to much water to drip into the pan, as this will slow down the cooking process and interfere with the given time., other equipment, heavy-based pans are best for making fudge. because it is a high sugar content, the mixture can catch and burn if the pan has a thin base, such as those on aluminum pans., use a long-handled wooden spoon if the mixture is to be stirred while still hot, as wood will not conduct heat., as soon as the mixture is ready, remove the pan from the heat , place it on a wooden board or heatproof trivet and allow to cool as directed. the pan will be very hot so, if it has a metal handle, use a thick cloth around the handle when moving it., beating the mixture, mixture may be beaten while still hot , or may be asked to wait until has cooled. beating thickens the mixture and causes it to lose its gloss. the recipe will indicate whether to use a wooden spoon or electric beaters - it is not a good idea to use electric beaters in a very hot mixture. there is usually a fine line between the mixture reaching the desired consistency and being too firm and dry to spread into the tin, so watch it carefully as you work., warning, take great care with every step of the procedure, as hot sugar syrup is very dangerous, and heat will transfer to any heat-conducting equipment it comes in contact with. keep children well away from the hot mixture., always use a long-handled wooden spoon for stirring., if you do get burnt , hold the afflicted area under cold water to wash off the syrup and then keep the burn immersed in cold water for about 10 minutes.

fresh eggs, cream style corn, half and half, green beans,drained, tomatoes,chopped, onion,chopped, sweet green pepper,chopped, pimientos, olives,sliced, mushrooms,sliced, hot sauce, salt, chili powder, paprika, corn meal, bacon ,cooked crisp,crumbled

meat of choice or meatless product browned if nec., diced tomatoes with liquid, tomato paste, chili seasoning (or make your own !), whole kernel corn with liquid, black beans drained, water as desired, fresh minced garlic more if you like! we do, whole onion diced

tubes (12 oz each) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits, apples, peeled and halved, sugar, water, butter, melted, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon

water, sugar, unsweetened orange kool-aid mix, frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed, frozen lemonade, thawed, pineapple juice, apricot nectar, ginger ale

active dry yeast, warm water (110o to 115o), divided, sugar, divided, molasses, vegetable oil, salt, cooked wild rice, king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour

chicken broth, chicken noodle soup mix, uncooked long grain rice, bulk pork sausage, sliced celery, onions, chopped, green peppers, chopped, condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted, cubed cooked chicken, almonds, toasted

ground beef, onions, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, diced tomatoes, undrained, tomato paste, tomato sauce, water, chopped ripe olives, drained, mushroom stems and pieces, drained, minced fresh parsley, brown sugar, dried basil, salt, dried oregano, pepper

ground turkey or beef, onions, chopped, celery ribs, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, diced tomatoes, undrained, tomato paste, whole kernel corn, drained, mushroom stems and pieces, drained, sliced ripe olives, drained, water, chili powder, seasoned salt, crushed red pepper flakes, pepper, tamales, papers removed and halved, shredded cheddar cheese

seasonal fish and vegetables are used in tempura. the ingredients for tempura in the recipe below are only a few of the many, many common ingredients that lend themselves to this treatment. shrimp; squid; small whole fish like perch, smelt, and goby; white-fleshed saltwater fish; eggplant; green beans; onion rings; sweet potato slices; bell pepper strips; mushrooms - the list could go on for several pages. chicken, beef and pork, however, are not usually prepared as tempura because of their relatively heavier, identifiable taste. chicken and pork are deep-fried in other ways, and beef is often given a more highlighted preparation, say, in sukiyaki., http://japanesefood.about.com/od/tempura/a/cookingtempura.htm, basic steps for cooking tempura, prepare the ingredients ., make tempura batter ., heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 340-350f degree., lightly dip ingredients in the batter and immediately fry them until crisp. it takes longer to fry vegetables than to fry seafood., drain tempura on a rack ., serve right away with tentsuyu (tempura dipping sauce) or salt. tempura is best served hot. *grated daikon radish is a common condiment., tempura batter recipe - japanese recipe, http://japanesefood.about.com/od/tempura/r/tempurabatter.htm, egg, ice water, all purpose flour, preparation, beat an egg in a bowl. add ice water in the bowl. be sure to use very cold water., add sifted flour in the bowl and mix lightly. be careful not to overmix the batter., tempura dipping sauce recipe, tempura dipping sauce is called tentsuyu in japanese. serve this sauce with tempura., dashi soup stock, mirin, soy sauce, sugar, preparation, put mirin in a pan and heat. add soy sauce and dashi soup stock in the pan. bring the sauce to a boil., tips for making crispy tempura, by setsuko yoshizuka, tip 1: ice, use ice water for the batter. this is really important to prevent the batter from absorbing too much oil., tip 2: batter (tempura batter recipe), do not make the batter ahead of time. try not to over mix the batter and not to coat ingredients with the batter too much., if you are frying both seafood and vegetables, fry vegetables first. then, fry seafood. fry vegetables at 340f degree and fry seafood at 350f degree., tip 4: oil temperature, check the temperature of frying oil , drop a little batter into the oil. if the batter comes up right away instead of sinking to the bottom of the pan, it s about 360 f degree. if the batter goes halfway to the bottom and comes up, it s about 340f degree. this is said to be the right temperature to fry tempura.