3968 jugo meet its Recipes

i had input from several great friends who took their time to help in the search., on g, juels , tink, danadooley and magandab., cherylann from ez cooking, thanks to all for you time and help. jessica harlan a very busy person took time to research pans and sent me several emails, thank you for taking your time to help a stranger., magandab sent me a link on g for a pan at target and since i pass it often and by chance the day she sent her message on gr, i stopped and checked the pan made by calphalon., very heavy, straight sides so it would be easy to attach a candy thermometer and a glass lid with a dip lip with strainer capability., what an incredible pan for $60. why; i am able to put the butter and sugars into the pan and not worry about burning! i made toffee again last night and to really test it, set the temp 1 line about medium on the electric stove. i would stir about every 10 minutes and then do something else; well i was making a cheese cake while the toffee cooked. every time i checked, it was boiling up, stir and i could feel nothing sticking to the bottom and burning like my old copper bottom revere ware steel 3 quart pot., how great to not have to worry about the mixture burning. this is a 4 quart pot. just perfect for the amount of butter and sugar to boil and become a food that should be reserved for the gods., i placed a mat over the pot as it boiled as the cool air was affecting the rise in temperature. the notch in the side for pouring let me leave my bamboo spoon in pot, the thermometer clipped to the side. once the mix reached 285 i poured the mix into the pan and it was so cool to see how the very last bit slipped right out of the pan. this is a fantastic pot for making toffee and recommend without reservation the purchase of this pot by calphalon., double thanks to magandab for sending me to my perfect candy pan. eating my toffee makes see s toffee-ettes taste like dirt, this is the link magandab sent me, http://www.target.com/kitchen-essentials-calphalon-hard-anodized-straining/dp/b000jm34km/qid =1234998462/ref=br_1_4/192-4549105-5227516 ie=utf8&node=11082001&frombrowse=1&rh=&page=1

dried fruit compote with sambuca, this quick compote is a good choice for a winter dinner when you have little time to cook but want to make an impression. you can prepare it ahead (it s better made ahead), then spoon it over store-bought ice cream to create an original and memorable dessert. i also like it with blue cheese at the end of a meal, especially if there s a dessert wine on the table., dried peaches or nectarines, cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips, dried pears , cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips, dried apricots, cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips or quartered, golden raisins, dried cherries, water, sugar, cinnamon stick, lemon zest strips, fresh lemon juice, sambuca or other anise liqueur

real butter , no substitutes, heavy whipping cream, garlic powder, salt and pepper, to taste, cayenne pepper, grated not shredded parmesan cheese or 2/3 cup romano cheese, fettuccine, cooked, chopped fresh parsley (to garnish ), cream cheese (this is optional, i add it at the end to thicken it up)

crispix cereal, cheez-it white cheddar crackers or 3 cups cheez-it ranch crackers, pretzels, dry ranch dip mix, garlic powder, lemon pepper, dill weed, vegetable oil

tomato (cheapest is best here, since they re soupy to start with), tomatoes, peeled (if they re in season, else don tsp bother) (optional), onion, chopped, garlic, minced, red bell peppers (only if you like it) (optional) or 1 small green bell pepper (only if you like it) (optional), best olive oil, contadina tomato sauce, contadina tomato paste, salt, dried oregano, fresh basil, minced (hard to have too much basil)

chopped onion, butter, cooked rice, cream of mushroom soup (i like it with cream of celery or cream of chicken, too), frozen chopped broccoli, thawed, cheddar cheese, shredded (i use more )

avocados, lime, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, tomato, diced, jalapeno peppers, seeded (the amount of hot sauce or jalapeno depends on how hot you like it. this amount gives a nice kick.) or 3 -4 slices pickled peppers, chopped (the amount of hot sauce or jalapeno depends on how hot you like it. this amount gives a nice kick.) or 1 tsp frank hot sauce (the amount of hot sauce or jalapeno depends on how hot you like it. this amount gives a nice kick.), salt and pepper, to taste, cilantro, minced

olive oil, butter, softened, portobello mushrooms, in 1/4-inch slices (save the stems for another use) or 2 lbs cremini mushrooms, carrot, finely diced, yellow onion, finely diced, garlic cloves, minced, full-bodied red wine, vegetable broth (can also use beef broth if you don tsp need it to be vegetarian, it works with either), tomato paste, fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 tsp dried thyme, all-purpose flour, pearl onions, peeled (thawed if frozen ), egg noodles , for serving, sour cream and chopped chives or parsley, for garnish

honey graham crackers (not sure of what size box i use just the 1 with three packages in it, had to put something or it w), instant vanilla pudding, instant chocolate pudding mix, milk, heavy whipping cream, chocolate syrup, to decorate

chicken breast halves, skin on, bone in, coarse salt, fresh ground pepper, sweet butter, onion, chopped fine, cayenne pepper, chopped (if it s old, it s not real anymore) or 1 tsp cayenne pepper (if it s old, it s not real anymore) or 1 tsp paprika (if it s old, it s not real anymore), garlic cloves, chopped fine, scallions (chopped, green and white parts ), baby spinach, stemmed and washed (roughly 1 lb), fresh orange juice, fresh lemon juice, bourbon, fresh apricot, peeled and chopped, raisins, nutmeg, preferably fresh grated

leeks, head cabbage, chopped into approx 1/2 inch squares, sliced mushrooms (i like crimini), olive oil, butter, salt , to taste, fresh ground pepper , to taste, low sodium chicken broth (i prefer it with the chicken) or 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth (i prefer it with the chicken), dry sherry (optional)

tempeh, cut in 1/4-inch cubes, cold water, celery, finely diced, carrot, finely grated, red onions, finely chopped or 1/4 cup green onion, fresh parsley, minced, kelp, salt (to taste) (optional), black pepper (optional), vegan mayonnaise or 1/2-3/4 cup regular mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, dried dill weed (to make it more like a chicken salad) or 1/2 tsp curry (to make it more like a chicken salad) or 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning (to make it more like a chicken salad)

onion, finely chopped (i used 1/4 cup ), garlic clove, minced (i used 1/2 tsp of powdered ), minced fresh cilantro (i left it out ) or 2 tsp fresh parsley (i left it out ), vegetable oil, pinto beans, rinsed and drained (i used 1 can ), salsa (i used 1/3 cup )

curry powder, ground cumin, salt, boneless skinless chicken thighs, yellow split peas, carrot, chopped, apple, chopped (we usually use red delicious, no need to peel it, just core it and chop it), chopped onion, garlic cloves, minced, jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped, instant chicken bouillon cube, water, unsweetened coconut milk (we usually use the lite 1), raisins (optional), almonds (optional)

eggs, sugar, oil, vanilla, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, coarsely grated summer squash (squeeze some of the moisture out of this), chopped pecans (if not chopped , the bread it too hard to cut) or 1 cup walnuts (if not chopped, the bread it too hard to cut)

red robin mountain-high mudd pie, chocolate ice cream, peanut butter cookie pieces, vanilla ice cream, creamy peanut butter, chocolate-flavored graham crackers, fudge topping, squirt bottle chocolate topping, squirt bottle caramel topping, cream, chopped peanuts, maraschino cherries, with stems, soften the chocolate ice cream and load it into the bottom of a 2 1/2- to 3-quart mixing bowl. make sure the surface of the ice cream is smooth and leveled., spread the peanut butter cookie pieces evenly over the top of the ice cream , then cover the bowl and put it back into the freezer for at least 1 hour., soften the vanilla ice cream and spread it over the chocolate ice cream and cookie pieces. again, be sure to smooth and level the surface of the ice cream. cover the bowl with plastic wrap and put it back into the freezer for at least 1 hour., use a spatula to spread 2/3 cup of peanut butter over the surface of the ice cream. be sure the ice cream has hardened before you do this or it could get sloppy., crush the chocolate graham crackers into crumbs and spread them evenly over the peanut butter. put the bowl back into the freezer for at least 1 hour., freezer and hold it in a sink filled with warm water for about 1 minute. you want the ice cream around the edges to soften just enough that you can invert the ice cream onto a plate., turn a large plate upside down and place it on top of the bowl. flip the bowl and plate over together, and tap gently on the bowl until the ice cream falls out onto the plate. you may have to put the bowl back into the water if it s stubborn. once the ice cream is out, cover it with plastic wrap and place it back in the freezer for another 1 or 2 hours., heating it up , spread the fudge evenly over the entire surface of the ice cream mountain. put the fudge-coated ice cream back into the freezer for 1 hour., when the fudge has hardened , spread the remaining 1 cup of peanut butter over the entire surface as well. once again, back into the freezer for at least 1 hour. we re almost there., ice the ice cream with a warm knife into 12 pieces. put wax paper between the cuts so that when you serve it later, it is easy to divide. then slip it back into the freezer, covered., when serving, first coat a plate with a criss-cross pattern of chocolate and caramel sauce. make three parallel lines down the plate with the squirt bottle of chocolate sauce. then three parallel horizontal lines made with the bottle of caramel sauce., place the slice of ice cream upright onto the plate toward the back of the design ., spray whipped cream on top and down the curved edge of the ice cream slice, onto the plate over the sauces. be generous., sprinkle about a tbsp of chopped nuts over your creation ., add a cherry to the top. marvel at the beauty, then serve it before it melts. repeat for the remaining slices.

did you know that if you want to add vegetables to the soup you are making, they will taste so much better if you saute them first in a little butter. even though it s a little bit more work, it s worth the extra effort., what happens when you boil the soup too long the soup ends up losing its color ., i burned my soup once. have you ever done that here s a great tip to fix that. take the liquid part of your soup and pour it into a new, clean pan. then, add these ingredients: mustard, curry powder, chutney, or your 1 other of your favorite flavors. quantities are always to taste and you ll be amazed at how this tip really works, my all time favorite soup tips. every made soup that was too salty tasting all you need to do is place a raw potato into your soup pot and simmer it with the soup for about 15 minutes. not only does the potato slice absorb the extra salt, but as an added snack for the cook, it also absorbs all that flavor and becomes a fantastic taste treat, need your soup to be thicker - just sprinkle a little bit of instant mashed potato and stir in to thicken the soup. carefully continue adding the instant potatoes until you get the consistency that makes you happy., in a hurry and need to use canned broth instead of homemade give it a little extra flavor by taking your leftover chicken or meat bones and simmering it in the broth. simmer for about 15 minutes. then, strain the liquid and use the newly-flavored broth for your soup. this is a fantastic way to spice up the tinny flavor of canned broth and make it taste like its homemade., guess what a great resource a grocery store is for ready -to-use ingredients! simply make a visit to the salad bar (most large grocery chains have them now,) and gather up some of the pre-cut vegetables, cooked shrimp, and chicken or meat. how easy is that, if you have any leftovers of the pasta you cooked the night before , or even meat and vegetables - use them for instant nutritious substance for your soup. if your left over vegetables have already been cooked, simply puree them and use it as a thickener. deeeelish

onion, chopped, oil, celery ribs, chopped, carrots, peeled and chopped, yellow split peas (less muddy tasting than green, and it makes for a lovely, elegant soup. if you are particularly fond), water, salt and pepper, to taste