224 minute toasts Recipes

your favorite steak (new york, rib-eye, sirloin for example), salt, fresh ground black pepper, toasted sesame oil, coarsely chopped green onion, coarsely chopped peeled fresh ginger, oyster sauce, peanut oil

couscous, vegetable broth (from a cube is fine), scallions, red pepper, cucumber, feta cheese, cubed, pesto sauce, toasted pine nuts

semisweet chocolate pieces (2 cups), sweetened condensed milk (1-half of a 14-oz can), water, chopped walnuts, toasted if desired, vanilla

soba noodles, lime squeezed, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, carrot sliced, toasted sesame seeds, cilantro and green onion chopped, oil, eggs

olive oil, red onion, chopped, zucchini, coarsely chopped, yellow squash, coarsely chopped, carrot, coarsely chopped, red bell pepper, coarsely chopped, yellow bell pepper, coarsely chopped, sliced baby portabella mushrooms, vegetable broth, smoked sweet paprika, ground cardamom, salt, chopped fresh cilantro, chickpeas, drained, roma tomatoes, sliced, dry couscous, grated orange zest, grated parmesan cheese (optional), paprika (optional), chopped toasted almonds (optional)

vanilla ice cream, slightly softened, purchased chocolate-cookie pie crust or graham-cracker pie crust, purchased chocolate syrup (in squirt bottle), toasted almonds, chopped, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, water, brown sugar

toasted pecans, heavy cream, granulated sugar, light corn syrup, vanilla extract, unsalted butter, in pieces, salt, black licorice strands , cut into 2-inch pieces, semisweet chocolate, chopped, milk chocolate, chopped, chocolate curls or jimmies, optional, line 2 baking sheets with waxed paper and lightly spray with, mound 30 small clusters of pecans , about 3 or 4 pecans each, spaced a, couple inches apart on the pan ., make caramel : warm the cream over low heat and keep warm while you, cook the sugar ., put the sugar and corn syrup and in a deep, heavy-bottomed large, saucepan ., cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar, dissolves ., stop stirring , raise heat to medium-high, and simmer until the sugar, reaches the hard crack stage , or 305 degrees f on a candy, thermometer , about 7 minutes., whisk the butter and salt into the sugar mixture., gradually pour in the cream and vanilla taking care since the mixture, will bubble up ., reduce the heat to medium and continue to cook, stirring, occasionally , until the sugar reaches soft ball stage, 240 degrees f, on the thermometer , about 5 minutes more., immediately remove from the heat and cool for a minute., ladle a couple tbsp of warm caramel over some of the nut, clusters , to make the spider bodies., then press 6 pieces of licorice into the warm caramel to make the, legs ., repeat with the remaining caramel and licorice., helpful to have an extra hand here, since the caramel can set, quickly ., if caramel hardens, warm over very low heat . ), let spiders cool 15 minutes ., meanwhile , put the chocolates in a medium heatproof bowl., bring a saucepan filled with 1-inch or so of water to a very slow, simmer; set the bowl over , but not touching, the water., stir the chocolate occasionally until melted and smooth ., alternatively , put the chocolate in a medium microwave-safe bowl., melt at 50 percent power in the microwave until soft , about 1 minute., stir , and continue heat until completely melted, 2 to 3 minutes, spoon about 1 tbsp of melted chocolate on top of each spider ., sprinkle with jimmies or chocolate curls, if desired., let cool until firm .

toasted breadcrumbs, milk, tomato sauce, pepperoni, finely chopped (optional), shredded mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese (optional), whole-wheat pita breads (each cut in 6 triangles), warm, preparation time : approximately 5 minutes

cold water, salt, wild rice, basmati rice, fresh ginger, ground nutmeg, ground cumin, fresh lemon juice, peanut oil, salt & freshly ground black pepper, chopped green onion, dried currant, soaked in, marsala , until soft (20 minutes), toasted pine nuts

texas bread-3/4 cubes, ripe bananas, mashed (1 1/3 cup.), evap. milk, beaten eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, almond extract, in a large bowl stir together bananas , milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and almond extract. place bread cubes in a lightly greased 9 x 13 pan. pour egg mixture evenly over bread. top with streusel mix. cover and refrigerate overnight., streusel mix, cinnamon, brown sugar, flour, melted butter, chopped pecans, streusel--in a small bowl combine brown sugar , flour, butter, and cinnamon. stir in pecans., bake at 350 degrees for about 40-45 minutes or until lightly browned. let stand 10 minutes before serving.

ground beef, herbed toast (see below ), beef broth, onion flakes, onion powder, salt and pepper (i use a generous amount of both), ketchup, brown sugar, honey mustard

frozen mixed vegetables, bread, toasted to medium, butter, divided, light olive oil or 1 tbsp vegetable oil, chopped onion, condensed cream of mushroom soup or 1 can cream of chicken soup or 1 can cream of celery soup, milk, shredded cheddar cheese, divided, mustard powder, salt and pepper

extra virgin olive oil, chickpeas, drained, garlic cloves, minced, yellow onion, chopped, asparagus , cut into 1-inch segments, pre- cooked brown rice, almonds, toasted, fine grain sea salt, garlic clove, smashed and chopped, tahini, lemon , zest of, fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, water, fine grain sea salt

asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch diagonals, butter, chopped trimmed mushrooms, chopped onion, garlic clove, crushed, heavy cream, pine nuts , stirred in a hot skillet until toasted (about 1 minute), grated parmesan cheese, hot cooked fettuccine

broccoli, cut into florets with 2-inch-long stems (4 cups), bean threads (cellophane noodles), fresh ginger, cooked and peeled small shrimp, thawed if frozen, rice vinegar, sugar, salad oil, toasted sesame oil, salt, pepper, water

butter, frozen pearl onions or small whole white onions, green beans, trimmed and snapped into 2-inch pieces, salt, milk, chicken broth, dijon mustard, flour, freshly ground black pepper, almonds , toasted until fragrant in a 325-degree oven (10 minutes or less)

water, butter, white and wild rice or long grain rice, flour , eyeball it, sweet paprika, boneless, skinless chicken breast, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, salt and freshly ground black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil , 2 turns of the pan, butter, green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, red bell pepper, seeded and chopped, onion, chopped, garlic , smashed, curry powder or mild curry paste, chicken stock, diced tomatoes in puree or chunky style crushed tomatoes, golden raisins or currants, a couple of handfuls, sliced almonds, lightly toasted, scallions, chopped, for garnish

toasted walnuts, chopped medium-fine (to toast walnuts, place in 325 degree f oven for about 10-12 minutes, stirring to prevent scorching,), fresh basil leaves, lightly packed,chopped, garlic, finely chopped, lemon , zest of, grated, butter, softened,divided, seasoning salt, lemon & herb seasoning or 1 tsp fresh juice, fresh ground black pepper, boneless skinless chicken breasts , fat discarded,washed,and patted dry (about 1-1/2 lb), egg, well beaten, panko breadcrumbs (coarse japanese breadcrumbs) or 1 1/2 cups regular dry breadcrumbs, if necessary,but try to find the panko if possible (can be found in most oriental markets and some supermarkets), salt & freshly ground black pepper, extra virgin olive oil (for frying )