http://cooking.williamsblog.net Just a place to put recipes... Mon, 29 Dec 2008 17:42:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en From Health magazine By Maren Caruso With your schedule as crazy as it is this month, you need meals that come together superfast. This light, warming Egg Flower Soup from Quick and Easy Chinese: 70 Everyday Recipes by Nancie McDermott is on the table in just 20 minutes. It’s a great ... http://cooking.williamsblog.net/2008/12/29/egg-flower-soup/ From:The Best of Cooking Light 9 (March 2008) "Carnitas" is Spanish for "little meats." This dish is simply small bits of port that simmer for a long period of time until tender. Carnitas are usually eaten with salsa or over a bed of rice. They can be used ... http://cooking.williamsblog.net/2008/03/19/pork-carnitas-with-caramelized-onions-and-chipotle/ Using a premade crust helps this dish come together much quicker than making your own. You will need to thicken the sauce with tomato paste to keep the crust crisp. For pizzeria-caliber results, bake on a preheated pizza stone. Ingredients: 4 ounces hot turkey Italian sausage Cooking spray 1 cup red bell ... http://cooking.williamsblog.net/2008/02/22/sausage-and-pepper-pizza/ From: Cooking Light: October 2007 This fall favorite acquires its fiber from unpelled juicy pears, sweet raisins, and regular oats, and it provides one-fourth of your day's fiber in one portion. Crisp: 7 3/4 cups cubed Barlett or Anjou pears 1 cup golden raisins 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 ... http://cooking.williamsblog.net/2008/02/20/pear-crist-with-oat-streusel-topping/ from Grandma's Kitchen: Card from Kathy Clancey Grandma could take the simplest ingredients and turn them into a great tasking, home-cooked meal like this one." preparation time: 15 minutes cooking time: 14 minutes serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients: 1 pound boneless chicken breasts 2 tablespoons butter, divided 1/2 tablespoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1 (16-ounce) package frozen vegetables, ... http://cooking.williamsblog.net/2008/02/17/homestyle-chicken-pot-pie/ In this post on my blog I mentioned that Lisa and I went to Mimi's Cafe for dinner tonight. Well, while looking for the web site for Mimi's Cafe I ran across their listing of recipes. It's located here and they have the following recipes: Buttermilk Spice Muffins Corn Chowder French ... http://cooking.williamsblog.net/2008/02/05/mimis-cafe-restaurant-comments/ This recipe comes from my Sister-In-Law (Jacquie). Thanks Bunches!!!! What is it? Well, it's something that they (her family) make it and it they love it. Actually I love it. It's sweet and very good. Ingredients: 1/4 lb of a pack of Saltine Crackers (about 35) 2 sticks of butter ... http://cooking.williamsblog.net/2008/01/29/christmas-crack/ from "Cooking Light" mag - Oct 2007 - pg 128 Root vegetables add a touch of sweetness to this savory stew. Yankee cooks traditionally add the vegetables partway through the cooking process, which helps keep them from breaking down. Ingredients: 1 teaspoon canola oil 2 ... http://cooking.williamsblog.net/2008/01/28/yankee-pot-roast/ Roni put out a good recipe for Pizza bites, and these are made with Wonton. I'm very impressed and can't wait to try them. Also on Roni's site she has the video of her making these great bites. http://greenlitebites.com/2008/01/24/wonton-pizza-bites/ I copied the recipe below from her site: * 24 wonton wrappers * ... http://cooking.williamsblog.net/2008/01/26/from-roni-wonton-pizza-bites/ Serving: 4 Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups (one 15-oz can) Hunts Chunky Tomato Sauce 1/4 cup (1oz) sliced ripe olives 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 2 cups hot cooked rice 1/4 cup (3/4 oz) grated Kraft Fat-Free parmesan cheese 1/3 cup (1 1/2 oz) shredded Kraft reduced-fat mozzerella cheese 1 cup (5 oz) diced cooked chicken breast Directions: Preheat oven at ... http://cooking.williamsblog.net/2008/01/23/chicken-lovers-pizza-casserole/