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These are two favorites! I always like to use pita bread for chicken salad (ham, tuna, etc) so you don't have to worry that the filling will fall out. Summertime Chicken Salad 2 c Chicken breast, cooked, diced 1 c Red Cabbage, shredded 1/2 c Apple, diced 1/2 c Carrots, shredded 1/4 c Golden...

I am somewhat impatient, so I discovered that you can cook chestnuts very nicely in the microwave. Cut an 'X' in the flat side, sprinkle with water, and cook in microwave on low power for about 3-3 1/2 minutes. They do not have the fabulous roasted taste, but peel easily and can be used in any...

Like this? Cinnamon Apple Salad 4 apples, peeled and sliced 1 c water 1/2 c red cinnamon candies (like Red Hots) Belgian Endive leaves 1 tb lemon juice 3 oz cream cheese, softened Chopped walnuts 1.In a saucepan, combine apples, water and cinnamon candies. Heat to boiling and cook...

Here is a very easy one. Rootbeer Float Cake 1 box Super Moist white cake mix 1 1/4 c Root Beer 1/4 c Oil 2 Eggs 1 envelope whipped topping mix 1 c Root Beer, chilled Crushed root beer candy barrels Preheat oven to 350F. 1.Generously grease and flour rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches...

Here you go! Danish Pastries with Fruit 4 c flour 3 tb sugar 1 1/2 c margarine 1/2 ts salt 2 pkgs. active dry yeast (approximately 1 teaspoon per package) 1/4 c warm water 4 egg yolks, beaten 2/3 c evaporated milk 4 egg whites, beaten (optional) Butter or cream Slivered almonds Coarse sugar...

This is a good one! Raspberry Sauce 2 c fresh raspberries 1/4 c kirsch or framboise 1 c confectioners' sugar 3 tb fresh lemon juice 1.Puree all the ingredients in a food processor; strain the sauce to remove the seeds. Store the sauce in the refrigerator in a covered container. 2.Sauce can...

Here is a good one. Also use it in pancakes, rolled up in tortillas with fruit, and in fruit parfaits. Chocolate Mousse 1 egg 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 1 tb cornstarch 1 tb cold water 1 c boiling water 2 tb instant coffee granules 1/2 c cottage or ricotta cheese 1/2 c milk, cold 1/4 c good...

The second site has an inquiry page for email comments. That might help you out in the ordering process. Hi mudbug - I am here nearly every day, it just seems like the forums have become people posting great recipes without so many questions and inquiries. I love the recipes, but I also love...

Here are some good links that I found for you. I would be very interested in tasting an Aussie macnut myself. Hope this helps! http://www.wodonga-park.com/ http://www.goldmac.com.au/pgsix.html http://australian-food.com/cooking/macadamia.html

So many things to do! Soups Asian 'ravoli' with lime ginger butter sauce Asian noodle salad, with meatballs Asian lettuce wraps Vietnamese Noodle Salad 4 oz thin rice noodles 1/4 c rice vinegar (not seasoned) 1 tb sugar 1 tb Asian fish sauce 1/4 ts salt 1 carrot, coarsely shredded 2...

This one is very simple and delciious. Tomato Bisque 1 tb olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 tb garlic, chopped 6 oz fresh basil (stems discarded) 1 quart heavy cream (4 cups) 2 fresh ripe tomatoes, chopped 1 28-ounce can chopped or crushed tomatoes Salt and pepper to taste 1.In a soup pot...

Mine is very simple. Peanut Butter Playdough 1 jar (18oz) Peanut butter, creamy 1/3 c Honey Powdered milk, non fat dry 1.Mix peanut butter and honey together. 2.Add powdered milk until it reaches the same workable consistency as play dough. **Cocoa powder can be added to the dough for a...

Some great ideas... Cream of Cilantro 3 c Plain yogurt 2 c Cilantro leaves 1 c Half and half 1/2 c Chopped green onion 1 tb Minced fresh parsley 3 c Chicken broth Cilantro sprigs for garnish Tortilla chips, crushed, for garnish Sour cream for garnish 1.Blend yogurt, cilantro, half...

I like to make jello with 1 c of applesauce mixed in. It gives it an interesting, firmer texture, not so jiggly. I also like to mix bits of fresh fruit (mango, banana, strawberries, blueberries) or tiny marshmallows 1/2 way through the setting process.

Wonderful! Tropical Colada 1/2 c unsweetened pineapple juice 1/2 c fresh pineapple cubes 1 c ripe mango cubes 2 tb fresh lime juice 1/3 cup cream of coconut 1/3 c dark rum 1 c crushed ice Whirl all ingredients in a blender until smooth and creamy.

Here are a few ideas. Are you craving something special? Honey Dijon Meatloaf 1 1/2 lb Ground meat (turkey, chicken, pork or chuck) 1/3 c Dry bread crumbs 2 Eggs, slightly beaten 1/2 c Onion, chopped 1 ts Basil leaves Salt and pepper to taste 3 tb Dijon mustard 3 tb Honey 2 tb...

A good sauce: 1/2 c Mayo 1/2 c Yogurt 1/2 c Feta Squeeze of fresh lemon juice 2 tb Dill, chopped Salt and pepper to taste 1. Whirl all ingredients in a blender until creamy.

I did one with that incredible 'MOOSE CRUNCH' (nuts, popcorn, etc covered in toffee, and chocolate) on top. I crushed it slightly and its crunch was a great contrast to the creaminess of the cheesecake.

Growing up in Kansas, we had tons of rhubarb on Grandma's farm. We cooked it with a bit of cinnamon and sugar, used it in pies, cakes, cookies, and as a topping on ice cream. I love to roast it on the grill until just barely tender and then slice it thin and add it to salads for a brigth flavor...

Here's some info. Clotted cream or Devonshire cream is a thick cream made by slowly heating rich, unpasteurized milk to about 82 degrees Centigrade and holding it that temperature for about an hour. A very thick, yellow layer of clots or coagulated clumps of cream forms on the top. It has a...

This is a FABULOUS recipe. Apple Empanadas Dough: 4 c AP flour 1 tbsp baking powder Salt 1 egg yolk 1 whole egg (beaten) 1 1/2 c warm milk 1 c melted shortening Apple filling: 1/3 c butter 1/2 c brown sugar 4 large green apples (peeled, cored and sliced) 2 tb brandy or Cognac 1/2 ts...

I would use a bit of apple, pineapple, or grape juice concentrate. You could also try some pureed prunes, apricots, or dates for a natural sweetness. Honey is a great second choice.

I thought of this great pie - a real summertime favorite. I hope it is close to what you want. An apple pie with lemony sauce... Apple Lemon Summer Pie 1 pie crust (premade or homemade) Filling: 3/4 c sugar 3 tb potato starch 3 ts lemon rind, grated 4 tb lemon juice, fresh 1 tb cold water 1...

Sending along two AWESOME bran muffins... Ultimate Bran Muffins 1 1/4 c AP flour 1/4 c Whole wheat flour 1 1/4 ts Baking powder 1/2 ts Baking soda 3/4 ts Salt 1 1/4 ts Ground cinnamon 3/4 ts Ground allspice 1/2 ts Nutmeg, freshly ground 7 tb Unsalted butter, softened 1/2 c Dark brown...

These are two great ones! Rum Raisin Muffins 1 c Raisins 1 c Dark rum 2 c Flour 1/2 c Sugar 1 1/2 ts Baking powder 1/2 ts Baking soda 1/4 ts Salt 1/4 ts Nutmeg 3/4 Stick butter 1 c Sour cream 1 Egg 3/4 ts Vanilla Preheat oven to 375F 1.Soak raisins in rum overnight. Drain and...