Carnival of the Recipes #63 is up and running at Everything And Nothing
Carnival of the Recipes

The topic is Tricks, Treats & Eats

“…some dishes are just a tad more complicated than others. It may not always be that they are complicated in the kitchen per se - maybe they have a secret ingredient that’s hard to guess or they offer a unique twist on an old dish. Whatever the case, the tricky part makes the treat part even better”

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Beef Cordon Bleu Casserole

Ingredients
1-1/2 lbs ground round beef
1 large yellow onion, diced
1 clove garlic, diced
3 large russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
1-1/2 cups milk
1/4 lb butter, divided
2 tbsp white vinegar
1 cup yellow cheese, shredded
salt and pepper to taste

In a large skillet saute beef, onion, garlic and vinegar (this is
the secret) until browned; drain.
Meanwhile boil potatoes in salted water just covering them until
done, about ten minutes; drain and add milk and half of the butter.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Whip or mash until smooth.
Grease a casserole dish and spread meat/onion mixture.
Pour potatoes on top and dab with remaining butter.
Top with shredded cheese.
Bake at 375 degrees for fifteen minutes.

Crockpot Chinese Style Country Ribs

6 servings

1/4 c Soy sauce
1 Clove garlic, crushed
1/4 c Orange marmalade
4 lb Country style spareribs
2 tb Catsup

Combine soy sauce, marmalade, catsup, and garlic.
Brush on both sides of the ribs. Place in a crockpot.
Pour remaining sauce over all.

Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.

Asian Beef Casserole

1 pound ground beef
3 (3 ounce) packages Oriental Flavor Ramen Noodles
2 cups frozen vegetable mix
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons thinly sliced onions
Brown meat until no longer pink, breaking up into
1/2-inch pieces.
Remove meat from pan, then pour off drippings.
Season meat with one seasoning
packet from noodles. Set aside.

In same skillet, combine 2 cups water, vegetables, noodles
(broken up),
ginger and remaining seasoning packet. Bring to a boil,
reduce heat.
Cover.
Simmer 3 minutes or until noodles are tender,
stirring occasionally.
Returnmeat to skillet; stir in green onions.
Makes 4 servings.

A Little Different Greek Salad

1 head romaine lettuce- rinsed, dried and chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 cups frozen peas, thawed and rinsed and drained
2 ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
6 ounces crumbled feta cheese
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/2 cup Greek vinaigrette salad dressing - follows
6 ounces marinated chicken, marinated in a little of the greek
dressing

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
Remove chicken from marinade and drain. Place on hot grill and cook
for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear.
In a large bowl, combine Romaine, celery, onion, peas, tomatoes and
toss with enough vinaigrette to coat.
In a food processor, add the crumbled feta and mayonnaise. Blend
until smooth.
Place the tossed salad on a dinner plate and top with the feta
mixture and grilled chicken or beef.

Greek Vinaigrette

1/2 cup olive oil
1-1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
1-1/4 teaspoons dried oregano
1-1/4 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
2/3 cup red wine vinegar

In a very large container, mix together the olive oil, garlic powder,
oregano, basil, pepper, salt, onion powder, and Dijon-style mustard.
Pour in the vinegar, and mix vigorously until well blended. Store
tightly covered at room temperature.

Chocolate no bake cookies

1/2 cup butter
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup milk
2 tsp. cocoa
1/2 cup peanut butter
3 cups oatmeal– not instant

Mix butter, sugar, milk and cocoa together in saucepan and
bring to a full rolling boil.

Let boil 1 minute. Take off of heat and stir in peanut butter and
oatmeal.

Immediately spoon tablespoonfuls onto wax paper and let cool
completely

RECIPES

Beef Cabbage Soup (like Shoneys)

1 can (28 oz. whole tomatoes, drained
1 lb. ground beef
1 med. onion, chopped
3 cans (13 3/4 oz. each) beef broth
1 can (15 1/2 oz.) kidney beans
1/2 med. head cabbage, chopped
2 T. tomato paste, opt
salt and pepper to taste

Chop the tomatoes and reserve the juice.
Brown the beef with the onion. Drain the fat. Add the beef broth, beans,
tomatoes, and juice and tomato paste if desired.
Add the cabbage, and simmer till tender. Add salt and pepper.

Hawaiian Wedding Cake

1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
1 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup flaked coconut

1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Grease one 9 x 13 inch pan.

2 In a large bowl, mix sugar, soda, and flour by hand.
Mix in eggs, pineapple with juice.
Stir in nuts, and coconut.
Pour into prepared pan.

3 Bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
Cool on wire racks.

Recipes - Hawaiian Recipes - Hawaiian Salad

2 Apples
2 Bananas
1 cn Of fruit cocktail
1 Bag of mini-marshmallows (optional)
1 Container of Cool whip (optional)

Cut fruit into bite-size pieces. Mix with fruit cocktail and
marshmallows. Add Cool Whip and stir until mixed well.
Refrigerate before serving.

You can stir dry instant pudding (half to full package) into
the cool whip. Any flavor you choose would work fine.

Recipes - Bread Recipes - Focaccia Bread

1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 Tablespoons olive oil
1 large egg, lightly beaten (optional)
4 cups whilte flour
3 Tablespoons sugar
2 Tablespoons instant skim milk powder
2 teaspoons yeast

Put ingredients in bread machine in order above.
Set to “dough” setting.
When it is ready, cut the dough in half,
spread into circles on baking sheets or pizza pans.
Brush lightly with olive oil.
Sprinkle on: garlic powder, onion powder, parsley flakes, basil,
rosemary, feta or parmesan cheese (or both!) and a little coarse
salt. Bake in an oven preheated to 450 F. for 10 - 12 minutes.
Enjoy with soup, cheese or Italian style with balsamic vinegar and
olive oil (equal parts) swirled in a saucer.