Carnival of the Recipes is Up at The Expatriate's Kitchen

Pie Recipe - Apple-Sour Cream Pie

(makes 8 servings) 1 unbaked pie shell 4 fluid ounces egg substitute 1/3 cup one-to-one sugar substitute or equivalent sugar packets 2 tablespoons flour 1/8 teaspoon salt (optional) 1 cup low fat sour cream 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 pounds tart apples such as Granny Smith, peeled, cored and sliced very thin 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg refrigerated butter-flavored cooking spray Preheat oven to 400°F , Gas Mark 6. Line a 9-inch pie pan with pastry. Cut off extra dough leaving 1/3 inch to turn under and then crimp decoratively. In a bowl, combine the egg substitute, sugar substitute, flour, salt (if using), sour cream, and lemon juice. Gently fold in the sliced apples. Pour into lined pie pan. Sprinkle with nutmeg and coat with cooking spray. Bake for 40 minutes or until the top is browned and set.

Chill before serving. Per serving: 211 calories (32% calories from fat), 5 g protein, 8 g total fat (2.5 g saturated fat), 35 g carbohydrates, 2 g dietary fiber, 10 mg cholesterol, 28 mg sodium Diabetic exchanges: 2 1/2 carbohydrate (1 1/2 bread/starch, 1 fruit), 1 1/2 fat

Famous Recipe - Smoked Salmon Roll-Ups

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked short grain or sticky rice, cooled 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 4 10-inch spinach-flavored flour tortillas 2 3-ounce package thinly sliced, smoked salmon (lox-style) 1 medium avocado, halved, seeded, peeled, and sliced 1/2 of a medium cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeded and cut into thin sticks

Directions: 1. Combine rice and sesame seeds. Combine vinegar, sugar, and salt; stir to dissolve. Pour vinegar mixture over rice mixture; toss to coat. Set aside. 2. Stir together mayonnaise and cayenne; spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise mixture over 1 tortilla. Spread 1/2 cup of the rice mixture on half of the tortilla; top with one-fourth each of the salmon, avocado, and cucumber. Carefully roll tortilla up tightly, starting at the filled side. Wrap in plastic wrap. Repeat with remaining tortillas, mayonnaise mixture, rice mixture, salmon, avocado, and cucumber. Chill at least 1, or up to 4 hours, before serving. 3. To serve, trim ends. Cut remaining roll crosswise into 1-inch-thick slices. If necessary, secure with toothpicks. Arrange on shredded lettuce, if desired. Makes 28 roll-ups.

Famous Recipe - Turkey Piccata Pasta

Ingredients: 3/4 pounds linguine 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/3 cup rinsed and drained bottled capers 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 cups bite-size roast turkey meat 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup freshly fine grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Directions: 1. Bring to a 6-quart pot of salted water to a boil and cook linguine until al dente, about 8 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over moderately high heat; add capers and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup pasta water and the juice to skillet; bring to a simmer. 3. Drain pasta and add to skillet with turkey; simmer, tossing together with tongs until turkey is heated through and pasta is coated with sauce, about 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat and stir in parsley and oil; salt and pepper to taste. Serve pasta sprinkled with cheese. Makes 4 servings.

Irish Scallops in Mushroom Sauce 8 medium sea scallops 1 bay leaf 1/2 cup milk 1 onion, chopped 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 1/2 cup cream 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/2 tablespoon Irish whiskey 1/4 pound small mushrooms, chopped Bread crumbs Simmer the scallops, bay leaf and salt and pepper to taste in milk for5 minutes. Remove the scallops and cut into 4 to 5 slices. Strain the milk and reserve. Melt the chopped onion in butter. Add flour, stir well. Gradually add heated milk and cream, crushed garlic and whiskey. Cook for 5minutes. Lastly, add chopped mushrooms and scallops. Butter four deep scallop shells and divide the mixture among them. Top with bread crumbs and dots of butter and brown under the broiler. Yield: Makes 4 servings.

The Carnival of the Recipes is up at http://www.arvinddevalia.com/blog/2008/03/18/food-glorious-food-for-spring-time/ Some Favorites: GREEN CHILE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS posted at Chicken Recipes.

Irish Flag Cookies posted at Famous Recipes.

Outback Margarita posted at Drink Recipes.

Chicken Breast Recipes posted at World Famous Recipes.

Corned Beef and Cabbage posted at Recipes.

CHICKEN SCAMPI posted at Christmas Recipes.

Irish Scallops in Mushroom Sauce 8 medium sea scallops 1 bay leaf 1/2 cup milk 1 onion, chopped 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 1/2 cup cream 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/2 tablespoon Irish whiskey 1/4 pound small mushrooms, chopped Bread crumbs Simmer the scallops, bay leaf and salt and pepper to taste in milk for 5 minutes. Remove the scallops and cut into 4 to 5 slices. Strain the milk and reserve. Melt the chopped onion in butter. Now add flour, stir well. Gradually add heated milk and cream, crushed garlic and whiskey. Cook for 5 minutes. Lastly, add chopped mushrooms and scallops. Butter four deep scallop shells and divide the mixture among them. Top with bread crumbs and dots of butter and brown under the broiler. Yield: Makes 4 servings.

Strawberry Breakfast Salsa 1/3 cup apricot jam 3 tbs. water 1 tsp. cinnamon 2 pint baskets California strawberries, stemmed and cut into 1/4-inch diced In medium bowl whisk jam, water and cinnamon, add strawberries. Toss gently to combine. Serve salsa over pancakes, waffles, French toast, hot cereal, or mix into plain yogurt. Makes 4 servings Ground Chicken Recipes

Crockpot Chinese Pepper Steak --- 12 oz boneless beef round steak 1 clove garlic minced ¼ t salt 1/8 t pepper 2 T soy sauce ½ T hoisin sauce ½ t sugar ½ tomato, seeded, peeled & diced 1 red or green bell pepper, cut into strips 1½ T cornstarch 1½ T water ½ C fresh bean sprouts 2 green onions, finely chopped Hot Cooked Rice Trim fat from steak; slice into thin strips. Combine steak, garlic, salt, pepper, soy sauce, hoisin sauce and sugar in slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW about 4 hours. Turn control to HIGH. Add tomato and bell peppers. Dissolve cornstarch with water in a small bowl and stir into steak mixture. Cover and cook on HIGH 15-20 minutes or until thickened. Stir in bean sprouts, sprinkle with onions. Serve with rice. Note: Steak is easier to slice thin if partially frozen. 2 servings Budget Recipes Fruit Salad Recipes

Dixie Stampede Soup --- 1 Qt chicken broth 1/2 c frozen peas 1/2 c whole kernel corn 1/2 c canned green beans 1/2 c carrots, peeled and grated 1/2 t garlic powder 1/2 t onion powder 1 1/2 c heavy whipping cream Fully cook vegetables individually and then grind into small pieces. Bring broth, seasonings and vegetables to a boil and add whipping cream. Add salt and pepper to taste. Budget Recipes Shepards Pie

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Bran Muffins 2 ½ cups flour 2 ½ teaspoons bicarb of soda 2 cups milk 1 cup raisons 2 cups digestive bran 2 eggs 1 ½ brown sugar ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup oil 1 teaspoon vanilla essence METHOD Beat eggs and add sugar , oil , milk, vanilla Mix together flour , salt , bicarb , and digestive bran Add to egg mixture Lastly add raisons Spoon into muffin pans and bake at 160degres C / 330 degrees F for 15mins PS Mixture can be kept in refrigerator in sealed container for approximately 1 month turkey burgers

Herbed Butter 1 teaspoon each of: marjoram, thyme, rosemary (minced fresh) 1/4 teaspoon each of: garlic, basil, sage (minced fresh) 1/2 cup (4 oz.) sweet unsalted butter or margarine, softened Mix ingredients together, either by hand or an electric mixer. Pack into molds or crocks, or roll like a jelly roll in a piece of plastic wrap and place a twist tie on both ends. A melon-baller can also be used for nice round shapes. Chill for at least three hours before serving. Herb butter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three months. Cornbread Recipe

Brownie Macaroon Cookies -- 1 (15.5 ounce) box Pillsbury Thick 'n Fudgy Chocolate Chunk Deluxe Brownie mix 2 cups coconut 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 egg Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper. In large bowl, combine brownie mix, coconut, water, oil and egg; beat 50 strokes with spoon. Shape dough into 1 1/2-inch balls. Place 3 inches apart on greased cookie sheet; flatten slightly. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are set (centers will be soft). Remove from cookie sheets. Yields about 24 cookies. black bean salsa

Polish Meatballs with Mashed Potatoes ---- Ingredients for the meatballs: 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs 1/2 cup milk 1 egg 2 pounds ground pork; 1/2 cup chopped onions 1-1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dry marjoram leaves 1/2 teaspoon oregano 2 tablespoons flour and 2 tablespoons butter Directions: Mix the above ingredients except for the flour and butter. Shape into medium sized meatballs. Roll the meatballs lightly in the flour, to coat. In a skillet melt the butter and Saute' the meatballs until lightly browned on all sides. Place meatballs in the center of a 2 quart baking dish, set aside. Sauce ingredients: 2 tablespoons flour 1 beef bouillon cube 1 cup water 1 1/2 cups sour cream; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Directions for sauce: In the skillet, add to the meatball drippings the flour, blend in. Add the water and bouillon cube, bring to boil, stirring, add in the sour cream. Make mashed potatoes and spoon around the meatballs. Pour sauce mixture over the meatballs and potatoes. Sprinke with the cheese. Bake, uncovered, 1 hour at 350 degrees. Serve! Tater Tot Casserole

Splenda Baked Apples 2 tablespoons Splenda 1 packet butter buds(r) 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 4 each apples -- baking cored 1/4 cup raisins Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine sugar, Butter Buds, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sprinkle in apple cavity. Add 1 tablespoon raisins to each apple. Place apples in baking dish and bake 30 to 40 minutes, or until soft. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 124 Calories; 1g Fat (3.8% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 32g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 31mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain (Starch); 2 Fruit; 0 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates. french dessert recipes

Lobster Mashed Potatoes - Ingredients: 1 cooked lobster, about 1 pound 6 medium potatoes, about 1-1/2 pounds 6 tablespoons butter 1 cup chopped green onion, white and green parts Salt, pepper ½ cup cream, heated Preparation: Either buy a cooked lobster at a supermarket that offers cooking at no charge or boil the lobster in water to cover for 10 minutes. Cool. Peel potatoes and cut in quarters lengthwise. Place in a pan, cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, partially cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until soft. When done, remove from heat but do not drain. Meanwhile, with kitchen scissors, remove meat from claws and tail of lobster. Place entire lobster shell in a 3-quart saucepan. Add 3 cups of cold water and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Drain broth in a sieve set over a bowl. Discard shells. Return broth to pan. Boil until liquid is reduced by half. Measure out ½ cup. Freeze remaining broth to use later. Dice lobster meat very fine. In lobster pan (do not wash), melt butter over medium heat. Add lobster and green onions. Sauté for 3 minutes to flavor the butter. Set aside. Drain potatoes and return to pan. Shake over medium heat to evaporate any remaining water. Remove from heat. Add the ½ cup lobster broth, salt and pepper. Mash by hand with a potato masher until fairly smooth. Add enough of the cream to produce a fluffy texture, mashing until smooth. Taste potatoes and add more salt and pepper if necessary. Add the butter, lobster and onions; mix thoroughly. Rack of Lamb

Tomato Carrot Muffins 1-1/2 cups Bisquick Reduced Fat Baking Mix 1 tsp dried parsley flakes 1/4 cup Sugar Twin or Sprinkle Sweet 1/4 cup (3/4 oz) grated Kraft Fat Free Parmesan Cheese 6 tbsp skim milk 2 tsp vegetable oil 1 egg or equivalent in egg substitute 3/4 cup chopped fresh tomatoes 1/4 cup finely shredded carrots Preheat oven to 400 deg F. Spray a muffin tin with butter-flavored cooking spray or line with paper liners. In a large bowl, combine baking mix parsley flakes, Sugar Twin and Parmesan cheese. In a small bowl, combine skim milk, vegetable oil and egg. Add milk mixture to baking mix mixture. Mix gently just to combine. Stir in tomatoes and carrots. Fill 8 muffin wells 3/4 full. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until muffins are done. Place pan on a wire rack and allow to cool 5 minutes. Remove muffins from pan and continue cooling on a wire rack. Serves 8 124 Calories, 4g Fat, 4g Protein, 18g Carbs, 301mg Sodium, 1g Fiber Hint: Fill unused muffin wells with water. It protects the muffin tin and ensures even baking. Macaroni Grill

Minute Steak with Gravy 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning 1 pound minute steak -- 4 to 5 medium pcs 1/3 cup self-rising flour 6 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 medium onion -- sliced 1 cup warm water Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine the garlic salt, salt, pepper, and Old Bay seasoning. Sprinkle the seasonings evenly over both sides of the steaks. Let stand for 20 minutes. Dust the steaks with the flour. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steaks and brown lightly on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Place into a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle the onion slices over the meat. Add any remaining flour to the skillet that the meat was cooked in. Stir until the flour is absorbed. Add the water and cook over high heat, stirring up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1 minute. Pour over the steaks. Cover and bake for 35 minutes or until the meat is tender. Chicken Breast Recipes

SMOKED SALMON APPETIZER - On a rounded mound (1 1/2c.) of crisp and finely shredded lettuce, top with a good size layer of smoked salmon. Separate slices and lay spoke style to make it easier to eat. On the perimeter of the "hill," make a presentation of: one round of herb cheese (can be cut in half and placed for balance), sliced boiled eggs, capers, sliced black olives and grape tomatoes cut in half. Depending on the number of guests (one mound per 2-3 people). I prepare extra of all the ingredients and put each type in a separate baggie (don't slice eggs until needed). This way, when one tray is getting low on something it is a snap to replenish. Serve with crackers that won't take away from the perfect marriage of the salmon and cheese. I've also served with small melba toasts and bagel chips. Tomato Soup Recipes

EASY QUESADILLAS Grate up a pile of cheese (any kind you like, Cheddar and Monterey Jack are suggestions). Take a flour tortilla and spread the cheese out on it. You can also add anything else you may think of, such as: Jalapeno's, green chilies, cut up olives, salsa, etc. Slap another tortilla on top of your filling and microwave for about 2 minutes. Cut into fourths and serve. Dip into salsa or sour cream if desired. Potato Leek Soup

Georgia Pralines 1 cup brown sugar 2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup water 1 tablespoon butter ¼ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 cups pecan halves Line baking sheets with waxed paper. In saucepan combine sugars and water. Stir over medium heat until sugars are melted. Bring to boil; boil to soft ball stage (236 degrees). Remove from heat; stir in butter, salt and vanilla. Beat until syrup starts to become creamy. Stir in pecans. Drop by teaspoon onto baking sheets. If candy becomes too hard to drop from spoon, place pan over hot water; stir a few drops hot water into mixture to soften. 24 pralines Budget Recipes Lemon Cake Recipe

Crock Pot Broccoli and Cheese Soup 20 oz. frozen broccoli, can use fresh 2 Cups cut up, cubed raw potatoes 2/3 onion, chopped 2-3 carrots, grated 1 (10 3/4 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup 1 (10 3/4 oz.) can cream of chicken soup 4 Cups water 1 pound Velveeta cheese cut into small cubes salt and pepper to taste Place all ingredients in slow cooker. Cook on high for 1 hour. and low for 4-5 hours. After the soup is cooked, remove about 1/2 of the potatoes and blend them with a hand blender and return them to the pot. Tuna Salad Recipe

PEPPERONI BREAD 1 can (11oz) refrigerated french bread----1/4lb. deli-sliced swiss cheese----1 pkg. sliced pepperoni (3.5oz.) Preheat oven 350 Spray cookie sheet. Unroll dough onto sheet, cover dough with cheese slices then top with rows of pepperoni slices. Starting at short end, roll up dough, place seam side down on cookie sheet. Using knife make 5 (1") slits along top of dough. Bake 25-30 min or until brown. Cool 5 min. before slicing. Budget Recipes Rice Cooker Recipes

golden peanut butter bars 2 cups all purpose flour 3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1 egg, beaten 1/2 cup cold butter 1 cup finely chopped peanuts 1 (14 oz. ) can eagle brand sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preheat oven to 350º. Combine flour, sugar, and egg in large bowl; cut in cold butter until crumbly. Stir in peanuts. Reserve 2 cups crumb mixture. Press remaining mixture on bottom of 13x9 inch baking pan. Bake 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Meanwhile, beat eagle brand, peanut butter and vanilla in another large bowl. Spread over prepared crust; top with reserved crumb mixture. Bake an additional 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. Cut into bars. Store covered at room temperature. Vegetable Biryani

Aussie Damper 3 cups self raising flour 2 cups sultanas 2 cups water pinch salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Mix together really well. shape onto loaf, puy on a greased flat tray. Bake in a very hot oven for 15 - 20 minutes. Grilled Salmon Recipes

"Caramel Apple Crumb Pie" Crust: 9-inch Single Crust 2 tbsp fine, dry bread crumbs Filling: 7 cups sliced, peeled (1/2-inch/11 cm slices) Granny Smith apples (about 3 lbs/or 6 large apples) 1/2 tsp cinnamon 2 tbsp water 3 tbsp all-purpose flour 1 cup plus 3 tbsp firmly-packed brown sugar 1/2 cup whipping cream 2 tbsp Golden Crisco Shortening 1 tsp vanilla 1/4 tsp almond extract Topping: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup fine, dry bread crumbs 1/2 tsp cinnamon 5 tbsp Golden Crisco Shortening Glaze: 1/4 cup reserved brown sugar syrup 1/4 cup icing sugar 1. For crust, prepare Single Crust. Sprinkle pie crust with 2 tablespoons bread crumbs. Do not bake. Heat oven to 425°F (220°C). 2. For filling, place apples in large skillet. Sprinkle with cinnamon and water. Cover. Steam on medium heat 7 minutes or until tender, stirring 2 or 3 times. Spoon apples and any liquid into large bowl. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons flour. Toss gently. 3. Combine brown sugar, whipping cream and 2 tablespoons Golden Crisco Shortening in small saucepan. Cook and stir on medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Boil 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and almond extract. Reserve 1/4 cup brown sugar syrup for glaze. Add remaining syrup to apples. Toss to coat. Cool. 4. For topping, combine 1/2 cup flour, granulated sugar, 1/2 cup bread crumbs and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in medium bowl. Cut in 5 tablespoons Shortening until crumbly. 5. Spoon apple mixture into unbaked pie crust. Sprinkle with topping. 6. Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F. Bake 40 minutes or until filling in center is bubbly and crust is golden brown. Cover edge with foil, if necessary, to prevent over browning. Remove from oven. Cool slightly. 7. For glaze, reheat reserved 1/4 cup brown sugar syrup. Add icing sugar. Beat well. Drizzle over pie. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftover pie. Makes: One 9-inch pie Pancake Recipes

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Cream Cheese Apple Crisp

Topping
1 1/2 Cups quick cooking oatmeal
1 1/3 Cups flour
1 Cup packed brown sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
3/4 Cup butter, chilled & cut up

Apples
6 Cups peeled, chopped Apples
1/3 Cup sugar
2 tbsp flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt

Filling
1 8 oz pkg cream cheese softened
1/2 Cup sugar
2 eggs
2 Tbsp flour
2 Tbsp milk

Heat oven to 350. In large bowl stir together oatmeal, flour, brown sugar and cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Press half the mixture in the bottom of 13x9 inch glass baking dish; reserve remaining mixture for topping.
In large bowl toss together all apple ingredients until apples are coated. Spread over crust.
In large bowl beat cream cheese and sugar at medium speed until smooth. Add eggs, flour & milk; beat until combined. Spread over apple mixture; sprinkle with reserved oatmeal mixture. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown & apples are tender. Cool on wire rack.
12 servings.