Baked Broccoli Frittata

List of ingredients:

1 cup of sliced onions.
1/2 cup of sliced green bell pepper.
1 clove garlic, minced.
2 tablespoons of butter.
6 medium eggs.
1/3 cup of half and half.
1/2 teaspoon of basil.
1/2 teaspoon of lemon pepper seasoning.
1 cup of frozen broccoli, cooked, drained.
1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
1/3 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.

Method:

Preheat your oven to 425F.

Generously butter a 2 quart shallow casserole or 4 individual baking dishes.

In a large skillet over medium-low heat, sauté the sliced onions, bell pepper and garlic in the butter until tender; cook slightly.

In a large bowl, beat the eggs, half and half, basil and lemon pepper seasoning until combined.

Stir in the onion-pepper mixture and broccoli.

Pour into prepared casserole.

Sprinkle with the shredded Monterey Jack and grated Parmesan.

Bake for 20 minutes or until mixture is set (top will remain moist).

Allow to stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Source: Broccoli Recipes.

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Asian Stir-Fried Beef and Bitter Melon

List of ingredients needed:

1 tablespoon of fermented black beans.
1 lb of bitter melon.
1/2 lb of lean beef.
2 teaspoons of cornstarch.
2 teaspoons of soy sauce.
1/4 teaspoon of salt.
Pinch of sugar.
2 tablespoons of water.
1 tablespoon of cornstarch.
1 clove garlic.
1 1/2 tablespoon of cooking oil.
1/4 teaspoon of salt.
1 1/2 tablespoon of cooking oil.
1/2 cup of stock.

Cookery method:

Soak the fermented black beans.

Slice the bitter melon in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds; then cut into quarter-inch slices. Parboil 2 to 3 minutes.

Thinly slice the beef against the grain. Combine the 2 teaspoons of cornstarch, soy sauce, salt and sugar. Add to beef and toss to coat.

Blend the water and the 1 tablespoon of cornstarch to a paste. Drain the soaked black beans. Mince the garlic and mash with the beans.

Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of cooking oil. Add the remaining salt, then beef. Stir-fry for 2 minutes or until the beef loses its redness. Remove from pan.

Heat the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of oil. Add the black bean mixture and stir-fry a few times. Add the bitter melon and stir-fry for about 1 minute to heat and coat with oil.

Stir in the stock and heat quickly. Cook, covered, for 2 minutes, over medium heat.

Return beef and stir-fry gently to reheat and blend flavors. Stir in the cornstarch paste to thicken.

Serve immediately.

Source: Melon Recipes.

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Shrimp and Nori Rolls

List of ingredients for Shrimp and Nori Rolls:

1 cup of shrimp.
1 tablespoon of mayonnaise.
1 green onion, thinly sliced.
2 sheets of nori.
¼ English cucumber, seeded, julienned.
1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds.

Method for making:

Drain the shrimp and combine with the mayonnaise and sliced green onion.

Lay out one sheet of nori lengthwise on a flat surface.

Place half of the shrimp mixture one inch from the edge.

Lay half the cucumber evenly beside the shrimp.

Sprinkle with half the sesame seeds.

Roll up tightly.

Repeat with the other half of the ingredients.

Cut each roll into 6 pieces.

Source: Nori Recipes.

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Yummy Banana Donuts

List of ingredients:

4 cups of all-purpose flour.
1 cup of granulated sugar.
1 cup of mashed bananas.
1/2 cup of buttermilk.
1/4 cup of shortening.
2 medium eggs.
4 teaspoons of baking powder.
1 ½ teaspoons of vanilla extract.
1 teaspoon of baking soda.
1 teaspoon of nutmeg.
½ teaspoon of salt.

Instructions:

Cream shortening and sugar together.

Add eggs to the mixture and beat well.

Mix the bananas, vanilla extract and buttermilk.

Add this to the creamed mixture along with other dry ingredients.

Roll mixture out onto a lightly floured surface.

Cut and leave to stand for 15 minutes.

Deep fry until golden brown.

Source: Donut Recipes.

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Recipe for Spanish Omelette

Here is a really interesting option if you have a lot of eggs:

Ingredient list

1 1/2 cups of sliced potatoes.
1/2 cup of chopped onion.
1/2 cup of chopped red bell pepper.
1 garlic clove, minced.
1/4 cup of green olives, pitted and chopped.
1 tablespoon of minced fresh oregano.
1/2 cup of non-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded.
8 large egg whites.
4 large eggs.
Pinch of salt.
Pinch of pepper.
1/2 teaspoon of olive oil, divided.
Vegetable cooking spray.

Method:

Place the sliced potato in a saucepan and cover with water.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.

Simmer for fifteen minutes or until tender; then drain. Cool, dice and set aside.

Heat a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat.

Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic; then saute for eight minutes.

Add the potato, olives, and oregano; then cook for one minute or until thoroughly heated.

Remove from heat, stir in the cheese and set aside.

In a bowl, combine the egg whites, eggs, salt, and pepper; stir well with a whisk.

In a small non-stick skillet coated with cooking spray, heat 1/4 teaspoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add half of egg mixture to skillet.

Using a spatula, lift the edges of the omelette; allow uncooked portion to flow underneath cooked portion.

Cook for three minutes, then flip the omelette.

Spoon one cup of potato mixture onto half of the omelette.

Loosen with a spatula and fold in half.

Cook an additional minute on each side.

Slide onto a plate.

Repeat this procedure with the other half of ingredients.

Recipe source: Spanish Recipes.

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Turkey Meat Loaf

2 eggs whites.
1 garlic clove, finely chopped.
1 lb of ground turkey.
½ lb of ground beef.
¾ cup of onion, chopped.
½ cup of fresh breadcrumbs.
½ teaspoon of salt.
¼ teaspoon of worcestershire sauce.
2 teaspoons of dijon mustard.
Pinch of pepper.
Pinch of ground nutmeg.

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Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Spray a suitably sized loaf pan with non stick cooking spray.

Mix together all of the ingredients .

Spread in the loaf pan and bake for about one hour, until no longer pink in the middle.

Drain immediately and serve the turkey meat loaf.

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Pork Chops: Sweet and Sour

8 lean boneless pork chops.
1/2 of a cup of sugar.
1/3 of a cup of white vinegar.
6 tablespoons of canned pineapple juice.
1 tablespoon of corn starch.
2 teaspoons of soy sauce.
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.

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Combine the sugar, white vinegar, corn starch pineapple juice, and soy sauce.

Bring to a boil, then cook until clear and slightly thick.

Lightly brown the pork chops, seasoning with the salt and black pepper. Cover with the sauce and cook covered over low heat for 50 minutes, turning frequently.

Source: http://www.porkchoprecipes.net/sweet-and-sour-pork-chops.html

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Recipe for Mushroom Quiche

Ingredient list

One prepared pie crust.
4 medium eggs.
1/2 lb of sliced mushrooms.
1/4 lb of shredded Swiss cheese.
2 cups of heavy cream.
1/4 cup of butter.
2 tablespoons of minced green onion.
1 tablespoon of butter, softened.
1/2 teaspoon and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
Pinch of pepper.

Quiche preparation

Preheat your oven to 425F.

Spread the pie crust evenly with the butter, then chill.

With a wire whisk, beat the eggs, heavy cream, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Stir in the shredded Swiss cheese.

Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the sliced mushrooms, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, minced green onions and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender, stirring frequently.

Stir the mushroom mixture into the cream mixture.

Pour into the pie crust and bake for 15 minutes at 425F.

Reduce heat to 325F, and bake for another 35 minutes.

Allow to stand for 15 minutes before serving the quiche.

Source: http://www.mushroomrecipes.us/mushroom-quiche.html

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Xmas Cranberry Punch

Ingredients:

7 ½ cups of cranberry juice cocktail.
3 ¾ cups of orange juice.
22 ½ oz of sugar-free lemon-lime pop.
Whole cranberries.

Mixing:

Mix the orange and cranberry juices in a bowl.

Slowly pour in the lemon-lime pop into the bowl, try not to make too many bubbles.

Float the whole cranberries on the top of the punch.

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Pineapple-Apricot Cake

Ingredients:

2 medium eggs, beaten.
2 cups of flour.
¾ cup of apricot apple butter.
½ cup of dried apricots, finely chopped.
½ cup of butter, melted.
½ cup of crushed pineapple, drained.
½ cup of fruit sweet.
2 teaspoons of baking soda.

Method:

Combine the eggs, apricot apple butter, dried apricots, butter and pineapple until mixed thoroughly.

Mix the flour and baking soda together, then combine with the other mixture alternately with the fruit sweet. Mix until the batter is smooth.

Bake in a 9-inch by 12-inch greased and floured pan at 350F for 40 mins or until cake springs back when pressed lightly.

Remove the cake from the oven.

Cool, turn out and cool completely.

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