*OFFICIAL CONFIRMED*..... Recipe Exchange

[TwinkleToes77]

I mentioned the other day about a carrot cake recipe and a pizza dough recipe and I got a few people wanting them. I decided to post them here ..

And you guys can share some of your recipes as well.

Maybe we can make this *OFFICIAL CONFIRMED* and get a sticky

Pizza Dough
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 package)
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour

1 In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and brown sugar in the water, and let sit for 10 minutes.

2 Stir the salt and oil into the yeast solution. Mix in 2 1/2 cups of the flour.

3 Turn dough out onto a clean, well floured surface, and knead in more flour until the dough is no longer sticky. Place the dough into a well oiled bowl, and cover with a cloth. Let the dough rise until double; this should take about 1 hour. Punch down the dough, and form a tight ball. Allow the dough to relax for a minute before rolling out. Use for your favorite pizza recipe.

4 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). If you are baking the dough on a pizza stone, you may place your toppings on the dough, and bake immediately. If you are baking your pizza in a pan, lightly oil the pan, and let the dough rise for 15 or 20 minutes before topping and baking it.

5 Bake pizza in preheated oven, until the cheese and crust are golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes.

ps. If you like a crunchy crust... I'd recommend baking the crust by itself before you top it for maybe 10 minutes and then put the toppings on

 

[kalster]

lets same have recipies for veg ppl like me too

 

[TwinkleToes77]

Carrot Cake

Ingredients:
4 eggs
1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 cups grated carrots
1 cup chopped pecans

1/2 cup butter, softened
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans

1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.

2 In a large bowl, beat together eggs, oil, white sugar and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Mix in flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Stir in carrots. Fold in pecans. Pour into prepared pan.

3 Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

4 To Make Frosting: In a medium bowl, combine butter, cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Stir in chopped pecans. Frost the cooled cake.

(I actually cheat on occassion and use ready made cream cheese frosting)

Also you can cut the recipe in half and just use a square 8" pan, or keep it as is and make it in round pans.
Additional options: You can substitute half of the oil for applesauce.

Edit: Oh yeah.. and i dont mix the pecans in with the frosting.. i just use it as decoration after its frosted.. you could even grind up the pecans and pat the sides with them if you wanted to the possibilities are endless.

 

[krunchykrome]

This is how I make a spanish omelette:

Ingredients:
Egg whites from 3 eggs
spoon of butter
half cup of salsa
lots of shredded chedder cheese

Heat pan, and put on butter, spead it around while it fizzes.
Add egg whites and cook...then remove
Cook salsa and cheese and after a minute, pour over egg or between egg.
Eat.

 

[weezergirl]

I just made this last week and it was great!!

TEXAS WONTONS WITH SPICY GUACAMOLE AND SOUR CREAM

1 large ripe avocado
Cayenne, to taste
2 plum tomatoes
Salt and pepper to taste
1 pound hot Italian sausage
1 pound Monterey jack cheese, grated
4 ounces chili paste with garlic
3 scallions, chopped (green only)
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Egg roll wrappers

To make the guacamole, mash avocado meat and mix with cayenne, chopped tomatoes, and salt and pepper. Refrigerate until thoroughly cooled.

To make the wontons, brown sausage in skillet, breaking it up into small pieces; drain well. Allow to cool. Mix together sausage, cheese, chili paste, scallions, cilantro and salt and pepper. Brush an egg roll wrapper with beaten egg and place 1/2 ounce of stuffing in center. Fold over corner to corner to form a triangle and crimp the edges with a fork to seal. Flash fry in hot fat to golden brown and drain on a paper towel.

Serve immediately with guacamole, sour cream and/or salsa.

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: weezergirl
I just made this last week and it was great!!

TEXAS WONTONS WITH SPICY GUACAMOLE AND SOUR CREAM

1 large ripe avocado
Cayenne, to taste
2 plum tomatoes
Salt and pepper to taste
1 pound hot Italian sausage
1 pound Monterey jack cheese, grated
4 ounces chili paste with garlic
3 scallions, chopped (green only)
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Egg roll wrappers

To make the guacamole, mash avocado meat and mix with cayenne, chopped tomatoes, and salt and pepper. Refrigerate until thoroughly cooled.

To make the wontons, brown sausage in skillet, breaking it up into small pieces; drain well. Allow to cool. Mix together sausage, cheese, chili paste, scallions, cilantro and salt and pepper. Brush an egg roll wrapper with beaten egg and place 1/2 ounce of stuffing in center. Fold over corner to corner to form a triangle and crimp the edges with a fork to seal. Flash fry in hot fat to golden brown and drain on a paper towel.

Serve immediately with guacamole, sour cream and/or salsa.

that sounds good. i think i might do that, but with chorizo. and maybe queso oaxaca

 

[TwinkleToes77]

good job.. lets keep them coming I have an extensive homemade folder of recipes that I've given ***** (5 stars)

 

[Aves]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
oaxaca

I wonder how many people are trying to figure out how to pronounce that.

 

[bentwookie]

Brown sugar instead of white..never thought of that. I make pizza dough all the time, will have to try that.

 

[Windogg]

 

[bradruth]

Originally posted by: Windogg

Must be one helluva diet.

 

[iwearnosox]

As found on the internet but it rapidly became my favorite as well..

Best-Ever Steak Marinade
Makes 1-1/4 cups.

2 medium shallots, minced
1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves
3 tablespoons (packed) dark brown sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup vegetable oil

Combine all ingredients and place in heavy-duty zip-top bag or plastic container with tight fitting lid. Add the steaks and seal the container. Place in the refrigerator and marinate overnight. (If using a plastic bag, turn it often to evenly distribute the marinade.)

 

[RossMAN]

Great idea!

I need some suggestions on EASY TO MAKE & somewhat healthy meals.

Chicken, fish or ground meat preferred. Ok maybe not fish, that's messy to prepare right?

 

[deftron]

 

[everman]

mmm I found a nice glazed salmon recipe a while back, tastes great. I'll see if I can find it.

 

[MournSanity]

Originally posted by: aves2k

Originally posted by: ElFenix
oaxaca

I wonder how many people are trying to figure out how to pronounce that.

WAH-HOCK-UH

My favorite Tofu Turkey recipe.

 

[TwinkleToes77]

bump for the daytime crew!

 

[MrBond]

Taco Soup

1-2 lbs meat (use either ground beef or chicken breast cubed. I like chicken personally)
1 medium onion, diced

1 48oz jar V8 Hot and Spicy (I've only ever seen 45oz, it works fine)
1 18oz jar tomato sauce
1 can kidney beans (drained)
1 can pinto beans (drained)
2 cans mild Rotel (it's chopped tomatos and chili's, there's a mild and a regular version, I like one can of each for an extra spicy soup)
1 package taco seasoning mix
1 package ranch dressing mix (powder)

Sour cream
Shredded cheese
Tortilla chips

Combine the first two incredients in your soup pot, cook until the meat is cooked almost all the way through

Throw everything else in and bring to a simmer. Cook uncovered for about an hour. Serve with the last three ingredients, I like to melt the sour cream into mine and crumble up the chips like crackers.

It's very good, my sister gave me the recipe and I can't seem to get sick of it

 

[mandala]

Really good ground turkey meatballs:

1 lb. ground turkey
1 egg, beaten
1/4 c. milk
minced onion or onion powder
pinch of allspice
pinch of nutmeg
parsley
salt and pepper
bread crumbs
2 beef bullion cubes
1 can evap. milk

Mix the egg and milk together and add the seasonings (I don't ever measure seasonings, so you'll just have to add them according to your tastes). Add the ground turkey and mix well (hands work best for that). Add enough breadcrumbs that it's no longer sticky. Roll into balls approx. 1 inch in diameter and brown in olive oil. Add 1-2 cups of water (to almost cover the meatballs) to the pan and add the bullion. Simmer the meatballs for about 20 mins, adding more water if it gets too low (you want the meatballs to be at least half covered). Add the evaporated milk and simmer until reduced enough to make a nice sauce. Serve over noodles.

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: aves2k

Originally posted by: ElFenix
oaxaca

I wonder how many people are trying to figure out how to pronounce that.

in texas its oh-ax-a-ca

 

[djheater]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Great idea!

I need some suggestions on EASY TO MAKE & somewhat healthy meals.

Chicken, fish or ground meat preferred. Ok maybe not fish, that's messy to prepare right?

Fis is easy if you buy it prefilleted, I'd say about as messy as chicken, just don't buy anything you have to de-bone and you'll be fine. Here's a GREAT salmon recipe

Teriyaki Alaska Salmon
Ingredients:
2 lbs Salmon Fillets,
1.25 cups Soy Sauce
1/3 cup Sake, Mirin, or Sherry
6 Tbsp granulated Sugar
3 Garlic cloves, minced or pressed
1 Tbsp minced or grated Ginger Root
1/3 cup vegetable Oil
Directions:
Combine all the ingredients for the marinade in a small bowl and stir until the sugar dissolves. To prepare the salmon: quickly rinse the salmon under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels. Cut the fillet into 8 equal pieces. Place the salmon in a shallow glass or ceramic container and pour 1 cup of the marinade over the fish. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, turning the fish occasionally. Let come to room temperature before cooking. Prepare grill. Remove the salmon from the marinade, reserving the marinade. Place the fish on an oiled grill rack. Position the fish 5 to 6 inches from the heat source, turning once and brushing with the reserved marinade several times, until the flesh is just opaque, 3 to 5 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Serve the salmon at once with reserved marinade as dipping sauce. Place reserved marinade in frying pan, bring to low boil, simmer for a minute, try not to scald it.
Makes 4 servings.

Feel free to broil for about 5 minutes a side if it's intemperate.

 

[djheater]

A great vegetarin recipe, most healthfood stores will carry Tempeh in the refrigerated section. I serve it in Pita with muenster and hot sauce to taste:

Barbecued Tempeh


Ingredients for 2 servings:




8 1/2 oz Tempeh, cut to small cubes
3 tb Vegetable oil
1 md Onion, chopped
2 ea Garlic cloves, minced
1 tb Fennel
1 ts Chili powder
1 ts Coriander
1 ts Cumin
1/4 ts Cayenne pepper
1 ea Green pepper, chopped
2 tb Tamari
2 tb Lemon juice
3 tb Molasses
2 tb Cider vinegar
1 tb Mustard powder
6 tb Tomato paste
1 c Water
4 ds Tabasco sauce

Saute onions, garlic & spices till onions soften. Add peppers & tempeh chunks & continue to saute for 5 minutes or so. Transfer to a shallow baking pan.

Whisk together the sauce ingredients (tamari, lemon juice, molasses, vinegar, mustard, paste & water). Add to the vegetables. Bake for 30 minutes at 350F for 30 minutes covered & then for 30 minutes uncovered. Stir frequently throughout.

Serve on rice with coleslaw or stuff into pita.

 

[HomeBrewerDude]

Here is a basic recipe for 5 gallons of beer:


5 galons cold water
6-7 pounds of malt extract
1 ounce hops with alpha acid around 7%
boil for 60 minutes.
add another ounce of hops and boil for 8 minutes more.

cool to less than 80 F, transfer to carboy or fermentation bucket and add brewers yeast.

wait 1 week.

transfer to second carboy

wait 2 weeks.

add 1/2 cup of corn sugar dissolved in 2 cups water, gently stir without spashing.

bottle.

wait 10 days.

drink.

 

[mandala]

Serve the salmon at once with reserved marinade as dipping sauce.

Normally, I would not suggest using your leftover marinage as a sauce because of contamination concerns. If you bought sashimi grade salmon, it would probably be fine, but otherwise I'd cook the marinade thoroughly before using it as a sauce.

 

[Fausto]

SHORT RIBS BRAISED IN COFFEE ANCHO CHILE SAUCE

4 dried ancho chiles, stemmed, seeded, and ribs discarded
2 cups boiling-hot water
1 medium onion, quartered
3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped canned chipotle chilesin adobo plus 2 teaspoons adobo sauce
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
3 teaspoons salt
6 lb beef short ribs or flanken
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup brewed coffee

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Soak ancho chiles in boiling-hot water until softened, about 20 minutes, then drain in a colander set over a bowl. Taste soaking liquid: It will be a little bitter, but if unpleasantly so, discard it; otherwise, reserve for braising. Transfer ancho chiles to a blender and purée with onion, garlic, chipotles with sauce, maple syrup, lime juice, and 1 teaspoon salt.

Pat ribs dry and sprinkle with pepper and remaining 2 teaspoons salt. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown ribs in 3 batches, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer as browned to a roasting pan just large enough to hold ribs in 1 layer.

Carefully add chile purée to fat remaining in skillet (use caution, since it will splatter and steam) and cook over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, 5 minutes. Add reserved chile soaking liquid (or 1 1/2 cups water) and coffee and bring to a boil, then pour over ribs (liquid should come about halfway up sides of meat).

Cover roasting pan tightly with foil and braise ribs in middle of oven until very tender, 3 to 3 1/2 hours. Skim fat from pan juices and serve with ribs.

NOTE: This recipe also works great with chuck or other tougher meats if you don't like the fattiness of short ribs.