Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Awsm Cheesy Zucchini Quiche Recipe


Delicious quiche with Zucchini and cheese. Serves 6.

Ingredients:
  • 9″ pie crust (unbaked)
  • 2 tablespoons softened butter
  • 1 pound zucchini (sliced)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 1 cup ricotta
  • 1/2 cup half/half cream
  • 3 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Pepper and Paprika to taste
Instructions:
  1. Score pie crust with a fork. Bake at 425 F for around five minutes. Lower the heat to 350 F.
  2. Over medium heat, saute zucchini slices in the butter until cooked; drain. Use half the zucchini to line the crust. Sprinkle with mozzarella.
  3. Mix ricotta, cream, eggs, salt, oregano, basil, garlic and pepper. Add over zucchini in crust. Add the rest of the zucchini on top. Season top with paprika. Bake for forty five minutes or until a knife comes out clean.

Saturday, July 6, 2013

Awsm Simple Spinach Lasagna Recipe


Quick and easy Lasagna with spinach and cheese. Vegetarian friendly! Serves 8.

Ingredients:
  • 15 ounces Ricotta cheese
  • 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach (thaw and drain)
  • 2 cups Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • 3 cups Fresh Mushroom Italian Sauce
  • 6 uncooked lasagna noodles
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions:
  1. Combine the Ricotta cheese with the spinach and the Mozzarella.
  2. Spread only one cup of the pasta sauce in a baking dish (shallow, two quarts). Lay three lasagna noodles on top and half of the spinach mixture. Repeat these layers. Use the remaining pasta sauce on top. Slowly pour water around inside edges of baking dish. Cover for baking.
  3. Bake at 400 F for forty minutes. Uncover and sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese on top. Bake for an additional ten minutes or until hot. Let stand ten minutes.

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Awsm Candied Apple Pie Recipe


A delicious take on a traditional favorite, this pie is full of robust cinnamon and apple flavors. Makes 1 pie.

Ingredients:
  • 1 3/4 cups apple juice (no sugar)
  • 20 pieces cinnamon candy
  • 1/4 teaspoon red food dye
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 5 green apples
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 9″ pie crust
  • whipped cream topping
  • ground cinnamon (for garnish)
Instructions:
  1. Pre-bake pie crust as per recipe instructions.
  2. Prepare apples by removing peel and core, and cut into thin slices.
  3. Mix together 1 1/2 cups of the unsweetened apple juice, candy, food dye, vanilla, and apples in a pan. Bring mixture to a full boil, stirring frequently, then reduce and let simmer until apples are tender.
  4. In a bowl, mix 1/4 cup juice with the corn starch, then add to the apple mix, and cook until thick. Set aside and let cool at room temperature.
  5. Pour mixture into prepared pie crust, and let chill over night. Add whipped cream topping and garnish with cinnamon.

Sunday, June 30, 2013

Awsm Healthy Turkey Burgers Recipe

Just in time for the BBQ season, these turkey burgers make a healthy alternative to traditional beef. Makes 10 burgers.

Ingredients:
  • 3 pounds lean ground turkey
  • 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup onion (minced)
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/4 cup parsley (chopped)
  • 1 large garlic clove (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon table salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions:
  1. Combine all ingredients in one large bowl. Mix well, then form into patties, makes about ten.
  2. Grill or cook patties in a pan, turning once, until fully cooked.

Thursday, June 27, 2013

Awsm Korean Barbecue Beef Recipe


This delicious korean barbecue beef recipe is quick and easy to prepare. It can be served on its own like with this meal or with rice. Serves 4-6.

Ingredients
  • 1 lb of beef sirloin steak, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup of sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup of soy sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons of fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon of rice wine
  • 2 tablespoons of spring onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup of white sugar
Cooking Instructions
It’s good to leave some fat on the steaks for flavor, but remove some of the fat from the steak and thinly slice.
Add rice wine, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, soy sauce, spring onion and sugar in a small bowl and mix really well with a spoon.
Dip the beef slices into the marinade and coat really well. Allow the beef to marinate for at least 1 hour, or even overnight if possible so the beef really develops the flavors from the marinade.
Preheat a lightly oiled BBQ plate or grill. When very hot add the beef and brown on all sides until the meat is well sealed. Remove, wrap in foil and cook on the barbecue, turning occasionally for a further  15-20 minutes, depending on how rare or well done you like your meat.
Allow the korean bbq beef to cool down for 10 minutes before serving. When plated using some of the marinade is delicious as a sauce.

Monday, June 24, 2013

Awsm BBQ Meat Balls Recipe


A different take on traditional meat balls. Serves 8.

Ingredients:
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 (18 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce
Instructions:
  1. Heat oven to 375 F or 190 C
  2. Mix together ground beef, cumbs, onion, milk, eggs and salt. Form into meat balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place on to baking dish.
  3. Bake half an hour. Pour BBQ sauce over the meat balls and bake for an additional 35 mins.

Friday, June 21, 2013

Awsm Classic Salisbury Steak Recipe


A widespread favorite made quick and easy. Serves 6.

Ingredients:
  • 10.5 ounces condensed French onion soup
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs (dried)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon powdered mustard
Instructions:
  1. Combine one third cup soup with beef, crumbs, egg, salt and black pepper in a bowl. Shape into six patties.
  2. In a large pan over medium heat, cook both sides of patties until golden brown. Dispense of excess fat.
  3. In another bowl, mix together flour and the rest of the soup until there are no lumps. Add in ketchup, water, sauce and mustard. Pour on top of the meat in the pan. Cover, and cook for about twenty minutes, stirring occasionally.