Recipes from the Dasarian Kitchens

[Tinuvhiell]

Mel, I need a springform pan...

[Maankin]

Here's an other classic, tasty dish.
Also ready in less than 30 minutes (very, very important )
And again with no meat.

Risotto

Ingredients: (for 4)

olive oil
1 onion or chalot onion
2 cloves of garlic
a few (2) twigs of thyme (a teaspoon if you don't have the fresh stuff)
risotto rice for 4 (~400g) (risotto rice has shorter, almost round grains (Arborio rice or carnaroli are great))
A glass of white wine
1l chicken bouillon or chicken stock
250g mushrooms (Chestnut Mushroom or even better Porcini)
50g butter
100g Parmesan cheese
pepper and salt

directions:
Mince the garlic and onion and fry them on an average fire in olive oil 'till they become glassy.
Add the thyme and the rice and keep stirring slowly untill the rice becomes ( yes ......) glassy, make sure the rice has been coated by the oil.
Extinguish with the wine and reduce the fire a bit .
When the wine has been absorbed slowly add some of the bouillon.
Some people say you need to stir constantly some say it's a death crime to stir, so I tend to stir slowly.
Keep adding the boullion in small gulps; when the rice almost absorbed the bouillon add some more and repeat untill the rice is ready (takes a bit less then 20 minutes).
In a second pan (yes you need 2) fry the coarsly chopped mushrooms on a high fire for 5 minutes.
With the last gulp of bouillon, mix in the mushrooms.
Reduce the fire and stir in the butter and parmesan. Season with pepper and salt.
Serve when ready.

[Maankin]

Mel, I need a springform pan...

Ever tried a silicon cake pan?

[Tinuvhiell]

Not for a cheesecake, no. Or anything else yet either I must admit, but I've seen them and almost picked on up a few times.

[broncoblitz]

This is a great recipe and it only takes about a half hour from start to finish.

CREAMY CHICKEN & CHILE ENCHILADAS

1 pound uncooked chicken breast strips
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cut into strips
1 can (4.5 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 package (12 count) flour tortillas for soft tacos & fajitas
2 cans (10 ounces each) green chile enchilada sauce
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (3 ounces)

Heat oven to 400 degrees.
Lightly grease 13x9x2-inch retangular baking dish. Cook chicken in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink in center.

Add cream cheese and chiles; reduce heat to medium. Cook and stir until blended and cream cheese is melted.

Spoon chicken filling onto tortillas; roll up and place seam side down in baking dish. Pour enchilada sauce over top; sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.

Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until hot and cheese is melted.

[baby1111007]

Raisin Spice Breakfast Muffins

* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 3 teaspoons baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 3/4 cup white sugar
* 1 egg
* 1 cup milk
* 1/4 cup vegetable oil
* 1 teaspoon of vanilla or almond extract
* 1 cup raisins
* 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
* 1/4 teaspoon cloves
* 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
2. Stir together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a large bowl. Make a well in the center. In a small bowl or 2 cup measuring cup, beat egg with a fork. Stir in milk, oil and extract. Pour all at once into the well in the flour mixture. Mix quickly and lightly with a fork until moistened, but do not beat. Stir in raisins and spices. The batter will be lumpy. Pour the batter into paper lined muffin pan cups.
3. Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden.

[Tinuvhiell]

This is excellent and so easy! You just dump it all in a pot and let it go. It makes a huge amount so use a big pot. Great for parties in case any of you fellows are planning a superbowl get together. Of course, if you like it spicier, just add some chili powder till it's as hot as you want. Or hot sauce or cayenne. Whatever you prefer.


Taco Soup


2 pounds ground beef
2 cups diced onions
2 (15 1/2-ounce) cans pinto beans
1 (15 1/2-ounce) can pink kidney beans
1 (15 1/4-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can tomatoes with chiles
2 (4 1/2-ounce) cans diced green chiles
1 (4.6-ounce) can black olives, drained and sliced, optional
1/2 cup green olives, sliced, optional
1 (1 1/4-ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (1-ounce) package ranch salad dressing mix
Corn chips, for serving
Sour cream, for garnish
Grated cheese, for garnish
Chopped green onions, for garnish
Pickled jalapenos, for garnish

Brown the ground beef and onions in a large skillet; drain the excess fat, then transfer the browned beef and onions to a large slow cooker or a stockpot. Add the beans, corn, tomatoes, green chiles, black olives, green olives, taco seasoning, and ranch dressing mix, and cook in a slow cooker on low for 6 to 8 hours or simmer over low heat for about 1 hour in a pot on the stove. To serve, place a few corn chips in each bowl and ladle soup over them. Top with sour cream, cheese, green onions and jalapenos.

[baby1111007]

Honey Oat Muffins

* 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
* 1 cup all-purpose flour
* 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
* 3 teaspoons baking powder
* 3/4 teaspoon salt
* 1 egg
* 2/3 cup milk
* 1/3 cup vegetable oil
* 1/4 cup honey
* 1/2 cup raisins
* 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

DIRECTIONS

1. In a bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, combine egg, milk, oil and honey. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in raisins and walnuts if desired.
2. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

[baby1111007]

Oatmeal Pudding Cookies

INGREDIENTS

* 1 cup butter flavored shortening
* 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
* 1/4 cup white sugar
* 1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
* 2 eggs
* 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 3 1/2 cups rolled oats
* 1 cup raisins (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together shortening, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth. Blend in instant pudding, then beat in eggs until the batter is light and fluffy. Combine flour and baking soda; mix into the batter. Stir in oats and raisins. Dough will be stiff. Drop dough by spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets.
3. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm. Cool on wire racks.

[baby1111007]

Tortellini in a Creamy Spinach Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

1 (16-20 ounce) package cheese Tortellini
1 medium onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 T minced garlic
1 (14.5 oz) can of diced tomatoes
1 (10 oz) package frozen spinach, thawed
1 can tomato paste
salt
pepper
2 t Italian seasonings
1 c evaporated milk
1/2 c grated Parmesan cheese


1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook until tender. ( Follow the instructions on package, but usually around 10 minutes.) Drain, but do not rinse.

2.) Saute the onion, red pepper and garlic in a little olive oil until soft. Add the tomatoes, spinach, tomato paste and seasonings. Stir and cook on medium heat until the mixture begins to bubble.

3.) Reduce heat to low and add the evaporated milk and Parmesan cheese. Simmer until thick. (approximately two minutes)

4.) Combine the tortellini into the sauce. Stir to coat and heat for an additional two minutes. Serve with a little grated Parmesan on top and some garlic bread.

[baby1111007]

Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies

* 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1 cup butter, softened
* 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
* 1/4 cup white sugar
* 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant butterscotch pudding mix
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 2 eggs
* 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Combine the flour and baking soda. Set aside.
3. Mix the butter, brown sugar, white sugar, pudding mix, and vanilla. Beat until creamy. Add the eggs and mix well. Gradually stir in the flour mixture. Stir in the chocolate chips Drop from teaspoon onto ungreased cookie sheets about 1 inch apart.
4. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes.


Variations:
Lemon pudding, white chocolate chips
Chocolate pudding, peanutbutter chips or mint chips
Vanilla pudding, raspberry chips

[Vahene]

*love*

K

[ReverendRedrum]

Made this last night and it was a smashing sucess..

Spicy BBQ bacon wrapped shrimp:

Ingredients;

2 pounds large tiger shrimp (fresh is best)

12-20 kabob skewers(soak wooden skewers for 20 minutes in water to prevent burning)

1 lb. fresh maple bacon

1 bottle Famous Daves devil spit BBQ sauce (anything will do but that sauce is the bomb..literally)

Peel and devein skrimps,leaving tail on. Cook bacon but only halfway until it is opaque.

Wrap partially cooked bacon around each shrimp,securing them with the kabob skewers.

Apply GENEROUS amounts of devils spit to your kabobs.

Grill for 7-10 minutes turning once and apply another dose of sauce right before serving.

Trust me if you like grilled food and shrimp you will love this.

[baby1111007]

Peach Muffins

1/2 cup of butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup of sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup fresh or frozen peaches, chopped
dash of cinnamon

Preheat over to 400 degrees F

In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar.

Add egg, sour cream and vanilla and mix well.

Combine flour and baking powder; stir into creamed mixture just until moistened.

Fold in peaches and the dash of cinnamon.

Fill greased or paper lined muffin cups 3/4ths full and bake for 20-25 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes ; remove from pan to wire rack.


Makes 12 muffins

[Kell]

Easy food á la Kell!

Some tomato
Some cucumber
A bit of garlic
A bit of pesto
Tortellini
Shrimp (Gamba)
Squid
Some Lettuce
Some Banana
Bit of butter
Bit of walnutoil
Some vinegar
Some sugar
Some lemonjuice
Sprinkle Cheese!

Fry tomato, cucumber, pesto, lemonjuice and garlic in a heated pool of walnutoil and some butter. When smelling good and when it's a bit of a little layer of soup; add fish things. The souplayer will become tortellini sauce later on. Start boiling the tortelinni. When done, add all of it to the pan with fish as well and mix it all up. Make the salad with banana, tomato and cucumber and add a mixture of lemonjuice, walnutoil, vinegar and sugar.

When all said and done, shove the warm fish with the tortellini on a dish, add sprinklecheese to it and have the salad with it.

Add all ingredients fitting to your own taste.

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