Japanese Cooking

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Kathryn and Terri prepare various favorite recipes from Japan.

Japanese Green Tea Cheesecake
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Kathryn’s Green Tea Cheesecake

Adaptation of a Green Tea Cheesecake
Servings: 8 Slices
Author: Kathryn Raaker

Ingredients

  • 16 oz Cream Cheese Softened to Room Temp
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 ½ Tbsp green tea powder
  • 2 ½ to 3 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 9 in graham cracker pie crust
  • 8 Raspberries Fresh (as a garnish)

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven to 350° F.
    In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and sugar until very smooth.
    Then mix in the green tea powder, eggs, and vanilla until light and creamy; pour into the graham cracker crust.
    Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the center jiggles evenly when the pie is shaken lightly.
    Refrigerate 1 hour before serving. Garnish with Raspberries (optional)
Japanese Sushi Rolls
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Sushi Rice and Preparing Sushi Rolls

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Sushi Rice
  • 3 cups water
  • ½ rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Directions for making rice for Sushi rolls and preparing the Sushi Roll
  • Rinse rice in a strainer or colander until the water runs clear. Combine with water in a medium saucepan. Bring to boil then reduce to low, cover and cook for 20 minutes. Rice should be tender water should be absorbed. Cool until cool enough to handle. In a small pan combine the rice vinegar, oil, sugar and salt cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Then stir in the cooked rice it will seem very wet. Keep stirring and the rice will dry as it cools.
  • Slice diagonally in thin strips your favorite vegetables and shrimp or other fish for the sushi. Then place seaweed layer on a bamboo mat and then spread rice onto the seaweed. In the middle of the mat with the rice add the sliced prepared vegetables and or fish in a small even row. Roll the bamboo into a long roll by first folding the bottom third in then roll it up. Cut down the middle of the roll, take each half and place them parallel to each other.
Japanese Salad Dressing
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Kathryn’s Japanese Dressing

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons mirin Japanese sweet wine
  • 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sunflower seed oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons hazelnut oil
  • 1 ¾ Teaspoon granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions

  • Beat mirin, champagne vinegar, sunflower seed oil, hazelnut oil, sugar, sesame oil, and ground ginger together in a bowl until smooth. Let dressing sit at room temperature until the flavors blend, at least 30 minutes.
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Japanese Style Pork Ribs

Ingredients

  • 3 to 4 pounds Baby Back Ribs Pork
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup sake
  • 4 Tbsp honey
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  • Prepare the ribs by removing the silvery skin from the back of the Ribs. Then dry with paper towels.
  • Mix soy sauce, sake, and honey together in a small bowl and set aside. I cooked the ribs in a Hot pot and until they were done about 30 minutes. Then I browned them in a skillet about 3 minutes on either side.
  • I then basted each rib with the sauce and then heated the ribs in the 350 oven for about 10 minutes took them out plated them served.
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Japanese Udon Soup

Ingredients

  • 6 cups prepared dashi stock
  • 1 pound chicken breasts cut into chunks
  • 3 carrots sliced in small rings
  • 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 3 ½ Tbsp Mirin
  • ¾ tsp sugar
  • 12 oz 1firm tofu cubed (optional)
  • ¾ pound Shiitake mushrooms
  • 5 ribs and leaves of bok choy chopped
  • 9 oz fresh udon noodles
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 leeks

Instructions

  • Heat dashi stock, chicken, carrots, soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and salt in a pot over medium heat. Simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tofu, mushrooms, and bok choy, stirring until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes more.
  • Stir udon noodles into broth and simmer until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add leeks and crack eggs into soup; simmer until eggs are slightly firm, about 5 minutes more.

Limoncello and Cooking with Father Umberg

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Today, I am preparing a couple of my recipes using my homemade Limoncello, Paprika Parmesan Chicken, and Vanilla Limoncello Bundt cake. For the second half of the show, Father Umberg joins me again to prepare a couple of favorites from a previous show, Lebanese Green Beans and Red Cabbage.

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Vanilla Bundt Cake with Homemade Limoncello

Equipment

  • Bundt pan

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup butter softened (3 sticks)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract optional
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 3 to 4 Tbsp Crisco shortening
  • 2 Tbsp Limoncello Homemade (optional)
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar for dusting on top of the cake
  • 1 Pint of Raspberries to put into the round hole of the Bundt cake

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350° F
    Grease a 12-cup Bundt pan with Crisco shortening. In a large bowl using a hand mixer (or in the bowl of a stand mixer), beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla and almond extracts and mix until combined.
  • In another large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add half of the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, beating until just combined. Pour in milk and mix until fully incorporated, then add remaining dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  • Pour batter into greased Bundt pan and smooth top with a rubber spatula. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean, about 55 minutes. Let cool in pan 10 minutes, then invert onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • In a shaker shake the powdered sugar, over the whole cake. Finally, add the berries into the center of the cake
Paprika Parmesan Chicken
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Kathryn’s Paprika Parmesan Chicken

Equipment

  • 13 x 9 pan

Ingredients

  • 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts trimmed, Sliced in Half
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 cup Original Panko
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp Limoncello I used homemade
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1/4 cup butter melted

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Beat 2 eggs in a small dish.
  • Mix Original Panko, parmesan, paprika, salt, and pepper on a flat plate.
  • Spray a 13 x 9 pan. I used the 360 baking pan.
  • Dip chicken, 1 breast at a time, in egg mixture, then in parmesan/paprika mixture, turning to evenly coat both sides of each breast with each ingredient.
  • Place in the prepared baking pan, in a single layer. Spread the Parmesan cheese on top of the Chicken Breasts then pour the melted butter evenly over the chicken.
  • Bake for about 40-45 minutes or until the cheese has browned, and the chicken has cooked.
Lebanese Green Beans
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Father Andrew’s Lebanese Green Beans

Ingredients

  • 1 can 28 oz Green Beans
  • 1 can 15 oz Tomato Sauce or Diced Tomatoes if you would prefer
  • 3 Tbsp Oil Olive
  • 1 Tbsp Cumin
  • ¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • ½ tsp Cinnamon
  • 3 cloves (or 1/4 tsp ground cloves)
  • ¼ to ½ tsp Cardamom
  • ¾ Tbsp Fines Herbs
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced (optional)

Instructions

  • Heat Oil in Saucepan add onion s once onions are soft add Green Beans, and Tomato Sauce then add-in
  • Spices and stir well and then heat thoroughly and serve. Serves 4
Red Cabbage
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Father Andrew’s Red Cabbage

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: German Foods

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp Butter
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 medium head Red Cabbage Slice cabbage 2-inch strips and 1/4-inch width
  • 1 medium apple peeled and chopped
  • 1/3 cup Dark Malt Vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 7 cloves
  • 1/3 cup Blackberry Jelly, Jam, or Preserves

Instructions

  • Sauté chopped onions in Butter and olive oil.
  • Then add shredded cabbage stir with the sauté onions. Add vinegar, water, salt, pepper, and cloves. Mix in chopped apples. Cover and Simmer half an hour. After simmering whisk in jelly/preserves. Finally, Put in Serving Dish serve with Sauerbraten over noodles.

Father Umberg and his favorites

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Kathryn Raaker and Father Umber

This epidsode of The Chef, You and I, Kathryn is joined by her pastor, Father Andrew Umberg. Together they make four of Father Umbergs favorite recipes that are quick and full of flavor.

Berry Peach Pie
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Father Andrew’s Berry and Peach Pie

Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Salad, Side Dish, Snack
Keyword: Guacamole, Berry Peach Pie,

Ingredients

  • 2 pie crusts (you can use your favorite recipe or store prepared pie crusts)
  • 1 peach Peeled and chopped into small cubes
  • 1 qt Fresh Blueberries (If using frozen, bring to room temperature)
  • 2 4 oz packages of Blackberries (If using frozen, bring to room temperature)
  • 1 cup Sugar If making sugar free, reduce to 3/4 cup
  • 3 Tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp cinnamon
  • 3 Tbsp butter cut up in small cubes

Instructions

  • Pre-Heat oven to 375 degrees
  • Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut one pie crust into strips. Put the other Pie crust into your pie dish forming it to the pan and bringing the edges up over the pie pan.
  • In a large Mixing bowl, add Blueberries, blackberries, and peaches. Fold in sugar, corn starch, and cinnamon.
  • In a small bowl add cornstarch and cold water sir until there are no lumps add to fruit mixture and stir well. Pour ingredients into pie shell then top with small cut pieces of butter. Then lay strips onto pie in a lattice style. Put the pie into the oven. Fr 15 minutes bake at 375 then turn down to 350 degrees and bake for another 45 minutes.
Tabbouleh
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Father Andrew’s Tabbouleh Recipe

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup Bulgur Wheat
  • 1 ½ cups Boiling Water
  • 1½ teaspoon Cumin divided
  • 5 Roma tomatoes Chopped into small pieces
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 2 English cucumber seeded and chopped into small pieces
  • ¾ medium onion – chopped fine
  • 1 bunch green onions only use the top part of onion –not the green stems-sliced and chopped fine.
  • 3 mint stems – we used peppermint -tear top part of the leaf into five small pieces
  • 3 bunches English Parsley only use the tops
  • 1/3 cup Olive oil
  • 2 lemons, juiced or 4 tablespoons of lemon juice

Instructions

Bulgar Directions

  • Pour Bulgur wheat into a small bowl add the water, 1/2 tsp cumin and stir well cover the bowl and set aside. Takes about 20 to 25 minutes to absorb water.

Dressing Instructions

  • In a small jar or mixing bowl, combine the rest of the oil, lemon juice, cumin, mint, parsley, and salt.

Vegetable Instruction

  • In another bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, onions, then mix with Bulgur mixture.
  • Add dressing and mix well. Refrigerate for at least an hour and then serve
Guacamole
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Father Umberg’s Guacamole

Ingredients

  • 4 Ripe Avocados
  • 1 Jalapeno pepper – Grilled
  • 5 Medium Tomatoes diced
  • 2 English Cucumbers
  • ½ c white or red onions diced
  • 2 tsp Garlic optional
  • 1/2 lime
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 1 cup sour cream

Instructions

  • Peel Avocados and cut into quarters and then slice lengthwise and the chop into small pieces. Add to glass Bowl (Father uses a method by smashing them with saran wrap until mushy, I prefer to mash mine with potato masher.)
  • Grill the Jalapeno on top Gas stove or Grill on outdoor Grill until it turns almost black. Turn with tongs (if you don’t have a grill or gas stove, you can roast them in the oven). Once the pepper is blackened remove from heat and place in a bowl covered with plastic wrap. After it has cooled slightly, peel the skin and remove the seeds. Next slice lengthwise into strips then chop up and put into the glass bowl.
  • Dice tomatoes, peel the cucumbers and cut lengthwise and then chop up into small pieces. Add the diced cucumber into the bowl add tomatoes and cucumbers into the glass bowl. Squeeze half of lemon juice/ lime juice over the Avocado’s. Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving. Serve with Pita chips or tostado chips and sour cream.
Black Bean Soup
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Father Andrew’s Black Bean Soup

Ingredients

  • 4 15 oz. cans of black beans
  • 2 Tbsp minced Garlic
  • 1 Tbsp Bacon Grease
  • 1/3 cup Olive oil
  • 1 ½ cups Chicken broth
  • ¾ tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • ¾ Cup Mild Taco Sauce

Instructions

  • In a 6 quart pan on medium heat add the olive oil, then add bacon grease and stir add about 1 to ½ cups of chicken broth and stir then add 2 12 cans of beans and stir, turn down heat, meanwhile put 2 ½ cans of beans in food processor add ½ cup of chicken broth and emulsify then add the emulsified beans to the soup mixture and stir. Add the Cayenne pepper and taco sauce heat till boiling. Serve soup with a dollop of Sour Cream.

Sweet Potato Recipes

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Kathryn and her friend, fellow chef, Terry Young, explore some interesting recipes using Bruce’s Yams. 

Bruce's Sweet Potato Chocolate Cake
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Sweet Potato Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

Cake Ingredients

  • 1 16.5 oz box Devil’s Food Cake Mix
  • 3 whole eggs
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup Bruce’s Yams Cut Sweet Potatoes Drained and pureed
  • 1/4 cup Bruce’s Yams Cut Sweet Potatoes syrup (reserve from the can)
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 Tbsp mayonnaise

Glaze Ingredients

  • 1 14 oz can Sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tsp butter
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Cake Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease and flour a 12 cup bundt cake pan; set aside.
  • Blend cake mix, eggs, water, Bruce’s Yams Cut Sweet Potatoes syrup and oil in a large bowl until moistened. Mix in yams and mayonnaise and beat for 2 minutes until well combined.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 40 minutes.
  • Allow cake to sit for 5 minutes then invert onto a wire rack.

Glaze Instructions

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips and butter.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, until the chips are just melted and the mixture is smooth.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla.
  • Cool slightly before drizzling over a cake.

Notes

Recipe courtesy Bruce’s Yams
Sweet Potato Hummus
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Sweet Potato Hummus

Bruce's Yams is a great way to start our Sweet Potato Hummus. It is as easy as 1, 2, 3, and is the perfect combination of sweet and savory. Nine delicious ingredients, and everything is blended in a food processor!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Bruce’s Yams Cut sweet Potatoes drained
  • 1 15 oz can garbanzo beans rinsed and drained
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice Fresh is best
  • 1/4 cup Tahini sesame paste
  • 5 garlic cloves roasted or raw
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • water

Instructions

  • Transfer Bruce’s Yams Cut Sweet Potatoes into a food processor. Add garbanzo beans, lemon juice, Tahini, garlic, olive oil, cumin, salt and about 2 tbs. of water to start with.
  • Pulse the mixture until smooth, scraping down the sides of bowl and adding water to thin mixture if it seems too thick.
  • Adjust seasoning and serve with a drizzle of olive oil. Add a sprinkle of paprika if desired.
Cheese ball
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Sweet Potato Cheese Ball

Spice up your next party with Bruce’s Sweet Potato Cheese Ball. Our cheese ball combines Bruce’s Sweet Potatoes, cream cheese, and apricot jam for an out of this world flavor combination that is sure to be the highlight of your next tailgate or party.

Ingredients

  • 3 8 oz pkg cream cheese
  • 1 15 oz can Bruce’s Yam Cut Sweet Potatoes; drained well
  • 1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tbsp Apricot jam
  • 1 Tbsp dried parsley or 2 tablespoons fresh
  • 1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat together the cream cheese, sweet potatoes, Parmesan cheese, apricot jam, and parsley until just combined.
  • Form mixture into a ball, wrap in waxed paper or cling film and refrigerate overnight.
  • Stir together the pecans, cinnamon and sugar and transfer to a plate. Roll the cheese ball into the mixture to completely cover.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve with crackers.
Chicken puffs
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KATHRYN’S MINI CHICKEN APPETIZERS

This is a quick and simple appetizer for any party or potluck. You can either cook the chicken or use a rotisserie chicken.
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: rotisserie chicken, quick appetizer, puff pastry, crescent dough, party foods

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups chopped cooked chicken
  • 8 oz light cream cheese
  • 1 ½ tsp lemon pepper
  • 1 tsp parsley or chopped chives
  • 2 8 count cans Refrigerator crescent rolls (you can use Mini Pastry Puffs)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350° F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil sprayed with cooking spray or use parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl mix cream cheese, cooked chicken, lemon pepper, parsley or chives until well blended.
  • Unroll crescent rolls and cut each triangle into 2 triangles (when you unroll the crescent rolls, 2 triangles are attached making a big square, I just cut from there following the perforation for one cut and made another cut from the other corners giving you 4 little triangles)
  • Place one teaspoon of chicken mixture in the center of each crescent triangle. Fold the corners over the chicken mixture and place on prepared pan.
  • Bake for 10- 13 minutes
Chili Cheese Dip
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Chili Cheese Dip

Ingredients

  • 12 oz Philadelphia Light Cream Cheese
  • 15 oz Jar Mild Salsa
  • 12 oz Chili with Beans

Instructions

  • On the stove top add all ingredients or you can use a slow cooker
  • Heat all ingredients until Cream cheese is totally melted and all the ingredients are combined.
  • Serve with tortilla chips or vegetables.

German Style Recipes

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Kathryn and her friend Terry Young prepare some German-style recipes getting ready for fall.

Cheddar Cheese Spread
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German Cheese Spread

Ingredients

  • 1 pound sharp cheddar cheese cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2/3 cup German beer or nonalcoholic beer
  • Assorted crackers or vegetables

Instructions

  • Place cheese in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped, about 1 minute. Add Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt and pepper. Gradually add beer while continuing to process until mixture is smooth and spreadable, about 1-1/2 minutes.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl. Refrigerate, covered, up to 1 week. Serve with crackers or vegetables.

Notes

2 tablespoons: 95 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 187mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.

German Jagarschnitzel with red cabbage
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Kathryn’s German Jägerschnitzel

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Panko crumbs
  • 1 Tbsp flour
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • 2 Tbsp Vegetable oil or Virgin Olive oil
  • 4 Pork Cutlet Steaks pounded thin
  • 1 to 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 cup fresh mushroom sliced
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cube beef bouillon
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • ½ cup sour cream or yogurt

Instructions

  • In a shallow dish, mix together the Panko crumbs and flour. Season with salt and pepper. Place the eggs in a separate dish. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Dip pork steaks in eggs, then coat with the Panko Crumb mixture. Fry in the hot oil until browned on both sides and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
  • Remove the pork to a platter and keep warm. Add onion and mushrooms to the skillet and cook until lightly browned. Pour in water and dissolve the bouillon cube. Simmer for about 20 minutes. Stir together the cornstarch and sour cream; stir into the skillet. Cook over low heat until thickened but do not boil. Spoon over the pork cutlets and serve immediately.

German Potato Soup
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German Potato and Beer Soup

Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time40 mins
Total Time55 mins
Author: Susan Vu

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 3 large russet potatoes peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 8 ounces sliced smoked bacon
  • 2 carrots 1/2-inch dice (about 1 cup)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 3 stalks celery 1/2-inch dice (about 1 cup)
  • 1 small bundle fresh thyme tied together with kitchen twine
  • 1 leek green top trimmed, 1/2-inch dice (about 1 cup)
  • 1 cup light German beer such as Pilsner 1/4 cup sliced fresh chives
  • 1/4 cup sliced fresh chives

Instructions

  • Combine 2 cups of the chicken stock and one-third of the potatoes in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer until fork-tender, 15 to 18 minutes. Stir in the mustard to combine, and then blend to a smooth puree using an immersion or regular blender.
  • Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large Dutch oven or stock pot over medium heat until crispy and most of the fat has been rendered, 12 to 15 minutes, and then transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Pour out the bacon fat, reserving 3 tablespoons in the pot.
  • Turn the heat up to medium-high and add the carrots. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook for 3 minutes, and then add the remaining potatoes, celery, bay leaves, leeks and thyme and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the leeks are soft, 4 minutes, and then pour in the beer and bring to a boil until the beer has cooked down to about 2 tablespoons, 2 to 4 minutes. Pour in the remaining chicken stock and the reserved potato puree. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered until the vegetables are just tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • To serve, ladle the soup into bowls. Crumble the reserved bacon on top and garnish with the chives.

German Apple Cake
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German Apple Cake

Ingredients

  • 4 small apples
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla sugar or vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • Powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the bottom of a 9- or 10-inch springform or use parchment paper.
  • Peel, quarter, and core the apples. Thinly slice each quarter lengthwise for thin slices
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter until creamy, about 1 minute. Add sugar and mix until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • Add eggs one at a time and beat for 30 seconds on high speed after each addition.
  • Add vanilla sugar (or extract), salt, and lemon juice. Beat until combined.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, and salt. With the mixer running on low speed add half of the flour, then 1 tbsp milk, followed by the remaining flour, and then the remaining milk. Beat until just combined. Don't overmix!
  • Transfer batter into prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Distribute the apples all around the cake and then put next apples into inner circle on top of the batter in a circular pattern until all the slices are gone. Bake in the lower third of the oven for 45 minutes, until lightly browned and a skewer comes out clean.
  • Transfer to a cooling rack and remove the springform ring. Let cake cool on the bottom of the springform pan to room temperature.
  • Sprinkle powdered sugar over the cooled cake and serve with sweetened whipped cream.

Notes

Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 67mg | Potassium: 183mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 330IU | Vitamin C: 3.1mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 0.5mg

Cinco de Mayo

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Happy Cinco de Mayo

Kathryn and fellow chef and friend, Donna Griffin, prepare a Cinco de Mayo feast beginning with traditional Margaritas. Enjoy each recipe found below.

Margaritas
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Traditional Margaritas

Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Alcoholic Drinks
Servings: 4 drinks

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Ice cubes
  • 3/4 cup tequila 3/4 cup tequila 3/4 cup tequila
  • 1/3 cup lime juice Fresh
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbsp egg white You can use Pasteurized egg whites or one small egg white
  • 1/2 oz Triple Sec
  • Lime slices Lime slices Lime slices

Instructions

  • In a blender container, combine the crushed ice, tequila, lime juice, powdered sugar, egg white, and Triple Sec. Cover and blend till very frothy.  Transfer to a pitcher; garnish with lime slices.  Serve in salt-rimmed cocktail glasses. Rub lime wedge on glass rim and invert glass into rim salt.

Cinco de Mayo Fruit Salad
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Cinco de Mayo Fruit Salad

Course: Side Dish

Ingredients

Salad Ingrediants

  • 1/2 honeydew melon cubed or make melon balls
  • 1/2 cantaloupe cubed or make melon balls
  • 1/2 large ripe papaya peeled, seeded, cubed
  • 1 pint strawberries stemmed, halved
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks Fresh is best but canned is okay.
  • Fresh Mint Garnish

Jalapeño-Citrus Dressing

  • 1/3 cup orange juice Fresh squeezed is best
  • 3 Tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
  • 3 Tbsp Fresh Mint minced
  • 1 Tbsp sugar or honey (may also use Agave)

Instructions

Salad

  • Scoop seeds from the melons. Remove fruit from rind with a peeler or knife and using a melon baller or cut into 3/4 inch wedges. Place in large bowl. Add papaya, strawberries, pineapple and Jalapeño-Citrus Dressing; gently toss to combine. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 3 hours. Garnish with mint leaves.

Jalapeño-Citrus Dressing

  • Combine orange juice, lime juice, mint, jalapeños and sugar in small bowl; mix well.

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Spanish Chicken and Rice

In large stockpot or skillet melt 1/2 cup of butter and then add a little olive oil, then brown 1 chopped onion chopped garlic brown slightly then add 1 bunch of parsley chopped add the chopped peppers and cook until limp, and cooked chicken and spices. Chop 1 bunch parsley Chop 1 sweet onion Chop 1 red bell pepper Chop 1 orange bell pepper Chop 5 cloves garlic Mix the chicken and veggies all together in large bowl and turn out into a casserole dish. Garnish with chopped parsley
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Meats, Mexican
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 Pkg Saffron Yellow Rice (Cook as directed)
  • 1 Packet Sazon Goya Seasoning (for rice)
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1/2 inch chunks
  • 1 Medium Sweet onion (Maya, Vidalia, etc.) Chopped
  • 1 Chop 1 red bell pepper Chop 1 red bell pepper Chopped
  • 1 Chop 1 orange bell pepper Chop 1 orange bell pepper Chopped
  • 5 Chop 5 cloves garlic Chop 5 cloves garlic Chopped
  • 1 Tbsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 1/3 cup Mojo Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Butter
  • 4-5 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil Divided
  • 1 bunch Flat Leaf Parsley Chopped

Instructions

Saffron Rice

  • Cook Saffron Yellow Rice as directed but add 1 packet of Sazon Goya B

Chicken

  • Cut four chicken breast halves into approx 1/2 inch chunks. In a deep skillet with 3 to 4 tablespoons of olive oil brown the chicken. Cook till no longer pink inside and remove from skillet.

Vegetables

  • Sauté all until veggies are tender but still have a crunch. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and add Mojo and Sazon. Mix the chicken and veggies all together in large bowl and turn out into a casserole dish. Dress with Parsley for Presentation.

Sopapilla Cheesecake
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Sopapilla Cheesecake

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Author: Kathryn Raaker

Ingredients

Main Ingrediants

  • 16 oz Soft Philadelphia cream cheese (Two 8 oz packages)
  • 1 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cans 8 ounce cans crescent roll dough sheets (if grocer doesn't have, use the crescent rolls but do NOT separate)
  • 1/2 cup Butter melted

Cinnamon Sugar Topping

  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat an oven to 350º F (175º C). Beat the cream cheese with 1 1/2 cups of sugar, and the vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth. Unroll the cans of crescent roll dough and use a rolling pin to shape the each piece into 9x13 inch rectangles. Press one piece into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture into the baking dish, then cover with the remaining piece of crescent dough. Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top of the cheesecake. Stir the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar together with the cinnamon in a small bowl, and sprinkle over the cheesecake. Bake in the preheated oven until the crescent dough has puffed and turned golden brown about 45 minutes. Cool completely in the pan before cutting into 12 squares.

Notes

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Fried Sweet Plantains
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Fried Sweet Plantains

Course: Side Dish

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Organic coconut oil
  • 6 Ripe Plantains (Skins will be black)
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • Pinch freshly ground pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  • Remove skins and slice plantains on the diagonal. Heat organic coconut oil to in skillet to about 350º Fry in skillet until lightly browned on both sides. Do NOT crowd the skillet, fry in batches. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and sugar Drain on paper towel and sprinkle with remaining sugar Enjoy!

Notes

350º

Foods from the UK

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Kathryn prepares some of her favorite dishes from Britan, Ireland, and Scotland.

Shepherd's Pie
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SHEPHERD'S PIE

Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time50 mins
Total Time1 hr 20 mins
Course: Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine: British, Comfort Foods, Irish, Scottish
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

Topping

  • 1 1/2 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes peeled, diced
  • 3/4 cup fat-free chicken broth
  • 3 Tbsp reduced fat sour cream
  • salt and pepper To taste
  • 1 tsp Paprika

Filling

  • 1 lb Lean Ground Lamb
  • 1 tsp Oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 celery stalk chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic diced
  • 8 oz Mushrooms diced
  • 10 oz frozen mixed vegetables (carrots corn, peas, green beans,) or use fresh
  • 1 cup fat-free beef broth
  • 2 tsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Flour
  • 1 tsp rosemary (Dried or fresh)
  • 1 tsp thyme leaves (Dried or fresh)
  • 1 tsp Dried Basil (Optional)
  • kosher salt and pepper Season to Taste
  • kosher salt and pepper

Instructions

Topping

  • Boil potatoes in a medium pot of salted water until cooked and soft.
  • Drain and mash with chicken broth, sour cream, 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper, set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F.

Filling

  • In a large sauté pan brown meat over medium to high heat, breaking the meat up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and pepper to taste. I drained the liquid off and used a fork to break it up more.
  • When cooked, set aside on a plate.
  • Add the oil, onion, mushrooms, and celery and sauté on medium heat about 5 to 7 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
  • Add the flour, frozen or fresh vegetables, beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, thyme, cooked meat and mix well. Simmer on low about 8-10 minutes.
  • Spread the meat on the bottom of casserole dish. Top with mashed potatoes and sprinkle with paprika. ( I added a sprinkle of Cheese to the topping)
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes, then place under the broiler 1 to 2 minutes until the potatoes turn golden.
  • Remove from oven and let it cool 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

NUTRITION INFORMATION
Serving Size: 1/6th of pie
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 275 calories
Total Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 45mg
Sodium: 331mg
Carbohydrates: 31g
Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 3g
Protein: 22g

Scottish Red Lentil Soup
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Scottish Red Lentil Soup

Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time45 mins
Total Time1 hr
Course: Main Dish, Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine: Scottish
Servings: 6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 1 celery stalk with leaves chopped
  • 1 small turnip or rutabaga diced into small cubes
  • 1 large onion (or 2 small onions) diced
  • 32 oz Vegetable Stock
  • 8-10 cups water or beef/chicken stock less water/stock for a thicker soup
  • 1 1/3 cups red lentils soaked and rinsed
  • Kosher or Sea Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper freshly ground

Instructions

  • Place the red lentils in a bowl and cover with about an inch of water, set aside;
  • Put the measured water and or Vegetable stock in a large soup pot, with a teaspoon of salt. Bring to boil (skim any scum off that rises to the top) then let it simmer.
  • In a medium frying pan, saute the onion, carrots, celery and turnip/rutabaga in the olive oil for about 6 or 7 minutes on medium heat. Remove from the heat.
  • Add the red lentils and the sautéed vegetables, and another teaspoon of salt; stir well and let simmer for about 30-45 min or until lentils are tender.
  • Season soup with salt to taste and freshly ground pepper.

Bangers and Mash
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Banger's and Mash

Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Irish

Ingredients

Bangers

  • 4 Italian sweet sausages
  • 1 cup sliced Red or Yellow Sweet Onion
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp No salt Butter
  • 1/2 cup Salt free Chicken Stock (I used Organic)
  • 2 Tbsp Red Wine – this is optional

Mash

  • 2 cups Cauliflower Cooked and mashed
  • 2 Tbsp heavy cream (you may use a little more for consistency)
  • 1/2 Tbsp Butter
  • 1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

Bangers

  • Cook sausages in medium saucepan or skillet until they are browned and cooked thoroughly.
  • In the same pan add butter, olive oil, and onions, cook for 3-5m minutes until their lucent.
  • Add Chicken stock and red wine and cook for another 3-4 minutes until reduced. Add Heavy Cream and cook another minute or two. Season with Salt and Pepper.

Mash

  • Cook cauliflower until tender. Mash* and add butter and cheese whip till you have the consistency of Mashed Potatoes. Fold in Cheese. *Add hot cooked cauliflower to a food processor. Add butter and cream and pulse until the consistency of mashed potatoes. Pour into serving bowl and fold in cheese.
    Mash
  • Plate the Sausage and onions and the gravy add ½ cups Mashed Cauliflower to the plate and serve. Garnish with Parsley.

Notes

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories 178
Fat 31 g
Carbohydrates 6g
Protein 15 g

Scottish Cranachan Dessert
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Cranachan Scottish Dessert

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Scottish
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Kathryn Raaker

Ingredients

  • 3.5 oz Irish/Scottish steel cut/pinhead oats (Divided: 1/3 cup and 1/4 cup) Toasted
  • 1/3 cup Scotch whisky (I used Glenfiddich (or use a top quality brand)
  • 2 cups fresh raspberries
  • 3 Tbsp Scotch whisky Divided
  • 3 Tbsp organic raw honey Divided
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 2 cups organic heavy whipping cream it’s important to use good quality whipping cream
  • 4 Whiskey Glasses or Dessert Glasses

Instructions

Overnight Oats

  • The night before you want to make the dessert, toast 1/3 cup (2 oz) of the oats in a cast iron or very heavy pan until very lightly browned- this won’t take long, so keep a close eye, as you don’t want burnt oats. Next, put these oats in a bowl and cover with 1/3 cup (3 oz) of whiskey. Cover and let stand overnight to soak.

Oats and Berries

  • When you are ready to make the Cranachan, toast the second batch (1/4 cup) of oats, exactly the same as you did the first ones. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  • Now, choose a few choice raspberries to decorate the tops and set them aside.
  • Crush the rest of the raspberries in a bowl, with a spatula or fork, (just a bit, we’re not making jam) 🙂
  • This is the part that is different: sprinkle the raspberries with 2 teaspoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 tablespoon of whisky. Mix well and set aside.
  • Whip the cream until it starts to thicken, then add the other 2 tablespoons of honey, and 2 tablespoons of the whiskey. Continue to whip until stiff peaks form. Next, gently fold in the whiskey-soaked oats.

Assembly

  • At this point, we are ready to assemble the dessert. I would recommend doing this relatively close to serving time as the dessert will taste better fresh (if possible, don’t make it in the morning to serve for dinner).

New Gadgets and Party Recipes for Kids

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Kathryn and regular guest Chef, Marty Schultes try out some new gadgets and prepare a couple of party recipes for kids of all ages.

In the second half of the show, Kathryn and Marty make a wonderful Mexican favorite, Beef Empanada Dish for taking to Potlucks. Delicious!!!!

Doo Doo Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
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Unicorn Doo Doo Cakes

Cute Party Cakes for Children
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time16 mins
Total Time26 mins
Course: Dessert
Servings: 16 cones

Ingredients

  • 1 Box White Cake Mix Make the cake according to Box directions
  • 24 Flat-bottomed Ice cream Cones May have leftover batter
  • 4 Food Coloring Colors of your choice

Instructions

  • Directions Prepare cake mix according to directions. Divide the Batter into four smaller bowls. Color each batter with a color of your choice example Pink, Purple, Blue and yellow. Spoon the different color batters, in layers, into the cones, filling 1/4 of the cup Fill each cone about 3/4 full of batter, up to first ridge. ... Bake at 350 Degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 to 18 minutes. Cool Completely before proceeding.
    Non iced cupcakes
  • Divide the frosting into 3 or 4 bowls, add different color food coloring to each bowl. Prepare a Pipping Bag with a star tip. Spread the one color along one -quarter side of the bag. Spread the next color onto another, followed by the next color, and lastly the last color. Start Pipe rosettes onto the cupcake. Sprinkle with edible glitter.

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Empanada Sunburst

Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Total Time55 mins
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 12 people

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbs. olive oil
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 cloves garlic-optional minced
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper Red diced
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder I used a 1 TBSP
  • 1 6 oz. can tomato paste
  • 1 cup frozen or fresh corn I used fresh corn
  • 1 lb lean ground beef, chicken, or turkey

Pie Crusts

  • 3 cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1 1/2 sticks Butter diced
  • 1/2 cup milk can be lactose free - I use ice water 1/4 cup
  • 1 tsp sugar optional

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. For the Empanada Sunburst dough: Combine the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Cut in the butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. In a separate bowl, beat the egg and then whisk in the stock. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and knead until a dough forms. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, for the empanada filling: In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef,(chicken or turkey) and garlic minced (optional) and cook until the meat is cooked completely. Drain the grease and set the cooked meat aside. In the same pan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the tomato paste, vinegar, cumin, chili powder, oregano, seasoned salt, garlic, bell peppers and onions. Cook until softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the beef and cook over low heat for about 5 more minutes. The mixture should be moist but not dripping wet.
  • Divide dough in half. On generously floured surface, roll out each disk to 1/4 inch 12' circle. Place first circle on parchment -lined backing sheet. Spoon a 3/4 cup of chili in center of the circle then spread remaining chili in a ring about 2" from the edge of the circle. Lay second dough circle over chili mixture. Press 4" bowl, upside down, in the middle indenting it then take the bowl off dough. Press outer dough edges together, crimp to seal.
  • Cut petals using kitchen shears, carefully cut outer ring of the pastry into 1" slices. Gently twist each piece to expose the filing upward. In bowl, whisk remaining egg, brush over exposed pastry. Bake 30 min. or until golden brown. Serve with Basil and sour cream for dipping, if desired.

Holiday Healthy Recipes for Diabetes and Dialysis Patients

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Kathryn is passionate about healthy cooking so she and NxStage Patient Advocate, Celeste Fuller, prepare some healthy Thanksgiving dishes. Kathryn wants to thank Chef Aaron McCargo from Fresenius Kidney Care for his Rustic Apple Cinnamon Filled Phyllo Pastries recipe.

Rustic Apple Tarts
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Rustic Apple Cinnamon Filled Phyllo Pastries

Servings: 6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Apples (3½ peeled medium-diced Granny Smith, Gala and/or Honeycrisp apples)
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Butter unsalted, firm
  • ¼ cup Butter unsalted, melted (for buttering phyllo pastry sheets)
  • ¼ teaspoon Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 1 package phyllo dough 6 sheets

In a Small Bowl:

  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar

Optional Garnish:

  • powdered sugar, fresh mint sprigs, and whipped cream
  • Optional garnish: powdered sugar fresh mint sprigs, and whipped cream

Instructions

Apple mixture:

  • Preheat oven to 350° F. In a large sauté pan on medium-high heat, sauté apples in butter for 6–8 minutes. Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg and brown sugar. Cook for an additional 3–4 minutes. In a small cup, mix cornstarch and vanilla extract until dissolved. Stir into apple mixture and cook for an additional two minutes on medium-high heat. Turn off heat and set mixture aside.

Phyllo dough pastries:

  • Lightly grease a large 6-muffin tin pan. Starting with the first sheet of phyllo dough, brush each side with melted butter then dust with the powdered sugar and cinnamon mix. Continue until all 6 sheets have been buttered and dusted with sugar and cinnamon mix, stacking one sheet on top of the other as you go. Cut each stack into 6 squares. Line the bottom and sides of each muffin cup using one stack of squares, leaving some of the squares hanging over the edges of the muffin cups. Fill each phyllo-lined muffin cup halfway to three-quarters full with the apple mixture (this will depend on how big the apples are cut), making sure each phyllo-lined muffin cup has equal amounts of apple mixture. Fold excess phyllo dough over the apples in each muffin cup. Bake in preheated oven at 350° F for 8–10 minutes or until golden brown. Optional: Garnish with powdered sugar, fresh mint sprigs and/or whipped cream.

Notes

Nutritional Information:
Calories 280 cal, Total Fat 13 g,  Saturated Fat 8 g, Trans Fat 0 g,  Cholesterol 31 mg,  Sodium 97 mg,  Carbohydrates 38 g,  Protein 2 g,  Phosphorus 33 mg,  Potassium 177 mg, Dietary Fiber 4.9 g,  Calcium 44 mg

BBQ Turkey Wings
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Dry Rubbed Turkey Wings – by Chef McCargo’s Receipe

Servings: 7 servings

Ingredients

  • 7 whole turkey wings

Chef McCargo’s Barbecue Spice Rub:

  • 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
  • 2 teaspoons dehydrated onion flakes
  • 2 teaspoons dark chili powder
  • 14 tablespoons low-sodium barbecue sauce 2 Tbsp per wing

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375° F.

Spice Rub Directions:

  • In a small bowl mix, brown sugar, black packed dark brown sugar, black pepper, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, granulated garlic, dehydrated onion flakes, chili powder.

Wings Directions:

  • Pat wings dry and pierce with fork on both sides. Rub wings liberally with spice rub, saving 1 tablespoon for later. Place wings on baking sheet tray and bake wrapped in foil for 30 minutes. Remove wings from oven and discard foil, flip over and cook for an additional 30 minutes. Sprinkle rest of seasoning on wings and flip back over. Turn off oven and let wings sit in oven for 15 minutes,
  • Serve with a side of low-sodium barbecue sauce.

Notes

Nutrition Per Serving:
Calories 352,  Total Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 103 mg, Sodium 380 mg, Carbohydrates 41 g, Protein 25 g, Phosphorus 159 mg, Potassium 251 mg, Dietary Fiber 0.6 g, Calcium 50 mg

Pork Loin with Apple Stuffing
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Roast Pork Loin With Sweet and Tart Apple Stuffing

Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Thanksgiving
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

Cherry Marmalade Glaze:

  • ½ cup sugar-free orange marmalade
  • ¼ cup apple juice
  • ¼ cup dried cherries
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

Apple Stuffing:

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 cups packed cubed Hawaiian rolls or any white bread
  • ½ cup finely diced Granny Smith Macintosh or Honey Crisp apple
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons finely diced onions
  • 2 tablespoons finely diced celery
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken stock

Roast Pork Loin:

  • 1 pound Hormel® natural boneless pork loin
  • 2 18-inch pieces butcher twine

Instructions

Cherry Marmalade Glaze:

  • Mix all glaze ingredients in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until marmalade is melted and starts to simmer. Turn off heat and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 400° F.

Apple Stuffing:

  • Sauté all ingredients in canola oil except for chicken stock for 2–3 minutes in large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Slowly add chicken stock until moist, but not too wet. (You may not need it all, depending on how much juice is released from the apples during cooking.)
  • Remove from heat and chill to room temperature.

Pork Loin Directions:

  • Meanwhile, cut five slits about 1 inch apart along the length of the loin, forming several pockets. Stuff each pocket with about 2 tablespoons of stuffing (there should be a little left over). Tie one long piece of twine around the length of the loin and tie additional twine across the shorter length as needed to keep the stuffing in place.
  • Place remaining stuffing on a baking sheet tray, place tied stuffed pork on top and bake for 45 minutes at 400° F or until you reach an internal temperature of 160° F.
  • Spoon on the dried cherry marmalade glaze, shut oven heat off and let rest in oven for 10–15 minutes. Remove pork loin, slice into portions then serve.

Notes

Nutrition Per Serving:
Calories 287, Total Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Sodium 338 mg, Carbohydrates 23 g, Protein 16 g, Phosphorus 26 mg, Potassium 330 mg, Dietary Fiber 1 g, Calcium 44 mg

Orzo Salad
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Orzo Salad

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup orzo pasta (or ¼ box)
  • ¼ cup fresh yellow peppers diced
  • ¼ cup fresh red peppers diced
  • ¼ cup fresh green peppers diced
  • ½ cup fresh red or Vidalia onion diced
  • 2 cups fresh zucchini medium-cubed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary chopped
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried Oregano
  • ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • ¼ cup olive oil

Instructions

In a small bowl:

  • Mix lemon juice, lemon zest, ¼ cup olive oil, cheese, rosemary, pepper, oregano and red pepper flakes in a large bowl.

Pasta and Vegetables

  • Cook orzo pasta according to box directions, drain and let sit. (Do not rinse.) Sauté peppers, onions, and zucchini on medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons of oil in large pan until translucent. Add sautéed vegetables and orzo pasta into the large bowl and fold gently until well mixed. Pour lemon mixture over pasta and vegetables. Mix gently. Serve at room temperature or cold.

Notes

Nutrition Per Serving:
Calories 342 cal, Total Fat 22 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 66 mg, Carbohydrates 30 g, Protein 7 g, Phosphorus 122 mg, Potassium 317 mg, Dietary Fiber 2.8 g, Calcium 77 mg

Herbed Biscuits
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Homemade Herbed Biscuits

Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ⅔ cup skim milk
  • 3 tablespoons chives or any other herb fresh or dry to taste
  • nonstick cooking spray or parchment paper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400° F.
  • Spray cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, mix flour, cream of tartar and baking soda. Then mix in mayonnaise with a fork until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. In a small bowl, combine milk and herbs, and add to the flour mixture. Stir until combined.
  • Place heaping tablespoons on the cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use.

Notes

Nutrition Per Serving:
Calories 109 cal, Total Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 88 mg, Carbohydrates 15 g, Protein 3 g, Phosphorus 34 mg, Potassium 85 mg, Dietary Fiber 0.5 g, Calcium 21 mg

Kid Chefs, Anabelle and Ady

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The Chef You and I show with host Kathryn Raaker as she welcomes two young chefs, Anabelle and Ady. They share their favorite recipes: Omelet Muffins, Spinach Balls, Strawberry Muffins, Kale chips and Berry Crisp with ice cream.

Omlette Muffins
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Omelet Muffins

Ingredients

  • 12 Eggs
  • 1/4 cup Milk
  • choice toppings: Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • Monterey Jack Cheese shredded
  • Feta cheese crumbled
  • spinach
  • bacon cooked, drained
  • Mushrooms Sliced/chopped
  • Green onions sliced
  • Sweet Peppers finely chopped
  • Sundried Tomatoes drained, julienned
  • etc.

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°
  • 2. Beat eggs in bowl
  • 3. Add milk
  • 4. Grease muffin tin
  • 5. Pour eggs in to muffin tin (about ¾ full)
  • 6. Add ingredients of your choice
  • 7. Bake for 20 minutes

Spinach Balls
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Spinach Balls

Ingredients

  • 10 oz package spinach Fresh (chop in Food processor)
  • 2 cup Italian bread crumbs
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated or shredded
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 4 small green onion finely chopped
  • 4 Eggs lightly beaten
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350
  • 2. In a mixing bowl, mix spinach, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, butter, green onion, eggs, salt and pepper.
  • 3. Shape the balls into 1 inch balls.
  • 4. Arrange balls in a single layer on large baking sheet.
  • 5. Bake in the preheated oven 10 to 15 minutes until lightly browned.

Kale Chips
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Kale Chips

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch Kale
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • Seasonings of choice

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°
  • 2. Rinse and dry kale
  • 3. Remove from the ribs and cut into small pieces
  • 4. Place kale in a large mixing bowl and add olive oil.
  • 5. Add seasoning of choice (salt, rosemary, garlic)
  • 6. Toss
  • 7. Spread kale on baking sheet
  • 8. Bake 20 minutes until crispy

Strawberry muffins
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Fresh Strawberry Muffins

Ingredients

  • 3 cups purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 4 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups canola or coconut oil
  • 2 1/2 cups fresh strawberries sliced and slightly mashed

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425° Combine dry ingredients in large mixing bowl. In a small bowl, combine eggs and oil. Stir strawberries into egg mixture. Blend in flour mixture until thoroughly combined, but do not over beat. Spoon into greased muffin tins until nearly full. Bake at 425° for 5 minutes then reduce heat to 350° and bake an additional 15-19 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Easy Berry Crisp
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Easy Berry Crisp

Ingredients

  • 6-7 cups of your choice of berries
  • 1/4 c granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 3/4 c firmly packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 c all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 3/4 c rolled oats
  • 1 stick butter cut into pieces, at room temperature, 1/2 c

Instructions

Main

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375°
  • 2. Combine berries, white sugar and vanilla, spread in the bottom of a 9” pie plate or 9x9 baking dish.
  • 6. Sprinkle Topping (Below) evenly over the berries,
  • 7. bake at 375° Bake for 25 minutes or until golden and berries are bubbling. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream on top.

Topping

  • 4. Mix brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and oats together.
  • 5. Using a fork (or pastry blender) cur butter into dry mixtures until well combined.