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April 5, 2014

Gourmet Bacon Cheese Burgers

Filed under: Beef,Cooking Recipes,Main Dishes,Meats,Sandwiches,Staff Favorites — Tags: , , , , , , — Chef @ 6:00 pm

This is a quick and easy BBQ idea that you can throw together when company stops by unexpectedly.  It is easy to put together and always a favorite with my family for dinner.

 

Bacon Cheese Burger Uncooked Photo

Gourmet Bacon Cheese Burgers

Florence
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs Ground Beef - 80/20
  • 1 Cup Cheese your favorite variety
  • 1/2 Cup Cooked Bacon
  • Salt and Pepper to taste.

Instructions
 

  • Mix together ground beef, cheese and bacon.
  • Make into patties
  • Cook on the grill or in a pan.

Bacon Cheese Burger Uncooked Photo
Uncooked ready to cook Burgers.
Bacon-Cheese-Burgers-Cooking
Cooking Gourmet Bacon Cheese Burgers.

March 31, 2014

Manicotti

Filed under: Cheese,Macaroni,Quick and Easy - Freeze and Reheat — Tags: , , , , , — Chef @ 8:00 am

 

Manicotti Photo

Manicotti

Florence
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Ingredients
  

  • Manicotti pasta shells
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves - minced
  • 1/4 Cup olive oil
  • 3 Cup cooked ham chopped
  • 1 Cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
  • 6 Tablespoons butter
  • 6 Tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 3 Cups milk
  • 2 Cups shredded Swiss cheese
  • Freezer wrap

Instructions
 

  • Place the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and garlic.
  • Cook until tender about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat.
  • Add the ham and allow to cool for about 15 minutes.
  • Stir in 1/2 C of the Parmesan cheese.
  • Cook the pasta according to the directions on the box.
  • Drain and allow to cool.
  • Place the butter in a large saucepan over medium high heat.
  • Cook until butter becomes foamy looking.
  • Carefully stir in the flour.
  • Cook 3 minutes until it begins to bubble.
  • Be sure to stir continuously so the flour doesn't burn.
  • Carefully pour in the milk.
  • Stir continuously until the sauce begins to thicken.
  • Stir in the Swiss cheese until smooth.
  • Place 1/4 of the cheese sauce into the ham mixture and stir.
  • Fill each shell with the ham mixture.
  • Place enough cheese sauce to cover the bottom of a large glass baking dish.
  • Place the shells in the cheese sauce.
  • Pour the rest of the cheese sauce over the top of the pasta shells.
  • Place in the refrigerator to cool.
  • Once cool wrap with the freezer wrap and freeze for up to 2 months.
  • When ready to cook thaw the dish overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Uncover and cover with the 1/2 grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Bake casserole for 1 hour or until heated completely through.

 

March 14, 2014

Pizza Pie

Filed under: Cooking Recipes,Pizza,Staff Favorites — Tags: , , , , , — Chef @ 12:10 pm

This is one of my husbands favorite dinners.  I have put the recipe together in the regular form and if you go below the recipe you will find a step by step picture walk through.  I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as my family and I do.

 

Pizza Pie Photo

Pizza Pie

Florence
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • Dough https://www.dailycookingrecipes.net/pizza-dough/
  • 1 Jar Pizza Sauce 1 jar will make 2 pizza pies
  • 2 Cups Mozzarella Cheese
  • Pepperoni Bacon, Italian Sausage, Peppers, Onions, etc. (Your Favorite Toppings)
  • Parmesan Cheese

Instructions
 

  • Make Pizza Dough Per Instructions on this post https://www.dailycookingrecipes.net/pizza-dough/ - Divide in 1/2
  • Roll out 1/2 of dough to fit 9 round inch cake pan.
  • Place dough on greased cake pan.
  • Add Toppings(see list above for ideas).
  • Add Cheese.
  • Roll out other 1/2 of dough and place on top of pizza pie.
  • Tuck edges in and place air cuts in top of pizza dough.
  • Add Pizza Sauce to top crust and smooth out.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese
  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Cook pizza for 20 to 30 minutes on center rack.
  • Cut in to 8 pieces & Serve.

 

Pizza Dough Rising Photo
I like to let the Pizza Dough rise for about 30 minutes.  It seems to make it easier to work with.

Pizza Pie Dough in pan photo
Roll out the dough and fit it to a 9 inch cake pan.  I use the cake pans because we live on a boat and don’t have a huge selection of pans to pick from.  These seem to make a nice size Pizza Pie though.

Pizza Pie Fitting Pan Photo
Now we need to cut the edges off the crust so we don’t have all that extra dough hanging off the sides.  This also makes it easier to work with the pan, because you don’t have that dough knocking in to things when you move the pan around.

Pizza Pie Toppings Photo
Add your topping choices.  Family favorites around here are Bacon, Italian Sausage, Pepperoni, Sweet Peppers and sometimes a little onion.

Pizza Pie Before Top Curst Photo
Then we add the Mozzarella Cheese.  LOTS of Mozzarella Cheese.  We like lots of cheese on our Pizza Pies.

Pizza-Dough-Rolling
Roll out the dough for the top crust of the Pizza Pie.

Pizza Pie Top Crust Photo
Then we cover the Pizza Pie with a top crust.

Pizza Pie Top Crust Cuts Photo
After you put the top crust on, make sure you put vent holes in it or the pizza will bubble and make a mess.

Pizza Pie Sauce on Top Photo
Add sauce to top of Pizza Pie.

Pizza Pie Uncooked Photo
I like to sprinkle with a little Parmesan Cheese before we cook the Pizza Pie.  This adds a little extra cheese flavor.

Pizza Pie Photo
Cook at 425°F for 20 to 30 minutes.  The times really depend on the size and type of oven you have.  Mine usually takes the full 30 minutes, but we only have a small counter top convection oven on our boat.

Enjoy !

Fettuccine Alfredo

Filed under: Cheese,Cooking Recipes,Macaroni,Main Dishes,Staff Favorites — Tags: , , , , — Chef @ 8:00 am

This is one of my family favorites.  They are always begging me to make it.  It is quick and easy to make and it is always a hit.  I usually server this with Italian Sausages and Garlic Bread.

 

Fettuccine Alfredo

Florence
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Course Main
Cuisine Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz pkg of Fettuccine Pasta
  • 1/2 cup Butter
  • 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 tsp. Sea Salt or Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 tsp. Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • While pasta is cooking, melt butter in large skillet.
  • Add cream, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer for a few minutes uncovered to reduce and thicken.
  • Remove from heat and add Parmesan Cheese.
  • Add Pasta & toss to mix. Serve immediately.
  • Sprinkle extra Parmesan Cheese over the top, if desired.

March 13, 2014

Pizza Dough

Filed under: Cooking Recipes,Pizza,Staff Favorites — Tags: , , , , , , — Chef @ 11:25 am

 

Pizza Dough Photo

Pizza Dough

Florence
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Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3/4 to 2 1/4 Cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 Envelope Pizza Yeast
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 2/3 Cup Very Warm Water 120°to130°F
  • 3 tablespoons Oil
  • Pizza Sauce Cheese and Favorite Toppings

Instructions
 

  • Preheat Oven to 425°F
  • Combine Undissolved Yeast, Sugar, Salt in a large bowl.
  • Add Water and Oil.
  • Mix until well blended, about 1 minute.
  • Gradually add enough flour until dough soft ball is formed. Dough should still be slightly sticky.
  • Knead dough on floured surface and add additional flour if needed.
  • Roll dough out in to 12 inch circle.
  • Place on greased pizza pan.
  • Top with Pizza Sauce, Cheese and Favorite Toppings.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 Minutes, until cheese is bubbly and crust is lightly browned.

 

February 25, 2014

Mac & Cheese

Filed under: Cheese,Macaroni,Staff Favorites — Tags: , , , , , , — Chef @ 3:13 pm

My children like it best if I just serve it to them right after mixing the cheese in.  They say it tastes better.  Other people tell me they like it baked.

 

Mac & Cheese

Mac & Cheese

Florence
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Course Entree
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Cups Elbow Macaroni
  • 1 1/2 Cups Velveeta Cheese I use the Sharp version
  • 1/3 Cup Milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt

Instructions
 

  • In pot bring water to boil with salt to taste, and once the water is boiling add macaroni.
  • Cook for 12 to 15 minutes or until tender. Do not rinse.
  • In pot mix together milk and cheese.
  • Cook until cheese is mostly melted and add salt.
  • Add noodles to pot and mix well.
  • Put in casserole pan and bake for 10 to 15 minutes.

 

January 4, 2014

Texas Hash

Filed under: Cooking Recipes,Side Dishes — Tags: , , , , , — Chef @ 8:00 am

 

Texas Hash

Florence
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Course Side
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large onion -- chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup green pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups grated cheese
  • 1/2 cup celery
  • 1 1/2 cups macaroni
  • 1 15 oz can tomatoes
  • 1 can peas -- no. 2 size
  • 1 large can chili without beans

Instructions
 

  • Bring water to boil and add macaroni and boil for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Drain pasta.
  • Mix all ingredients together.

January 24, 2010

Summer Vegetable Casserole

Filed under: Cooking Recipes,Salad,Vegetarian — Tags: , , , , , , , , , — Chef @ 8:00 am

Summer Vegetable Casserole

Florence
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Vegetables
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups green beans -- sliced in 2"pieces
  • 1 1/4 cups medium bow tie pasta -- about 3 ounces
  • 1 medium yellow summer squash -- cut 1 1/2cups
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 medium onion -- chopped
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried basil -- crushed
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano -- crushed
  • 1 tablespoon margarine or butter
  • 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup shredded process swiss cheese
  • 3 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 3 plum tomatoes -- diagonally sliced about 1 cup
  • 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a saucepan cook green beans, covered, in salted boiling water for approximately 5 minutes.
  • Add pasta.
  • Return to boiling and boil cook 5 minutes more or till vegetables and pasta are tender.
  • Drain.
  • Set aside.
  • Cook mushrooms, onion, basil, and oregano in hot butter till tender.
  • Stir in flour, salt, and pepper.
  • Add milk.
  • Cook and stir till bubbly
  • Stir in Swiss cheese, and mustard.
  • Cook for about 1 minute more.
  • Gently toss cheese sauce with pasta vegetable mixture.
  • Add tomatoes; toss gently.
  • Sprinkle with bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese
  • Bake in a 400°F oven 20-25 minutes or till hot

January 15, 2010

Tiramisu

Filed under: Cakes,Cooking Recipes,Desserts — Tags: , , , , — Chef @ 8:00 am

Tiramisu

Florence
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Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sponge cake -- 10 to 12"
  • 3 ounces coffee -- brewed strong
  • 3 ounces instant espresso powder
  • 3 ounces brandy or rum
  • 1 1/2 pounds cream cheese or mascarpone -- room temp
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions
 

  • Cut sponge cake across middle forming two layers, each about 1 1/2 inches high
  • Blend coffee and brandy.
  • Sprinkle enough of mixture over bottom half of cake to flavor it strongly
  • Don't moisten cake too much or it may collapse on serving.
  • Beat room-temperature cheese and 1 cup sugar until sugar is completely dissolved and cheese is light and spreadable.
  • Test sweetness during beating, adding more sugar if needed.
  • Spread cut surface of bottom layer with half of the cheese mixture.
  • Replace second layer and top this with remaining cheese mixture.
  • Sprinkle top liberally with sifted cocoa.
  • Refrigerate cake for at least 2 hours before cutting and serving.

January 10, 2010

Honey Onions

Filed under: Cooking Recipes — Tags: , , , , , , , — Chef @ 8:00 am

 

Honey Onions

Florence
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Course Side
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium vidalia onions
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 2 teaspoons tomato juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350F
  • Peel onions and cut in half crosswise
  • Place onion halves, cut side up, in a casserole dish in single layer.
  • Mix ingredients; stir well
  • Bake at 350 for 60 minutes, covered
  • Add additional water if onions seem to dry.

January 7, 2010

Chicken Pizza

Filed under: Cooking Recipes,Pizza — Tags: , , , , , — Chef @ 8:00 am

 

Chicken Pizza

Florence
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Course Pizza
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ounces boneless/skinless chicken breast
  • 2 tablespoons onions -- dice
  • 1 cup tomatoes; drain -- dice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic -- chop
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese -- shredded
  • 1/2 cup peppers red, orange or yellow -- slice
  • 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese -- shred
  • 1 12 " pre-baked pizza crust

Instructions
 

  • Spread the tomato mixture over the top of the crust.
  • Cut chicken strips over spread evenly over the tomatoes.
  • Top with cheeses mozzarella cheese.
  • Add the sliced peppers and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese
  • Bake at 450F for 8 to 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted (bubbly)
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