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Apple Cinnamon Party Tea

December 13, 2009 By The Recipe Mom 2 Comments
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cinnamonsticksbowWhat You Need:

6 C of water
5 cinnamon apple spice tea bags
1 (6 oz.) can orange juice concentrate, thawed
1/2 C of honey

How to Make It:

Pour the water into a saucepan and add the tea bags.
Place the pan over medium high heat and bring the water to a boil.
Take the pan from the heat and allow the tea to stand for 5 minutes.
Remove and discard the tea bags.
Add the orange juice and stir until blended in well.
Whisk in the honey until it has completely melted.

Makes 10 servings

To make this tea a little more festive, add cinnamon sticks or oranges slices to each cup before serving. It’s a wonderful way to keep the kids warm and toasty while they celebrate the coming of a new year.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Steeping Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Nutritional Information per cup: (approximate values)
Calories 80; fat 0 g; sodium 0 mg; carbohydrates 21 g; sugar 20 g; protein 0 g

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Christmas Cooking Grocery List

November 19, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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grocery-listCooking at Christmas is stressful enough without the hassle of forgetting something from the store. Every cook has been through it at least once and it makes for extra stress and bedlam. This grocery list will help with making sure you don’t have to experience that again.

Each holiday, most of us prepare the same things. There are favorite family dishes that we prepare year after year. That goes for desserts as well. Yet with the stress during the holiday it’s easy to forget. Be sure that the kitchen cupboards are stocked with the items you use the most.

The short list for your pantry or cupboard should include:

• Flour
• Baking soda
• Baking powder
• Dry yeast
• White, brown and powdered sugar
• Chocolate squares, chips and cocoa powder
• An assortment of chopped nuts
• Spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and pepper
• Honey
• Cooking oil and shortening
• Vinegar
• Beef, chicken or vegetable broth
• Dried fruits
• Assorted vegetables such as onions, garlic and potatoes
• Rice
• Dried pasta

You may find you need other items on this list depending on your tastes, likes and dislikes.

Stock the fridge with the following items:

• Milk
• Butter and/or margarine
• Sour cream
• Eggs
• Lemon juice
• Half and half

This list is also short and can be expanded upon according to your own personal needs.

There are also essentials that need to be stored in the freezer:

• Fruits
• Vegetables
• Pie crusts
• Juice concentrates
• Whipped topping
• Ice cubes

There are many staples necessary when it comes to Christmas cooking. Make your list and check it twice to be sure you don’t have to make that dreaded run to the store at the last minute.

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Easy Chicken Stuffed Peppers with Apples

November 6, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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green-peppersWhat You Need:

4 green peppers
2 C ground chicken
1 C bread crumbs
1/4 C of onion, chopped
1 t mixed herbs
1/2 t of salt
1/4 t of pepper
1/2 C of ketchup
1 t Worcestershire sauce
2 C of water
4 cooking apples
1/4 C of honey
1 t cinnamon
12 baby red potatoes

How to Make It:

Remove the tops of the peppers and the seeds removed being careful not to cut through the pepper.
In a mixing bowl combine the chicken and bread crumbs.
Stir the onions, herbs, salt and pepper into the chicken mixture.
Mix in the ketchup and Worcestershire sauce well.
With the chicken mixture stuff the peppers 2/3 full.
Place the trivet into the cooker then add the water.
Remove the cores from the apples leaving the bottoms intact.
In a small bowl put the honey and cinnamon and stir until well blended.
Between the 4 apples spoon the honey mixture into the cored area.
Set the apples into a large custard dish and cover with foil.
Set the stuffed peppers onto the trivet in the cooker being careful they don’t touch the sides.
Arrange the potatoes around the peppers.
Lay the apple packet over the top of the peppers.
The cooker is quickly brought to high pressure and cook 5 minutes.
The pressure is released by running cold water over the cooker.

It is safe to open the pressure cooker when the pressure regulator has stopped moving and hissing. This ensures all the steam has been released. Never open the lid until all the pressure has been fully released.

Makes 4 servings

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Steak Dinner with Banana and Yams

November 4, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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steakWhat You Need:

2 C of water
1 (12 oz.) lean round steak
4 yams, scrubbed and sliced
8 T of barbecue sauce
4 bananas, unpeeled
4 T of honey
1 t cinnamon

How to Make It:

In the bottom of a pressure cooker put the trivet.
The water is poured over the trivet.
Trim any visible fat off the steak.
On the trivet in the cooker put the steak.
The yam slices are layered over the steak.
The cooker is brought to high pressure and cooked for 20 minutes.
Slice the bananas in half lengthwise.
Pour the honey over the banana slices and then sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon.
Place the bananas prepared side up on a piece of heavy duty foil.
Wrap the bananas in the foil and seal tightly.
Quickly cool the pressure cooker under cold water after the 20 minutes.
Spread the barbecue sauce over the yams and steak.
Lay the sealed bananas on top of the steak and yams.
Bring the cooker to high pressure and cook 10 minutes then quickly release the pressure under cold water.

The safest, fastest and easiest method of releasing the pressure in your cooker is by running cold water over it. This method takes only a few seconds and when you open the cooker no odors or dangerous steam will escape.

Makes 4 servings

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Allspice Oranges with Honey

November 2, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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orangesWhat You Need:

3 1/2 C of water, divided
4 large oranges
1/2 C of honey
1/4 t of allspice
1 t of rum extract

How to Make It:

Pour 3 C of the water into the bottom of the pressure cooker.
Place the unpeeled oranges into the water.
Bring the pressure to high and poach the oranges for 3 minutes.
Release the pressure quickly under cold water then remove the oranges and drain off the water.
Peel the oranges and place them back into the pressure cooker.
Add the remaining water, honey, allspice and extract to the pressure cooker.
Bring the pressure back up to high and cook for 2 minutes.
Allow the pressure to release on its own then remove the oranges to a serving bowl.
Heat the sauce over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thick.
Pour the sauce over the oranges just before serving.

This is a very versatile dish it can be used as a side dish or dessert or even for breakfast. If you prefer you may use grapefruit instead of the oranges. When cooking fruit make sure it doesn’t touch the sides of the cooker or it will burn.

Makes 4 servings

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Golden Almond Oatmeal

October 25, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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oatmealWhat You Need:

2 C of orange juice
1 C rolled oats
1/4 C of golden raisins
1 T almonds, sliced
1 t vanilla extract
1/2 t of cinnamon
1/4 t of nutmeg

How to Make It:

Pour the juice into the pressure cooker.
Stir in the oats, raisins, almonds and vanilla until well blended.
Add the cinnamon and nutmeg and stir to combine.
Bring the pressure to high and cook 1 minute.
Remove the cooker from the heat and allow the oatmeal to stand 5 minutes.

This served on a cold winter morning will help remove the early morning chill. For a special treat try adding milk, honey, sliced bananas or orange slices.

Makes 4 servings

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Dried Mixed Fruit Topping

October 22, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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dried-mixed-fruitWhat You Need:

2 C apple juice
1 C dried mixed fruit
1/2 C of raisins
1 cinnamon stick
1/4 t of allspice
1 t rum extract
1 T of honey
1 1/2 slices of lemon, peeled

How to Make It:

Pour the apple juice into the pressure cooker.
Stir in the dried fruit and raisins.
Add the cinnamon stick to the cooker. .
Stir in the allspice, rum extract and honey.
Carefully lay the lemon slices into the mixture.
The cooker is brought to high pressure and the mixture is cooked for 3 minutes.
Quickly release the pressure under cold water.
Place the cooker on low heat and stirring constantly cook until the topping is thick.

This dish may be used as a topping for ice cream, yogurt or vanilla pudding. Ito make this for a holiday gathering substitute 1/2 C of cranberries, 1/2 C of blueberries and 1/2 C of cherries instead of the mixed fruit. Dried will swell during the cooking process so be careful to only fill the cooker about 1/2 full. This will prevent the fruit from blocking the vents.

Makes 4 servings

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Lamb Chops and Bread Pudding Dinner

October 20, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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lambchopsWhat You Need:

4 lamb chops
2 carrots cut into 1/2 inch slices
10 small new potatoes
1 C of uncut green beans
2 C of chicken broth
4 slices of bread
4 t of strawberry preserves
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 C of milk
1/4 C of honey
1 t of vanilla
2 T of raisins
1/4 t of ground cinnamon
2 C of yogurt
1/2 C of fresh dill

How to Make It:

Lightly coat the bottom of the cooker with cooking spray or oil.
Trim the lamb chops and place them in the bottom of the cooker.
Spread the carrots, potatoes and green beans evenly over the top of the chops.
Slowly pour the broth over the meat and vegetables.
Place the cooker trivet over the meat and vegetables.
Spread 1 tsp of the preserves over one side of each slice of bread.
Cut the bread slices into 1 inch cubes.
Whisk the egg and milk together in a small mixing bowl.
Whisk in the honey and vanilla until blended together well.
Coat a custard dish with cooking spray.
Place half of the bread cubes into the custard dish.
Sprinkle the bread cubes with half of the raisins.
Pour half of the milk mixture over the bread and raisins.
Repeat the layers a second time.
Sprinkle the top with the cinnamon.
Wrap the custard dish with foil being sure it is sealed tightly.
Place the wrapped dish onto the trivet.
Bring the cooker to high pressure and cook for 10 minutes.
Quickly release the pressure under cold water.
Whisk the yogurt and dill together in a small dish until well combined.
Spread the dill sauce over the chops just before serving.

If you prefer, you can brown the chops in the cooker before adding the other ingredients. This will improve not only the flavor but the appearance of the dish.

Makes 4 servings

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Munchy Strawberry Mini Rounds

September 25, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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freshstrawberriesWhat You Need:

1/4 C creamy peanut butter
1 t honey
3 fresh strawberries, cleaned and stems removed
24 mini rice cakes

How to Make It:

In a small mixing bowl put the peanut butter and honey and mix until well combined.
Cut all the strawberries into 4 slices.
Smooth the peanut butter mixture over 1 side of all the rice cakes.
Place strawberry slices onto 12 of the coated rice cakes.
Place the remaining 12 rice cakes on top of the strawberries with the peanut butter side down.

Set these little snacks out for the kids to munch on during the Halloween party. You can also use bananas instead of the strawberries for a different treat.

Makes 6 servings

Total Time: approximately 15 minutes

Nutritional Information (approximately values per 2 rounds):
Calories 11; fat 6 g; sodium 75 mg; carbohydrates 10 g; sugar 2 g; protein 3 g

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Creamy Berry Baked Toast

September 7, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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toastjamIngredients:

1 (8 oz.) loaf of French bread, cut into slices
1 (8 oz.) carton of spreadable cream cheese
1 T of honey
1 (10 oz.) frozen sliced strawberries, thawed
1/4 C of strawberry jelly, warmed

How to Cook It:

Heat the oven to 375 degrees F.
On an ungreased baking sheet lay the slices of bread in a single layer.
Bake the bread 3 minutes, then turn and bake another 3 minutes or until crisp.
Mix the cream cheese and honey together until well blended and smooth.
Carefully spread the mixture over each slice of toast.
Each slice of toast is topped with the sliced strawberries.
Place a dollop of the strawberry jam on top before serving.

Try this instead of just plain toast. Any type of fruit and jelly that you like will work including orange marmalade. You can also use a fruit flavored cream cheese and omit the jelly.

Makes 2 dozen

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 16 minutes

Approximate Nutritional Values per slice:
74 calories; 3 g fat; 2 g saturated fat; 9 mg cholesterol; 93 mg sodium; 9 g carbohydrates; trace of fiber; 2 g protein

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