PREP TIME 10 Min
COOK TIME 30 Min
READY IN 40 Min
SERVINGS - 15
INGREDIENTS
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 cup shortening
* 1 cup sugar
* 2 eggs
* 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
* 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
* 1 cup fresh blueberries
DIRECTIONS
1. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and salt. In a large mixing bowl, cream the shortening and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Beat in bananas. Gradually add the dry ingredients, beating just until combined. Fold in blueberries.
2. Pour into three greased 5-3/4-in. x 3-in. x 2-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
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Blueberry Banana Bread 
Tags: banana bread
08.Aug.08 
Cakes and Cookies 
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PREP TIME 30 Min
COOK TIME 50 Min
READY IN 1 Hr 20 Min
SERVINGS - 8
INGREDIENTS
* 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
* 36 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
* 1/4 cup butter
* 1/4 cup milk
* 3/4 cup white sugar
* 3 eggs
* 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1 cup pecan halves
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.) In a saucepan over low heat, combine caramels, butter and milk. Cook, stirring frequently, until smooth. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine sugar, eggs, vanilla and salt. Gradually mix in the melted caramel mixture. Stir in pecans. Pour filling into unbaked pie crust.
3. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown. Allow to cool until filling is firm.
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Caramel Pecan Pie
Tags: pecan pie
07.Aug.08 Cakes and Cookies Comments (0)
PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 10 Min
READY IN 55 Min
SERVINGS - 8
INGREDIENTS
* 2 1/2 pounds king salmon fillet, skinned and de-boned
* 1 cup dry bread crumbs
* 1/2 cup minced red onion
* 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
* 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
* 2 eggs, lightly beaten
* 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
DIRECTIONS
1. Prepare the salmon by cutting into strips, cutting the strips crosswise, and chopping the fish until well minced. Be sure to remove any remaining bones.
2. In a large bowl, mix the minced salmon with bread crumbs, red onion, Dijon mustard, horseradish, and eggs. Season with rosemary, salt, and pepper. Chill at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
3. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
4. Form the salmon mixture into 8 burger patties. Lightly coat each patty with olive oil.
5. Place salmon patties on the grill, and cook 4 or 5 minutes on each side.
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Salmon Rosemary Burgers
Tags: salmon
06.Aug.08 Fish and Seafood Comments (0)
PREP TIME 5 Min
COOK TIME 0 Min
READY IN 2 Hrs 5 Min
SERVINGS - 10
INGREDIENTS
* 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
* 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
* 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
* 1 (1 ounce) package dry Ranch-style dressing mix
* 3/4 cup vegetable oil
* 1 1/2 (15 ounce) packages mini pretzels
DIRECTIONS
1. In a small bowl, mix together cayenne pepper, lemon pepper, garlic salt, ranch-style dressing mix and vegetable oil.
2. Place pretzels in a large, sealable plastic bag. Pour in mixture from bowl. Shake well. Allow pretzels to marinate in the mixture approximately 2 hours before serving. Shake occasionally to maintain coating.
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Spicy Pretzels
Tags: pretzels
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PREP TIME 10 Min
READY IN 2 Hrs 10 Min
SERVINGS - 6
INGREDIENTS
* 1 lemon
* 1 lime
* 1 orange
* 1 1/2 cups rum
* 1/2 cup white sugar
* 1 (750 milliliter) bottle dry red wine
* 1 cup orange juice
DIRECTIONS
1. Have the fruit, rum, wine, and orange juice well chilled. Slice the lemon, lime and orange into thin rounds and place in a large glass pitcher. Pour in the rum and sugar. Chill in refrigerator for 2 hours to develop the flavors.
2. When ready to serve, crush the fruit lightly with a wooden spoon and stir in the wine and orange juice. Adjust sweetness to taste.
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Classic Spanish Sangria
Tags: sangria
05.Aug.08 Drinks Comments (0)
