SUBMISSIONS NOW CLOSED: The 09er's Official Newlyweds Cookbook
Original post by MLAngelo
Submissions are now closed for the Newlywed Cookbook. I will be working over the next month to assemble the book. We have some wonderful recipes and I can't wait to see it all put together.
Book Contributors:Thank you for contributing to the book. You may receive an FM with a pdf file of a page from the book. This page (or pages) will contain your recipe(s). Please proof them and make sure that in the reformatting of the recipe I did not mess it up.
A special thank you to TomLaur0808 who has agreed to be the editor and proof the book.
While submissions are officially closed, I know what it is like to forget to post and want to be a part of the book. If you still want to post a recipe I will be happy to accept them until that section of the book has been roughed out. So far sections of the book that are finished include: Breakfast, Breads
INDEX the way it currently appears:
Cooking Tips - need more
Breakfast: Homemade Pancakes Krawchuk Waffles French Toast Casserole Upside Down Banana Walnut French Toast Coffee Cake Brown Sugar Bacon Bacon Pie Breakfast Casserole Breakfast Bake Veggie Medley Frittata
Appetizers: Fried Ravioli Asparagus Feta Phyllo Cups Zucchini & Cheese Crostini Artichoke Parmesan Crostini Honey Gorgonzola Crostini Mini Quiche Brie in a Pastry Monique's Taco Dip Spinach Dip to Die For Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip Quick and Easy Chili Dip Allegra and Mike's Easy Traditional Guacamole Bean Dip Pizza Dip Fresh Tomato Salsa Buffalo Chicken Dip Buffalo Chicken Bites Cheddar Sausage Bites Maggie's Clam Dip Clam Dip Sandra's Clam Dip Clam Stuffed Mushrooms Cucumbers in Oil & Vinegar Bacon Wrapped Dates Super Simple Devilled Eggs
Chili & Soups Turkey Chili Turkey or Vegetarian Chili Healthy Turkey Chili Chili Soup Mexican Beef Chili Texas BBQ Chili Ultimate Chili Lentil Soup Chicken Noodle Soup Pressure Cooker Chicken & Vegetable Soup Healthy Sweet Potato Soup Chicken Corn Harvest Soup Italian Sausage Soup with Tortellini
Vegetarian/Salads: Tri Color Farfalle Salad Chick Pea Salad Russian Vinaigrette Blue Cheese & Pear Salad Swiss Three Cheese Fondue The Tastiest Eggplant You've Ever Had
Beef & Pork: Beef Stew Steak with Shallot Sauce Spanish Pepper Steak Horseradish Crusted Flank Steak Meatballs Yummy Meatloaf Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf Stuffed Cabbage Bifteki (Greek Hamburger) Asian Shredded Beef Easy Crockpot Pot Roast Maple Mustard Pork Loin w/ Roasted Potatoes Stuffed Pork Chops Apricot Pork with Garlic Green Beans Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Poultry: Waldorf Chicken Salad Healthy Chicken Salad Johnny Casserole Turkey Meatloaf Chicken Stuffed with Prosciutto and Mozzarella Spicy Ranchero Chicken Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos Chicken Wreath Chicken Marsala Coq Au Vin Chicken Stew Honeymoon Chicken Glada's Chicken Saltimbocca Chicken Spinach Roll-ups Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Cider Chicken with Apple and Thyme Chicken with Lemon Lemon Chicken Cutlets Baked Chicken and Onion Rice Crispy Chicken Crunch Chicken Chicken Tikka Masala Greek Chicken Pasta Chicken Souvlaki Balsamic Basil Chicken Chicken with Honey Balsamic Glaze Thyme, Garlic, and Pepper Braised Chicken Breast over Brown Rice Mediterranean Chicken Chicken and Cashew Stir-Fry Roast Chicken Homemade Chicken Fingers
Fish: Salmon Kabobs Creamy Shrimp with Corn and Bacon Crab Cakes
Pasta: Linguine and Clam Sauce Shrimp and Angel Hair Pasta with Seafood Sauce - no name Super Easy and Healthy Pasta with Chicken Chicken Spinach Pasta Cheese Tortellini with Broccoli Tomatoes and Garlic Best Macaroni and Cheese (for grown-ups) Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese Pastitio
Vegetables and Side Dishes: Caramelized Onions Creamed Spinach Caramelized Brussel Sprouts Aunt Fanny's Baked Squash Broccoli Bake Stuffed Tomatoes Spaghetti Squash with Garlic Corn Casserole Souffleed Corn Pudding Spanish Rice (Rice with Corn) Arancini di Riso Mushroom Risotto with Peas Polish Pierogies Simple Dairy Free Mashed Potatoes Loaded Mashed Potatoes Au Gratin Potatoes Parmesan Steak Fries
Desserts and Baking: Blackberry Crumble Apple Walnut Crisp Pie Chocolate Ganache Pie Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie Chocolate Pudding Pie Best Cheesecake Ever Pumpkin Pie Virtually Sugar-Free Pumpkin Cheesecake Pumpkin Trifle Flan Jessica's Flower Pot Dessert (Dirt Pudding) Then Peach Tart on a Bed of Almond Crust Sweet Pineapple Surprise Suzanne's Banana Campfire Smores Cinnamon Rolls Monkey Bread Creamy Mint Brownie Wedges Raspberry-Chocolate Chip Blondie Bars Banana-Chip Bars Shenanigans Oreo Truffles Fruit & Nut Fudge
Cookies: Flourless Chocolate Walnut Cookies Peanut Butter Cup Cookies Peanut Butter and Nutella Cookies Simple delicious flourless peanut butter cookies Ultimate Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies Candy Cane Cookies Snickerdoodles Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies Sesame Cookies Pressed Sugar Cookies Very Simple Sugar Cookies/Cake Stained Glass Cookies Linzer Tarts Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti Mandy's Macaroons Coconut Macaroons
Beverages: Red Sangria Candy Cane Martini Butterscotch & Chocolate Martini Knock You on Your Butt Jello Shots Sherbet Punch
CURRENT CONTRIBUTORS: There will be a page in the book listing the contributors.
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This is a dessert!
Monkey Bread
Ingredients:
4 cans refrigerated biscuits (pillsbury dough) 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 1/2 sticks butter (3/4 cup) 1/2 cup white sugar 2 Tablespoons cinnamon
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9-10 inch bunt pan.
2. Mix white sugar and cinnamon in a medium sized plastic bag. Cut the biscuits into quarters, and roll them them in the sugar and cinnamon mix. You may need to make more sugar/cinnamon mix.
3. Arrange pieces in the bottom of the greased pan. Continue layering until all the biscuit pieces are coated and in the pan.
4. In a small saucepan, melt the butter with the brown sugar over medium heat. Boil for 1 minute. Pour over the layered biscuits.
5. Bake for 35 minutes. Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a plate. Pull apart and enjoy!
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This is a dessert!
Monkey Bread
Ingredients:
4 cans refrigerated biscuits (pillsbury dough) 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 1/2 sticks butter (3/4 cup) 1/2 cup white sugar 2 Tablespoons cinnamon
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9-10 inch bunt pan.
2. Mix white sugar and cinnamon in a medium sized plastic bag. Cut the biscuits into quarters, and roll them them in the sugar and cinnamon mix. You may need to make more sugar/cinnamon mix.
3. Arrange pieces in the bottom of the greased pan. Continue layering until all the biscuit pieces are coated and in the pan.
4. In a small saucepan, melt the butter with the brown sugar over medium heat. Boil for 1 minute. Pour over the layered biscuits.
5. Bake for 35 minutes. Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a plate. Pull apart and enjoy!
My MIL makes this all the time with my stepson! So yummy!!!!!
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DH's Favorite Breakfast:
French Toast Casserole (prep the night before):
8 slices white or challah bread cut into cubes 1 C milk 2 eggs 1/2 C maple syrup lots of cinnamon sugar
Coat a casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray and spread cubed bread in dish.
In a large mixing bowl, mix, milk, eggs, maple syrup, cinnamon and sugar. Mix well.
Pour mixture over cubed bread making sure each piece gets wet. Sprinkle some extra cinnamon on top.
Cover with tin foil and refrigerate overnight.
In the morning, preheat oven to 350. Bake covered casserole for about 15-20 minutes (it will fluff up and you will see the liquid at the bottom bubble), removing the foil for the last 5 minutes if you like the top crunchy.
Serve with extra maple syrup for dipping if desired. (DH likes extra maple syrup - I don't).
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This is an entree, serves at least 6, if not more. Always leftovers when just for John and I, and it's one of his favorites.
Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf
2 lbs ground beef (or combo of ground pork, beef and veal) 1 small onion (finely chopped) ½ red bell pepper (finely chopped – substitute green if you don’t want sweet flavor) 2 cloves garlic (minced) 1 c fresh bread crumbs (or Progresso Italian) 2 eggs (lightly beaten) salt and pepper ¾ c ketchup ¼ c chopped fresh parsley Bacon (I use low sodium)
Preheat oven to 350.
Mix all ingredients except bacon, and shape into a loaf in a dark coated pan (or line glass pan with foil – burns in plain glass pan).
You can wrap in bacon – run lengthwise across the top, and put a piece or two on the bottom if you want, as well. The bacon flavors drip into the meatloaf, making it moist.
Bake one hour and ten minutes.
Let sit 15 minutes before slicing.
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This is an entree, 4 pieces of steak, so serves 2-4. VERY easy to make.
Steak with Shallot Sauce
4 shell steaks (6-8 oz each) 1 Tbsp olive oil coarse salt and ground pepper 6 shallots, thinly sliced into rings ¼ c balsamic vinegar ½ c coarsely chopped fresh parsley
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Generously season both sides of steaks with coarse salt and ground pepper. Cook steaks until browned, 2-3 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer to a plate, loosely cover with foil, and set aside.
Reduce heat to medium. Add shallots. Cook, stirring frequently, until softened (4-6 minutes). Add balsamic vinegar, fresh parsley, and any accumulated juices from steaks. Cook until sauce is just slightly reduced, about 1 minute.
To serve, spoon shallot sauce over steaks.
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Bacon Wrapped Dates
This is a very easy appetizer, and people go nuts for it. Don't let the bacon burn!
1. Heat broiler with rack 4” from heat source. Stuff dates with almonds. Wrap each date with a bacon strip. Press seam side down on a slotted broiler pan. 2. Broil until crispy on one side, 3-5 minutes. Turn, cook until bacon is crispy throughout, 3-5 minutes more. Transfer to paper towels to train.
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Coconut Macaroons
1 pkg (14 oz) sweetened flaked coconut (5 1/3 cups) 3 large egg whites ½ cup sugar ¼ tsp salt
1. Preheat oven to 350. Line baking sheet with parchment paper, or coat generously with nonstick cooking spray. 2. In a large bowl, whisk together egg whites, sugar and salt, until frothy. With a fork, stir in coconut until moistened. 3. Drop mixture by packed level tablespoons onto prepared sheet. Bake until lightly golden, 25 to 30 minutes.
Makes 30.
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Baked Chicken and Onions
This is a very easy, very tasty recipe, from that Martha Stewart magazine Everyday Food
1 cut up chicken (3.5 lbs in 8 pieces) 2 thinly sliced onions 1 Tbsp paprika
Preheat oven to 450. Place onions and chicken in 9x13 baking dish or roasting pan. Drizzle with 2 Tbsp vegetable oil. Season with 2 tsp coarse salt and ½ tsp ground pepper, and toss to coat.
Arrange chicken, skin sides up, on top of onions. Sprinkle with paprika.
Bake, tossing onions and basting chicken occasionally, until juices run clear when chicken is pierced with the tip of a sharp paring knife (about 35-40 minutes).
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Parmesan Steak Fries
3 baking potatoes, each cut into 6 long spears 3 large egg whites 1 tsp coarse salt 1 ¼ c grated Parmesan cheese
1. Preheat oven to 425. 2. In a wide, shallow bowl, whisk egg whites with salt until frothy. Add potato spears to mixture and turn to coat. 3. One at a time, lift spears out of egg whites, shaking off excess, put on a plate. Sprinkle with cheese until coated. Place on parchment lined baking sheet. 4. Bake, without turning, until potatoes are fork tender and golden brown (about 30 minutes). Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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Cheddar Sausage Bites
Ingredients:
1 pound bulk pork sausage 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour 1 cup cheddar cheese 2 table spoons of Dijon Mustard 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme (or red pepper flakes for a spicier verson) 2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
(also you can add some chopped dried cranberrys)
Preheat oven to 350F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl combine all ingredients. Shape mixture into twenty-four 1 1/2 inch ball and arrange on prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart. Bake until cooked through and golden brown, about 30 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm or at room temperature (with cranberry sauce for dipping if desired)
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Asian Shredded Beef (for the slow cooker)
4 pounds boneless beef or pork roast 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup hoisin sauce 6 tablespoons ketchup 6 tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons Chinese 5-spice powder 2 teaspoons garlic powder (or 6 cloves, minced)
Use a 5 quart slow cooker. Trim any visible fat from the meat, and plop it into your stoneware. My meat was fresh, but it's okay if your meat is still frozen. Sprinkle the dried spices directly onto the meat, and top with the ketchup and honey. Pour in the soy and hoisin sauces. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours, or until meat shreds easily with a fork. You may need to take the meat out and cut in chunks after 8 hours, then turn to high for an hour or so to get it to shred nicely (I did this).
Serve over white or brown basmati rice, or over shredded cabbage.
You can use ginger instead of 5 spice powder, FYI
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This is an appetizer
Artichoke Parmesan Crostini
8 slices (¼” thick) baguette 2 Tbsp olive oil coarse salt and ground pepper 1 jar (6.5 oz) marinated artichoke hearts, drained, rinsed, and patted dry ¼ c shredded Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1. Preheat oven to 350. 2. Brush baguette slices on both sides with a total of 1 Tbsp of olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet and bake, turning over once, until golden (10-12 minutes). Cool. 3. Meanwhile, make topping. Finely chop artichokes and combine in bowl with Parmesan, parsley, and remaining tablespoon of oil. 4. Dividing evenly, spoon topping over crostini, and garnish with additional Parmesan, if desired.
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Horseradish Crusted Flank Steak
1 ½ lbs flank steak, cut into 4 equal pieces Prepared horseradish, squeezed of excess liquid (with liquid squeezed out, should be 1/3 cup) 1 Tbsp vegetable oil coarse salt and ground pepper
1. Heat broiler. 2. Combine horseradish with vegetable oil. 3. Season steaks on both sides with salt and pepper. Place on broiler pan; put horseradish mixture on top of steaks. 4. Broil until crust is slightly browed and steak is cooked until desired doneness, 5-7 minutes for medium rare.
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Rigatoni with Sausage and Parsley
1 lb rigatoni 1 lb spicy Italian sausage 2 medium red onions, halved and sliced, ¼” thick 1 can (14.5 oz) reduced-sodium chicken broth ½ c grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for garnish) 3 c packed fresh Italian parsley leaves
1. In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned, breaking apart large pieces with a wooden spoon (about 5 minutes). Reduce heat to medium. 2. Add onions, cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are caramelized and sausage is cooked through (3-5 minutes). Add broth, cook until heated through (3-5 minutes) 3. Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente. Drain, return to pot. 4. Add sausage mixture, parsley, and Parmesan, toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
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Lemon Chicken Cutlets
-note: you can do this with shrimp instead of lemon, great both ways
Marinade: 4-5 thin chicken cutlets 1 ½ Tbl. butter 1 Tb. fresh squeezed lemon juice 1 ½ Tbl. olive oil 1 small clove garlic, mashed ½ tsp. oregano leaves ¼ tsp each freshly ground sea salt and pepper
In a small saucepan, melt butter; add lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for one minute. Transfer to shallow glass bowl; let cool slightly. Add chicken and turn to coat with marinade. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 1 hour).
Ingredients: 4 Tbl. butter, divided 2 Tbl. olive oil 1 cup chicken broth 1/8 cup fresh lemon juice 2 lemon slices and 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish
In large skillet, heat 2 Tbl butter and olive oil over medium-high heat until hot. Cook cutlets on each side about 5 minutes or until the juices run clear. Remove from pan; keep warm. Melt remaining 2 Tbl butter in same skillet. Stir in chicken broth and heat to boiling. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Serve lemon sauce with cutlets. Garnish with lemon slices and parsley.
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This is a vegetable or a side. it makes a lot.
Spaghetti Squash with Garlic
2 spaghetti squash 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves, slivered coarse salt and ground pepper
1. Preheat oven to 400. 2. With a fork, prick squash in several places. Place on a rimmed baking sheet, bake until soft to the touch (about 1 hour). 3. When cool enough to handle, halve squash crosswise. Scoop out seeds; discard. Scrape flesh into strands. 4. In a large skillet, heat oil over low heat. Add garlic cloves; cook until fragrant and just starting to color (about 5 minutes). Add squash – season with salt and pepper. 5. Cook, tossing frequently, until squash is very hot, about 5 minutes.
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Okay, I think this is my last recipe, but of all the things I make, this is the most frequently requested. I am not a fan of mayo or cream cheese or things like that, so this is a clam dip recipe that doesn't call for any of that. People ask for this ALL of the time. It is super easy, we have it at every holiday, shower, party, etc.
Sandra’s Clam Dip
2 cans minced or chopped clams (retain the liquid of 1 can) 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ stick butter
Sauté onion & garlic in butter until soft.
In a separate dish, mix together:
½ cup seasoned breadcrumbs 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice ½ tsp. oregano ½ tsp. basil 4 oz. Mozzarella cheese, diced & cubed 1 Tablespoon Parmesan cheese
Add onion & garlic mixture, clams & juice from 1 can. Mix well. Bake at 350º in buttered casserole dish for 20 to 25 minutes.
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Au Gratin Potatoes WW -3 pts
Cooking Spray 1 Tbsp butter 1 medium onion(s), thinly sliced 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 2 C. fat-free skim milk 2 lb. uncooked yukon gold potatoes, thinly sliced 1 C. low-fat shredded cheddar cheese 1 tsp table salt 1/4 tsp black pepper
Preheat oven to 375F. Coat a 2-quart covered baking dish with cooking spray.
Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour, add milk slowly, stirring. Add potatoes and stir to mix. Bring to a boil. Stir in 3/4 cup of cheese, salt and pepper.
Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and level out the surface. Bake for 1 hour, uncovered. Cover and bake until potatoes are fork-tender, about 20 minutes more.
Change temperature to broil. Sprinkle remaining cheese over potatoes. Broil 6 inches from the heating element until the cheese is golden brown, about 1 - 2 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing into 8 pieces.
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DH & I usually cheat and buy the premade fondue mixtures from the super market.. But from scratch is really good too! Recipe care of fonduebits.com
Swiss Three Cheese Fondue
INGREDIENTS ½ lb grated Gruyere cheese (rind removed) ½ lb grated Emmentaler cheese (rind removed) 3 oz (1/2 cup) grated Appenzeller cheese (rind removed) 1 clove garlic 1 cup dry white wine 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 3 ½ teaspoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon kirsch (optional) pepper and nutmeg to taste
DIRECTIONS 1. Rub the inside of a medium saucepan with the peeled garlic clove. Throw away the garlic. Add the wine and lemon juice and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
2. In a medium bowl, mix the Gruyere Appenzeller and Emmentaler cheese with the cornstarch and toss. Stir the cheese mixture into the wine one small handful at a time. Make sure each handful is completely melted before adding another. The fondue can bubble a bit, but don't let it boil. Season with the nutmeg and pepper. Stir in kirsch (optional).
3. Transfer to a cheese fondue pot and keep warm with burner. Serve right away
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From bhg.com
Apricot Pork with Garlic Green Beans
Start to finish: 20 min
Ingredients 1 Tbsp. olive oil 4 1/2-inch-thick pork rib chops Salt and ground black pepper 4 apricots, pitted and cut in wedges 2 Tbsp. honey 3 cloves garlic, sliced 1 lb. green beans, trimmed, if desired
Directions 1. In an extra-large nonstick skillet heat the oil over medium-high heat; lower heat to medium. Lightly sprinkle chops with salt and pepper. Cook chops in hot oil for 5 minutes, turning once. Add apricots, honey and garlic to chops in skillet; cover and cook 5 to 7 minutes or until apricots are tender and pork is slightly pink in center.
2. Meanwhile, in a 2-quart microwave-safe dish combine beans and 1/4 cup water. Cook, covered, on 100 percent (high) power 6 minutes, stirring once; drain.
3. To serve, spoon cooking juices from skillet over pork, apricots, and beans. Makes 4 servings.
