1. Iced
Latte
2. Individual Taco Salads
3. Irish Stew
4. Irresistible
Chocolate Almond Fruit Bites
5. Italian
Tomato Bruschetta
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1. Iced Latte
Prep Time: 5 min
Makes: 6 servings
Ingredients
1 (12 fl. oz.) canPET® Evaporated Milk
1/4 cup French vanilla or Swiss mocha flavor instant coffee
2 to 4 tablespoons sugar
3 cups ice cubes
Preparation Directions
1.PLACE all ingredients in blender container. Cover.
2.BLEND at high speed until thick and creamy.
3.SERVE immediately.
Source: The J.M.Smucker Company
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2. Individual Taco Salads
Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Makes: 4-6 servings
Ingredients
Crisco® Pure Canola Oil, for frying
4 to 6 (8-inch) flour tortillas
1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 (15 1/2 oz.) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (1.25) package taco seasoning mix
4 to 6 cups shredded lettuce
3/4 cup French dressing
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Sour cream, chopped tomato, chopped black olives or taco sauce
(optional)
Preparation Directions
1. HEAT 3-inches oil in deep-fryer or heavy saucepan to 375ºF.
Place 1 tortilla in oil. Let float 5 to 10 seconds. Press center
of tortilla into oil with metal ladle so that tortilla forms a
bowl shape. While pressing with metal ladle, fry 1 to 2 minutes
longer, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Repeat
with remaining tortillas.
2. COMBINE ground beef and onion in large skillet. Brown over
medium-high heat. Drain. Add beans and taco seasoning mix. Cook
over moderate heat, stirring constantly, 5 minutes, or until
flavors are blended.
3. DIVIDE shredded lettuce equally among fried tortillas. Top
with meat mixture. Drizzle about 3 tablespoons French dressing
over each salad. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Serve with sour
cream, chopped tomato, chopped black olives or taco sauce, if
desired.
© / TM / ® The J. M. Smucker Company
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3. Irish Stew
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 2 hrs
Makes: 10 servings
Ingredients
3/4 cup Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 pounds lamb, cut into 2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons Crisco® Pure Canola Oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 onion, sliced
1 cup carrots, cut into cubes
1 cup turnips, cut into cubes
3 cups potatoes, cut into cubes
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon rosemary leaves
Preparation Directions
1. COMBINE flour, salt and pepper in a resealable plastic bag.
Add lamb pieces and toss until coated. Heat oil in Dutch oven.
Brown lamb over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion. Cook
until onion is tender. Cover with boiling water. Cook over
medium-low heat for 1 1/2 hours or until tender.
2. ADD carrots, turnips, potatoes, salt, pepper, thyme and
rosemary. Cook an additional 30 minutes or until vegetables are
tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
© / TM / ® The J. M. Smucker Company
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4. Irresistible Chocolate Almond Fruit Bites
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 7 min
Makes: 3 dozen cookies
Ingredients
Crisco® Flour No-Stick Spray
1/4 cup Crisco® All-Vegetable Shortening
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 tablespoon heavy cream
3/4 Pillsbury SOFTASILK® Cake Flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup slivered blanched almonds
1/2 cup finely chopped, mixed candied fruit
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Preparation Directions
1. HEAT oven to 350ºF. Spray cookie sheet with flour no-stick
cooking spray.
2. CREAM together shortening and brown sugar in large bowl until
fluffy. Add honey, corn syrup and cream gradually, beating well
after each addition.
3. COMBINE cake flour and salt in small bowl. Add to creamed
mixture; mix until blended. Stir in almonds, candied fruit and
chocolate chips.
4. DROP by level tablespoonfuls 3 inches apart onto prepared
cookie sheets. Spread into 2-inch rounds.
5. BAKE 7 minutes until cookies are lightly browned around
edges. Cool 2 to 3 minutes on cookie sheets. Carefully remove
cookies to racks and cool completely.
Source: The J.M.Smuckers Company
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5. Title: Italian Tomato Bruschetta
Yield: 1 Servings
Categories: Italian
Ingredients:
8
1/2-inch-thick slices French bread
Extra-virgin olive oil
2 Garlic cloves
halved
Salt & pepper to taste
2 lg Tomatoes, Sliced 1/3inch
8 Fresh basil
or Italian parsley springs
Preheat broiler. Place bread slices on cookie sheet
and broil until
lightly brown on both sides. Brush one side with
oil, rub with garlic.
Sprinkle with salt/pepper. (Can be prepared 4 hours
ahead. Let bread slices
stand at room temperature.)
Place tomato slice atop each bread slice. Brush
with oil, sprinkle with
salt/pepper. Broil until heated through. Top with
basil or parsley and
serve.
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini
Source: Steve's Recipe Database
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