cookbook

Sep 13, 2009 21:11

Some of you know I am writing a cookbook. I will be posting some of the recipes I will be putting into my book. I would like for all you people that cook to try them and let me know what you think .

Thanks,
Stephanie

Some recipes to start with below.

Fruit Meringue Pie

6 egg whites
1 pinch salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vinegar
2 cups castor sugar or superfine sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsweetened flaked coconut (optional)
2 cups sweetened whipped cream
1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
2 kiwifruit, peeled, halved lengthwise, and sliced
1 fresh peach - peeled, pitted and sliced
1/2 cup fresh blueberries

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.You will be turning the temperature down to 300 degrees when you put this in to bake. Line a 9 or 10 inch round glass dish with parchment paper.

Combine the egg whites and salt in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer, or stand mixer using a whisk attachment until able to form soft peaks. Sprinkle in the sugar 1 tablespoon at a time while continuing to whip to stiff peaks. Stir in the vanilla and vinegar, and fold in coconut if using. Spread evenly into the prepared glass dish, making sure to spread out to all of the edges.

Place the Meringue into the oven, and immediately reduce the temperature to 300 degrees. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the top is crisp and a pale straw color. Leave in the oven, and turn off the heat. Let it stay in the oven until the oven has cooled completely.

Once the Meringue is cooled, top generously with sweetened whipped cream. Arrange the strawberries, kiwis, peaches and blueberries in beautiful concentric circles on top.

Salsa & Mustard Meatloaf

2 slices whole wheat bread
2 pounds ground beef
1 green onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 cup medium salsa
2 tablespoons whole grain Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons minced garlic
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon barbeque sauce

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Soak the bread in warm water in a small bowl. Place the beef in a large bowl. Drain bread and add to beef along with green onion, onion, salsa, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix by hand until well blended. Form into a loaf and place in a greased loaf pan.

Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven. Drain off excess fat and top with barbeque sauce. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

8 medium red potatoes, cubed
2 teaspoons crushed garlic
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons white sugar
1/4 teaspoon steak seasoning

Place the potatoes into a large pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Add 1 teaspoon of the crushed garlic to the water for flavor. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 10 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork.

Drain the potatoes, and add the butter. Mash until the butter is melted. Mix in the half-and-half, sugar, steak seasoning, garlic powder and remaining garlic. Mix potatoes with an electric mixer until smooth.

Green Beans and Ham

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped cooked ham
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup water
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

In a saucepan, combine all ingredients. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until beans are tender.

Beer Bread

2 1/2 cups self-rising flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 can beer
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease a 9x5 inch baking pan.

In a bowl, mix the self-rising flour, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Pour in the beer, and mix just until moistened. Transfer to the prepared baking pan. Top with the melted butter.

Bake 45 to 55 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
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