Lemon Chess Pie Recipe- Best Lemon Chess Pie

Why buy lemon pie when homemade is so much better? You can make lemon pie at home and enjoy the fresh aroma swirling through your kitchen. I'm not sure why they call this lemon chess pie (maybe years ago it was a favorite of chess players?) but I do know that you don't have to know how to play chess to enjoy this tangy favorite.


1 (15 oz.) package refrigerated pie crust
Filling
1/3 cup margarine or butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1/2 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg


Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Make pie crust following the package directions for one 9-inch pie crust. You'll also need a 9-inch pie pan.
In a large bowl, combine the margarine, sugar and eggs; beat well. Add the flour, lemon juice, lemon peel and milk. Blend ingredients together thoroughly. (Filling may look curdled) Pour into a partially baked crust. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the edges of the filling start to get brown. The center of the filling should be almost set. After 15 to 20 minutes of baking, cover the edge of the crust with strips of aluminum foil to prevent the crust from burning.
Cool pie on a wire wrack for 30 minutes. Refrigerate 3 to 4 hours before serving. Garnish with whipped cream. Keep leftovers in the refrigerator.
Lemon Cream Pie Recipe: Luscious Sour Cream Lemon Pie


This is a pretty easy lemon pie to make if you don't want to spend a lot of time baking. You can use a ready made pie crust and the filling is cooked in the microwave - can't get any easier than that for homemade goodness. A dollop of whipped cream tops off this yummy lemon icebox pie nicely.


1 cup sugar
3 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon lemon rind, grated
1/2 fresh lemon juice
3 egg yolks, beaten slightly
1 cup milk
1/4 cup butter
1 cup cultured sour cream
9-inch pie shell, baked
1 cup heavy cream, whipped


Directions

In a large glass bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch lemon rind, lemon juice, egg yolks and milk. Place mixture in microwave oven and cook on high heat until mixture thickens; open oven door and stir often during the cooking process.


Mix in the sour cream (or you can use Cool Whip). Garnish with lemon wedges. Refrigerate before serving. Store any leftover pie in the refrigerator.

Magic Chef Bread Maker Recipes

Bread maker machines have become enormously popular in recent years and it is not difficult to understand why, when you can simply pop in the ingredients and let the machine make fabulous bread for you.
Below is 2 delicious recipes for you to prepare today:

1. 100% Stone Ground Whole Wheat Bread


Amount Measure Ingredient - Preparation Method:

- 3 cups 100% Whole Wheat Flour-level
- 3/8 cup Wheat gluten flour-level
- 1 1/2 cups Water at 110 degrees
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 4 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons Salt-heaping


Directions:

- Mix in separate bowl, flour, gluten flour and salt.
- Pour water into bread pan. It is important to use thermometer and that the water be 110 degrees.
- Sprinkle yeast into the water. Stir with wooden spoon until yeast is thoroughly dissolved.
- Add honey. Stir with wooden spoon until honey is thoroughly dissolved.
- Add flour mixtures.
- Gently stir in each corner of pan to help mix mixture.
- Place container in bread machine.
- Put on Bread menu (medium or light).
- Bread Freezes well.
2. 100% Whole Wheat Bread for Bread Machine


Amount Measure Ingredient - Preparation Method


Regular Loaf

- 1 cup Water
- 2 1/2 cups Wheat bread flour
- 1 1/4 tablespoons of Dry milk
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 1/4 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Gluten
- 2 teaspoons Molasses
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Fast-Rise yeast *** OR ***
- 2 teaspoons Active-Dry yeast


Large Loaf

- 1 1/2 cups + 2 tb Water
- 3 3/4 cups Wheat bread flour
- 2 tablespoons Dry milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Gluten
- 1 tablespoon Molasses
- 2 1/8 teaspoons Fast-Rise yeast *** OR ***
- 3 teaspoons Active-Dry yeast


Directions:

The trick to making 100% whole wheat bread in your machine is an extra knead, which gives the yeast and gluten a second chance to create a lighter loaf.


When your first knead cycle is completed, simply reset the machine and start again. Some manufacturers produce home bakeries with a whole wheat cycle; If your machine doesn't have one, this start- again method works as an easy alternative.

Success Hints:

The gluten gives the whole wheat flour the structure necessary for a good loaf. If your market doesn't stock wheat gluten, try your local health food store. Remember the extra knead. It's especially important in 100% whole wheat bread. Because of the extra knead, use this recipe only on the regular bake cycle.

Ham Salad Sandwich Recipe - Best Ham Salad

This recipe shows you how to make ham salad that everyone will love. Use for sandwiches, or serve on a nice bed of lettuce on a plate.


2 cups mayonnaise
1 cup sweet pickle relish
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
2 pounds smoked boneless ham, diced
1 onion, diced
1 small green bell pepper, diced
2 stalks celery, diced

Directions

In a large bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, relish, pepper and salt until blended. Add the ham, onion, green pepper and celery and toss until coated. Refrigerate leftover salad in a covered bowl.


 Ham Salad Recipes: Amazing Pasta Ham Salad

This delicious recipe features ham, pasta, bell peppers, onion, sweet pickles, tomatoes and sour cream. Great for picnics and luncheons.


8 ounces ziti pasta
1 pound cooked ham, cubed
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large red onion, coarsely chopped
15 small sweet pickles, chopped, reserve juice
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 1/2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
In a large bowl, mix together the drained pasta, ham, peppers, onion, pickles and tomatoes.


In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, beef bouillon granules, vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic and 1/2 cup of reserved pickle juice.
Fold into the salad and toss gently until evenly coated. Chill overnight to allow the flavors to blend. Serve near room temperature.


 Easy Ham Salad Recipe: Easy Ham Cheese Salad


This is a great recipe for making chopped ham salad that already includes the cheese inside the mixture. Makes a great sandwich or a nice ham salad spread for parties.
2 cups chopped ham
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons prepared mustard

Directions

In a food processor, combine the ham and celery; pulse until finely chopped. Add cheese and pulse until mixed.
Place the mixture in a bowl and add the mayonnaise and mustard. Mix well; serve on sandwich, pita bread, bread rounds or crackers.

Mmmm... homemade bread bakes in the oven while you toss a healthy green salad with homemade dressing, and that soup sure smells good too.

Homely Swedish Recipe - Potatismos & Korv

Homely Swedish Recipe - Potatismos or Creamed Potato


One of the classic Swedish dishes that is simple to cook, but utterly Swedish is Potatismos. The subtle but distinctive difference from the usual mashed potato is noticeable and delectable.


It is the classic accompaniment to "korv" or sausage and mustard. I first tasted it served to me whilst in Sweden, where it is widely available, much as fish and chips is in England.

 You can easily create this dish at home even without the traditional korv. Simply take some bratwurst or hot dog sausages, slit them halfway and fill with a layer of Swedish mustard (sweet and not too hot).

Ingredients 

- 12 medium-sized potatoes
- 1 decilitre of milk
- 2 tablespoons of margarine or butter
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of white pepper
- Peel and cut the potatoes into small pieces.
- Boil the potato in salted water for 18-20 minutes.
- Drain & stand for a couple of minutes.
- Mash the potato with a potato masher. If you have a strong electric mixer you could also use this.

Method


- Put the butter in the milk and boil up until the milk simmers.
- Pour the milk into the potato mash, little by little, until you have the consistency you want.
- Continue beating until the mash is smooth and creamy.
- Add salt & pepper to taste
- Serve piping hot with korv or sausage and red cabbage.

Chocolate Cookie Recipes - Chocolate Sticks

I do not think you can have enough chocolate cookie recipes. Many chocolate cookie recipes go way back to our grandmothers cooked in large batches for all the grandchildren visit. This recipe is no exception, but is an old recipe that can be very easy to do with an electric mixer with the dough hook.  

I usually start with the normal beater for creaming butter and sugar, and only when you start to get very stiff can I move the dough hook. This chocolate cookie recipe is best made the day before you want to cook and fully cooled in the refrigerator.

 
Ingredients for these chocolate sticks:

• 6 tablespoons of butter
• 3/4 cup of sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon of milk
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla or pinch of cinnamon
• 5 teaspoons of cocoa
• 1/8 teaspoonful of baking powder
• 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups of sifted pastry flour

Method:

1. Cream the butter until soft.
2. Add the sugar gradually and beat well
3. Add the beaten egg, milk and vanilla and mix thoroughly.
4. Sift cocoa, baking powder, and a pinch of salt with about one-half cup of the flour. Stir this into the mixture first, then use the remainder of the flour, and more if necessary, to make a firm dough that will not stick to the fingers.
5. Place in the fridge to harden.
6. Preheat the oven to 350oF.
7. Sprinkle the board with cocoa and a very small amount of sugar.
8. Use small pieces of the dough at a time and roll out thin, cut in strips about one-half inch wide and three inches long.
9. Place closely in pan and bake in the oven for three or four minutes. Great care should be taken in the baking to prevent burning. Watch them like a hawk!
10. Gather the scraps after each rolling, if soft, and set away to harden, if you have to use too much cocoa to prevent them from sticking it will make them bitter.
11. The colder and harder the dough is, the better it can be handled; therefore it is best made the day before using.

Enjoy!

Recipes for Superbowl Party - Tangy Barbecue Wings

These savory chicken wings are so lip smacking good and will be gone before halftime.


25 (5 pounds) whole chicken wings
2-1/2 cups hot and spicy ketchup
2/3 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup plus 5 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup molasses
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 to 1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optional


Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Prepare two 15x10-inch baking pans with nonstick cooking spray.
Cut up the chicken wings into three sections. Discard the wing tips.
Place the chicken wings into the prepared baking pans. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes; drain. Turn the wings over and bake for another 20 to 25 minutes, or until chicken juices run clear.


Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the ketchup, vinegar, honey, molasses, salt, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder and chili powder. Add in the Liquid Smoke, if desired. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 25 to 30 minutes. Drain wings; place 1/3 of wings into a 5-quart slow cooker. Top with 1 cup of sauce. Repeat this two times with remaining wings and sauce.
Cover and cook on low heat for 3 to 4 hours. Stir before serving.

=> Recipes for Superbowl Party: Crab Football Spread


The perfect cheese spread for any football party.

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup provolone cheese, shredded
1 cup crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1 cup cottage cheese
2 tespoons seafood seasoning
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
Pretzel sticks
Assorted crackers

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add in the cheddar cheese, provolone cheese, crab, cottage cheese, seafood seasoning, Worcestershire sauce and the mustard. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate overnight.


Form the cheese mixture into a football shape with your hands. Arrange pretzel sticks on top to make football laces. Serve with crackers.


=> Recipes for Superbowl Party: Party Pizza Bites
A great party finger food made with pita bread, provolone cheese and salsa.
2 (6-inch) pita pockets
2 large cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
16 slices pepperoni

4 round slices provolone cheese, cut into wedge shapes
1/3 cup medium chunky salsa

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
 
In a heatproof bowl, combine the olive oil, oregano, salt and pepper. Microwave on high heat for 40 seconds. Remove from microwave and stir in the butter; set aside.
Cut each pita pocket into 4 pizza shaped wedges.

Cutting along the curved outer edge of each wedge, separate again into 2 pieces. Brush both sides of wedges liberally with the warm olive oil mixture.
Place the wedges, crust side down, onto a baking sheet.

 Top each wedge with salsa, a slice of provolone cheese and a slice of pepperoni. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is bubbly. Serve warm.

Cooking Recipe - Camper's Succulent Barbecued Lamb Recipe With Pita Bread and Fresh Mint Salad

You are on your camping holidays. You cook on a barbecue. Say, you put in the burgers. Now, have you ever thought to yourself, these are the ingredients that make up these burgers are?
 

We've all seen burgers packages E number list and preservatives. Also you ever wondered what age and how much the quality of meat?
 

What better way to know the quality of the meat fresh burgers for you. This way, you know they are made from fresh meat. Of course, there will be no artificial colors or preservatives. They will be full of all proteins and vitamins than fresh meat provides.
 


Here is a quick and simple recipe for lamb patties (small burgers) using fresh lean minced lamb. This is accompanied with a fresh and tasty mint salad inside a wonderful wholemeal Pita pocket.


Ingredients: Serves 4


- 1Kg fresh lean minced lamb
- 60g finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 25g finely chopped fresh mint
- 1 clove of garlic, crushed
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper
- Mint Salad
- 4 small ripe tomatoes
- 20g whole fresh mint leaves
- 1 small red onion finely sliced
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice


Method

Place the lamb, parsley, mint, onion, garlic and egg into a large bowl. Knead all the ingredients together while adding salt and pepper for seasoning. The use of the egg is to bind the ingredients together while adding extra protein and vitamins to the meal.


Shape the mixture into eight small patties and leave until you have made the mint salad. To make the Mint Salad first slice the tomatoes into thin rings. Place them in a bowl along with the sliced red onion, whole mint leaves, olive oil and lemon juice. Using a spatula or large spoon gently turn over the salad. Add salt and pepper for seasoning at the same time. Stop when the salad is evenly coated with the olive oil and lemon juice.

Once the salad is prepared brush on the patties a little olive oil both sides to stop them sticking to the hot barbeque grill. Place the patties on the barbeque and cook on each side for approximately 3-4 minutes. Make sure there is a nice brown crust on the bottom before you turn. Otherwise it may fall apart.
Put the wholemeal Pita breads on the barbeque only for a few seconds to brown both sides.

Using wholemeal Pitas gives the meal an extra higher fibre content than using ordinary white pitas. Once browned take off the pitas and cut in half. Open them up and place inside them a little salad. Add a lamb pattie and then a little more salad.

If you like yogurt, is a great compliment dressing. It is also good for your digestive system because yogurt has good bacterial properties. This recipe is rich in nutrients. Contains proteins, vitamins, iron, minerals and bacteria in the digestive system. A truly healthy food for the whole family. 

 

 Enjoy.