* Exported from MasterCook * Barbecued Garlic Recipe By : Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Appetizers Garlic Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 8 heads Garlic 4 tablespoons Butter Springs of Fresh Rosemary -- (Fresh oregano also may be used) Place whole heads of garlic, prepared as for Roasted Garlic, on a sheet of heavy-duty foil. Top with butter (4 tablespoons per 8 Heads) and a few sprigs of fresh rosemary or oregano. If fresh herbs are unavailable, substitute dried (2 teaspoons of dried herbs for 8 heads of garlic). Fold the foil over the garlic and seal the package well. Cook over hot coals for about 45 minutes, turning the package occasionally with tongs. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Cauliflower Cheddar Sandwich Spread Recipe By : Dee Bell Serving Size : 5 Preparation Time : 0:30 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 cup chopped cauliflower 1 teaspoon butter 1 tablespoon minced onions 2 tablespoons grated carrots -- (optional) 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese -- grated 2 tablespoons sour cream Pepper 1 pinch paprika 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds -- toasted (optional) Steam cauliflower until tender but firm, about 4 minutes. Sauti onion in butter until light golden, add grated carrot and sauti for 1 minute more. Stir all ingredients together and salt and pepper to taste. Chill for about 15 minutes and spread on crackers or toasted bread. Or don't chill and spread on toast and place under a broiler for 3 or 4 minutes until golden and cheese bubbles. Description: "Steamed cauliflower, sautied onion, cheese and sour cream make up this tasty sandwich spread." Yield: "1 1/4 Cups" Ratings : Cholesterol Rating 1 Complete Meal 3 Complexity 1 Difficulty 1 Fat Content 4 Kid Appeal 6 Portability 10 Serving Temperature 6 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : The sunflower seeds are optional, but add a nice texture and flavor if you have them around. Sautied mushrooms are another nice addition Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Elegant Vegetarian Pate Recipe By : Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Appetizer Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/2 small onion -- quartered 1 small clove garlic 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms -- halved 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 tablespoon salt 1/4 teaspoon tarragon -- crushed 1 dash white pepper 1 (10 ounce) p whole toasted almonds 1 tablespoon dry sherry 1 tablespoon heavy cream In food processor with metal blade, process onion and garlic with on-off bursts until coarsely chopped; set aside. Process mushrooms with on-off bursts until coarsely chopped. Melt butter in medium skillet; add onion, garlic, mushrooms, salt tarragon and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until most liquid has evaporated. Reserve 2/3 cup almonds for garnish. Process remaining almonds until coarsely chopped. Reserve 2 tablespoons. Process remaining almonds to form a paste. Add mushroom mixture, sherry and cream; process until smooth. Add reserved 2 tablespoons chopped almonds; process with on-off bursts. Cover and chill... Mound pate on serving plate. Garnish with remaining 2/3 cup almonds. Makes about 1-1/2 cups. BLENDER INSTRUCTIONS: Follow instructions above, using electric blender to chop and grind almonds. Add sherry to ground almonds; blend until smooth. Transfer to bowl. Chop onion, garlic and mushrooms; cook as directed. Add mushroom mixture and cream to blender; puree. Blend thoroughly into almond mixture. Stir in reserved, chopped almonds. Finish as recipe directs. Source: "The Mushroom Council" S(Internet Address): "www.mushroomcouncil.com" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Cashew Cream Cheese Recipe By : Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Dips & Spreads Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 Cup Raw Cashews -- soaked 1 Cup Filtered Water 2 Tablespoons Herbs -- of your choice 2 Tablespoons Fresh Dill Soak cashews in water overnight. Pour half of the water into blender and slowly add cashews. Season with herbs. Chill for a few hours to thicken. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Fresh Gazpacho Recipe By : Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Soups Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 Cups Tomatoes -- chopped 1/4 Cup Red Onion -- chopped 1 Cup Cucumber -- peeled, seeded, & chopped 1 Clove Garlic -- halved 1/2 Cup Green Pepper -- chopped 1 1/2 Cups Tomato Juice OR Vegetable Juice 1/2 Cup Bell Pepper -- minced 1/4 Cup Red Onion -- minced 1 Cup Cucumber -- peel, seed, slice 1 1/2 Cups Filtered Water 1 Teaspoon Basil or Dill 1/4 Cup Green Onions -- minced (garnish) 1 Dash Cayenne OR Paprika Put first 5 ingredients into a food processor and puree. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients and chill for several hours before serving. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Banana Sandwich Spread Recipe By : Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Sandwich Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 banana 1/2 cup peanut butter 1 teaspoon mayonnaise Mash a banana with a fork. Mix with 1/2 cup peanut butter. Thin with a little mayonnaise for easier spreading. Source: "Virginia Carolina Peanuts" S(Internet Address): "http://aboutpeanuts.com/" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Nutty Olive Spread Recipe By : Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Sandwich Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 4 1/2 ounce chopped ripe olives 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts Mayonnaise Moisten olives and peanuts with enough mayonnaise to make spreadable; makes pretty, open face party sandwiches. Source: "Virginia Carolina Peanuts" S(Internet Address): "http://aboutpeanuts.com/" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Apple Butter Recipe By : Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Fruits Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 3 quarts Unsweetened Applesauce 2 pounds Granulated Sugar 1 pound Brown Sugar 3/4 cup Apple Cider Stir applesauce, sugars, and cider together and cook in a slow oven (325 deg F ) for 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Add spices. Return to oven and cook 1 hour more. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : The thicker skinned, late Summer and Fall apples produce a grainier texture that's best for applesauce Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Cheddar Pecan Spread Recipe By : Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Side Dish Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/2 (4 ounce) pa reduced-fat cream cheese -- softened 1/4 cup butter -- softened 8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese -- (2 cups) shredded 1/2 cup pecans -- toasted, chopped 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic -- roasted 3 tablespoons chutney -- chopped Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in remaining ingredients. Serve with assorted vegetables and crackers. Source: "American Dairy Association" S(Internet Address): "http://www.ilovecheese.com/" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : Ingredients can be combined in a food processor; process until nuts are finely chopped. Flavor of spread improves if made 1 to 2 days in advance. This spread can be refrigerated up to 3 weeks Nutr. Assoc. : 0