90 house and the the Recipes

when things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in the day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the two cups of coffee., a professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. when the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. he then asked the students if the jar was full. they agreed that it was., professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. he shook the jar lightly. the pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. he then asked the students again if the jar was full. they agreed it was., professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. of course, the sand filled up everything else. he asked once more if the jar was full. the students respnded witha unanimous yes, professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. the students laughed., now , said the professor as the laughter subsided, i want you to recognise that this jar represents your life. the golf balls are the important things - god, your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favourite passions - and if everything else was lost and only these remained, your life would still be full., pebbles are the other things that matter like your job , your house and your car., sand is everything else - the small stuff. if you put the sand into the jar first , there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. the same goes for life. if you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you., pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. play with your children. spend time with your parents. visit with grandparents. take time to get medical checkups. take your spouse out to dinner. play another 18. there will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal. take care of the golf balls first - the things that really matter. set your priorities. the rest is just sand., students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented. the professor smiled. i m glad you asked., it just goes to show that no matter how full your life may seem, there s always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend.

ground chuck, italian sausages, casings removed (about 1/3 lb, i use sweet ), onion, chopped, chicken flavor taco seasoning (or, sub. mix of 1/2 chili powder, 1/2 poultry seasoning for a total of 3/4 teaspoon), green beans, canned, drained, canned stewed tomatoes , with juice, canned potatoes, drained, canned carrots, sliced, drained, frozen peas, frozen mixed vegetables, head cabbage, chopped, chicken broth, canned, tomato bouillon with chicken flavor (or, 2 large knorr cubes), water, seasoning salt, dried oregano, garlic oil (i use the hot type or you can just mix oil and garlic), kosher salt, egg noodles, cooked and cooled

ground beef, freshly chopped parsley leaves, grated onion, house seasoning , recipe follows, butter, eggs, bacon, cooked, hamburger buns, english muffins, glazed donuts

ground beef, freshly chopped parsley leaves, grated onion, house seasoning , recipe follows, butter, eggs, bacon, cooked, hamburger buns, english muffins, glazed donuts, salt, black pepper, garlic powder

pork butt roast, house seasoning , recipe follows, seasoned salt, liquid smoke , found in grocery store, onion, sliced, water, bay leaves, barbeque sauce of choice , for serving, salt, black pepper, garlic powder

a finalist in the 2001 nestle toll house share the very best recipe contest , this dessert was submitted by juilee decker of cleveland, ohio. a scrumptious blend of raspberry preserves, nestle toll house premier white morsels and toasted almonds tops a rich, buttery cookie crust to create an irresistible cookie bar., amazing arazza-ma-tazz bars, butter or margarine, nestle toll house premier white morsels, divided, eggs, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, salt, almond extract, seedless raspberry jam, toasted sliced almonds, preheat oven to 325o f. grease and sugar 9-inch-square baking pan., melt butter in medium, microwave-safe bowl on high (100%) power for 1 (or less) minute; stir., add 1 cup morsels ; let stand., do not stir ., beat eggs in large mixer bowl until foamy ., add sugar ; beat until light lemon colored, about 5 minutes., stir in morsel-butter mixture ., add flour , salt and almond extract; mix at low speed until combined. spread 2/3 of batter into prepared pan., bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until light golden brown around edges. remove from oven to wire rack., heat jam in small, microwave-safe bowl on high (100%) power for 30 seconds; stir. spread jam over warm crust. stir remaining morsels into remaining batter. drop spoonfuls of batter over jam. sprinkle with almonds., bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until edges are browned. cool completely in pan on wire rack. cut into bars.

just a week before christmas i had a visitor. this is how it happened. i had just finished the household chores for the night and was preparing to go to bed, when i heard a noise in the front of the house. i opened the door to the front room, and to my surprise, santa himself stepped out from behind the christmas tree. he placed his finger over his mouth so i would not cry out., what are you doing i started to ask., words choked up in my throat , and i saw that he had tears in his eyes. his usual jolly manner was gone. gone was the eager, boisterous soul we all know. he then answered me with a simple statement: teach the children, i was puzzled , what did he mean, he anticipated my question , and with 1 quick movement brought forth a miniature toy bag from behind the tree. as i stood bewildered, santa said, teach the children. teach them the real meaning of christmas. the meaning of christmas that nowadays has been forgotten., santa then reached in his bag and pulled out a fir tree and placed it before the mantle. teach the children that the pure green color of the stately fir tree remains green all year round, depicting the everlasting hope of mankind. all the needles point heavenward, making it a symbol of man s thoughts turning toward heaven., he again reached into his bag and pulled out a brilliant star. teach the children that the star was the heavenly sign of promises long ago. god promised a savior for the world, and the star was the sign of the fulfillment of his promise., he then reached into his bag and pulled out a candle. teach the children that the candle symbolizes that christ is the light of the world, and when we see this great light, we are reminded of he who displaces the darkness., once again he reached into his bag and removed a wreath and placed it on the tree. teach the children that the wreath symbolizes the real nature of love christ showed for us. real love never ceases. love is 1 continuous round of affection., he then pulled from his bag an ornament of himself. teach the children that i , santa claus, symbolize the generosity and good will we feel during the month of december., he then brought out a holly leaf. teach the children that the holly plant represents immortality. it represents the crown of thorns worn by our savior. the red holly berries represent the blood that he shed for us., next he pulled from his bag a gift and said, teach the children that god so loved the world that whoever believes in him shall have everlasting life. (john 3:16) thanks be to god for his unspeakable gift. teach the children that the wise men bowed before the holy babe and presented him with gold, frankincense and myrrh. we should always give gifts in the same spirit of the wise men., santa then reached in his bag and pulled out a candy cane and hung it on the tree. teach the children that the candy cane represents the shepherd s crook. the crook on the staff helps to bring strayed sheep back to the flock. the candy cane is the symbol that we are our brother s keeper., he reached in again and pulled out an angel. teach the children that it was the angels that heralded the glorious news of the savior s birth. the angels sang glory to god in the highest and on earth peace to men of good will., suddenly i heard a soft tinkling sound , and from his bag he pulled out a bell. teach the children that as the lost sheep are found by the sound of the bell, it should bring mankind to the fold. the bell symbolizes guidance and return., santa looked around and was pleased. he looked back at me and i saw that the twinkle was back in his eyes. he said, remember, teach the children the true meaning of christmas and do not put me in the center for i am but a humble servant of the 1 that is, and i bow down to worship him, our lord, our god, and savior.

broccoli slaw, head shredded cabbage, nonfat greek yogurt, mayonnaise, freshly squeezed lemon juice, fresh lemon zest, apple cider vinegar, honey, house seasoning , recipe follows, chopped fresh parsley leaves, green onion, chopped, salt, garlic powder, pepper

ladyfingers, split, divided, maxwell house instant coffee, sugar, boiling water, philadelphia fat free cream cheese, softened, sugar, almond flavored liqueur (optional) or 2 tbsp brandy (optional), cool whip lite, unsweetened cocoa powder

chicken breast, cut into bite-size chunks, garlic powder, egg white, water, cornstarch, salt, cornstarch, approximately, vegetable oil, enough to reach about 1-2 inches in the pan for frying, granulated sugar, white vinegar, soy sauce, oyster sauce, ketchup, chili oil , if desired, cornstarch, water, sesame seeds, toasted

canned, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, onions, diced, green bell peppers, diced, garlic, diced, chopped fresh parsley leaves, house seasoning , recipe follows, seasoning salt, sugar, bay leaves, ground beef, lasagna noodles, cottage cheese, mixed with 1 beaten egg and 1/2 cup parmesan, grated gruyere cheese, grated swiss cheese, grated cheddar, cream cheese, mozzarella, grated

extra-virgin olive oil, onion, diced, lean ground turkey, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, ketchup, yellow mustard, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, tomato paste, red wine vinegar, parker house rolls, homemade bread and butter pickles, recipe follows, pickling cucumbers (about 4 inches long), fresh horseradish, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices, fresh dill weed, white vinegar, sugar, water, garlic, peeled, pickling spice, turmeric, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, special equipment : 1 (1-quart) mason jar, sterilized by boiling in water

vegetable oil (if using chuck roast), beef short ribs or 2 1/2 to 3 lb boneless chuck roast, cold water, diced tomatoes, chopped onion, dried parsley, beef bouillon granules, house seasoning , recipe follows, seasoned salt, plus extra for seasoning, worcestershire sauce, celery salt, garlic powder, freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning, bay leaves, sliced carrots, diced celery, sliced green beans, fresh or canned, frozen black-eyed peas, frozen butter beans, cut okra, fresh or frozen, corn kernels, fresh or canned, diced potatoes, uncooked elbow macaroni, chopped fresh parsley leaves, salt, black pepper, garlic powder

ground gingersnap crumbs, toasted pecans, ground, unsalted butter, melted, cream cheese or 8 oz mascarpone cheese, softened, sugar, dark brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, pureed sweet potato (or yam; the orange kind, not the yellow kind), eggs, heavy cream, unsalted butter, dark brown sugar , packed, heavy cream, chopped toasted pecans

alder wood chips, salmon fillet, whole peeled chestnuts, shiitake mushrooms , wiped clean and cut into 1/2-inch pieces, butter, soy sauce, spinach washed and the stems trimmed to 1-inch

part 1: devil s food cake, butter, softened, sugar, eggs, unsweetened chocolate, melted, vanilla extract, milk, allpurpose flour, baking soda, salt, part two : chocolate mud frosting, unsalted butter,softened, vanilla extract, unsweetened chocolate, melted, sugar, cocoa powder, milk, in the bowl of an electric mixer , cream the butter, vanilla extract and melted chocolate. in a separate bowl, sift the confectioners sugar and cocoa powder. gradually add it to the butter mixture, blending well after each addition. mix in enough milk to make the frosting muddy., tip: the frosting may be made a few days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. before frosting, bring it to room temperature, then re-whip., next , add the spooky walkway leading up to the house. draw a crooked path from the base of the cake up to the witch s door with a toothpick (use this as your guideline). outline the path with chocolatecovered raisins, then sprinkle with broken green hard candies. at the entrance to the pathway, add a chocolate graham cracker drawbridge., tip: lay all the decorations out before you start. show the kids our photoand allow room for their own creative additions.

chart house chocolate mousse pie, oreo cookies broken into rough chunks ; use the whole cookie, including the white cream filling, unsalted butter, melted, mousse filling, semi-sweet chocolate bits, egg yolks, egg whites, heavy cream, make the crust : place cookie chunks in the bowl of a food processor and process until you have crumbs. add the melted butter and process again until well mixed., spray a 9-inch spring-form pan with nonstick cooking spray. press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the pan and about 2 inches up the sides., freeze to set while you prepare the mousse filling., make the filling : place the chocolate bits in a heavy glass or ceramic bowl. microwave for 1 minute, then stir and microwave again until the chocolate has melted completely., if you prefer, you can place the chocolate in a bowl over a pot of water that is steaming - but not boiling - and let it melt, stirring occasionally.), stir the egg yolks into the melted chocolate ., place the egg whites in a clean , dry mixing bowl. beat, using a wire whisk, until soft peaks form. fold the egg whites into the chocolate mix, 1 third at a time., place the cream in the mixing bowl you used for the egg whites and, using the wire whisk, beat the cream until it is stiff and not at all grainy. fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture., pour the mousse into the reserved crumb crust. freeze again until firm and set, about three or four hours., cut portions cleanly , use a sharp knife. dip the knife into hot water and dry it off before you make each slice.

chart house jumbo lump crab cakes, jumbo lump crabmeat, special crabmeat (also called regular, deluxe, flake or white), egg, mayonnaise, parsley, worcestershire sauce, dijon mustard, salt, white pepper, japanese-style panko breadcrumbs, shells from the crabmeat , being careful not to break up the meat. place in a stainless steel mixing bowl., in another mixing bowl, mix together the egg, mayonnaise, parsley, worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt and pepper. mix in the breadcrumbs., pour the mayonnaise mixture over the crabmeat. using a rubber spatula , fold this mixture into the crabmeat gently but thoroughly. be careful not to break up the jumbo lumps. cover the bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour., form the mixture into six crab cakes (4 oz. each). gently shape the cakes, but do not overwork them. place each 1 in a parchment-lined sheet pan. (these can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator until ready to cook.), broil , preheat the er and adjust the oven rack to the middle shelf. place the cakes in a buttered, oven-proof dish. on the middle shelf until brown on top. gently turn the cakes over and continue cooking until brown on top and cooked through.