Thursday, May 28, 2009

BACKYARD BURGERS



POPOVERS

First time making it and definitely not the last but it still needs some improvements;
basic is to plain.

INGREDIENTS FOR BASIC POPOVERS:

1/2 cup flour,
1/4 teaspoon salt,
2 eggs,
1/2 cup milk;


DIRECTIONS:

In a bowl combine flour and salt. Whisk together eggs and milk; stir into dry ingredients just until blended.Pour into 3 greased and floured 8 oz. custard dishes. Place on baking sheet and bake uncovered at 425 F for 20 minutes or until puffed and edges are golden brown. Do not open the oven door during baking.

RADISH SALAD

INGREDIENT:

1.1/2 lb. sliced radishes,
2 tablespoons olive oil,
2 tablespoons white vinegar,
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill,
salt to taste;

Mix and serve!




ENJOY!

MEAT PATTIES AND LOW CAL. PASTA SALAD

INGREDIENTS FOR MEAT PATTIES:

1.1/2 lb. ground pork meat,
1.1/2 cups chopped onion,
4 minced garlic cloves,
2 eggs,
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley,
1/2 cup chopped fresh dill,
1/2 cup biscuit mix,
salt and pepper to taste,
oil for frying;

DIRECTIONS:

Combine all the ingredients minus oil; form flat patties and fry them in hot oil on both sides for 6 minutes until meat is well cooked. Remove on paper towel to drain excess oil.
Serve with pasta, mashed potato, vegetables, rice...


INGREDIENTS FOR LOW CAL. PASTA SALAD:

4 cups cooked pasta,
1/2 cup thin sliced onion,
1 cup mixed thin sliced orange and yellow bell peppers,
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley,
1/3 cup chopped fresh dill,
1/4 cup olive oil,
2 tablespoons white vinegar,
salt and pepper to taste;

Mix all ingredients until well coated; serve as is or as a side dish to your favorite meat or fish.

ENJOY!


Have a nice day!

OREO RASPBERRY CREAM DELIGHT

Super easy dessert!

INGREDIENTS:

1 package Oreo cookies, cream removed,
1 package cream cheese, softened,
1 package raspberry gelatin,
1/2 cup powder sugar,
1/2 cup boiling water;
2 cups cool whip,
fresh raspberries;

DIRECTIONS:

Dissolve gelatin in 1/2 cup water; beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add gelatin; mix until well blended; refrigerate until set; sandwich together 3 cookies; top with cool whip and garnish with fresh raspberries.

Enjoy!