Cooking Recipes

Perfect Party Punch Recipe

Ingredients <br>- 1 (64 fluid ounce) bottle fruit punch <br>- 2 (15 ounce) cans pineapple chunks <br>- 1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced <br>- 2 bananas, sliced <br>- 2 pints fruit flavored sherbet <br>- 1 (2 liter) bottle lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage <br><p></p>Directions <br>step 1: In a large punch bowl, pour fruit punch. Add pineapple chunks, strawberries and bananas. Slide in the sherbet and slowly pour in the lemon-lime soda. <br>

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Tequini Recipe

Ingredients <br>- 2 (1.5 fluid ounce) jiggers tequila <br>- 1/2 fluid ounce dry vermouth <br>- 3 drops orange bitters <br>- 1 twist lemon zest, garnish <br><p></p>Directions <br>step 1: In a cocktail shaker full of ice, combine tequila, vermouth and orange bitters. Shake well and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a twist of lime. <br>

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Casablanca Chili Recipe

Ingredients <br>- 3 cups cooked ham, cut into one inch cubes <br>- 2 tablespoons brown sugar <br>- 1 teaspoon ground allspice <br>- 1 (9 ounce) package mango chutney <br>- 2 tablespoons lime juice <br>- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter <br>- ¼ cup raisins <br>- 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained <br>- 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans in spicy sauce <br>- 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers <br><p></p>Directions <br>step 1: In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, combine the cubed ham, brown sugar, allspice, mango chutney, lime juice, peanut butter, raisins, chick peas, chili beans, and diced tomatoes with chilies. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, for 15 to 20 minutes, until thoroughly heated. <br>

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Boston Baked Beans Recipe

Ingredients <br>- 2 cups navy beans <br>- ½ pound bacon <br>- 1 onion, finely diced <br>- 3 tablespoons molasses <br>- 2 teaspoons salt <br>- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper <br>- ¼ teaspoon dry mustard <br>- ½ cup ketchup <br>- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce <br>- ¼ cup brown sugar <br><p></p>Directions <br>step 1: Soak beans overnight in cold water. Simmer the beans in the same water until tender, approximately 1 to 2 hours. Drain and reserve the liquid. <br>step 2: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). <br>step 3: Arrange the beans in a 2 quart bean pot or casserole dish by placing a portion of the beans in the bottom of dish, and layering them with bacon and onion. <br>step 4: In a saucepan, combine molasses, salt, pepper, dry mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and brown sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil and pour over beans. Pour in just enough of the reserved bean water to cover the beans. Cover the dish with a lid or aluminum foil. <br>step 5: Bake for 3 to 4 hours in the preheated oven, until beans are tender. Remove the lid about halfway through cooking, and add more liquid if necessary to prevent the beans from getting too dry. <br>

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Ozarks Potato Salad Recipe

Ingredients <br>- 5 pounds red potatoes <br>- 1 large onion, chopped <br>- 2 1/2 cups creamy salad dressing, e.g. Miracle Whip ™ <br>- 1/4 cup prepared yellow mustard <br>- 6 hard-cooked eggs, diced <br>- salt and pepper to taste <br><p></p>Directions <br>step 1: Place the potatoes in a large pot and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and cook until tender enough to pierce with a fork, about 15 minutes. Drain and cool slightly. Remove the peels and cut into cubes. Set aside to cool completely. <br>step 2: In a large bowl, mix together the onion, salad dressing and mustard. Stir in the hard-cooked eggs and cooled potatoes. Try not to mash the potatoes very much. Season with salt and pepper. <br>

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