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MICROWAVE DRAWER COOKING
Almond Bread Pudding
2 c half and half
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs, beaten
3
/4 c sugar
1 tsp almond extract
1
/2 c golden raisins
1
/2 c slivered, blanched almonds, toasted
6 c 2-inch cubed French or Challah bread
Sauce:
1
/4 c unsalted butter, melted
1
/2 c sifted confectioners’ sugar
1 large egg
2 tbsp bourbon
Cherry Pie Pudding
21 oz cherry pie lling
4 c sponge or angel food cake cubes
2 c milk
4 eggs
1 tbsp sugar
1
/2 tsp almond extract
1 16 oz can drained, Bing cherries
Caribbean Cake
2 tbsp butter, melted
1
/4 c brown sugar
1
/4 c apricot preserves
8 oz can crushed pineapple drained well
2 tbsp sliced, blanched almonds
1
/3 c dried, sweetened cranberries (Craisins)
1 9 oz pkg yellow cake mix or
1
/2 box regular size
1 egg
2 tbsp rum
6 tbsp pineapple juice and/or water
Turtle Bars
1
1
/2 c quick oatmeal
1
/2 c light brown sugar
1
/2 c all-purpose our
1
/2 c melted butter
20 caramel candies
1 tbsp milk
1
/2 c milk chocolate chips
1
/2 c pecan pieces
RECIPES FOR DELICIOUS DESSERTS (RECIPES SERVE 4)
Meat Sauce
3
/4 lb ground beef
1
/3 lb sweet Italian sausage
8 oz chopped, canned mushrooms, drained
1 small onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 stalk celery, minced
1 carrot, minced
1
/3 c red wine
1
/3 c water
28 oz can tomato puree
6 oz can tomato paste
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp oregano
1
/4 tsp crushed red pepper
1 tsp salt
1
/4 tsp pepper
Vegetarian Chili
3
/4 c sliced carrots
3
/4 c sliced celery
1
/2 c chopped red pepper
1
/2 c chopped green pepper
1
/2 c sliced green beans
1 medium onion, minced
1 cloves garlic, minced
28 oz can crushed tomatoes
15 oz can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
1
1
/2 c water
1
/3 c barley
1 tbsp chili powder
1
/2 tsp cumin
2 tsp Italian seasoning
1
/4 tsp pepper
1 tsp salt
Garnish: Parmesan cheese or sour cream
RECIPES FOR SUPPER SOUPS & SAUCES (RECIPES SERVE 4) CONT.