American Kitchen's Recipes

Combine shrimp, seasoning, salt, vinegar and 4 cups water; mix well. Place in saucepan; bring to a boil. Simmer, covered, for about 5 minutes or until pink. Drain; remove shells. Devein. Cool. Cut pineapple, including crown, in half. Remove fruit, leaving... - 39.7363

Fry bacon until cooked but not crisp; cut each slice in half. Alternate shrimp, mushrooms, pineapple and bacon on long skewers until skewers are filled. Combine all remaining ingredients. Brush kabobs generously with sauce; place on grill 4 inches from source... - 38.6848

Butterfly shrimp; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roll in cracker crumbs. Fry until brown in skillet in hot oil, 1 inch deep. Place shrimp on foil-lined cookie sheet. Top each shrimp with 1 tablespoon chopped spinach, 1 /2 slice bacon and 1 square of... - 34.9327

Sift flour and confectioners' sugar together three times. Combine egg whites, cream of tartar and salt in large bowl; beat with electric mixer until foamy. Add 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, to egg whites; beat until meringue holds stiff peaks. Fold in... - 42.9192

Heat bacon drippings in large skillet; saute onion, mushrooms and garlic until mushrooms are tender. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, mono-sodium glutamate, oregano, basil, bay leaf, salt, pepper, sugar and hot sauce; bring to a boil. Simmer,... - 36.7607

Wash and drain spinach; remove wilted leaves and heavy stems. Heat oil with garlic in skillet over high heat; add spinach. Stir until oil is thoroughly mixed with spinach. Add seasonings; mix well. Cook, covered, for 2 minutes longer. Place spinach mixture in... - 30.5482

Prepare spinach according to package directions; drain. Saute onion in butter in saucepan until transparent; stir in flour. Combine eggs and milk; add to flour mixture, stirring constantly, until smooth and thickened. Fold bread crumbs and 1/2 cup cheese into... - 42.693

Cook spinach according to package directions; drain. Reserve several whole mushrooms; slice remaining mushrooms. Saute sliced mushrooms in 4 tablespoons butter. Melt remaining butter in saucepan; blend in flour. Add milk; cook, stirring, until sauce is... - 41.946

Cook spinach according to package directions; drain. Combine 1 tablespoon butter, nutmeg, salt and pepper with spinach in saucepan. Saute mushrooms in remaining butter; add mushrooms and sherry to spinach mixture. Fold in cream; simmer until heated... - 34.3594

Melt butter in chafing dish blazer pan. Add onion and garlic; saute until onion is tender. Stir in flour, salt and dillweed. Remove from heat; stir in beef broth and mushrooms with liquid gradually. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until... - 40.1579

Dissolve gelatin in 1 1/4 cups hot water; add sugar and salt. Cool until thickened but not set; fold in cream and strawberries. Tear cake into pieces. Place half the cake in 9 x 13-inch pan; add half the strawberry mixture. Repeat; refrigerate until firm. - 30.6874

Mix spinach, parsley, dill and scallions in large bowl; sprinkle with salt. Drain; squeeze out moisture. Brown onions in oil; stir into spinach mixture. Stir in cheese; season to taste with salt and pepper. Stack 4 to 5 phylo in shallow oiled baking pan;... - 46.4062

Add 2 cups hot water to gelatin; stir to dissolve. Add frozen strawberries; stir occasionally until thawed. Add remaining fruits; stir well. Pour half the mixture into 8 x 8 x 2-inch pan; chill until firm. Spread evenly with sour cream. Pour on remaining... - 35.8069

Cut shrimp into bite-sized pieces; place in ramekins or shells. Add egg yolks to warm white sauce, stirring quickly. Add wine; stir well. Pour over shrimp in shells. Add desired amount of garlic butter; top with cheese. Brown under broiler, 4 inches from... - 35.0066

Combine neck bones, beef, onions, garlic, tomato paste, 3 cans water, puree, vinegar, mustard, Worces tershire sauce and hot sauce, stirring well, in large kettle. Cook, stirring frequently, for 2 hours. Add chili powder, basil, rosemary and oregano, salt and... - 34.97

Soften cream cheese. Blend cream cheese, 2 tablespoons sugar, milk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla together; spread in bottom of pie crust. Chill. Mix cornstarch with 3 tablespoons sugar in saucepan; blend in orange juice and Cointreau. Cook, stirring constantly,... - 47.5851

Drain shrimp; cut into halves. Combine macaroni, cauliflower, celery, parsley, pickle and shrimp. Blend mayonnaise, French dressing, lemon juice, onion, celery seed, salt and pepper together; mix well. Add mayonnaise mixture to shrimp mixture; toss... - 37.8056

Combine cake mix, gelatin, oil, eggs, 3/4 of the package strawberries and 1/4 cup water in electric mixer bowl; mix until light and creamy. Pour into greased and floured 9 x 13-inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes. Cool in pan. Combine remaining... - 35.3496

Combine 1 cup butter and flour in saucepan; stir to make a paste. Add milk to flour mixture gradually. Cook, stirring constantly, until smooth and thickened; add salt, pepper and nutmeg. Pour sauce into greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. Drain shrimp; chop... - 44.3221

Cook spinach according to package directions; drain. Blend in cream cheese; add horseradish, sour cream, bacon and salt. Mix well; place in casserole. Blend stuffing mix with melted butter; sprinkle on top. Bake in 350-degree oven for 20 minutes or until... - 30.5308

Combine gelatin and 1 cup boiling water; stir until dissolved. Thaw berries slightly. Add strawberries, bananas, drained pineapple and walnuts. Place half the mixture in 9 x 9-inch pan; chill until firm. Spread sour cream evenly over top; carefully spoon on... - 34.5842

Combine milk, 1/4 cup sugar, salt and butter in a bowl; cool to lukewarm. Combine 1/2 cup warm water and yeast in large mixing bowl; stir until yeast is dissolved. Add milk mixture and eggs; mix well. Beat in flour gradually until smooth. Cover; let rise in... - 41.2887

Cook shrimp in boiling salted water for 3 to 5 minutes or until done. Do not overcook. Shell and devein shrimp. Drain pineapple, reserving syrup in saucepan. Cut pineapple slices in half; set aside. Add brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce and 1 cup water to... - 38.7227

Combine strawberries, sugar and 1 cup of water; bring to a boil. Cook until strawberries are tender. Add gelatin, stirring to dissolve. Add 1 cup cold water. Chill until partially thickened. Blend in frozen topping. Pour into individual molds or 1 large mold;... - 32.7922

Bake cake according to package directions; cool. Heat strawberries in saucepan over low heat; add strawberry gelatin. Stir until dissolved. Chill until partially set. Whip cream until stiff peaks form. Beat gelatin mixture into whipped cream gradually. Cut... - 36.4677

Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Combine milk, eggs, parsley, green pepper, salt and pepper; mix well. Add spaghetti. Pour into greased 9 x 5 x 2 3/4-inch loaf pan. Place in pan containing warm water up to level of loaf. Bake at 375... - 39.3556

Combine all ingredients and 1/8 cup water; shape into balls. Chill for several minutes. - 23.6784

Sprinkle 1 tablespoon orange juice in center of each shell; refrigerate, covered. Combine remaining juice with strawberries and sugar; mix gently. Chill, covered, for 1 hour. Divide strawberries equally into shells. Pour over any remaining liquid. Whip cream... - 36.916

Soften gelatin in 1/4 cup cold water. Dissolve over hot water. Combine cream cheese, sugar, salt and extract; blend until smooth. Add milk and gelatin mixture gradually to cream cheese mixture. Chill until partially set. Fold in whipped cream. Pour into... - 39.8732

Combine milk, gelatin and 1/2 cup sugar; let set for 30 minutes to soften gelatin. Beat egg yolks and remaining sugar together; add to gelatin mixture. Cook in double boiler for 15 minutes. Cool thoroughly. Stir cooked mixture, whipped cream and stiffly... - 30.4502

Shell and devein shrimp. Combine 2 cups water, salt, lemon juice and 1 tablespoon oil in bowl; soak shrimp in mixture for 30 minutes. Drain shrimp. Mix flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, additional salt to taste and pepper. Add 1 cup ice water; mix... - 39.5757

Grind shrimp, potatoes and onion in food chopper. Mix well; add seasonings. Shape into patties; dip into egg. Fry in deep hot fat until golden brown. - 30.2022

Dissolve gelatin in 1 cup hot water; add 1/2 cup cold water, vinegar, mayonnaise, salt and pepper. Blend well. Chill for 15 minutes or until partially set. Turn mixture into bowl; whip until fluffy. Fold in spinach, cottage cheese, celery and chopped onion;... - 39.017

Saute onions, green pepper and celery in bacon drippings for 15 minutes or until tender and transparent but not brown. Add tomatoes and tomato paste. Simmer for 30 to 45 minutes longer or until thickened. Add hot sauce. Add shrimp; cook for 15 minutes before... - 33.7881

Combine pine nuts, oil, vinegar, lemon peel, salt and nutmeg in small jar; shake well. Place spinach in salad bowl; chill. Toss spinach with dressing just before serving; add artichokes. - 33.4592

Cream margarine with 1/2 cup sugar; add egg yolks. Beat until fluffy and blended well. Sift flour, salt and baking powder together; add alternately with milk to creamed mixture. Add vanilla; spread in two greased waxed paper-lined 8-inch layer cake pans. Do... - 46.7272

Line 6 tart pans with pastry. Bake at 400 degrees until golden brown; cool. Prepare whipped dessert mix according to package directions; add nuts and rum. Pour into cooled tart shells; chill in refrigerator. Serve with dessert topping mix; garnish with shaved... - 30.0666

Have cheese at room temperature. Cream cheese, margarine and salt; blend in flour. Refrigerate for several hours before using. Roll out on floured board; cut into small circles. May be filled as desired. Fold dough over filling; seal edges. Bake on un-greased... - 27.4661

Peel and chop apples, onions and tomatoes. Chop raisins, crystallized ginger and almonds. Combine brown sugar, ground ginger, mustard, salt, cayenne pepper and vinegar with fruits, vegetables, ginger and almonds in large kettle. Blend thoroughly. Bring to a... - 37.2316

Season pork; saute in oil until browned well. Combine mushrooms, rice, consomme and 1 1/2 soup cans water; place in lightly-greased casserole. Arrange chops on top. Place slice of pepper, onion and tomato on each chop. Cover tightly. Bake at 350 degrees for 1... - 36.5567

Cut onions into 1/4-inch slices; separate into rings. Sift flour with baking powder, salt and sugar. Combine milk, egg and fat; add to dry ingredients all at once, beating until smooth. Dip onion rings into batter; drain off excess batter. Fry in deep fat at... - 33.8468

Mix beef with egg, crumbs, salt and ginger; form into 16 balls. Dredge balls in flour; brown in 3 tablespoons fat in large frying pan. Remove meatballs from pan. Drain pineapple, reserving syrup; add water to syrup to make 1 cup liquid. Stir syrup mixture... - 43.5356

Sift flour, baking powder and salt together. Melt butter in saucepan; stir in eggs, sugar, vanilla and flour mixture. Add pecans; spread batter in greased 12x7 x 2-inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Cut into 18 bars; cool on rack. - 28.4873

Tear lettuce into bite-sized pieces into salad bowl. Drain hearts of palm; slice 1/4 inch thick. Combine hearts of palm and avocados with lettuce. Blend vinegar with olive oil, salt and cayenne pepper; mix thoroughly. Pour over salad; toss lightly. - 29.8246

Combine all ingredients in bowl; toss lightly. Chill; serve on lettuce if desired. - 28.8683

Have cheese at room temperature. Cream cheese thoroughly. Add 1/2 cup sugar gradually; mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Pour into crust. Bake at 300 degrees for 45 minutes or until firm. Cool for 20... - 36.4507

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Combine butter, cranberry sauce.lemon juice and soy sauce in shallow baking pan. Place in oven until butter and cranberry sauce are melted; stir to blend. Arrange chicken in baking pan;... - 31.4723

Sift dry ingredients together. Stir in eggs and milk. Add 2 tablespoons butter; mix well. Set aside for 2 hours. Pour thin layer of batter into hot greased skillet. Brown; turn pancake. Cook on each side for 1 minute. Repeat procedure until all batter is... - 41.7803

Combine beef, pork, onions and crumbs with parsley, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; mix lightly. Blend egg, Worcestershire sauce and milk into beef mixture; shape into small balls. Brown meatballs in skillet in small amount of hot fat; simmer,... - 34.3822

Combine vinegar, 3/4 cup water, bay leaves, salt and sugar in small saucepan. Bring to a boil; simmer for 5 minutes. Cool. Pour over lamb cubes in large bowl; marinate for 24 hours. Drain; reserve marinade. Arrange lamb, tomato wedges, mushrooms and bacon... - 36.2626

Cook rice according to package directions. Saute chicken livers in butter. Arrange layers of rice, chicken livers and mushrooms in 2-quart casserole; add 2 cups broth. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, adding remaining broth as necessary to keep rice moist. - 25.1165

Cook lasagna according to package directions; drain. Brown beef in large skillet in oil with onions and garlic. Add tomato paste, tomato sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, oregano, bay leaf, basil, parsley, 1/8 tea spoon pepper and 1 1/2 cups water; simmer for 1... - 40.2419

Allow cheese to soften at room temperature. Blend cheese thoroughly. Add garlic salt, onion salt and Worcestershire sauce to taste. Add light cream until of desired consistency. Chill until ready to use. - 27.0239

Saute onion in 1 tablespoon bacon drippings. Add tomatoes, salt to taste, pepper, oregano and cumin. Sliver potato; add to sauce. Simmer for about 15 minutes. Beat eggs well; add cream and 1 /4 teaspoon salt, beating thoroughly. Place remaining bacon... - 42.0555

Cook grits according to package directions. Remove jalapeno pepper seeds; mince peppers. Add margarine, cheese, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, hot sauce, peppers and egg yolks. Mix well; cool. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into grits... - 33.8747

Place chicken in large kettle; add 6 cups water. Cover; bring to a boil. Reduce neat; simmer until chicken is tender. Remove chicken from broth. Reserve 4 1/2 cups broth. Chill until fat hardens; reserve 1/2 cup fat. Remove chicken from bones; cut in... - 41.4947

Saute onions in small amount of butter until clear. Combine onions and remaining ingredients in double boiler over low heat. Stir constantly until cheese is melted. - 27.2624

Cook orange peel in boiling water to cover until tender. Drain; let dry. Sift flour, baking powder and salt together; add sugar, nuts and orange peel. Mix well. Combine eggs, milk and butter. Add to dry ingredients; mix well. Pour into well-greased loaf... - 34.7835

Slice tops from oranges; remove orange sections. Combine orange sections, bananas and plums; fill orange shells with fruit mixture. Garnish with mint. Beat cranberry sauce until smooth; stir in honey and lemon juice. - 26.1311

Brown chicken well in butter in skillet; transfer to baking pan. Combine onion, garlic, chicken broth, cream and seasonings in saucepan; heat through. Pour mixture over chicken; cover pan. Bake at 300 degrees for 2 hours. Uncover; bake for 15 to 20 minutes... - 36.9454

Season roast to taste with salt and pepper. Place in roasting pan, bone ends up; wrap bone ends in foil. Bake, uncovered, in 325-degree oven for 2 hours and 20 minutes. Melt butter in skillet; add onion. Cook until transparent. Stir in celery; heat... - 41.3694

Combine flour and salt. Cream butter with confectioners' sugar and egg yolk; blend in orange rind and dry ingredients. Add orange juice; mix until stiff dough forms. - 26.5439

Saute onion and celery in butter in large saucepan for about 5 minutes. Stir in flour and mustard; remove from heat. Dissolve bouillon cubes in 2 cups hot water. Add bouillon and carrot to onion mixture; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Simmer, covered,... - 41.2344

Cream butter, 1 1/2 cups sugar and eggs until fluffy. Sift flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg together; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Fold in blueberries; spoon batter into 9 x 9 x 2-inch cake pan. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake in 400-degree... - 33.8287

Roll oxtail in flour; season with salt and pepper. Brown oxtail in 2 tablespoons fat in heavy skillet; add 1 cup water, bay leaves, peppercorns and onion. Simmer, covered, for 3 hours and 30 minutes or until oxtail is tender; add water as needed. Add carrots,... - 33.4734

Blend sour cream and cottage cheese; add eggs and dry ingredients. Beat with electric mixer until mixed well. Drop batter by 1/2 cupfuls onto hot greased griddle; bake until bubbles break on surface. Turn; bake until browned. Spread pancakes with butter;... - 39.7258

Sift flour and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Beat water, egg and vinegar together; stir into flour mixture. Shape into ball. Chill until ready to use. - 25.3363

Combine salt, pepper and flour; dredge chops in seasoned flour. Brown in oil in heavy skillet. Add 1 1/2 cups water; simmer, covered, for 30 minutes. Add carrots; cook, covered, for 15 minutes. Add potatoes; cook, covered, until potatoes are tender. Add... - 29.767

Cook parsnips in boiling water until tender; drain. Combine egg, flour and milk; blend well. Dip parsnips into flour mixture; roll in crumbs. Pour butter into baking dish; place parsnips over butter in single layer. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until... - 27.5508