Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Georgia Peach Cobbler Bread

Ingredients for Bread:
· 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
· 1 cup sugar
· 2 eggs
· 1/3 cup vegetable oil
· 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
· 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
· 2 cups peeled, sliced peaches
· 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
· 1 teaspoon baking soda
· 1/2 teaspoon salt
· 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
· 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Ingredients for Topping:
· ¼ cup chopped pecans
· ¼ cup brown sugar

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Beat in oil and extracts. Stir in peaches.
4. Combine flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in pecans.
5. Pour into a greased 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pan. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter.
6. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
7. Cool or 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Monday, July 13, 2015

Peach Topped Pork Chops

Ingredients:
· 1 cup chopped onion
· 1 tablespoon olive oil
· 4 pork chops, about ½ inch thick
· Salt and pepper, to taste
· ½ cup chopped peeled fresh peaches
· ¼ cup sugar
· 2 tablespoons white vinegar

Directions:
1. In a large skillet, sauté onions in olive oil for 4-5 minutes or until they soften. Remove and keep warm.
2. Sprinkle both sides of chops with salt and pepper and add to the skillet. Cover and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side or until meat thermometer reads 145 degrees. Remove and keep warm.
3. In the same skillet, combine the peaches, sugar and vinegar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and stir for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Return pork and onion to pan and heat through.

Friday, July 10, 2015

Dessert Kabobs

Ingredients:
· Rice Krispies treats (homemade or store bought)
· Angel Food Cake
· Brownie bites (homemade or store bought)
· Strawberries
· Donut Holes
· Chocolate candy coating

Directions:
1. Cut up Rice Krispies treats and angel food cake into small pieces.
2. Wash strawberries and cut off tops.
3. Layer on skewers beginning at bottom: strawberry, brownie bite, donut hole, angel food cake, Rice Krispie treat and another strawberry. Place skewers on parchment paper.
4. Melt candy coating by stirring in a small sauce pan or in microwave. When melted, pour in a resealable bag and cut tip off. Drizzle over kabobs and let set. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Monday, July 6, 2015

Steak and Potato Kabobs

Ingredients for Dipping Sauce:
· ¾ cup mayonnaise
· 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
· 1 tablespoon olive oil
· 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
· 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
· Salt and pepper, to taste

Ingredients for Kabobs:
· 14-21 baby potatoes or small red potatoes
· 1 pound sirloin, cut into large cubes
· 1 large package mushrooms
· Skewers: metal or wooden (soak for 30 minutes in water before using)

Directions for sauce:
1. To make dipping sauce, whisk together all of the ingredients. Divide mixture evenly into two bowls. Refrigerate until needed.

Directions for Kabobs:
1. To make kabobs: place potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil until tender about 8 minutes. Drain and allow to cool.
2. Thread skewers alternately with potatoes, beef and mushrooms.
3. Heat grill to medium-high. Grill the skewers, turning occasionally basting with half of the sauce. Cook until the potatoes and mushrooms are brown and beef is cooked, about 8 minutes for medium-rare.
4. Serve with remaining sauce.

Friday, July 3, 2015

Red, White and Blueberry Cobbler

Ingredients:
· 1 (10-ounce) package frozen blueberries
· 1 (10-ounce) package frozen mixed berries
· 1 white cake mix
· ½ cup butter, melted
· Ice cream

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Spread the frozen fruit (no need to thaw) on the bottom of the baking dish. Then sprinkle the box of dry cake mix over the top of berries. Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the cake mix.
3. Bake, uncovered, for 55-60 minutes.
4. Serve immediately with ice cream.