Recipe of the Day: Peanut Butter Cookies *National Peanut Butter Cookies Day*

Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients
1 egg, beaten
1 cup sugar
1 cup creamy peanut butter

Directions
In a large bowl, mix all ingredients. Scoop level tablespoonfuls and roll into balls. Place on ungreased baking sheets and flatten with a fork.
Bake at 350° for about 18 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 2 dozen.

Recipe found here: Peanut Butter Cookies

Recipe of the Day: Cafe Pierre’s Classic Spaghetti Bolognese

Cafe Pierre’s Classic Spaghetti Bolognese

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds ground beef
1 carrot, finely diced
1/2 onion, finely diced
2 ribs celery, finely diced
3 large cloves garlic, chopped
About 5 tablespoons (3 ounces) tomato paste
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons dry white wine
1/4 cup veal stock or beef broth
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
1 pound spaghetti, cooked to dente
Grated Parmigiano Reggiano, to taste

Directions
In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the butter with the oil over medium heat. Add the meat and brown, stirring frequently, 10 to 15 minutes, careful not to burn.

Using a slotted spoon, strain the meat from the pan, leaving the fat (it will seem like a lot of fat, but the fat will be absorbed into the sauce as it slowly cooks). Add the carrot, onion and celery to the pan, stirring until the vegetables are translucent and soft, about 15 minutes. Stir in the garlic.

Add the tomato paste and cook for 5 minutes to marry the flavors. Stir in the white wine and cook until the wine is reduced, about 5 minutes.

Stir the meat back into the pan along with the veal stock, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt and one-half teaspoon pepper, or to taste. Gently cook over low heat until the flavors are married, 45 minutes to an hour, stirring occasionally. Serve with the spaghetti and grated
Parmigiano to taste.

Recipe found here: Cafe Pierre’s Classic Spaghetti Bolognese

Recipe of the Day: Asian Beef and Noodles

Asian Beef and Noodles

Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 packages (3 ounces each) Oriental ramen noodles, crumbled
2-1/2 cups water
2 cups frozen broccoli stir-fry vegetable blend
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion

Directions
In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the contents of one ramen noodle flavoring packet; stir until dissolved. Remove beef and set aside.

In the same skillet, combine the water, vegetables, ginger, noodles and contents of remaining flavoring packet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until noodles are tender, stirring occasionally. Return beef to the pan and heat through. Stir in onion. Yield: 4 servings.

Recipe found here: Asian Beef and Noodles

Recipe of the Day: Breakfast Eggs in Foil Bowls *Camping Recipe*

Breakfast Eggs in Foil Bowls

Ingredients
6 eggs
1/3 cup milk
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
4 brown-and-serve sausage links, chopped
4 Wright® Brand Bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 green onions, chopped

Directions
Prepare grill for indirect medium heat.

In a small bowl, whisk the first five ingredients. Pour into three 4-1/2-in. disposable foil tart pans coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cheese, green pepper, sausage, bacon and onions.

Cover each pan with foil. Grill, covered, for 20-22 minutes or until eggs are completely set. Yield: 3 servings.

Recipe found here: Breakfast Eggs in Foil Bowls

Recipe of the Day: Speedy Chicken Marsala

Speedy Chicken Marsala

Ingredients
8 ounces uncooked whole wheat or multigrain angel hair pasta
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup dry marsala wine

Directions
Cook pasta according to package directions. Pound chicken with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness. In a large resealable plastic bag, mix the flour, lemon pepper and salt. Add chicken, one piece at a time; close bag and shake to coat.

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Remove from pan.

In the same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add wine; bring to a boil. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Return chicken to pan, turning to coat with sauce; heat through.

Drain pasta; serve with chicken mixture. Yield: 4 servings.

Recipe found here: Speedy Chicken Marsala

Recipe of the Day: Pork Chops with Apples and Stuffing

Pork Chops with Apples and Stuffing

Ingredients
6 boneless pork loin chops (1-inch thick and 4 ounces each)
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 package (6 ounces) crushed stuffing mix
1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling with cinnamon

Directions
In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, prepare stuffing according to package directions. Spread pie filling into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Place the pork chops on top; spoon stuffing over chops.

Cover and bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 160°. Yield: 6 servings.

Recipe found here: Pork Chops with Apples and Stuffing

Recipe of the Day: Apple Fritters *National Doughnut Day*

Apple Fritters

Ingredients
1 cup cake flour
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/3 cup whole milk
4 teaspoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon orange juice
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup chopped peeled tart apple
Oil for frying
Confectioners’ sugar

Directions
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, combine the egg, milk, butter, orange juice, peel and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apples.

In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1/4 in. of oil to 375°. Drop batter by rounded tablespoons into oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners’ sugar. Serve warm. Yield: 2-3 servings.

Recipe found here: Apple Fritters