THE STAG COOK

4 thinly sliced skillet steaks, such as top round 3 eggs 1 teaspoon oregano Salt and pepper to taste 2 cups fresh bread crumbs 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 1/3 cup olive oil or vegetable oil 1/2 cup tomato sauce 4 sliced of deli ham 1 cup grated Mozzarella cheese 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or oregano Place the eggs in a shallow bowl or pan, and whisk them together with the oregano and some salt and pepper. Stir the parmesan cheese and garlic into the bread crumbs and place them in another shallow pan. Dip the steaks first in the egg mixture, then in the bread crumbs, coating them well with the crumbs. Heat the olive oil in a heavy skillet, and cook steaks for several minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy. Drain steaks on paper towels. Place steaks on a baking sheet. Turn on oven broiler. Top each steak with a slice of ham, 2-3 tablespoons tomato sauce, and 1/4 cup grated Mozzarella cheese. S...

Yield: 4 generous servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Cheesy Turkey Baked Pasta Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 3/4 pound ground turkey (10% fat) 4 cups cooked whole wheat pasta shells (see *Tips below) 2 1/2 cups marinara sauce (bottled or homemade) 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (divided) 1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese Directions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 3-quart casserole dish with nonstick spray. In a large pan, heat the oil over medium-heat and add onion, garlic and red pepper flakes. Saute until onions have softened, about 4 minutes. Crumble in the ground turkey and cook until the turkey is browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the pasta, marinara sauce, parsley and 1 cup of the cheese. Spoon the pasta mixture into the prepared dish. Sprinkle...

Miso is a particularly valuable food for vegans. The bacteria in miso synthesize vitamin B12, a difficult nutrient to obtain from diets that contain no animal products. Miso is a concentrated protein source, with just one tablespoon containing a full two grams. Miso and other fermented soy foods may also help lower the cancer, a team of researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham found that laboratory animals whose diets were enhanced with miso had a lower incidence of breast cancer and a slower growth rate of cancer cells. Cabbage, in addition to being high in vitamins K and C, is also high in cholesterol-lowering fiber - the four cups in this recipe provide almost 15 grams of fiber - making this soup a heart-healthy choice. Ingredients 2 teaspoons expeller-pressed canola oil 3 slices fresh ginger root, thinly sliced 1 large onion, thinly sliced 2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced 4 cups coarsely chopped cabbage 5 cups wa...

Total Time: Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total: 40 mins Ingredients: 1/2 lb sliced mushrooms (I use crimini but white work as well) 1 medium onion, sliced into wedges 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon ...

Chocolate-Peanut Butter Ice Cream Bread Makes: 1 loaf • 2 cups chocolate ice cream, very soft • 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour • 1/2 to 1 cup peanut butter baking chips 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with baking spray. 2. In large bowl, stir ice cream until smooth. Stir in flour until just blended; fold in peanut butter chips. Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 42 to 48 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. 3. Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes, then invert loaf onto cooling rack. Serve warm or cool completely (with peanut butter, if desired). Elderflower-Berry Ice Cream Bread Makes: 1 loaf • 2 cups strawberry ice cream, very soft • 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour • 1/2 pint raspberries • 2 tablespoons Elderflower liqueur 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with baking spray. 2. In large bowl, stir ice cream until smooth. Stir in flour, raspberr...

Prep 15 minutes Cook 30 minutes Ingredients:  Betty Crocker Brownie Mix Pretzels  Sea Salt Caramel Sauce 1. Start with a box of Betty Crocker Fudge Brownies 2. Prepare the brownie batter according to the package instructions. Pour about 1/3 of the batter into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan (grease it with some oil or cooking spray)  Spread the batter so that it forms an even layer to coat the bottom of the pan. 3, Lay the pretzels in an even layer on top of the brownie batter, then add a second layer. 4. Spoon the rest of the brown batter on top of the pretzel layer (do it in small clumps)  Bake brownies in the oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes (or well done) 5. Pull the pan out of the oven, let cool. Spoon caramel sauce on top of brownies. 6. Smooth it out in an even layer.  Sprinkle with coarse SEA SALT (NOT TABLE SALT)  7. Cut into bars. 

4 tbsp. vegetable oil 4 cloves garlic, crushed 3 med. onions, sliced lengthwise 2 lg. chicken breasts, boned and cut in 2 inch pieces 1 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. black pepper 1 tbsp. curry powder 2 tbsp. sugar 7 tbsp. brown sugar 2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. ginger powder 2 tbsp. soy sauce 1 c. water 3/4 c. coconut milk 3 med. potatoes, cubed (optional) 1 med (1 lbs) eggplant 2 tbsp. butter mixed with 2 tbsp. flour (Thickener) Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy pot over high heat, about 30 seconds.  Add garlic; fry until brown.  Add onions; stir fry 3 minutes.  Add curry powder.  Remove onions and set aside.Heat remaining oil in pot. Add chicken  Stir fry 3 minutes. Add sugar, brown sugar, chili powder, ginger, black pepper, salt, soy sauce and water. Mix in potatoes (optional: add chopped eggplant) Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer 20 minutes. Mix in onions and coconut milk. Co...

2 white onions, chopped finely 4 tablespoons butter (two for cooking the onion, and two to make the roux) 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup milk salt and pepper 3 tablespoons heavy cream Cook the onions in 2 tablespoons butter until they are very soft (about 12 minutes). They should not brown. In a saucepan, melt the other 2 tablespoons of butter and incorporate the flour, stirring over low heat for two minutes. Gradually whisk in the milk, blending well after each addition.  Cook the sauce over low to medium heat until it thickens and comes just to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the cooked onions and heavy cream. Makes about 1 1/3 cups sauce.

2 onions, finely chopped 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 2 cups beef bouillon salt pepper Cook the onions on low heat in the butter for about five minutes (don't brown them). Mix in the flour and brown it for 5 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon. Slowly stir in the bouillon and bring to a boil. Simmer the sauce on low to medium heat for 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. You can strain the sauce if you wish. Makes 2 cups

1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup flour 1 1/2 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup heavy cream salt and white pepper Melt the butter over low heat and stir in the flour with a wooden spoon. Cook while stirring for two minutes. Add the stock, two tablespoons at a time, whisking the mixture to a smooth consistency after each addition. Whisk in the cream and cook on medium heat until thickened and nearly boiling. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Makes two cups.

This recipe is for one cup of sauce - multiply it as needed.  2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup water or chicken stock (preferred) salt and pepper  Melt the butter over low heat and stir in the flour with a wooden spoon.  Cook while stirring for two minutes.  Add the water or stock, two tablespoons at a time, whisking the mixture to a smooth consistency after each addition.  When you've added about half the liquid, you can add the rest all at once. Continue warming on low to medium heat until sauce thickens.  Whisk as needed to prevent it from getting lumpy.  Remove from heat and add salt and pepper to taste. Makes 1 cup.

Ingredients: 10 tablespoons maple syrup  2 tablespoons soy sauce  3 tablespoon brown sugar 2 tablespoon grated fresh ginger  1 tablespoon apple vinegar 1 tablespoon water  4 salmon fillets  1 scallion, sliced thin (white part plus about 2-3 inches of the green) 1 tablespoon toasted sliced almonds (optional) Directions:  In a small bowl whisk together the syrup through cornstarch solution until smooth.  Place the fillets skin-side-down in a shallow baking pan.  Pour the syrup mixture over the salmon. Bake 15-18 minutes at 450°F until the fish flakes easily; baste with glaze halfway through cooking. Sprinkle with scallion and almonds before serving. Middle Fillet This fillet is one of the thickest cuts at about a 2″ thickness, coming from the middle section of the fish. The best way to cook the thicker fillets is to use 400° as the set temperature and bake the fish for 18-20 minutes. If a lower hea...

EZ Cottage Cheese/ Whip Cream Strawberry Dip 8 oz. Whip Cream (Cool Whip) 8 oz. Cottage Cheese Powder Sugar In mixing bowl add Whip Cream Add Cream Cheese Add 2 parts Powder Sugar (use the empty container of the whip cream as measurement= 2 containers full) Mix it until everything is well blended and the cream is smooth Set in fridge Mix again before serving it with Strawberries Dip Strawberry into the cream and enjoy.

Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies 15 minutes prep time 15 minutes cooking time 1/2 Cup shortening 1/2 Cup margarine, softened (put into a bowl and microwave for 20 seconds) 1 Cup packed brown sugar 13/4 Cup white sugar 1 Cup peanut butter 2 eggs 1 1/2 Cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup quick-cooking oats (something like instant oatmeal) (Optional) add 1 /2 Cup of: Chocolate Chips, or White Chocolate Chips, Roasted Peanuts or Shredded Coconut Preheat oven to 350 degrees In large bowl mix, shortening, margarine, brown sugar, white sugar, and peanut butter Mix until smooth Beat in eggs. Blend well. Add flour, baking soda and salt. Mix well. Add oats. Add optional additional ingredient (white choc. chips, choc. chips, peanuts, coconuts) Mix well. Combine 2 spoon full of mix into the palm of your hand. Roll the mix until it becomes a ball. Place it on a cookie sheet. Repeat. Space each cookie clump evenly and with enough space to expand. Bake 10-15 minutes, u...

INGREDIENTS 5 Strips of Bacon (Diced... Cut into little Bacon Bit pieces) (wash knife and cutting board before chopping the vegetables) 1 pound of boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into 1 inch cubes) (wash knife and cutting board before chopping the vegetables) 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 (8punce) packaged elbow macaroni 2 1/2 (two and a half) Cups of Chicken Broth 1 Cup chopped zucchini (size of pencil eraser) 1/2 Cup of Chopped Onion 1 teaspoon of Dried Oregano 1 Can (14 1/2 ounce) "Italian Stewed Tomato" 1 Cup of Velveeta Cheese 1/2 Cup of "Mild Cheddar Cheese" DIRECTIONS In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Cook bacon until crispy, but not burnt. Add the macaroni, broth, zucchini, onion and oregano to the chicken & bacon in the skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 7 to 8 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes and cheddar ch...

INGREDIENTS 1lbs Ground Chicken 1/2 Sweet Onion 1 whole green bell pepper 1 jar "Four Cheese Spaghetti Sauce" 1 Can Italian Seasoned Diced Tomatoes  6 table spoons brown sugar table spoons Parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper 1 Package of Pasta (Spaghetti or your choice) DIRECTIONS: Chop the Green Bell Pepper into little cubes (the size of an eraser head)Put into a bowl and put aside. Chop the Sweet Onion into little cubes (the size of an `eraser head) Put into a bowl and put aside. Heat a pan with about a tablespoon of oil. Combine the vegetables into the hot pan. Cook until the onions and green bell pepper is reasonably soft (taste it) Pour the cooked vegetables into a plate and put aside. Brown the ground chicken (cook in a pan until it's no longer raw) Combine the vegetables with the cooked chicken. Stir Add jar of "Four Cheese Spaghetti Sauce" Add can of "Italian Seasoned Diced Tomatoes" Add 6 Table Sp...

Ingredients: 1.5- 2 lbs (6-10 pieces) Chicken fillet (thighs or breasts) 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tsp pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 450 Combine into Bowl: 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tsp pepper mix well Grease Oven Safe Glass Pan Tenderize the meat using a fork or mallet. Individually, dunk each piece of tenderized chicken into bowl and massage the sauce into the meat After the chicken has been drenched in the teriyaki sauce, lay the meat into the glass pan (do not overlap the chicken pieces on top of each other) Cook in oven from 40-50 minutes until the middle of chicken is cooked (no pink show when you cut into the chicken) Take out of Oven and enjoy

“Alcohol may be man's worst enemy, but the bible says love your enemy.” - Frank Sinatra I figured that we all drink, we're all forced to stumble back into life the next day and that some protection is necessary for the "Why God" mornings! These Preventative Measures/ Hangover Cures might be useful: 1st Line of Defense Drink slower; a normal, healthy liver can break down about a drink an hour. 2nd Line of Defense If you know you're gonna get sloshed, be prepared and sneak a carbon pill while your downing your poison. If taken before, during and after drinking, activated carbon absorbs the toxins that cause hangovers. Best of all, it`s available over-the counter. http://www.doublechaser.com/chaser.htm 3rd Line of Defense Take 2 ibuprofen before you pass out with Gatorade (specifically) The sport drink rehydrates, the aspirin relieve the nagging inflammation of your brain, and, with luck, you wake up feeling like the Zest shower guy. Last Line of Defense Rehydrate ...

This crispy, caramel crust formed by a generous dusting of powdered sugar puts the soggy, monotonous standard to shame. The Brooklyn French Toast is absolutely guaranteed to put your taste buds into rapture. Prep time: 3 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes INGREDIENTS: 2 eggs 2/3 cup heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 4 1-inch slices crusty sourdough or peasant bread 4 plus tablespoons butter 8 teaspoons powdered sugar DIRECTIONS: Heat oven to 250 degrees Combine/ Whisk: eggs heavy cream vanilla extract cinnamon Soak slice of bread in batter for about 1 minute turning over once Warm skillet/ pan over medium heat Melt butter in skillet/ pan (Don't burn the butter!) Dust slice of bread with 1 teaspoon of powdered sugar Put slice of bread sugar side down and cook until it's golden (2-3 minutes) Dust the other side of bread with powdered sugar, flip the bread and cook until golden (2-3 minutes) Put it on a plate and keep warm in the oven Repeat steps 4-...

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 1 hour Ingredients: 1 lbs ground beef 1 Cup dried bread crumbs/ crushed toast 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 Cup onions, minced 1/4 Cup bell pepper, diced 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 cup of Tomato Sauce 1 cup of Burger House BBQ Sauce href="http://thestagcook.blogspot.com/2010/02/burger-house-bbq-sauce.html"> Directions: Preheat oven to 350 Combine into Bowl: ground beef bread crumbs eggs onion bell pepper salt pepper 1 Cup of Tomato Sauce mix well Grease Bread Pan Pour Ingredients from the bowl into Bread Pan Cook for 30 minutes Take out of Oven, Pour Burger BBQ Sauce (or another cup of Tomato Sauce) href="http://thestagcook.blogspot.com/2010/02/burger-house-bbq-sauce.html"> Spread Sauce over the surface Put back in oven, cook an additional 30 minutes Take out of Oven and enjoy Buon appetito!