A ROD!!!!

SCOREBOARD

Mon., July 19th, 2011

NYY  5   VS  TB 4          BOS 15 VS BAL 10

CHC  6   VS   PHI 1        FLA 4   VS NYM 1

        What could be more representative of July, than good picnic fixin's.  One of my favorites when entertaining family with alot of small fry to feed, is the wonderfully versatile HOT DOG!  Here are some easy variations that will appeal to crowds of all ages.

Ingredients for a Spectacular Hot Dog Buffet

Hot Dogs - Ball Park franks won't leave em hungry
Hot Dog Buns
Mustard - set out a few different types, such as Dijon, Honey, brandied peach mustard, and Horseradish
Ketchup - Heinz does not run off your dog
Cheese - Kraft American slices, and bowl each of shredded Cheddar and Mozzarella
Sauerkraut - rinsed and drained
Onions - diced
Sweet Pickle relish - Claussen brand stays crunchy and crisp

Along with the basic ingredients above, set out a few toppings geared towards those guests that like their dogs dressed more creatively.

Slaw Dogs:  Make your favorite coleslaw recipe and spoon onto franks.
California Dogs:  top franks with shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes and onions, and finish with a drizzle of KRAFT Russian Dressing.

Chili Dogs:  top franks with a little mustard, then spoon on heated chili and sprinkle with chopped onions.

Garden-Vegetable Dogs:  Mix together 1 small chopped tomato, 1/2 finely chopped cucumber, 3 diced radishes, and 2 sliced green onions with KRAFT Ranch Dressing.  Spoon over franks.

Pizza Dogs:  Top franks with heated pizza sauce, sprinkle wit



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Easters right around the corner.  Sandwiched in between thoughts of chocolate bunnies and decorated eggs are those memories of mouth watering glazed hams from years past.  This year the ham again will be the centerpiece of the meal but I thought I would change up the flavor a little with some mango chutney, and save my usual pineapple rings for the dessert portion of the meal.

Ham with Mango Chutney Glaze

Ingredients 
1 approx. 6 lb. cooked ham (my favorite is the shank portion)
24 McCormick whole cloves

Glaze ingredients
9 oz. jar Mango Chutney
1/4 cup Karo Dark Corn Syrup
2 tsp. stone-ground mustard

Instructions
Score ham by making diagonal cuts in a diamond pattern.  Stud ham with cloves (place cloves about an inch apart).  Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.  Insert an oven -going meat thermometer into center of ham.  *The thermometer should not touch the bone.  Bake in a 325 degree oven for 1 1/2 to 2 1/4 hours or until thermometer registers 140 degrees F.  Brush ham with some of the desired glaze the last 20 minutes of baking.  Serve with remaining glaze.

Glaze making instructions
In a food processor bowl or blender container combine one 9 oz. jar of mango chutney, 1/2 cup karo dark syrup, and 2 tsps. stone-ground mustard. cover and process/blend until smooth.  Makes 1 1/4 cups glaze.

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December 24

Egg Nog Recipe

Ingredients

12 eggs
3 pints heavy cream

1 cup granulated sugar
nutmeg
1 cup Bacardi Rum
1 cup Courvoisier Cognac
1/2 tsp salt

DirectionsSeparate egg yolks and whites.  Beat yolks until light in color.  Slowly add bourbon, and cognac, while beating at slow speed.  Chill for 3 hrs.  In second bowl add egg whites, then salt and beat till whites form peaks.  In third bowl whip cream until stiff.  Next fold whipped cream into chilled yolk mixture, then fold in the beaten egg whites.  Chill for one hour.  Serve in a punch bowl or large pitcher.  Sprinkle nutmeg on top of each glass served.

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Happy ST. PATRICKS DAY!

Here's a classic Irish favorite made easy....

CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE

3  carrots, cut into 3inch pieces

6  small red potatoes, halved 

2 to 3 pound corned beef brisket

2 to 3 medium size yellow onions

1 cup water

1 small head cabbage, cut into wedges

Cover corned beef with cold water for 4-6 hours to draw out the salt, and then drain.

Put all ingredients except cabbage wedges in preferably a 5qt. CROCK-POT, in order listed above.  Cover and cook on Low 10 to 12 hours or High 5 to 6 hours.  Add cabbage wedges to liquid, pushing down to moisten.  Continue to cook another 6 hours on low or 3 on high.  Complement with a hearty pumpernickel or rye bread and enjoy.

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GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN!!!!

The Canadian Womens Hockey

Team wins Gold....

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