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May 2nd 2010 21:47
My son is in college, and likes to cook for his dates. Problem is, he doesn't REALLY cook. He opens canned vegetables, and heats them in the microwave. He knows how to cook a few meat dishes, but still - doesn't really follow a recipe. So, he asked me to come up with a couple of really SIMPLE recipes that would be impressive to his dates. Mom and I brainstormed a bit, and this is the first one we came up with.

Impress The Girl

Fancy Salad

Because the entree has two green veggies with it, we don't really need to have a green salad. We're just going to cut some tomato wedges, and place them around the edge of a salad plate. In the center, we'll put marinated artichoke hearts. Really simple; looks elegant; tastes good.


Tilapia Packets with Baby Spinach and Asparagus

This recipe comes from my mom - don't know where she got it (or I'd give proper credit.)

For each serving, you need 1 nice size tilapia filet, a bunch of baby spinach and some fresh asparagus (cut in bite size pieces).

Lay a piece of foil on a baking sheet. Pile a bunch of baby spinach in the center of the foil. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper. Lay the tilapia filet on top. Again, drizzle with EVOO and S&P. Pile the asparagus on top of that - drizzle again. Fold the foil over and seal up to make a packet. Bake at 375 F for about 15-20 minutes. Transfer to a nice plate, and serve with long grain wild rice.

Cherry Chiffon Dessert

OK - I know I was complaining about using canned veggies, but we are using CANS for this dish. It's really simple, and tastes wonderful. We normally just make this in a large bowl, and then serve from the bowl. But - we're trying to impress a girl, here, so we'll use pretty glasses to serve. Brandy snifters or sundae glasses. Even wine glasses will work.




1 can cherry pie filling - chilled
1 can pineapple chunks or tidbits - chilled and drained
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 - 8 oz tub frozen whipped topping - thawed
1 cup miniature marshmallows

Mix all together, fill serving dishes, chill.

Super simple meal to impress the girl! All of it can be made ahead, except for cooking the fish packets. Those can be made up ahead, and put in the oven 20 minutes before you'll be ready to serve.

Happy Cooking!

Be sure to visit http://real-home-cooking.com for more ideas!
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Fall Baking: Apple Cheesecake

September 19th 2008 17:18


Ingredients:

CRUST
1/4 cup melted butter
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons white sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

FILLING
2 8 oz pkgs softened cream cheese
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

TOPPING
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup chopped pecans
4 cups thinly sliced and peeled baking apples

Directions:
In a large bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and melted butter. Mix nd press firmly in to the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove and cool.

In another bowl, mix cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar. Mix at medium speed until smooth and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each one. Slowly add vanilla pour in to crust.

In a small bowl, mix remaining 1/3 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Toss the cinnamon-sugar until the apples are coated. Gently place by spoonfuls over cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle crushed pecans on top and place in the oven. Bake at 350 degrees for 60 to 70 minutes. Gently loosen cake from pan and cool before removing completely. Refrigerate before serving.
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Snicker Bar Salad

September 15th 2008 16:25


Snicker Bar Salad


This is my kinda salad!

Ingredients:

3 granny Smith apples cut into cubes
8 oz pineapple tidbits
2 king size snicker bars, cubed
16 oz cool whip
1 c powdered sugar
1 stick butter, softened
1 c peanuts

Directions:

Mix powdered sugar and butter. Fold in cool whip. Stir in apples, pineapple and candy bars.
Make an hour prior to serving.
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Cherry Squares

September 4th 2008 16:51
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Apple Crisp

September 3rd 2008 15:24


The Best Ever Apple Crisp
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Blueberry Muffins

September 3rd 2008 15:17
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