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Monday, December 18, 2017

Gingerbread Cookies

Christmas Card I made in 2008
I will be posting a updated photo for 2017
 
 
 


Gingerbread Cookies

6 cups all-purpose flour

                        
                        
                                         
                         
In a medium bowl, mix together the shortening, molasses, brown sugar, water, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients, until they are completely absorbed. Divide dough into 3 pieces, pat down to 1 1/2 inch thickness, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

Sunday, December 17, 2017

Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Grilled Pork Tenderloin

1 1/2 - 2 lb. pork tenderloin
 2 T. olive oil
 2 T. balsamic vinegar
 1 tsp. soy sauce
 4 cloves garlic, chopped
 1/2 tsp. black pepper

    Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and pepper. Place the tenderloin in a Ziploc bag and pour in the marinade. Marinate for at least 2-3 hours, the longer the better. Fire up the grill, you want the heat to be at least 400 degrees. Remove the pork loin and place on the grill, cooking for approx. 30-35 minutes (depends on the thickness of your pork loin) and turning the meat to char/grill all sides. Using a meat thermometer check that the internal temp. is 140 degrees before removing from the grill. Allow the meat to rest 10 minutes before slicing.

Saturday, December 16, 2017

Weight Watchers Traditional Shortbread

Weight Watchers Traditional Shortbread

Makes 15 servings

Ingredients

9 ounces plain flour
6 ounces butter
3 ounces caster sugar

Preparation

1. Mix the flour and sugar first, and then rub in the butter.
2. Knead the mixture until it becomes a smooth paste.
3. Roll out till about 3/4 inch (2 cm) thick.
4. Cut into rectangles and decorate the top with a fork creating rows of holes.
5. Transfer to a greased baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes at 160C (325F/Gas Mark 3). They want to stay pale and light golden.
6. In warm weather you may want to chill the cookies before baking.
7. To use a shortbread mold: Mix a teaspoon of flour and a teaspoon of caster sugar. Grease the mold with oil and evenly sprinkle half the flour/sugar mix. Press the shortbread into the mold, and turn out onto a baking sheet before baking.

WW POINTS per serving: 4
Nutritional information per serving: 168 calories, 9.4g fat, 0.5g fiber

Cracked Chicken

Cracked Chicken

Ingredients:
  • Chicken Breasts, Boneless and Skinless  - 2 Pounds
  • Cream Cheese, Cut into Cubes 2 (8 Ounce) Blocks
  • Dry Ranch Dressing Mix - 2 (1 Ounce) Packets
  •  Bacon, Cooked and Crumbled - 8 Ounces
  • High Quality Rolls - 6
  • Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese - 6 Slices
  • Red Onion, Thinly Sliced- 1
  • Barbecue Sauce

Instructions:

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towel. Place them in the crockpot. Top evenly with cream cheese cubes then sprinkle the dry ranch evenly over the top. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4 hours. Chicken is ready when it can easily be shredded with a fork.
  2. When chicken is cooked, shred it. Add cooked bacon. Give the mixture a stir to evenly combine everything.
  3. Spoon one portion of chicken mixture on half of a good quality rolls, top with cheese and set under the broiler just until cheese has melted.
  4. Spread BBQ sauce on second half of the bun and top with a thin slice of red onion. Serve.

        * For me when I make it again I'll use 1 packet of Ranch Dressing. I used Bacon Bits ,not cooked or crumbled