Easter Recipe's

Subject: ~~Easter Recipe's~~ Wed Nov 12, 2008 1:32 am

Creamy Lemon Asparagus Risotto

2 tbsp Olive Oil

1 medium onion, finely chopped

2 cups minute white rice, uncooked

1/2lb asparagus, cut into 2 inch pieces

2 cups chicken broth

2 tbsp Philadelphia light cream cheese spread

Grated peel and juice of 1/2a medium lemon

Heat the oil in a large skillet on medium heat

Add onion cook and stir 2 min or until tender

Stir in rice, asparagus and broth. Bring to a boil Reduce heat to low simmer 5 minutes

Add cream cheese spread, lemon peel and juice

Stir until well blended

Makes 6 servings

Courtesy of kraftfoods.com/connect

Subject: Re: ~~Easter Recipe's~~ Wed Nov 12, 2008 1:32 am

Lemony Potatoes

Ingredients :
2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and cubed (1-inch pieces)
1 cup finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Subject: Re: ~~Easter Recipe's~~ Wed Nov 12, 2008 1:32 am

Luscious Lamb

8 Lamb chops

Garlic powder to taste

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons gin

1 teaspoon seasoned salt

Rub the lamb chops with a small amount of garlic powder and place in a shallow baking dish

Melt butter in a small saucepan

Stir in Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, gin and seasoned salt

Pour over lamb

Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes

Remove the lamb and pour the marinade into a small sauce pan

Boil marinade for 10 minutes

Broil or grill the lamb chops to desired doneness

Serve the lamb topped with the marinade.

This dish serves 4

Subject: Re: ~~Easter Recipe's~~ Wed Nov 12, 2008 1:33 am

Banana-Sweet Potato Casserole

1 can (1 lb, 1 oz) sweet potatoes

2 large ripe bananas, peeled and quartered

1/4 cup orange juice or unsweetened pineapple juice

1/2 tsp salt

Dash pepper

1/4 cup butter or margarine

1/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed

2 tsp grated orange peel

2 tbsp chopped toasted almonds

Preheat oven to 400F

Arrange potatoes and bananas in an ungreased 10 x 6-1/2 x 1-1/2 inch baking dish

Pour orange juice over all, sprinkle with salt and pepper

In small bowl, mix butter, brown sugar, and orange peel with fork until mixture is crumbly

Sprinkle evenly over potatoes and bananas, sprinkle almonds over top

Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes

Delicious with ham or pork

Makes 4 to 6 servings

Subject: Re: ~~Easter Recipe's~~ Wed Nov 12, 2008 1:33 am

Hawaiian Sweet Potatoes

2 cans (1 lb, 7oz size) sweet potatoes, drained

1 can (9oz) crushed pineapple, undrained

6 tbsp butter or margarine, melted

3/4 tsp salt

Dash pepper

1/2 cup packaged dry bread crumbs

2 tbsp brown sugar

Dash cloves

Preheat oven to 375F

Mash potatoes in medium bowl, measure 4 cups

Stir in pineapple

2 tbsp butter, salt and pepper

Turn into 1 quart ungreased casserole

Combine remaining butter with bread crumbs, brown sugar,and cloves

Sprinkle over potato mixture

Bake 30 minutes

Makes 6 servings

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Easter Recipe's