Sunday, January 25, 2009
OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES
* Mazola Pure® Canola Spray
* 1 cup flour
* 1 1/2 teaspoons Spice Islands® cinnamon
* 1 teaspoon baking sdoa
* 1/2 teaspoon Spice Islands® nutmeg
* 1/2 cup butter or margarine
* 1/2 cup granulated sugar
* 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
* 1 egg
* 1 tablespoon Spice Islands® vanilla
* 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
* 1 cup raisins
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheets with cooking spray. In medium bowl combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda and nutmeg; set aside.
2. In large bowl with mixer at medium speed, beat margarine and sugars until creamy. Beat in egg and vanilla until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Blend in flour mixture. Stir in oats and raisins.
3. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart, on prepared cookie sheets.
4. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire rack.
FUDGE PECAN CAKE WITH CREAMY CHOCOLATE FROSTING
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 16 servings
* 1/2 teaspoon Mazola® Canola Oil
* 3/4 cup chopped pecans
* 3/4 cup chopped pitted prunes (For easier chopping, spray knife with cooking spray.)
* 6 tablespoons boiling water
* 1-1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
* 3 large eggs
* 3 large egg whites
* 6 tablespoons Mazola® Canola Oil
* 1 tablespoon Spice Islands® vanilla extract
* 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
* 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
* 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 2 cups miniature semi-sweet chocolate morsels (1 12-ounce package)
* Mazola Pure® Canola Spray
* 1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
1. Heat 1/2 teaspoon oil in small skillet over medium heat. Add pecans and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Remove from heat; set aside to cool.
2. Combine prunes and boiling water in small bowl. Cover and let stand 15 minutes to soften. Puree. You should have about 3/4 cup puree.
3. In large bowl of electric mixer, beat sugar, eggs, egg whites and prune puree together until thick and light colored, about 3 minutes. Blend in 6 tablespoons canola oil and vanilla.
4. Measure flour by lightly spooning flour into measuring cups; level with knife. Stir together flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Fold into prune mixture. Fold in 1-1/2 cups of the semi-sweet chocolate morsels and pecans.
5. Spread batter in 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan coated with cooking spray.
6. Bake at 325°F, 20 to 25 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Do not overbake.
7. Remove from oven; immediately dollop spoonfuls of marshmallow crème on top of cake. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup chocolate morsels. Cover with baking sheet; let stand 2 minutes. Remove baking sheet; swirl marshmallow crème and chocolate together, spreading evenly over cake.
8. Cool completely on wire rack. Before serving, chill 5 minutes, if necessary for easier cutting.
FRIED PLANTAIN CHIPS
Yield: 6 servings
* 2 green plantains
* 1 quart (about) Mazola® Corn Oil
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
1. To peel plantains, cut off ends and slit skin lengthwise several times; run finger between skin and fruit to remove skin. Cut plantains into 3/4-inch-thick slices.
2. Pour oil into large skillet, filling no more than 1/3 full. Heat over medium heat to 375°F.
3. Carefully add 1/3 of the plantain slices; fry 3 minutes or until pale yellow. Remove from oil.
4. On flat surface, press plantain slices with bottom of cup until sides burst and slices resemble a flower.
5. Return to oil and fry 2 to 3 minutes or until golden and crisp on the outside. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt.
CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN
Cook Time: 20 to 30 minutes
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
* 1 quart Mazola® Corn Oil
* 2-1/2 to 3 pounds chicken pieces, skin removed
* 1 cup buttermilk OR sour milk
* 1-1/3 cups flour
* 1 tablespoon salt
* 2 teaspoons Spice Islands® Paprika
* 1/2 teaspoon Spice Islands Medium Grind Black Pepper
1. Pour 3 to 4 inches of oil in a deep fryer, according to manufacturer's directions, or large deep frying pan. Heat oil to 325°F.
2. Pat chicken dry using paper towels and place in a large shallow bowl. Pour buttermilk over chicken to coat.
3. Combine flour, salt, and spices in a large resealable plastic bag. Place drained chicken pieces in bag with flour mixture; seal bag and shake to coat.
4. Carefully add chicken to the oil and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes per batch in deep fryer, turning once (2 batches total). For stove top skillet, fry 20 to 25 minutes, turning once, until fork tender and deep golden brown.
5. RECIPE TIPS: Do not fill stove-top skillet more than 1/3 full with oil. Cook in two batches so as not to over-crowd the fryer or skillet. Allow oil temperature a minute or two to recover between batches. Dark meat may require a slightly longer cooking time than white. To make sour milk, add 2 teaspoons cider vinegar to 1 cup milk.
CORN MUFFINS
Cook Time: 15 to 18 minutes
Yield: 1 dozen muffins
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 cup yellow corn meal
* 3/4 cup sugar
* 1 tablespoon Argo® Baking Powder
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 3/4 cup milk
* 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons Mazola® Vegetable Plus! Oil
* 2 eggs
1. Preheat oven to 400˚F. Grease standard 12-hole muffin pan (2-1/2 x 1-1/4-inch cups) or line with paper baking cups.
2. Combine flour, corn meal, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Whisk milk, oil and eggs together in a medium bowl. Add to flour mixture and stir just until flour is moistened.
3. Divide batter evenly into prepared muffin pan.
4. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until muffins are golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Transfer muffins to a wire rack to cool.
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE
Cook Time: 40 to 45 minutes
Yield: 8 to 10 servings
* Mazola Pure® Cooking Spray
* 1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate pieces
* 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter OR margarine
* 6 eggs, separated
* 1/3 cup sugar
* 2 tablespoons Argo® or Kingsford's® Corn Starch
* 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Spray a 9-inch spring form pan with cooking spray; dust lightly with additional corn starch.
2. Combine chocolate and butter in small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, just until chocolate melts. Pour into large bowl; cool to room temperature.
3. Beat egg whites until foamy in a medium bowl with mixer at high speed. Gradually add sugar, beating until soft peaks form. Add egg yolks to chocolate mixture; stir until blended. Stir in corn starch.
4. Fold egg whites into chocolate mixture until thoroughly blended. Pour into prepared pan.
5. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until set. Run a knife around the edge immediately after removing from oven.
6. Cool on wire rack. Remove side of pan. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
PUMPKIN NUT BREAD
Cook Time: 65 minutes
Yield: 16 servings
* 1 cup whole wheat flour
* 1 cup all-purpose flour
* 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
* 1 teaspoon Spice Islands® ground cinnamon
* 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon Spice Islands® ground ginger
* 1/4 teaspoon Spice Islands® ground nutmeg
* 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
* 2 large egg whites
* 1 large egg
* 1-1/2 cups canned pumpkin
* 1/2 cup granulated sugar
* 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
* 1/2 cup low fat (1%) milk
* 2 tablespoons Mazola® Canola Oil
* 3/4 cup chopped nuts
* Mazola Pure® Canola Spray
1. Measure flours by spooning lightly into measuring cups; level with knife. Stir together flours, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, ginger, nutmeg and cloves in medium bowl; set aside.
2. Beat together egg whites and egg in large bowl of electric mixer. Blend in pumpkin, sugars, milk and oil. Stir in dry ingredients. Stir in 1/2 cup nuts.
3. Spread batter in 9 x 5-inch loaf pan sprayed with cooking spray. Sprinkle top with remaining 1/4 cup nuts.
4. Bake at 350°F., 55 to 65 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out completely clean.
MILANESAS (BREADED MEAT CUTLETS)
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 - 5 servings
* 4 tablespoons Mazola® Right Blend or Corn Oil
* 1 lb beef, turkey or chicken breast cutlets
* 2 cups bread crumbs
1. Remove any excess fat or connective tissue from meat; flatten very thin with a meat pounder.
2. Add oil in frying pan over medium-high heat.
3. Dredge meat cutlets well in bread crumbs and fry until browned; 2-4 minutes per side. Serve warm.
FRIED PLANTAINS WITH CINNAMON SUGAR
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
* 4 cups Mazola® Corn Oil or Vegetable Oil
* 2-3 green plantains
* 1 teaspoon Spice Islands® ground cinnamon
* 2 tablespoons sugar
1. Heat oil to 350°F in a deep fryer or large deep skillet.
2. While oil is heating, peel and thinly slice plantains lengthwise. Fry slices in 2 or 3 batches to avoid crowding.
3. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until golden. Remove using tongs and place on paper towels to drain.
4. Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon sugar. Turn to coat both sides. Serve immediately.
5. Note: These crisp plantains are great as a snack and also work as a delicious garnish for ice cream.
EASY CHICKEN CUTLETS
Yield: 6 servings
* 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
* 1 egg, lightly beaten
* 1 cup seasoned dried bread crumbs
* 1/4 cup Mazola® Oil
1. In medium bowl toss chicken with egg until coated.
2. Place bread crumbs in large plastic food bag. Add chicken, 1 piece at a time; shake to coat.
3. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, or until cooked through. If desired serve with salsa OR a drizzle of chicken gravy garnished with chopped parsley.
CREAMY CHEESECAKE
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 8 to 10 servings
* Mazola Pure® Cooking Spray
* 4 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs
* 2 eggs
* 3/4 cup sugar
* 1 container (8 ounces) small curd cottage cheese
* 2 tablespoons Argo® or Kingsford’s® Corn Starch
* 1 tablespoon lemon juice
* 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese cut into chunks
* 1 teaspoon vanilla
* 1 container (8 ounces) sour cream
* Additional fresh fruit (optional)
1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray; sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs.
2. Combine eggs, sugar, cottage cheese, corn starch, lemon juice and vanilla in blender or food processor. Cover and blend 1 minute or until smooth. Gradually add cream cheese; blend until smooth.
3. Add sour cream; blend JUST until smooth. Pour into prepared pie plate.
4. Bake 35 minutes or until filling is set around edge. Cool on wire rack.
5. If desired, top with fresh fruit. Refrigerate until serving time.
CODFISH FRITTERS
Yield: 4 Servings
* 1/2 pound salted cod
* Water
* 1 cup flour
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 1 egg, lightly beaten
* 1 tablespoon Mazola® Corn Oil
* Dash pepper
* 1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
* 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped
* 1 quart Mazola® Corn Oil
1. In large bowl soak salted cod in 4 cups water for 4 hours, changing water occasionally. Drain and rinse under cold running water.
2. In 2-quart saucepan combine cod with 3 cups fresh water. Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 20 minutes or until fish flakes with a fork. Drain well; remove skin and bones; flake. Set aside to cool
3. In medium bowl combine flour, baking powder, 1/2 cup water, egg, 1 tablespoon corn oil and salt. Whisk until batter is smooth. Stir in flaked cod, garlic, parsley and jalapeño
4. Pour corn oil in large, heavy, deep skillet or saucepan, filling no more than 1/3 full. Heat over medium heat to 375 F.
5. Carefully add cod mixture by rounded teaspoonfuls, a few at a time. Fry, turning once, 3 minutes or until golden. Drain on paper towels
6. Serve with favorite dipping sauce
CHINESE BATTER FRIED SHRIMP
Yield: 30 servings
* 1/2 cup flour
* 1/3 cup Argo® or Kingsford’s® Corn Starch
* 1/2 to 2/3 cup cold water
* 1 teaspoon soy sauce
* 2 1/2 cups (about) Mazola® Oil
* 2 teaspoons Argo® Baking Powder
* 1 lb large shrimp, shelled and deveined
1. Combine flour and corn starch in a medium bowl. Gradually stir in 1/2 cup water and soy sauce until smooth. Stir in additional water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until batter is just thick enough to coat shrimp (about the consistency of very heavy cream).
2. Pour oil into 2-quart saucepan, filling no more than 1/3 full. Heat over medium heat to 350°F.
3. Stir 1 tablespoon of the hot oil into batter. Stir in baking powder.
4. Coat shrimp with batter. Carefully add shrimp, a few at a time to hot oil; fry 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
BUÑUELOS
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 40 pieces
* 1/4 cup Mazola® Corn Oil
* 4 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 1 tablespoon sugar
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 2 eggs
* 1 cup milk
* Mazola® Corn Oil for frying
* sugar-cinnamon mix to sprinkle on pieces
1. Pour oil in a frying pan to about 2-inch depth. Heat the oil to 360-370°F.
2. Combine flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Mix until well blended.
3. With a mixer, blend eggs well and then add oil slowly. Blend well. Add milk to mixture and blend well.
4. Slowly add the liquid mixture to the flour. Knead by hand or with a machine until a smooth, elastic dough forms. Allow to rest for 10-15 minutes.
5. Divide the dough in small portions, about 1-inch in diameter. Roll each portion in your hands and then flatten it on a floured surface.
6. Using a rolling pin, extend portions and then stretch by hand to form a very thin, almost transparent disc.
7. Fry the flattened disc until they turn golden brown (about 20 seconds on each side). Drain on paper towels. After cooling, sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
Carrot Cake
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 9 slices
* 1 cup sugar
* 2 eggs
* 3/4 cup Mazola® Corn Oil
* 1 teaspoon Spice Islands® Pure Vanilla Extract
* 1-1/4 cups flour
* 1 tablepsoon Spice Islands Pumpkin Pie Spice
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1-1/2 cups grated carrots
* 3/4 cup chopped walnut OR pecans, divided
* Cream Cheese Frosting:
* 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
* 3 tablespoons butter OR margarine, softened
* 2 cups powdered sugar
* 1 teaspoon Spice Islands Pure Vanilla Extact
* 1 to 2 teaspoons milk
1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
2. Mix sugar, eggs, oil and vanilla in a large bowl. Add flour, pumkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda and salt; blend well. Stir in carrots and 1/2 cup nuts until combined.
3. Pour batter into a greased 8 OR 9-inch square pan; bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Frost cake when cool. Use remaining nuts to garnish top of frosted cake.
4. For frosting: beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar and vanilla in a medium bowl. Add enough milk to make desired spreading consistency.
BROWNIE BITES
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 16 servings
* Mazola Pure® Canola Spray
* 3/4 cup flour
* 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
* 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1 egg
* 2 egg whites
* 1 cup sugar
* 1/4 cup margarine or butter, melted and cooled
1. Spray 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
2. In medium bowl combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. In large bowl with mixer at high speed, beat egg and egg whites until foamy. Add 1/2 cup sugar. Beat 1 minute. Add remaining sugar. Beat until slightly thickened. Beat in margarine. Gradually blend in dry ingredients.
3. Bake in 350°F oven 20 to 25 minutes or until edges pull away from sides of pan. (Do not overbake.) Cool completely on wire rack. Chill 10 minutes for easier cutting. Cut into 2 x 1-inch bars.