Chef Benita McCoy Lyons
Patriotic Hero Sandwiches
1 large loaf French bread sliced horizontally.
Spread: mayo, mustard, pesto & olive oil over both bread slices thick & evenly.
Layer Deli sandwich meats & cheeses, top with your favorite sandwich sliced pickles & cut in 3 inch pieces. Roll in paper towels keeping the form & then in foil. Refrigerate overnight or place in a cooler for at least 6-8 hours before serving.
* When ready to serve add a sparkler & light!
Maple Teriyaki Salmon Burgers with homemade Tarter Sauce
1/3 c. apple juice 1/3 c. maple syrup
3 tbsp. soy sauce 2 tbsp. onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves minced 4 salmon fillets – about 2 lbs.
Combine first 5 ingredients. Remove 1/2 c. for basting. Marinate 1 to 3 hours. Broil or grill.
Serve on a Grilled Wheat Bun
Tarter Sauce:
½ cup mayo ½ cup sour cream
3 tlbsps. Sweet relish
1 carrot diced small
4 spoons minced onion dash sugar
dash salt & pepper dash lemon juice
Mixed Green Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
Toss a variety of mixed baby greens.
Add:
chopped onion
chopped cucumber
sliced mushrooms
grape tomatoes
snap peas
grated mozzarella cheese
Honey Mustard:
1 cup yellow prepared mustard
½ cup mayo
2 cloves minced garlic
¼ cup olive oil
½ cup Honey
Mix well with a whisk & serve Cold or Hot
Shortbread Party Cookies
1 c. sugar
1/3 c. nonpareils
1/2 c. butter, softened
1/4 c. shortening
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1-1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
Combine sugar, butter, shortening, vanilla, and eggs; beat well. Combine flour, salt and baking powder together. Add to sugar mixture and mix well. Stir in candy sprinkles (nonpareils). Cover with plastic wrap and store in refrigerator overnight.
When ready to bake, heat oven to 400 degrees. Turn cookie mixture onto a floured surface. Divide dough into 3 parts. Roll out dough and cut into desired shapes. Place on ungreased cookie sheet, 1 inch apart; and bake for 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from pan and let cool. Then ice.
Icing:
3/4 c. butter, softened
2 to 3 drops food coloring of your choice
2 c. confectioners sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
Cream together: butter, confectioner’s sugar, vanilla, egg, and food coloring until smooth and fluffy. Spread on cookies. Please refrigerate the iced cookies.
Peaches & Blueberry Pie
2 cups peeled sliced peaches
2 cups fresh blueberries
½ cup minute tapioca
1 cup granulated sugar
1 spoon vanilla extract
stir together & mix well
place into refrigerated pie crust & bake 40 minutes on 350°
Sweet Mango Tea
Place 4-6 black tea bags in 4 cups boiling water
Allow to steep & brew about 15 minutes. Dilute with ½ gallon cold water.
Add:
1 cup mango nectar
½ cup granulated sugar.
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FDA Recall Information
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LL Bakery, Inc. Announces the Recall of White Farm Enriched White Bread, Butter Farm Enriched White Bread, and Italian Cream Danish for Undeclared Milk Allergens
LL Bakery Inc. of Torrance, CA is recalling all White Farm Enriched White Bread, Butter Farm Enriched White Bread, and Italian Cream Danish because product labels fail to declare the allergen "milk", in the whey powder listed in their ingredient statements. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a life threatening allergic reaction, anaphylaxis, that requires immediate medical attention should they consume these products. -
Eco-Cuisine Recalls Product Because of Possible Health Risk
Eco-Cuisine of Boulder, Colorado is recalling all lots of T3314 Basic Brownie Mix, T3333 Betty Brownie Mix with Vanilla, T3388 Ground Beef Style Quick Mix, T3394 Sausage Style Quick Mix, T3416 Chocolate Cookie Mix, T3417 Lemon Muffin Mix, and T3418 English Scone Mix, CM25COOK Basic Cookie Mix 25 lb. bag, CM25MUFF Basic Muffin Mix 25 lb. bag, CM25SCON Basic Scone Mix 25 lb. Bag, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. -
Sandoz US Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of two lots of Methotrexate Sodium, USP, Injectable Vials, 25mg/mL, 40mL vials
Sandoz is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall to the hospital/user level of two lots of its Methotrexate Sodium, USP, 25 mg/mL, 40 mL vial injectable product in the US, due to the discovery of particulate matter in vials during routine quality examination of retention samples at the manufacturer. The product is preservative free. -
Precautionary Recall Issued For Pre-Packaged Texas Gulf Shrimp
Galveston Shrimp Company has issued a precautionary voluntary recall of its pre-packaged Texas Gulf Shrimp due to foreign material found in a bag. The pre-packaged bags are shipped to HEB Stores. Customers who recently purchased pre-packaged Gulf Shrimp are encouraged to check their refrigerators and/or freezers. -
Pentec Health Announces Limited Voluntary Recall of Certain Compounded Prescription Therapies for Renal Patients
Pentec Health, Inc. has decided to initiate a limited, voluntary recall of in-date nutritional prescriptions for renal patients due to lack of sterility assurance associated with one of its laminar flow hoods used in compounding. The recall covers renal therapies that were compounded in this hood on or before May 2, 2013.
