Today's Highlight in History:

On July 24, 1858, Republican senatorial candidate Abraham Lincoln formally challenged Democrat Stephen A. Douglas to a series of political debates; the result was seven face-to-face encounters.

On this date:

In 1783, Latin American revolutionary Simon Bolivar was born... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (TexasLadee) http://vernalalisasrecipeboard.yuku.com/topic/18395 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:59:53 GMT http://vernalalisasrecipeboard.yuku.com/topic/18394/t/EMILIA-EARHART-DAY-7-24-08.html

When : July 24th

Emilia Earhart Day honors a famous aviation pioneer. Emilia Earhart broke many early aviation records.

Nothing much happening on my end, as a matter of fact very boring, I need to find something mischievous to get myself into LOL....oh by the way on Tuesday I went and saw "Dark Knight" Heath Ledger was fantastic as the Joker, what a talent.

1 gallon orange sherbet, softened
1 quarts pineapple juice, chilled
1 liter lemon-lime soda, chilled
Gummy worms
Combine sherbet and pineapple... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Mysticalmama42) http://vernalalisasrecipeboard.yuku.com/topic/18391 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:51:58 GMT http://vernalalisasrecipeboard.yuku.com/topic/18390/t/Aloha-Fruit-Punch.html Aloha Fruit Punch

Categories: Beverage

Serves: 10 Servings

Ingredients:

Instructions:
Add 1/4 cup water to ginger root. Boil... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Mysticalmama42) http://vernalalisasrecipeboard.yuku.com/topic/18390 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:51:20 GMT http://vernalalisasrecipeboard.yuku.com/topic/18389/t/Aggravation.html Aggravation

Categories: Mixed drink | Scotch

Serves: 1 Servings

Ingredients:

Instructions:
Fill a rocks glass with ice. Add Scotch and kahlúa. Float cream on top. May
be stirred before serving or served with cream... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Mysticalmama42) http://vernalalisasrecipeboard.yuku.com/topic/18389 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:50:44 GMT http://vernalalisasrecipeboard.yuku.com/topic/18388/t/Lemon-Ricotta-Pancakes-with-Lemon-Curd-and-Fresh-Raspberries.html Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Lemon Curd and Fresh Raspberries

Recipe courtesy Bobby Flay

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 eggs
2/3 cup milk
1 lemon, zested and juiced
Butter, for griddle... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Mysticalmama42) http://vernalalisasrecipeboard.yuku.com/topic/18388 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:49:27 GMT http://vernalalisasrecipeboard.yuku.com/topic/18387/t/Whole-Food-Markets-Apple-Butter-Pancakes.html Whole Food Markets Apple Butter Pancakes

serving 4

3/4 cup mil

2 1/2 tsp. walnut or almond oil

1/4 tsp of cinnamon

1 cup pancake mix

1 egg

nonstick cooking spray

Toasted nut maple syrup recipe

1/2 cup of apple butter

2 tbsp Canola or Veg oil
.
For Pancake Mixture:

In a large mixing bowl, combine milk, cinnamon, egg, walnut oil, pancake mix. Batter should be lumpy. Remove... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Mysticalmama42) http://vernalalisasrecipeboard.yuku.com/topic/18387 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:48:39 GMT http://vernalalisasrecipeboard.yuku.com/topic/18386/t/Sausage-Hash.html Sausage Hash

1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, grated
1 medium green pepper, chopped
3 cups diced cooked potatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

In a skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage. Add onion, carrots and green pepper; cook until tender. Stir in potatoes, salt and pepper. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 20 minutes or until lightly browned and heated through. Makes 6 servings.

8 slices sourdough or country-style bread, cut into 3/4-inch thick slices
4 cloves garlic peeled and cut in half
4 small ripe red tomatoes cut in half*
Cruet of extra-virgin olive oil
Small bowl of coarse salt or sea salt
Black pepper in a pepper mill

*For the best flavor, use vine-ripe tomatoes, preferably home grown ones. If not available, coarse home-made tomato sauce may be substituted or a good-quality... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Mysticalmama42) http://vernalalisasrecipeboard.yuku.com/topic/18385 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:46:58 GMT http://vernalalisasrecipeboard.yuku.com/topic/18384/t/Sausage-Pancake-Egg-Sandwich.html Sausage Pancake Egg Sandwich


Pancakes:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Pinch salt
2 cups milk
2 eggs
1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus oil for skillet
Butter, for skillet
For the scrambled eggs:
8 eggs
House Seasoning, to taste, recipe follows
2 tablespoons butter
4 crumbled cooked sausage patties

For assembly:
American cheese slices
Butter
Maple syrup

Heat a nonstick griddle to medium heat... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Mysticalmama42) http://vernalalisasrecipeboard.yuku.com/topic/18384 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:46:18 GMT http://vernalalisasrecipeboard.yuku.com/topic/18383/t/Scotch-Eggs.html Scotch Eggs are a favorite hunting, fishing and tailgating breakfast in the South. They're portable and delicious.

Ingredients:
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon grated onion
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 hard-cooked eggs, shelled
1/2 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs

Instructions:
Combine sausage, parsley, onion, cinnamon and nutmeg; mix... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Mysticalmama42) http://vernalalisasrecipeboard.yuku.com/topic/18383 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:45:32 GMT http://vernalalisasrecipeboard.yuku.com/topic/18382/t/Brunch-Seafood-Strata.html Brunch Seafood Strata


Nonstick cooking spray
2 tablespoons margarine or butter
3 leeks, sliced (white part only) or 1 cup chopped onion
4, 7- to 8-inch flour tortillas
4 ounces cooked, peeled, and deveined shrimp
4 ounces flaked cooked crabmeat (1/2 cup)
3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill or 3/4 tsp. dried dillweed
3 eggs
1-1/2 cups milk
1 tablespoon... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Mysticalmama42) http://vernalalisasrecipeboard.yuku.com/topic/18382 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:44:31 GMT http://vernalalisasrecipeboard.yuku.com/topic/18381/t/Cheddar-Souffle.html Cheddar Souffle
5 Tbsp butter, plus 2 teaspoons
1/2 c finely grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 c rice flour
2 c whole milk
1 1/2 c shredded cheddar cheese
6 egg yolks
2 tsp fresh thyme
2 tsp salt
2 pinches nutmeg
4 egg whites

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Use the 5 tablespoons of butter to grease six 6-ounce ramekins. Dust in sides of the ramekins with the parmesan cheese, wiping away an excess from around the rim.

2. In a... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Mysticalmama42) http://vernalalisasrecipeboard.yuku.com/topic/18381 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:43:44 GMT http://vernalalisasrecipeboard.yuku.com/topic/18380/t/fry-bread-American-Indian.html fry bread American Indian

Ingredients:
1 package yeast
3 cups flour
1 tablespoon dry milk
1 table spoon sugar
sprinkle of salt
1 1/3 water
oil Instructions:
let the yeast set for 5 minutes.
Mean while put all other dry ingredients
together. Place yeast with other ingredients. Add water then knead together. Let rise for about 45 minutes.
Take some of the dough and make flet then fry. (Deep fry)

Beignets are as much a part of our culture as good jazz and serious hurricanes. Beignet comes from the French word for fritter. It's a yeasty, deep-fried type of doughnut, usually served with powdered sugar. This recipe is for a Commander's beignet, and it works as a savory beignet as well as a sweet one. And if you've never been to Cafe du Monde in New Orleans, well, you've got some living... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Mysticalmama42) http://vernalalisasrecipeboard.yuku.com/topic/18376 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:39:59 GMT