Here is a list of Recipes ordered by Most Commented, posted by members. Singles Recipes: meals for one, for two, for company or just easy-everyday -Post a recipe for a dish that’s popular in your part of the world, used everyday or for special occasions or holidays. -Post a recipe for an easy dish for one, to fix in a hurry, with few basic ingredients, to make by singles who like to eat... but don’t like to cook. -Share a recipe you have created. Show your skill/creativity and help members get to know you better. -Post comments, ask questions,and talk about food and cooking. Click here to post a recipe.
Potato Au Gratin(french "oh grah ton") Slowcooked
I got it off the internet.
Ingredients
Servings6
5 medium-sized potatoes
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons of butter
3 tablespoons white flour
1 clove of garlic (peeled and minced)
1 onion (peeled and sliced)
1 cup of milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Chives (as much as you like, I love chives and am embarrassed to say how much I use)
Directions
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons of butter
3 tablespoons white flour
1 clove of garlic (peeled and minced)
1 onion (peeled and sliced)
1 cup of milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Chives (as much as you like, I love chives and am embarrassed to say how much I use)
1. Wash and peel your potatoes.
2. Slice potatoes into discs, roughly half a centimeter thick. For all my non-metric friends out there, think 2-3 silver dollars stacked on top of each other.
3. Line the bottom of your slow cooker pot with the first layer of potato slices, add salt and pepper to your taste or dietary liking, then add the next layer of potato slices and add salt and pepper again. Repeat this process until you're out of potato slices or you get tired of doing it, whichever comes first.
4. Melt butter in a pot set on medium heat. As soon as the butter is melted, whisk in flour until the mixture becomes thick and doughy. Add sliced onions and minced garlic. Keep on whisking and gradually add the milk.
5. Add the shredded cheese and continue whisking until you have something thick, but smooth, or get tired of whisking, whichever comes first. Lets be real, having pockets of semi-melted cheese in your dish can be a treat.
6. Pour your cheese sauce into the slow cooker pot on top of the layered potatoes. You may need to tip the pot back and forth so the sauce gets everywhere.
7. Cook on high in the slow cooker for ~3 hours, and then check every 15-30 minutes until you can easily poke through the potatoes with a fork (in the future, just remember how much time it took your slow cooker to get it perfect and you wont need to do this again.) Use chives for garnish.
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings
Style: American
fish Cakes
I got this recipe from my mother who created it herslef ! She changed it a few times but the way it's done now makes them absoluty gorgeous! So crunchy on the outside and soft and delicious on the inside! You must give them a go!
Ingredients
X2 smoked coley ( or any smoked fish of your choice )
X6 medium size potatoes
X2 spring onions
salt and pepper
paprika
*for batter
X3 eggs
250g of flour
250g of bread crumbs
2litres of sunflower oil
Directions
Fry coley on hot pan with olive oil for 3 mins in each side
Get a large bowl and when potatoes and fish are done put into bowl
Add the tinned salmon
Half tspoon of salt and full teaspoon of pepper
Half tspoon of paprika
Chopped onions really small and add
Mash together untill well combined
Pour oil into a saucepan and bring to the boil, then simmer
Get three seperate plates and put flour eggs and bread crumbs on each
Get hand full of fish mixture and make into size you wish , roll in hand tightly and firm
Rollin flour and shake gently
Roll in egg and shake gently
Roll in breadcrumbs shake gently
When all fish cakes are prepared
add three at a time to oil
leave for 5/6 mins untill golden brown
Best served with sweet chilli sauce and some salad !
Notes
You can add other spices or herbs like parsley of you want
try and taste many times to get the cake for you!!
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 60 minutes
Number of Servings: 8
Yield: 6-8 serving , depending on size
Style: European, UK and Ireland
Crescent Pizza Triangles
Got it off a tube of Crescent rolls.
Ingredients
1 cup pizza sauce
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (3oz)
1/4 cup pepperoni (12 slices) chopped
1 teaspoon grated Parmesan Cheese
Directions
Unroll dough on ungreased cookie sheet,Separate into 8 triangles.
Step 2.In small bowl,mix pizza sauce,mozzarella cheese and chopped pepperoni.Place about 1/4 cup filling on each of 4 triangles,Spreading within 1/2 inch of edge.
Step 3.Gently stretch remaining 4 triangles,turn over onto filled triangles firmly pressing edges with fork to self.
Step 4. Sprinkle each triangle with 1/4 teaspoon grated Parmesan Cheese.With fork press top of each to allow steam to escape.
Step 5. Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until brown.Serve warm with additional pizza sauce on the side for dipping.
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings
Style: American
Carne de porco a Alentejano
Carne de Porco à Alentejana is a traditional Portuguese Pork and Clams dish which originates in part from the Portuguese region of Alentejo. It is a true exemplification of Portuguese cuisine, simplicity, rich flavor, and unique combination of ingredients. This is seen with the combination of clams with pork, what at first might seem an unusual combination complements each other very nicely and both contribute to a rich and flavorful sauce which is truly unique. This simple and easy to make recipe lets you make this delicious Portuguese dish without the fuss.
Ingredients
1/2 pound pork fillet, cubed
1 teaspoon paprika
salt and pepper to taste
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1 bay leaf
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 chopped onions
1 and a half cups Portuguese white wine
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 chopped tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed chillies
handful chopped fresh parsley
Directions
2) Add the sliced garlic cloves, bay leaf, and cubed pork, and mix. Let it marinate for at least 4 hours, turning occasionally.
3) Remove pork; reserve the marinade. Pat pork completely dry. Discard the bay leaf.
4) Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in large frying pan. Add the pork, stirring frequently so that the meat browns quickly and evenly. Transfer it to a bowl.
5) Pour the reserved marinade into frying pan and bring to the boil over high heat, scraping off any brown bits clinging to the inside of pan. Boil uncovered until marinade is reduced by 1/3. Pour over the pork and set it aside.
In a saucepan, heat the remaining oil; add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently until onion is soft but not brown. Add minced garlic, tomatoes and crushed chillies. Simmer, stirring constantly for 5 minutes.
6) Spread the clams over the sauce; cover the saucepan and cook over high heat for ten minutes or until clams open. Stir in the pork and marinade. Simmer for 5 minutes to heat thoroughly.
7) Sprinkle with the parsley on a platter and serve with some bread to enjoy all of the sauce!
Notes
Cook Time: 1 hours, 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours
Number of Servings: 1
Yield: 2
Style: European, Portuguese
Arroz doce
A golden oldie from Portugal
Ingredients
1 cup white rice
2 cups hot milk (whole works best)
1 cup sugar
1 fresh lemon rind (use a vegetable peeler for big pieces for easier removal)
Toppings
cinnamon
Directions
Add rice and cover, simmering for 20 minutes.
Add milk, sugar and lemon rind, stirring constantly until thickened to oatmeal consistency, about 15-20 minutes.
It will also thicken some while cooling.
Pour into one large serving plate and remove lemon rind.
Spread flat and allow to cool on wire rack.
You can be decorative with cinnamon by pinching a bit between your fingers and place while your hand is no more than an inch away from the rice (criss cross patterns are traditional), or you can just dust the entire top with the cinnamon.
Serve at room temp, but refrigerate uneaten portion.
Notes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Total Time: 1 hours, 20 minutes
Number of Servings: 1
Yield: 4
Style: European, Portuguese
Perfect Pumpkin Tarts
Halloween and Thanksgiving aren’t the only time to show off pumpkins. Christmas is an good time to offer some pumpkin-flavored desserts as an alternative to all the other fruit-based pies. These are bite-sized tarts that are great as finger food, or a stand-alone dessert.
Ingredients
1/3 Cup Zero Calorie Sweetener
1 Egg
1 Egg white
2 Cups Ginger Snap Crumbs
Filling Ingredients:
½ Cup Brown Sugar
¼ Cup Zero Calorie Sweetener
1 Can Pumpkin
1 Cup Skim Milk
3 Egg Whites
Cinnamon and Ginger to taste
Directions
As those bake, mix the egg whites, spices, pumpkin, sweetener and sugar. Pour in the milk gradually and mix until even. Pour into the crusts after they have cooled and bake for 20 minutes, or until filling is set.
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Number of Servings: 10
Yield:
Style: American
Maple Butterscotch Blondies
Blondies are a great alternative when you're feeling overloaded from a lot of other chocolate desserts, meaning brownies are out of the question. They make a good gift or party platter and are low in sugar and fat.
Ingredients
¼ Cup Butter
¼ Cup Applesauce
4 Egg Whites
¾ Cup Sugar-Free Maple Syrup
½ Cup Zero Calorie Sweetener
2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
1.5 Cups Butterscotch Chips
Directions
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Number of Servings: 10
Yield:
Style: American
Best of the Midwest Burger
Nothing is as Midwestern as the summer cookout... grilled corn, lemonade, potato salad, chips, and best of all, the hamburger. Brisket and ribs can become tedious due to their long cooking times, but the short grilling time and simplicity of burgers leads to yummy variations.
The best burgers are often cooked on a griddle in butter, but some simple modifications can create similar wonderful, greasy flavor in a grilled burger, perfect for a cookout. Adding shredded cheese to the uncooked patty adds moisture, even when cooked to medium. Any cheese will work. Then add your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
1/4 cup finely grated onion
1 tbsp cream
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack
6 slices of favorite cheese (Monterey Jack pictured)
6 strips of bacon
6 buns
butter
Directions
2. Add beef, onion, cream, shredded cheese, salt, pepper, and chopped bacon to bowl, mix thoroughly
3. Roughly form six equal patties by hand
4. Cook approximately six minutes per side over high heat on charcoal or gas grill, or until the internal temperature reaches 160F
5. Optional: Top burgers with slices of cheese a minute before removing from grill
6. Toast buttered buns on grill
7. Add burgers to buns, garnish with any additional toppings, and enjoy!
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Yield: 6 hamburgers
Style: American, Midwest
Easy-Peasy Potato and Cheese Casserole
To me there's nothing more delicious than the combination of potatoes, cheese, and sour cream mixed and melted in a casserole. Easy-Peasy Potato and Cheese Casserole is easy to fix, and a versatile dish. If you need a gluten-free option, it can be tweaked and made to suit your taste. If you aren't big on onion flavor, you can leave them out, and the dish still tastes unbelievable.
If you're looking for a casserole that's a cinch to prepare, this is it. Instead of spending loads of time chopping and dicing potatoes and onions, grab a bag of the frozen diced hash brown potatoes in the freezer aisle, and a container of sliced onions in the produce section. The preparation is as easy as taking the ingredients out of the bag when you get home from the store. I usually have most of the ingredients on hand. The potato casserole is a great dish to go along with any chicken, pork, or steak meal.
I've taken this dish to family and church potlucks, and people always ask me to bring it again next time, or for a copy of the recipe. The casserole is great side dish, and great for tailgate parties, birthday parties, baby showers, special occasions, or for any gathering with a large crowd. Think you'll love this easy, gooey, cheesy casserole treat.
Ingredients
1 10.75 oz. can cream of chicken soup (this can be substituted with agluten-free cream of chicken soup, or left out of the recipe)
2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
¾ cup of sour cream
¼ cup of diced onions
2-3 cups Corn Flakes (If you are trying to stick to a gluten-free diet,there are brands out there that have a delicious alternative to Corn Flakes)
1 stick of butter
Directions
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Total Time: 1 hours, 10 minutes
Number of Servings: 10
Yield: 10 servings
Style: American
Chicken, Corn and Salsa Soup
Nothing's better on a cold day than a hearty warm soup. It takes less an hour to prepare and you have a soup that's 'hot' in both temp and flavor. It's my favorite. You can make it as hot or as tame as you'd like; all depends on whether you choose a mild, medium or hot salsa to use in the recipe. For different flavor combinations, you can also swap out the type of cheese and tortilla chips you use.
Ingredients
1 ½ Cup of Water
1 14-Ounce Can of Chicken Broth
1 11-Ounce can of corn
1 Medium Size Jar of Salsa
2 Teaspoons of Chili Powder
2 Ounces of Shredded Monterrey Jack Cheese
1 Bag of Tortilla Chips
Directions
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings
Style: Latin American, Mexican
This is a list of recipes submitted by CS members. Click 'Details' tab to see all recipes, or click on a recipe title to view and comment on individual recipes. Click headings to sort by comments or views.
Would YOU like to post a recipe in the Cooking Corner? Have you written recipes that you'd like to share with other members? Posting your recipes shows your skill and creativity and helps members get to know you better. Your recipe will appear on the Connecting Singles Recipes page and also in a link on your profile page. Click here to publish your recipes »