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Baked Bean Creole

Baked Bean Creole
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A Spicy version of Baked Beans
Servings Prep Time
6 people 45 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 people 45 minutes
Baked Bean Creole
Print Recipe
A Spicy version of Baked Beans
Servings Prep Time
6 people 45 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 people 45 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: people
Instructions
  1. Saute onions & garlic lightly in oil.
  2. Add pepper & celery. Fry for several minutes till tender.
  3. Stir in the flour & add tomatoes.
  4. Add tomato paste & herbs & beans.
  5. Mix in breadcrumbs. Add a little water if too dry.
  6. Spoon into oiled casserole & sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
  7. Bake for 30 minutes at 350˚F.
  8. Serve with rice & salsa sauce.
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Asparagus Strudel

Asparagus Strudel
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A German favorite made with Asparagus.
Servings
6
Passive Time
60 minutes
Servings
6
Passive Time
60 minutes
Asparagus Strudel
Print Recipe
A German favorite made with Asparagus.
Servings
6
Passive Time
60 minutes
Servings
6
Passive Time
60 minutes
Ingredients
Vegetarian Yogurt & Herb Dressing
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400˚ F.
  2. Saute the onions in 2 tablespoons of the butter or Vegetarian margarine for 10 minutes, until soft but not browned.
  3. In another pan, heat 4 tablespoons of the butter and saute the crumbs until crisp.
  4. Melt the remaining butter in a small saucepan.
  5. Spread one phyllo pastry sheet out on a large board and brush with butter. Put another pastry sheet on top and brush with more butter. Repeat until all sheets have been used.
  6. Spread the onions evenly on top of the pastry, keeping the edges clear.
  7. Put the asparagus over the top of the onions and sprinkle with three-quarters of the crumbs and the parsley.
  8. Fold over 2 inches all around the pastry, then fold the long edges over to make a roll.
  9. Place the roll, seam side down, on a baking sheet and bend it around into a horseshoe shape. Brush with remaining melted butter and sprinkle with the remaining crumbs.
  10. Bake for 40 minutes, until golden and crisp.
  11. Garnish with parsley sprigs, lemon slices and asparagus tips.
  12. Combine Yogurt and Herb Dressing ingredients, and serve with Strudel.
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Apfelstrudel (Apple Strudel)

Apfelstrudel (Apple Strudel)
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Old fashioned Apple Strudel
Servings Prep Time
6 People 30 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 People 30 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Apfelstrudel (Apple Strudel)
Print Recipe
Old fashioned Apple Strudel
Servings Prep Time
6 People 30 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 People 30 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: People
Instructions
  1. Mix apples with raisins, lemon rind, sugar, cinnamon, and almonds. Set aside.
  2. Place 1 Filo leaf on a kitchen towel and brush with melted butter. Place a second leaf on top and brush with butter again. Repeat until 5 leaves have been used, using about 1/2 cup of butter.
  3. Cook and stir breadcrumbs with 1/4 cup of butter until lightly browned. Sprinkle 3/4 cup crumbs on the layered fillo leaves. Mound 1/2 of the filling in a 3-inch strip along the narrow end of the filo, leaving a 2-inch border.
  4. Lift towel, using it to roll leaves over apples, jelly roll fashion. Brush top of the strudel with butter and sprinkle with 2 T crumbs.
  5. Repeat the entire procedure for the second strudel.
  6. Bake the strudels at 400 degrees F. for 20 to 25 minutes, until browned.
  7. Makes 2 strudels, 6 to 8 servings each.
Recipe Notes

Frozen filo leaves for strudel can be found at most supermarkets in the frozen foods sections.

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