The Official Hype Cookbook

[SuBe]

Great Idea Pickles!

SuBe's Mango Salsa

1 Medium to Large Ripened Mango
1 Yellow or Red Bell Pepper
1 Cucumber
1 Avacodo (Optional*)
1 Jalapeno Pepper
1 Lime (Juice)
1/2 Orange (Juice)

Cube Mango and Avacodo, Dice Bell Pepper and Cucumber, Smash Jalapeno Pepper with Pestle and Morter. Put Lime and Orange Juice in Bowl, Mix with Mango, Avacodo, Pepper, Cucumber and Jalepeno Pepper. Chill for 1 hour and serve with Tortilla Chips.

*Avacodos are high in fat, but good for your heart.

Without Avacodo, 45 Calories a cup.

 

[AndThePickles]

Well, it was technically your idea to start a thread! That salsa recipe sounds very healthy and yummy! Avacados are so good for you...I've never liked them, but it sounds like they'd likely taste good with all of those other ingredients.

 

[Bnightwing]

Not to be the thread Nazi but this thread is already here

http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=300282

 

[Nirvana]

For about three years I worked in the Culinary industry. I worked for a couple high class restaurants as a line cook. It was very fun and something i would definitely like to do again. I sure as hell can cook.

 

[AndThePickles]

Made this one several times...it always turns out great.

Mediterranean Crescent Pinwheels

Ingredients

1. 1 (8 ounce) can Pillsbury(R) Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls
2. 1/2 pound prosciutto or cooked ham, thinly sliced
3. 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
4. 1/2 teaspoon pepper
5. 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
6. 6 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Cooking Directions

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray cookie sheets with nonstick cooking spray. Separate dough into 4 rectangles; place on lightly floured surface. Firmly press perforations to seal. Press or roll each to form 8x5-inch rectangle.
2. Arrange 1/4 of prosciutto slices evenly over each rectangle. In small bowl, combine cheese, pepper and oil; mix well. Sprinkle mixture evenly over prosciutto on each rectangle. Sprinkle with basil.
3. Starting at short side of each rectangle, roll up; seal long edges. With serrated knife, cut each roll into 5 slices. Place, cut side up, on sprayed cookie sheets.
4. Bake at 375 degrees F. for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from cookie sheets. Serve warm.

http://food.yahoo.com/recipes/pillsbury-bakeoff/132891/mediterranean-crescent-pinwheels

 

[Bnightwing]

:mouth waters:

 

[AndThePickles]

This is by far the best dip I've ever made, and everyone who's tried it loves it. I make it for any occasion that calls for someone to bring a dish. Only downside is, now every other spinach artichoke dip I've tried at a restaurant pales in comparison

Artichoke & Spinach Dip

INGREDIENTS

* 4 cloves garlic
* 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
* 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
* 1 (10 ounce) container Alfredo-style pasta sauce
* 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
* 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Place garlic in a small baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven 20 to 30 minutes, until soft. Remove from heat. When cool enough to touch, squeeze softened garlic from skins.
3. In an 8x8 inch baking dish, spread the roasted garlic, spinach, artichoke hearts, Alfredo-style pasta sauce, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese and cream cheese.
4. Cover and bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until cheeses are melted and bubbly. Serve warm.

Changes I've made:

Sub out all the cheese ingredients (including cream cheese) for the low-fat versions. Cuts out a LOT of fat.

Use FRESH SPINACH. This is key to making the dip taste amazing. Simply steam a 10 oz bag of spinach ahead of time.

Chop the garlic and brown it first, then add it straight to the dip.

Use the entire package of cream cheese.

This usually takes about an hour to fully cook, for me.

 

[knowsbleed]

Sounds sooo good. If you made it... and brought it to a party I attended... I would bogart it.


like totally.

 

[chaseter]

Ohhhh sweet goodness. I will post my own creations later. They are delicious

 

[knowsbleed]

Nobody wants to recreate your sex cakes.

 

[AndThePickles]

One of my favorite soup recipes:

Baked Potato Soup

INGREDIENTS

* 3 bacon strips, diced
* 1 small onion, chopped
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon dried basil
* 1/2 teaspoon pepper
* 3 cups chicken broth
* 2 large baked potatoes, peeled and cubed
* 1 cup half-and-half cream
* 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
* Shredded Cheddar cheese
* Minced fresh parsley
DIRECTIONS

1. In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Set bacon aside. Saute onion and garlic in the drippings until tender. Stir in flour, salt, basil and pepper; mix well. Gradually add broth. Bring to boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Add the potatoes, cream and hot pepper sauce; heat through but do not boil. Garnish with bacon, cheese and parsley.

If you want even more spice, add red pepper flakes.

 

[chaseter]

Nobody wants to recreate your sex cakes.

You loved it when I popped out of it naked

 

[Timstuff]

Berry water

This is an all-natural, low-calorie way to make drinking water more enjoyable. Take a fresh strawberry (or alternately, several of another type of berry), and cut it into quarters (if using a smaller type of berry, just cut them in half). Put them in a glass, and then sprinkle with a small spoon of sugar. Don't overdo it though, because your goal is not to make sugar water! The goal here is to use the sugar to draw out some of the berry's natural juices, so that the water will have more flavor. Stir the berry pieces until they have a light sugar coating. Now, leave them to sit for about 5-10 minutes, and then give them another stir. There should be a bit of a syrup forming that has some of the berry's color (if it's strawberry, it should be pinkish). When the sugar is completely disolved, give the spoon a taste. If you can taste some berry flavor, add some ice cubes, fill the glass with spring water, and give it a stir. You now have a lightly-flavored, lightly sweetened glass of ice water, which is a great all natural alternative to soft drinks. And the best part is when you get to eat the berries at the end.

 

[AndThePickles]

I almost forgot, I made the Japanese chicken dish WITH the mirin in it last week...the mirin definitely adds that extra bit of flavor. You can pick up a bottle in your grocery store's international food aisle for around $3.

 

[Nirvana]

You should be proud Pickles, a few nights ago I made your Japanese Chicken-Scallion Rice Bowl and it was incredible. :heart:

 

[AndThePickles]

You should be proud Pickles, a few nights ago I made your Japanese Chicken-Scallion Rice Bowl and it was incredible. :heart:

Haha, I guess I can be proud of posting the recipe? I got it from Yahoo Food lol, the link is in the first post I'm really glad you liked it! It's so easy to make and full of flavor.

 

[Nirvana]

It was pretty easy, and it was certainly tasty! I definitely need to post a recipe in here sometime.

 

[Exploding Boy]

I cook a lot. Although, I have never used a recipe. I just put good stuff together and it always turns out yummy. Tonight I made tuna steaks and boc choy

 

[Jennifer Walters]

Subscribing to this thread.

 

[AndThePickles]

I made this last night...it was delicious, and very healthy!

Chicken, Broccoli Rabe and Feta on Toast

Ingredients

1. 4 thick slices whole-wheat country bread
2. 1 clove garlic (optional)
3. 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4. 1/4 cup chopped garlic
5. 1 pound chicken tenders, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
6. 1 bunch broccoli rabe, stems trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
7. 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
8. 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
9. 1/8 teaspoon salt
10. Freshly ground pepper, to taste
11. 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Cooking Directions

1. Grill or toast bread. Lightly rub with peeled garlic clove, if desired. Discard the garlic.
2. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat until shimmering but not smoking. Add chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, until just cooked through and no longer pink in the middle, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken and any juices to a plate; cover to keep warm.
3. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons oil to the pan. Add chopped garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not brown, about 30 seconds. Add broccoli rabe (or broccolini) and cook, stirring often, until bright green and just wilted, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, vinegar, salt and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are beginning to break down, 2 to 4 minutes. Return the chicken and juices to the pan, add feta cheese and stir to combine. Cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve warm over garlic toasts.
http://food.yahoo.com/recipes/eatin...ta-on-toast;_ylt=AlD4FxA8f8q4Njk8VDfaXZ5IY.Y5

 

[Drakon]

I'll have to post some of my recipes here. Not all entirely healthy, but yummy.

 

[AndThePickles]

I've made these a few times, and they are easy and delicious. I add lots of extra jalapeno and include cayenne pepper.

Butter Bean Burgers

Ingredients:
1 (15 ounce) can butter beans, drained
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeno pepper
6 saltine crackers, crushed
1 egg, beaten

1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Directions:
1. In a medium bowl, mash butter beans. Mix in onion, jalapeno pepper, crushed crackers, egg, cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Divide into 4 equal parts, and shape into patties.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; use more or less oil to reach 1/4 inch in depth. Fry patties until golden, about 5 minutes on each side.

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Butter-Bean-Burgers/Detail.aspx

 

[terry78]

Stuffed Peppers

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup uncooked long grain white rice
1 cup water
6 green bell peppers
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning





DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place the rice and water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and cook 20 minutes. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the beef until evenly browned.
Remove and discard the tops, seeds, and membranes of the bell peppers. Arrange peppers in a baking dish with the hollowed sides facing upward. (Slice the bottoms of the peppers if necessary so that they will stand upright.)
In a bowl, mix the browned beef, cooked rice, 1 can tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Spoon an equal amount of the mixture into each hollowed pepper. Mix the remaining tomato sauce and Italian seasoning in a bowl, and pour over the stuffed peppers.
Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, basting with sauce every 15 minutes, until the peppers are tender.



http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Stuffed-Peppers-4/Detail.aspx

 

[AndThePickles]

I love stuffed peppers! Never made them before, though.

 

[Drakon]

Someone needs to merge this with that other thread.