SUBMISSIONS NOW CLOSED: The 09er's Official Newlyweds Cookbook

Submissions are now closed for the Newlywed Cookbook. I will be working over the next month to assemble the book. We have some wonderful recipes and I can't wait to see it all put together.

Book Contributors:Thank you for contributing to the book. You may receive an FM with a pdf file of a page from the book. This page (or pages) will contain your recipe(s). Please proof them and make sure that in the reformatting of the recipe I did not mess it up.

A special thank you to TomLaur0808 who has agreed to be the editor and proof the book.


While submissions are officially closed, I know what it is like to forget to post and want to be a part of the book. If you still want to post a recipe I will be happy to accept them until that section of the book has been roughed out.
So far sections of the book that are finished include: Breakfast, Breads


INDEX the way it currently appears:

Cooking Tips - need more

Breakfast:
Homemade Pancakes
Krawchuk Waffles
French Toast Casserole
Upside Down Banana Walnut French Toast
Coffee Cake
Brown Sugar Bacon
Bacon Pie
Breakfast Casserole
Breakfast Bake
Veggie Medley Frittata

Breads:
Banana Bread
Whole Wheat Banana Nut Bread
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Banana Raisin Bread
Cranberry Bread
Easter Bread

Appetizers:
Fried Ravioli
Asparagus Feta Phyllo Cups
Zucchini & Cheese Crostini
Artichoke Parmesan Crostini
Honey Gorgonzola Crostini
Mini Quiche
Brie in a Pastry
Monique's Taco Dip
Spinach Dip to Die For
Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Quick and Easy Chili Dip
Allegra and Mike's Easy Traditional Guacamole
Bean Dip
Pizza Dip
Fresh Tomato Salsa
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Buffalo Chicken Bites
Cheddar Sausage Bites
Maggie's Clam Dip
Clam Dip
Sandra's Clam Dip
Clam Stuffed Mushrooms
Cucumbers in Oil & Vinegar
Bacon Wrapped Dates
Super Simple Devilled Eggs


Chili & Soups
Turkey Chili
Turkey or Vegetarian Chili
Healthy Turkey Chili
Chili Soup
Mexican Beef Chili
Texas BBQ Chili
Ultimate Chili
Lentil Soup
Chicken Noodle Soup
Pressure Cooker Chicken & Vegetable Soup
Healthy Sweet Potato Soup
Chicken Corn Harvest Soup
Italian Sausage Soup with Tortellini

Vegetarian/Salads:
Tri Color Farfalle Salad
Chick Pea Salad
Russian Vinaigrette
Blue Cheese & Pear Salad
Swiss Three Cheese Fondue
The Tastiest Eggplant You've Ever Had

Beef & Pork:
Beef Stew
Steak with Shallot Sauce
Spanish Pepper Steak
Horseradish Crusted Flank Steak
Meatballs
Yummy Meatloaf
Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf
Stuffed Cabbage
Bifteki (Greek Hamburger)
Asian Shredded Beef
Easy Crockpot Pot Roast
Maple Mustard Pork Loin w/ Roasted Potatoes
Stuffed Pork Chops
Apricot Pork with Garlic Green Beans
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Poultry:
Waldorf Chicken Salad
Healthy Chicken Salad
Johnny Casserole
Turkey Meatloaf
Chicken Stuffed with Prosciutto and Mozzarella
Spicy Ranchero Chicken
Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
Chicken Wreath
Chicken Marsala
Coq Au Vin
Chicken Stew
Honeymoon Chicken
Glada's Chicken Saltimbocca
Chicken Spinach Roll-ups
Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
Cider Chicken with Apple and Thyme
Chicken with Lemon
Lemon Chicken Cutlets
Baked Chicken and Onion
Rice Crispy Chicken
Crunch Chicken
Chicken Tikka Masala
Greek Chicken Pasta
Chicken Souvlaki
Balsamic Basil Chicken
Chicken with Honey Balsamic Glaze
Thyme, Garlic, and Pepper Braised Chicken Breast over Brown Rice
Mediterranean Chicken
Chicken and Cashew Stir-Fry
Roast Chicken
Homemade Chicken Fingers

Fish:
Salmon Kabobs
Creamy Shrimp with Corn and Bacon
Crab Cakes

Pasta:
Linguine and Clam Sauce
Shrimp and Angel Hair
Pasta with Seafood
Sauce - no name
Super Easy and Healthy Pasta with Chicken
Chicken Spinach Pasta
Cheese Tortellini with Broccoli Tomatoes and Garlic
Best Macaroni and Cheese (for grown-ups)
Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
Pastitio

Vegetables and Side Dishes:
Caramelized Onions
Creamed Spinach
Caramelized Brussel Sprouts
Aunt Fanny's Baked Squash
Broccoli Bake
Stuffed Tomatoes
Spaghetti Squash with Garlic
Corn Casserole
Souffleed Corn Pudding
Spanish Rice (Rice with Corn)
Arancini di Riso
Mushroom Risotto with Peas
Polish Pierogies
Simple Dairy Free Mashed Potatoes
Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Au Gratin Potatoes
Parmesan Steak Fries

Desserts and Baking:
Blackberry Crumble
Apple Walnut Crisp Pie
Chocolate Ganache Pie
Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie
Chocolate Pudding Pie
Best Cheesecake Ever
Pumpkin Pie
Virtually Sugar-Free Pumpkin Cheesecake
Pumpkin Trifle
Flan
Jessica's Flower Pot Dessert (Dirt Pudding)
Then Peach Tart on a Bed of Almond Crust
Sweet Pineapple Surprise
Suzanne's Banana Campfire Smores
Cinnamon Rolls
Monkey Bread
Creamy Mint Brownie Wedges
Raspberry-Chocolate Chip Blondie Bars
Banana-Chip Bars
Shenanigans
Oreo Truffles
Fruit & Nut Fudge

Cookies:
Flourless Chocolate Walnut Cookies
Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
Peanut Butter and Nutella Cookies
Simple delicious flourless peanut butter cookies
Ultimate Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies
Candy Cane Cookies
Snickerdoodles
Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies
Sesame Cookies
Pressed Sugar Cookies
Very Simple Sugar Cookies/Cake
Stained Glass Cookies
Linzer Tarts
Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti
Mandy's Macaroons
Coconut Macaroons

Beverages:
Red Sangria
Candy Cane Martini
Butterscotch & Chocolate Martini
Knock You on Your Butt Jello Shots
Sherbet Punch





CURRENT CONTRIBUTORS:
There will be a page in the book listing the contributors.

flairforfashion
MLAngelo
Just Cindy
Dr Meg
Tomlaur0808
PoppedInASnap
sheyrena1314
twoifbysea
springsandra
MrsInglima
sophisticat13
nraboni
BarbieGrl10
LadyDuda81509
FinallyMrsB18
Amberrenee6705
azailia
MirabellaNYC
MrsKtoBe
marriedinmontauk
chicky724
VickiR510
coldasice217
rebekahiw164
bobchirs1023
VickiR510
JennyAPH
jeanettelovesjason
KerriJohnS
nicopico13
Almostawife
MrsDtoBe09
FutureMrsG
tinadansr
MrsDrinkh20
gina409
PROBM
MrsJuneB2B
Gracie821
Lisa909
GT143EA
dazies1011
Summertimegal424
geegee827
Tracey1979
Valleygirl
Dreemer107
Debrian2009

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Chicken Wreath

1/2 C. red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 C. broccoli, chopped
1/4 C. water chestnuts, drained and chopped
2 T. onion, chopped
6 oz. cooked chicken breast, chopped
2/3 C. cream of chicken soup
1 C. (4 oz) shredded Cheddar cheese
2 (8 oz.) pkg. refrigerated crescent rolls

Preheat oven to 350ºF.

Chop pepper, broccoli, water chestnuts, onion and chicken. Combine all ingredients except crescent rolls in medium bowl.

Unroll crescent rolls and arrange triangles in a circle on a 15" baking stone with the bases overlapping in center and points toward the outside. Scoop filling mixture onto widest portion of each triangle. Fold points of triangle over filling and tuck under base at center. (Filling will not be completely covered.) Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into wedges and serve warm.

4 dinner servings. Can be used as apetizer

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dessert

Creamy Mint Brownie Wedges

1 package (19-21 ounces) fudge brownie mix (low fat works best)(plus ingredients to make cake-like brownies)

1 package (8 ounces)fat free cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup powdered sugar

2 drops green food color (optional)

1 package (4.67 ounces) creme de menthe chocolate thins (28 pieces), unwrapped, divided (also sell sugar free)

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly spray a deep dish baker with oil . In a bowl, prepare brownie mix according to package directions for cake-like brownies. Pour batter into baker, spreading evenly. Bake 35-40 minutes or until brownie is set. Do not over-bake. Remove to cooling rack; cool completely.

2. In a bowl, combine cream cheese and powdered sugar; whisk until smooth. Add food color, if desired; mix well. Spread evenly over brownie.

3. Using a crinkle cutter, coarsely chop 18 of the chocolate thins; sprinkle over filling. Place remaining 10 chocolate thins in small micro-bowl; microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 20-40 seconds, stirring after each 20-second interval, until melted and smooth. Do not overheat. Drizzle chocolate in a circular pattern over filling. Allow chocolate to set 5 minutes. Cut using a utility knife; serve.

Yield: 16 servings or 24 sample servings

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i have awesome vegetarian as well i will post when i get home

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This is cool! I will definitely submit.

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i will get back to you on this one! i have some famous desserts that everyone love!!!

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Dessert

Apple Walnut Crisp Pie

Topping:
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cups of quick-cooking rolled oats
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
6 oz. walnuts chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 stick unsalted butter, cut into cubes

Filling:
1 9 inch pie shell
1/4 - 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, cut into cubes
6 - 7 apples (I like a firm apple like a rome or gala)
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar, or to taste
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Stir together flour, oats, brown sugar, walnuts and salt in a bowl, then combine in butter with your fingers until little clumps are formed

Peel and core apples and cut into 1/4-inch-thick wedges, then toss with lemon juice, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and flour in a large bowl. Put into the pie crust and spread evenly.

Crumble oat topping evenly over apples and bake until topping is golden and apples are tender, about 45 -60 minutes. Cool slightly and serve warm.

This recipe serves 6-8 people.

I make it every fall after I go apple picking and its delicious!!!!

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Crab Cakes

1 lb crab meat
1 cup bread crumbs
1 egg
3 tbsp mayo
1 tspn seafood seasoning
2 tspn lemon juice
2 tspn mustard
2 tbsp chopped parsley

Mix all ingredients except crab meat and bread crumbs. Add in crabmeat when well mixed. Add bread crumbs. Chill before making patties (I usually freeze the mixture for 20-30 minutes before forming the patties). Fry patties in oil and keep warm in the oven.

There is usually enough for DH and I eat have left overs of this. So I'd say it serves 4.

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I just made this and it was yummy and so easy!!! It took less than a half hour to make including prep time!!!

Linguine and Clam Sauce

12 oz linguine
2 T olive oil
one can Snow's minced clams, drained*
one can Snow's chopped clams, drained*
jar of Snow's clam juice
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 t dried basil
juice of one lemon
2 t dried (or 4 t fresh) parsley
Parmesan cheese

*save clam juice!

Cook linguine according to package directions. While linguine is cooking, heat olive oil over med-high heat. Saute garlic for about 2-3 minutes till heated through and fragrant. Add basil and clam juice from jar and drained clams; heat till boiling, stirring occasionally. Add clams and lemon juice; lower heat to medium; simmer for 5 minutes. Add parsley and stir. Toss with linguine (I saved the pot I cooked the linguine in-after I drained the linguine I put it back in the pot and poured the clam sauce over it, and combined both together). Sprinkle Parmesan on top and serve!!

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Crab Cakes

1 lb crab meat
1 cup bread crumbs
1 egg
3 tbsp mayo
1 tspn seafood seasoning
2 tspn lemon juice
2 tspn mustard
2 tbsp chopped parsley

Mix all ingredients except crab meat and bread crumbs. Add in crabmeat when well mixed. Add bread crumbs. Chill before making patties (I usually freeze the mixture for 20-30 minutes before forming the patties). Fry patties in oil and keep warm in the oven.

There is usually enough for DH and I eat have left overs of this. So I'd say it serves 4.

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Crab Cakes

1 lb crab meat
1 cup bread crumbs
1 egg
3 tbsp mayo
1 tspn seafood seasoning
2 tspn lemon juice
2 tspn mustard
2 tbsp chopped parsley

Mix all ingredients except crab meat and bread crumbs. Add in crabmeat when well mixed. Add bread crumbs. Chill before making patties (I usually freeze the mixture for 20-30 minutes before forming the patties). Fry patties in oil and keep warm in the oven.

There is usually enough for DH and I eat have left overs of this. So I'd say it serves 4.

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OOh I've been wanting to make these!!! What kind of oil do you use for frying??

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Bump

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I know I'm supposed to wait to post here and I feel like a super rebel but can't you just wait for the rest of us 2009 is practically over!

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I know I'm supposed to wait to post here and I feel like a super rebel but can't you just wait for the rest of us 2009 is practically over!

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Message edited 10/12/2009 7:27:38 PM.

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ooooooooo i have some yummy ones next time i make them i'll take pics

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If you research on the NW site back in 06/07 & early 08 there was a NW cook book being made. I believe Peteysbride might have been in charge of it then.
Might be helpful for an ideas or extra recepies.

Good Luck

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OMG awesome idea. I will def post!

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Posted by Kimbalina

If you research on the NW site back in 06/07 & early 08 there was a NW cook book being made. I believe Peteysbride might have been in charge of it then.
Might be helpful for an ideas or extra recepies.

Good Luck

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Posted by Kimbalina

If you research on the NW site back in 06/07 & early 08 there was a NW cook book being made. I believe Peteysbride might have been in charge of it then.
Might be helpful for an ideas or extra recepies.

Good Luck

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I was thinking the same thing. I actually have that notebooked since there were so many great sounding recipes. Here is the link. I don't think they ever printed it due to cost of printing, etc.

http://www.liweddings.com/chat/topic-507272-1.html

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Those recipes look yummy!!! Can we incorporate some of those???

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Posted by Kimbalina

If you research on the NW site back in 06/07 & early 08 there was a NW cook book being made. I believe Peteysbride might have been in charge of it then.
Might be helpful for an ideas or extra recepies.

Good Luck

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I was thinking the same thing. I actually have that notebooked since there were so many great sounding recipes. Here is the link. I don't think they ever printed it due to cost of printing, etc.

http://www.liweddings.com/chat/topic-507272-1.html

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Thank you, I will check it out. I was thinking if the cost of printing is to high to make it a pdf so everyone can print it themselves. But since we are doing a newlywed lunch I am going to try to print it for that.

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OK sounds good. Hopefully we get more recipes before then.

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This is GIada's, but I LOVE making it:

Arancini di Riso
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Level: Easy
Serves: about 20 servings

Ingredients
Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
2 large eggs, beaten to blend
2 cups Risotto with Mushrooms and Peas, recipe follows, cooled
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 1/2 cups dried Italian-style bread crumbs
2 ounces mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Salt

Pour enough oil in a heavy large saucepan to reach the depth of 3 inches. Heat the oil over medium heat to 350 degrees F.
Stir the eggs, risotto, Parmesan, and 1/2 cup of the bread crumbs in a large bowl to combine. Place the remaining breadcrumbs in a medium bowl. Using about 2 tablespoons of the risotto mixture for each, form the risotto mixture into 1 3/4-inch-diameter balls. Insert 1 cube of mozzarella into the center of each ball. Roll the balls in the bread crumbs to coat.
Working in batches, add the rice balls to the hot ail and cook until brown and heated through, turning them as necessary, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the rice balls to paper towels to drain. Season with salt. Let rest 2 minutes. Serve hot.

Directions
Mushroom Risotto with Peas:

8 cups canned low-salt chicken broth

1/2-ounce dried porcini mushrooms

1/4 cup unsalted butter

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 cups finely chopped onions

10 ounces white mushrooms, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 1/2 cups Arborio rice or short-grain white rice

2/3 cup dry white wine

3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed

2/3 cup grated Parmesan

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, optional

Bring the broth to a simmer in a heavy medium saucepan. Add the porcini mushrooms. Set aside until the mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes. Keep the broth warm over very low heat.

Melt the butter in a heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add olive oil. Add the onions and saute until tender, about 8 minutes. Add the white mushrooms and garlic. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the porcini mushrooms to a cutting board. Finely chop the mushrooms and add to the saucepan. Saute until the mushrooms are tender and the juices evaporate, about 5 minutes. Stir in the rice and let it toast for a few minutes. Add the wine; cook until the liquid is absorbed, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Add 1 cup of hot broth; simmer over medium-low heat until the liquid is absorbed, stirring often, about 3 minutes. Continue to cook until the rice is just tender and the mixture is creamy, adding more broth by cupfuls and stirring often, about 28 minutes (the rice will absorb 6 to 8 cups of broth). Stir in the peas. Mix in the Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Yield: 6 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie
1 unbaked 9-inch (4-cup volume) deep-dish pie shell*
2 large eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened
1 cup (6 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate morsels
1 cup chopped walnuts
Serve with ice cream (optional)

-Preheat oven 325 degrees F.
-Beat eggs in large mixer bowl on high until foamy.
-Beat in flour, granulated sugar and brown sugar. Beat in butter.
-Stir in morsels and nuts and spoon into pie shell.
-Bake for 55-60 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Serve warm.

* If using frozen pie shell, use deep dish style and thaw completely. Bake on baking sheet and increase baking time slightly.

I served this warm with vanilla ice cream. OMG

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Peanut Butter and Nutella Cookies (another )
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
Approx. 1/4 cup Nutella (optional)

Preparation
1. Combine margarine, peanut butter, sugars, egg, and vanilla. Blend together very well.
2. Add flour, baking soda and salt with mixer. If using Nutella, just drizzle it on top of the dough (use more or less to suit your taste) then swirl it through the dough with a butter knife. Chill dough 15 minutes in the refrigerator. Roll into balls by hand.
3. Place on greased cookie sheet. Using a fork, press down the balls and create a criss cross pattern. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven until edges are very lightly browned (about 7 to 10 minutes). Don't overbake.

I got about 40 cookies out of this and they are so yummy!