choco-butterscotch bars October 31, 2006
Posted by hapafood in butterscotch, chocolate, dessert.add a comment
this recipe was posted at the request of a friend. 
numerous people commented about how yummy they were. the recipe came from my husband’s mom, and he’s quite good at making them.
makes approximately 2 dozen
bar
1 pkg (18.5 oz) yellow cake mix
1 pkg (4 servings) instant butterscotch pudding mix
1/2 C oil
2 eggs
1 C (6 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 C chopped nuts (reserve 1/2 C for glaze, we use walnuts)
- combine dry cake mix, dry pudding mix, oil, and eggs. by hand, stir until well blended.
- stir in chocolate chips and 1/2 C of nuts.
- press mixutre in greased 9 X 13 pan. bake at 350 fro 25-35 minutes
glaze
1 C (6 oz) butterscotch chips
3 tbsp milk
3 tbsp butter (or margarine)
- in small sauce pan, combine all ingredients and melt over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- drizzle over warm bars. sprinkle reserved 1/2 C nuts on top.
southwest turkey burger October 25, 2006
Posted by hapafood in burger, turkey.add a comment
who says a healthy burger can’t taste good? my husband was skeptical until he tried this burger, now it’s more requested than regular burgers! (this is an adaptation from rachel ray’s southwest turkey burger)
makes 4 burgers
1 package (about 1.25 lb) ground turkey (i like the lean turkey, not the breast)
1 onion, finely chopped
1 yellow pepper, chopped
1-2 jalapenos, seeded, and finely chopped*
1-2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 tbsp chili powder*
1 tbsp cumin*
2 tsp ground coriander*
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper*
salt to taste
oil
4 burger buns
4 slices pepper jack cheese
* note: these ingredient measurements are approximate, so add or remove to your taste.
- combine all the ingredients except for the buns, cheese, and oil in a bowl. mix well. (you can taste your mixture by microwaving a small piece so that you can adjust your seasonings).
- divide the mixture into 4, and shape into patties. lightly coat each patty with oil on both sides.
- grill the burger on one side for about 7-10 minutes, or until it looks half-way cooked on the side (it will depend on the thickness and heat of your grill). this will help the burger not to fall apart when you flip it. (you can also use a pan instead of grilling)
- flip the burger and cook for another 5-10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the burger. top with pepper jack cheese, and serve on a toasted bun.
bulgogi October 23, 2006
Posted by hapafood in asian food, beef.1 comment so far
this is one of my favorite korean dishes. it’s a sweet and savory dish, and it’s easy to make! 
i love to eat this with rice and kimchi. the base of the recipe can be found on this website.
serves 4
1 lb thinly sliced beef steak (you can find this at most asian supermarkets)
1/4 C soy sauce (i would highly recommend one of the asian soy sauces)
2-3 tbsp of sesame oil
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1 kiwi fruit, asian pear, or fuji apple pureed in a food processor
1 onion, thinly sliced
2-3 cloves garlic, finely minced
5 green onions, finely chopped
2 tbsp rice wine or sake
sugar
- combine all the marinade ingredients (everything except beef). add sugar to taste. the marinade should be slightly sweet.
- add the beef, and make sure it is well coated. marinate for at least an hour (overnight preferred).
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place aluminum foil on grill, and heat the grill* (this is so the meat won’t fall through when grilling). grill the mean until cooked; it should take 2-3 minutes per side.
*note: you can also pan fry the bulgogi.
