Best 20 Lucky Recipes

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In the realm of culinary arts, where flavors dance and aromas tantalize, lies the quest for a recipe that embodies luck—a dish that not only nourishes the body but also brings good fortune. Whether it's a comforting bowl of soup, a decadent dessert, or a savory main course, the pursuit of a "lucky" recipe has captivated cultures across the globe. In this article, we embark on a journey to discover the secrets behind these magical recipes, exploring the ingredients, techniques, and beliefs that are said to bestow luck upon the diner. From ancient traditions to modern culinary innovations, get ready to unlock the culinary treasures that promise to bring a touch of serendipity to your table.

Let's cook with our recipes!

LUCKY AND RIPPY'S FAVORITE DOG FOOD



Lucky and Rippy's Favorite Dog Food image

Due to the pet food recall I decided to submit this recipe for other dog owners looking for a soft pet food alternative. This has been reviewed by my vet and approved. This is a great healthy recipe for dogs and can be cut in half for smaller dogs. Combined with a kibble this recipe lasts about 4-5 days for 2 large Golden retrievers. Be sure that your vegetable mix contains no garlic or onions!

Provided by LUVSNOW17

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 pounds minced chicken meat
2 ½ cups frozen vegetable blend (no garlic or onions), minced
4 cups rice
6 ½ cups water

Steps:

  • Place chicken, vegetables, and rice into a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Stir in water until the mixture is smooth. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and all of the liquid has been absorbed, about 25 minutes. Cool completely before serving; store covered in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.8 calories, Carbohydrate 53.9 g, Cholesterol 65.9 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 31.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 96.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

LUCKY'S QUICKIE CHICKIE



Lucky's Quickie Chickie image

Fresh basil is essential to get that fresh burst of flavor with a hint of sweet and sour in this dish. The ingredients are all on hand when my herb garden is in season! Add a salad and a favorite vegetable for a quick weeknight meal.

Provided by Lucky Noodles

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pan-Fried

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons olive oil
6 ounces chicken tenderloin strips
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 ½ teaspoons honey
1 ½ teaspoons balsamic vinegar, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook and stir chicken in the hot oil until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir basil, honey, and balsamic vinegar into chicken and cook for 1 more minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Cholesterol 48.5 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 334.3 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

LUCKY NEW YEAR'S BLACK-EYED PEA STEW



Lucky New Year's Black-Eyed Pea Stew image

This recipe is a wonderful combination of all things bringing good luck for the New Year. Black-eyed peas bring luck and the cabbage brings money. Don't worry! Napa cabbage has such a subtle flavor that you won't even know it's there. Eat this on New Years Day to bring luck all year long!

Provided by CRVGRL

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 3h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups finely shredded napa cabbage
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 pound ham hocks
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 bay leaves
½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
salt to taste
1 quart chicken stock
1 (10 ounce) package frozen black-eyed peas
1 ½ cups basmati rice, well rinsed
3 cups water

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a deep pan or stockpot set over medium-high heat. Stir in the onions and garlic, and cook until transparent, about 5 minutes. Mix in the Napa cabbage; toss and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the ham hocks, cayenne pepper, bay leaf, Cajun seasoning, and salt, stirring for 2 minutes more. Pour in the chicken stock and black-eyed peas. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, place the rice and water into a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until all liquid is absorbed and rice is light and fluffy, about 20 minutes.
  • Before serving, remove the ham hocks from the pot. Coarsely chop the meat, and return to the black-eyed pea mixture. Serve hot over Basmati rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 815.4 calories, Carbohydrate 89.2 g, Cholesterol 82 mg, Fat 36.2 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 34.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 1141.5 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

LUCKY BEAN SOUP



Lucky Bean Soup image

This recipe is from a bean soup gift pack I developed as a fund-raiser for our church. We provide it along with the beans and a packet containing all the spices. The recipient just adds water and a can of tomatoes for a delicious pot of savory soup. -Doris Cox, South Orange, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h45m

Yield 14 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup each dried yellow split peas, lentils, black beans, great northern beans, pinto beans, baby lima beans and kidney beans
1/2 cup each dried green split peas, black-eyed peas and navy beans
8 cups water
1/3 cup dried minced onion
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 bay leaves
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes

Steps:

  • Sort beans and rinse with cold water. Place the split peas, lentils and beans in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 to 4 hours or until beans are softened. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid., Drain and rinse, discarding liquid. Add water and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until beans are tender., Stir in tomatoes; increase heat to medium. Cook, uncovered, for 15-30 minutes. Discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 599mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WILD MUSHROOM AND VENISON STROGANOFF FOR TWO LUCKY PEOPLE



Wild Mushroom and Venison Stroganoff for Two Lucky People image

This venison stroganoff is absolutely fantastic - of course, you can use the more traditional beef fillet instead of venison, and any mushrooms you like, but there's something about venison and wild mushrooms that works so well together. Have a go at this and you'll know what I mean! The whole point of this dish is that by the time you start cooking the meat, it will all come together quickly. The meat will be quite pink - cook it for longer if you want but it will go slightly tougher.

Provided by Jamie Oliver

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

7 ounces white rice
Extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium red onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 clove garlic, peeled and finely sliced
11 ounces venison loin, fat and sinews removed, trimmed and sliced into finger-sized pieces
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon paprika
9 ounces mixed exciting, robust mushrooms, wiped clean, torn into bite-sized pieces
Small bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked and roughly chopped, stalks finely chopped
Knob of butter
Good splash brandy
1 lemon, zested
2/3 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
Few little gherkins, sliced

Steps:

  • Cook the rice according to the package instructions until it's just undercooked and drain in a colander. Put the rice back in the pan, cover with aluminum foil and set aside to steam - this will give you incredibly light and fluffy rice.
  • Heat a large frying pan on a medium heat and pour in a glug of extra-virgin olive oil. Add the onions and garlic and cook for about 10 minutes until softened and golden. Remove from the heat and spoon the onions and garlic out of the pan onto a plate. Set aside.
  • Season the meat well with salt, pepper and the paprika. Rub and massage these flavorings into the meat. Place the frying pan back on a high heat and pour in some more olive oil. Add the mushrooms and fry for a few minutes until they start to brown. Then add the meat and fry for a minute or 2 before adding the parsley stalks (you can do this in 2 pans or in batches if your pan is not big enough) and the cooked onion and garlic. Toss and add the butter and brandy.
  • You don't have to light the hot brandy, but flaming does give an interesting flavor so I always like to do this. Once the flames die down, or after a couple of minutes of simmering, stir in the lemon zest and all but 1 tablespoon of the creme fraiche and season, to taste. Continue simmering for a few minutes. Any longer than this and the meat will toughen up - it doesn't need long, as it's been cut up so small.
  • Serve your fluffy rice on 1 big plate and your stroganoff on another. Simply spoon the remaining creme fraiche over the stroganoff, then sprinkle over the sliced gherkins and the parsley leaves. Eat at once!
  • "Our agreement with the producers of "Jamie at Home" only permit us to make 2 recipes per episode available online. Food Network regrets the inconvenience to our viewers and foodnetwork.com users"

LUCKY 7



Lucky 7 image

A hint of fruit and the lemon-lime sparkle of 7UP brighten this cocktail.

Provided by 7UP

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     7UP Recipes

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 ounces 7UP®
1 ounce vodka (suggested flavors: citron, raspberry, mandarin)
Lemon and lime wedges

Steps:

  • Serve over 1 cup ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.6 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 1.3 g, Sodium 23.8 mg

LUCKY LEPRECHAUN COOKIES



Lucky Leprechaun Cookies image

Let these little guys be the stars of your St. Patrick's Day party. They're so fun to make and create an unforgettable impression! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 15 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon salt
3 to 4 cups Royal Icing
Assorted paste food coloring
Shamrock and gold sprinkles, optional
Edible Marker, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. For leprechauns, cut out dough with lightly floured 5-in. gingerbread boy cookie cutter. If desired, trim leprechaun's body for a thinner shape. , For each hat, cut a 1-1/4-in. square and a 1-3/4x1/4-in. brim from dough scraps. Place leprechauns 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Place hat squares and brims above heads, shaping gently to touch the heads., Bake 10-14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool 1 minute before carefully removing to wire racks to cool completely., Tint small amounts of Royal Icing pink, skin tone and black. Leave a small amount plain (white). Tint remaining icing Kelly green, leaf green green and orange. Frost leprechauns; if desired, decorate using shamrock sprinkles on hat and gold sprinkles as buttons, use edible marker to draw freckles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 calories, Fat 19g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 405mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

LUCKY LEPRECHAUN



Lucky Leprechaun image

I found this recipe on the Arizona Republic newspaper's website. The drink recipe is served at Maxie's World Grill in Phoenix, AZ.

Provided by Kim D.

Categories     Beverages

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 fluid ounce Southern Comfort
1/2 fluid ounce Midori melon liqueur
1/2 fluid ounce Malibu rum
6 fluid ounces pineapple juice
1 dash blue curacao
lime wedge, for garnish

Steps:

  • Mix ingredients in a glass or shaker.
  • Pour over ice in a hurricane glass.
  • Garnish with a lime wedge.

LUCKY'S GAZPACHO



Lucky's Gazpacho image

A friend gave me her recipe and I reduced it to feed 4 instead of an army and tweaked it to our tastes. This is a wonderful cold soup bursting with garden freshness in every bite. Adjust the ingredients to suit your tastes or to use the bounty in your garden. And it doesn't heat up the kitchen on those hot summer days! Garnish with fresh parsley, chives, dollops of sour cream, and toast. Chill at least 1 hour; it is better the next day.

Provided by Lucky Noodles

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Gazpacho Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
½ cucumber, chopped
½ green bell pepper, chopped
½ red bell pepper, chopped
½ small red onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups tomato juice
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon celery salt
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ teaspoons red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Puree roma tomatoes, cucumber, green and red bell peppers, red onion, and garlic in a blender, about 30 seconds. Add tomato juice, beef bouillon granules, oregano, basil, celery salt, salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and red wine vinegar. Pulse a few times to mix. Pour into a bowl and chill at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Cholesterol 0.1 mg, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 810.2 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

LUCKY BLACK EYED PEAS WITH RICE & BACON



Lucky Black Eyed Peas with Rice & Bacon image

A light, easy dish for when you're ready to take a break from heavy meals. This recipe is supposed to serve 6 but it didn't go that far at MY table. No reason to stop at half the bell pepper - it could have used more. Also that "dash" of cayenne should be increased by quite a bit!

Provided by tgobbi

Categories     Beans

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 slices bacon, chopped or 1/2 cup chopped Canadian bacon
1 small red onion, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup basmati rice (wash well)
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained,rinsed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 dash ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/2 cup chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat until crispy.
  • Drain off all but 1 T of the drippings.
  • Add onion; cook, stirring, until lightly browned, 5 minutes.
  • Stir in red pepper and garlic; cook, stirring, 1 minute.
  • Add rice; cook, stirring, until lightly colored, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in chicken broth, peas, salt, thymeand peppers; heat to a boil.
  • Cover; reduce heat.
  • Cook until rice is tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.5, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 12.8, Sodium 804.8, Carbohydrate 46.9, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 1.4, Protein 13.4

APPLE PIE GERMAN PANCAKES WITH LUCKY LEAF PIE FILLING



Apple Pie German Pancakes with Lucky Leaf Pie Filling image

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup Apple Pie Filling (we used LUCKY LEAF brand)
1 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425. Spray a 9 x 9 inch pan with non stick spray. Spread the Lucky Leaf Pie Filling, butter, and cinnamon in 9 x 9 inch baking dish and set in oven while it heats up.
  • Blend eggs with a whisk, mix in milk. Whisk in flour and salt. When oven is ready, pour mixture over Apple Pie Filling and bake for 15 min.
  • Reduce heat to 350 and bake 15 min more.
  • Let cool slightly before serving with powdered sugar and syrup.

LUCKY'S CHICKEN ROASTED WITH VERMICELLI AND GARLIC



Lucky's Chicken Roasted With Vermicelli And Garlic image

Provided by Nancy Harmon Jenkins

Categories     dinner, pastas, roasts, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield Six servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup water
3 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 cup virgin olive oil, plus oil for brushing the chicken
1/4 cup minced fresh garlic
1 pound fresh egg vermicell (see note)
3 roasting chickens, each weighing 2 to 3 pounds, halved
Freshly ground black pepper, as desired

Steps:

  • Add one teaspoon of the salt to the cup of water and set aside. In a small saucepan, heat the half-cup of olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic to the warm oil and saute very gently until the garlic starts to brown. Watch carefully, because the minced garlic can quickly turn from "starting to brown" to burned - and the acrid taste and flavor of burned garlic is undesirable. As soon as the garlic starts to brown, add the salted water and cook over medium heat until almost all the water has evaporated. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool for about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
  • Bring a pot of water large enough to contain the egg vermicelli to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and the pasta. Cook for just 30 seconds. Drain immediately and refresh the pasta under cold running water. Drain well and combine the pasta with the garlic mixture.
  • Divide the vermicelli into six equal mounds in a roasting pan just large enough to accommodate all the chicken halves. Brush the chicken halves with virgin olive oil and sprinkle with the remaining salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place a chicken half on top of each mound of vermicelli and roast for 30 to 35 minutes, until the chicken is golden and cooked through, and the edges of the vermicelli are browned and crispy. If vermicelli does not brown sufficiently on the edges, remove the excess chicken fat from the roasting pan and place the pan under a preheated broiler for one to three minutes to brown.
  • With a slotted spatula, lift each chicken half with its vermicelli onto a heated serving dish. Serve immediately.

LUCKY 32 BLACK BEAN CAKES



Lucky 32 Black Bean Cakes image

A recipe from the Lucky 32 restaurant chain in North Carolina and is one of their most requested recipes. Though Lucky 32 makes these cakes with Tabasco brand hot-pepper sauces, other brands of hot sauce may be substituted, and just one type of hot sauce may be used instead of two with similar results.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     Black Beans

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 1/2 cups cooked black beans
1/2 cup salsa
1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
1 1/4 red bell peppers, finely diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 cups breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon fresh jalapeno pepper, diced
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon Tabasco jalapeno sauce
2 cups crushed tortilla chips
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander

Steps:

  • Rinse black beans in cold water.
  • Drain well in a colander for at least 10 minutes.
  • Place beans and all other ingredients except Tortilla Chip Breading in a mixing bowl.
  • Blend well with hands, mashing some of the beans to form a thick mixture.
  • Form mixture into 3-ounce patties.
  • Dredge each patty in Tortilla Chip Breading and set aside.
  • Spray a large skillet with cooking spray or add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and heat over medium-high heat.
  • Saute bean cakes in hot skillet, turning once when bottom are golden brown.
  • Serve with condiments of choice, such as salsa and sour cream.
  • For Tortilla Chip Breading, place all ingredients in a food processor and process to a crumb consistency.

LUCKY PEA SOUP



Lucky Pea Soup image

This delicious black-eyed pea soup is a favorite of ours especially when the weather is chilly. It's a great way to start the year with a kicked-up, spicy serving of black-eyed peas! Top with shredded cheese, parsley, green onions, and crumbled bacon to add even more flavor.

Provided by CHEFSTEFANIE

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 slices bacon
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, undrained
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup water
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ¼ teaspoons cumin
1 ¼ teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Place the bacon in a skillet and cook over medium-high heat until crisp and evenly brown. Drain on paper towels. When cool, crumble into small pieces.
  • Using the same skillet, add the peppers and onion; stir and cook over medium-high heat until transparent and tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour the black beans, tomatoes, and water into a large pot. Stir in the peppers, onion, salt, cumin, dry mustard, chili powder, curry powder, pepper, and sugar. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer 20 to 25 minutes. Serve hot sprinkled with bacon, and other toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41.6 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 10.3 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 1745.1 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

SEX IN A PAN - THE LUCKY 13 VERSION



Sex in a Pan - the Lucky 13 Version image

Yes, this is the thirteenth entry for this particular recipe, and yes, it is different from all the rest. This is one of the most requested desserts I have. Easy to put together, and ohhhhhh soooooo gooooood. (People actually make strange noises while eating it.) It will keep for a few days in the fridge, but only if you padlock the door. :) Cooking time does not include the time needed for chilling. NOTE: whipped cream is measured after it has been whipped.

Provided by Diana 2

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, soft (margarine works very well)
3 teaspoons sugar
1 cup flour
1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
8 ounces cream cheese, soft
1 cup icing sugar
2 cups whipped cream
1 (106 g) package chocolate instant pudding, 4 serving size
1 (106 g) package instant vanilla pudding, 4 serving size
2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups whipped cream
1 chocolate bar, grated

Steps:

  • Beat together the butter and sugar. Blend in flour, then stir in the chopped pecans.
  • Press mixture into a 9 x 13 pan. Bake for 25 minutes at 350*. Cool.
  • Combine cream cheese, and icing sugar. Add 2 cups whipped cream.
  • Pour this mixture over the crust.
  • Combine both pudding mixes with the milk. Pour over cheese mixture.
  • Ice with 1-1/2 cups whipped cream and sprinkle with grated chocolate.
  • Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.

LUCKY LIME SALAD



Lucky Lime Salad image

To start your St. Patrick's Day feast off right, be sure to hand out lucky shamrocks-in the shape of those that top this sweet salad! Making them is merely a matter of cutting gelatin with a cookie cutter. Want to prepare the recipe for another celebration? No problem-just change the cookie cutters to suit the occasion. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup cold water
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
2 cups whipped topping
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
SHAMROCKS:
1 package (6 ounces) lime gelatin
2-1/2 cups boiling water

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water; stir in cold water. Chill until slightly thickened. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, lemon juice and whipped topping until smooth; stir into gelatin. Fold in pineapple. , Pour into a greased 9-in. square dish. Refrigerate until set, about 3 hours. , For shamrocks, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Pour into a greased 11x7-in. pan. Refrigerate until set, about 3 hours. , Using a 2-in. shamrock-shaped cookie cutter, cut plain gelatin into nine shamrocks. Cut gelatin mixture into nine squares; top each with a gelatin shamrock.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 6g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 93mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

LUCKY 8 STIR-FRY



Lucky 8 Stir-Fry image

Eight is a lucky number in the Chinese culture, especially at Lunar New Year. The Chinese word for "eight" is a homophone for prosperity, so numbers with consecutive eights in them represent "big money." This mixed vegetable dish takes its inspiration from Buddhist vegetarian cooking and can include any combination of ingredients that represent good luck, prosperity, happiness, family wholeness, and longevity. The ingredients also should have contrasting-yet-balanced flavors and textures. You can serve this on any day of the week-especially when it's Lunar New Year.

Provided by Hsiao-Ching Chou

Categories     Side     Dinner     Lunch     Vegetable     Mushroom     Celery     Bok Choy     Carrot     Cabbage     Soy Sauce     Stir-Fry     Wok     Vegetarian     Vegan     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Healthy     Lunar New Year

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup bean sprouts
3 inner stalks celery hearts, cut on the bias (¼ inch) thick
4 to 6 medium dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked in warm water for 2 to 3 hours
1 medium carrot, cut into (¼-inch-thick) strips
½ cup dried lily flowers, soaked in warm water for 30 minutes
½ cup dried wood ear mushrooms, soaked in warm water for 30 minutes and cut into (¼-inch-thick) strips
1 cup sliced Chinese cabbage or baby bok choy
8 snow peas, trimmed and cut on the bias into (½-inch-wide) pieces
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine, sherry, or dry Marsala wine
¼ teaspoon sesame oil
⅛ teaspoon white pepper powder
¼ teaspoon kosher salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat a wok over high heat until wisps of smoke rise from the surface. Swirl in the vegetable oil and heat for a few seconds until it starts to shimmer.
  • Add all of the vegetables: bean sprouts, celery, shiitake mushrooms, carrot, dried lily flowers, wood ear mushrooms, Chinese cabbage or baby bok choy, and snow peas. Stir-fry for about 90 seconds and then add the soy sauce, water, and Shaoxing wine. Stir-fry for about 1 minute. Add the sesame oil and white pepper powder. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds more to combine.
  • Turn off the heat. Taste for seasoning. If you think it needs a pinch of salt, add the kosher salt and stir to combine. Transfer to a serving dish.

LUCKY BLACK-EYED PEAS



Lucky Black-Eyed Peas image

Looking for a way to "kick up" those black-eyed peas you eat on New Year's day for good luck? This recipe was a prize winner in a recipe contest held by our state newspaper years ago. They called this the "peppiest, meatiest, best mess o' black eyes you're likely to taste!" Frankly, I am not a black-eye fan, but this recipe is so sensational, I gobble it up! I like it best served over cooked rice for a delicious meal. On New Year's Day, however, everyone will want just enough to guarantee good luck for the year to come.

Provided by Lorraine of AZ

Categories     Ham

Time 3h30m

Yield 15-30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 lbs black-eyed peas
10 large garlic cloves, peeled
2 lbs smoked ham hocks (or 3 large)
2 large bay leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce (or to taste)
2 tablespoons fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 lbs smoked sausage
salt

Steps:

  • Saute chopped onions in oil in a 3-quart sauce- or soup-pot; set aside.
  • Sort peas carefully to remove stones and dirt, rinse well. Dump peas in pot with onion; add half the garlic cloves and the ham hocks, bay leaves, chopped parsley, cayenne pepper, Tabasco sauce and black pepper.
  • Cover with water; cook on high until just boiling, and turn down heat to low, to simmer. Add HOT water as necessary to keep peas covered. Stir occasionally.
  • Cut smoked sausage into 3/4-inch slices, then cut slices in quarters. After peas have simmered for about 1-1/2 hours, remove ham hocks and set aside to cool. Add sausage and remaining garlic. (It is not necessary to cut up garlic. It'll fall apart -- and your fingers won't smell for days.) When ham hocks have cooled enough to handle, remove skin and discard. Remove meat from bones and gristle from meat. Shred meat and return to pot. Return large bones to pot. Cook on low for another hour or until peas melt in your mouth, keeping them covered with water and stirring as needed to prevent sticking. Peas should be like a bean soup with plenty of liquid, or you can smash up a few peas to create a smooth, thick consistence.
  • Carefully, salt to taste. Remove bay leaves and bones. Serve with a dash of vinegar (malt, if possible) and steamed white rice (to cool the palate -- optional). Makes 30 1/2-cup servings. Recipe may be halved. Do not freeze leftovers.

LUCKY 7 BBQ SAUCE



Lucky 7 BBQ Sauce image

Made with just 7 ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen! Sweet and tangy, you can get a little fake BBQ going in your oven with this at the last minute. I mixed this up at the last minute for some chicken pieces we were reheating and was handed a pen and paper afterward to force me to write it down. It's just enough for one cut up chicken. Fabulous with meatballs too, but you might need to double or triple the recipe.

Provided by RZ1234

Categories     Sauces

Time 2m

Yield 1/2 cup, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon A.1. Original Sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons raw sugar
1 teaspoon seasoning, OBQ brand BBQ seasoning rub

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together and brush on your favorite meat near the end of its cooking. When the sauce starts bubbling it will have carmelized enough to be sticky and sweet. You don't really even have to measure, it's very easy to eyeball.
  • OBQ, or Obie-Cue seasoning is a BBQ seasong rub. It's mostly salt, pepper, powdered onion, and powdered Worcestershire sauce. To substitute for it just add a dash of salt and pepper, a pinch of onion powder or dehydrated onions, and a dash more Worcestershire, or substitute your own favorite BBQ seasoning rub.
  • The raw sugar gives it just a hint of molasses. You could substitute half white sugar and half brown sugar or white sugar and a few drops of molasses to get a similar taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 29.2, Fat 0.1, Sodium 195.1, Carbohydrate 7.4, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 6.8, Protein 0.3

LUCKY SHAMROCK CAKE FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY- 1 BOWL



Lucky Shamrock Cake for St. Patrick's Day- 1 Bowl image

This is so festive! It's really yummy and the best part is... it's quick to make with ingredients you probably already have on hand. It's a single layer round cake that's perfect when you don't need a big, giant cake. You can easily double this recipe and make a 13x9 if you have a larger family.

Provided by Realtor by day

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (4 ounce) box jell-o chocolate pudding mix (you can use vanilla and you can choose instant or regular)
2 cups milk
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2/3 cup milk
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 tablespoon green food coloring
2 cups Cool Whip (or make your own whipped cream- I do)
green decorative sugar

Steps:

  • Prepare your choice of pudding according to package directions with the 2 cups of milk. I usually use the cooked chocolate pudding. Chill with a piece of plastic wrap pushed down onto the surface of the pudding so that it doesn't form a skin- yuck!
  • Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour one 8 inch round cake pan.
  • In a bowl combine flour, sugar and baking powder. Add milk, butter, egg, vanilla and food coloring. Beat with a mixer on low speed till combined. Beat on medium 1 minute. Pour into cake pan.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan 5 minutes then remove from pan. Cool completely.
  • To assemble cake, put cake layer on serving plate, spread pudding over the top and then spread the whipped cream or cool whip over pudding. I don't cover the sides with the whipped cream unless something goes wrong with the cake and it looks funny or something. I think the layers look pretty showing. Sprinkle green sugar, beads or other green cake decorations over the top to finish. Sometimes you can find little green shamrocks in the cookie decorating department.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your dish will taste. Whenever possible, use seasonal produce and high-quality meats and seafood.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: Cooking is all about creativity. Don't be afraid to try new things and experiment with different flavors and ingredients.
  • Taste your food as you cook: This is the best way to make sure that your dish is seasoned properly. Taste it at various stages of the cooking process and adjust the seasonings as needed.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking meat or vegetables, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly and will make them more likely to stick.
  • Use the right tools: The right tools can make all the difference in the kitchen. Make sure you have a good set of knives, pots, and pans, and other essential cooking tools.
  • Clean as you go: Keep your kitchen clean as you cook. This will help you stay organized and prevent messes from piling up.

Conclusion:

Cooking is a skill that takes time and practice to master. But with a little effort, anyone can learn to cook delicious meals. By following these tips, you can improve your cooking skills and create dishes that your family and friends will love. So get in the kitchen and start cooking!

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