Easy Chef Recipes

5 navel oranges2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 tablespoons granulated sugar With a sharp knife, pare all peel and white pith from oranges. Cut oranges in half from navel to stem end. Pull away any white pith in center. Cut halves crosswise in thin slices. Put oranges in serving bowl. Add sugar and vanilla extract and toss [...]

1 pound fresh strawberries1/4 cup anise-flavored liqueur2 tablespoons granulated sugar Sprinkle the hulled berries with liqueur and sugar and leave for about 30 minutes. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

1 ripe pineapple, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch    slices, or canned pineapple slices, drained1/2 cup tequila or orange juice1/4 cup brown sugar Marinate the pineapple slices in the tequila for at least 2 hours, or overnight. Place pineapple slices on a grill over moderate heat and grill for about 2 minutes on each side, until [...]

1 pineapple, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks1/4 cup honey1 tablespoon curry powder1 tablespoon vanilla extract1/4 cup light brown sugar1/4 cup Grand Marnier Preheat oven to 500 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking sheet. Combine pineapple chunks, honey, curry powder and vanilla extract in a bowl; toss well. Arrange on prepared baking sheet. Bake for [...]

2 (20 ounce) cans pineapple chunksScant 1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup shredded medium Cheddar cheese Drain pineapple, reserving juice. In a saucepan, combine pineapple juice, sugar, flour and salt. Cook until clear. In a buttered 1 3/4-quart casserole dish, layer pineapple and cheese. Pour in a little sauce. Continue layering [...]