Ingredients 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil 1 lb. elbow macaroni 1 stick butter 1 cup shredded Muenster cheese 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack 2 cups half and half 1 cup (8 oz). Velveeta, cut into small cubes 2 large eggs, lightly beaten ¼ tsp. seasoned salt 1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper Preparation -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter a deep 2 ½ quart casserole dish....
Ingredients 3 Large Green Zucchini, washed thoroughly and thinly sliced horizontally 1 Mediumn Red Onion thinly sliced 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Black Pepper to taste 1 Lb/ Uncooked Bowtie Pasta, or Rigatoni, or Ziti (or your favorite shape-not spaghetti,liguini, etc.) 4 Tbsp Unsalted Butter Salt to taste 1/4 Cup Heavy Cream 1/2 Cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano Preparation Mix zucchini, onions, oil and black pepper in a bowl, cover and let marinate for 2 hours....
Ingredients 1/4 c. butter 1 pkg. (10 oz. about 40) regular marshmallows or 4 c. mini marshmallows 5 c. Kellogs Rice Crispies cereal Preparation Add butter in large saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melteed. Cook over low heat 3 minutes longer, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add Rice Crispies cereal. Stir till well coated. Using buttered spatula or waxed paper, press mixture evenly into buttered 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan....
Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds hamburger 1/4 cup dry onions 1/2 - 3/4 cup rice 2 cans cream of chicken soup 2 cans brown gravy 1 package dry gravy mix Garlic salt Salt Pepper Water Preparation Mix ingredients together with a dash of garlic salt and salt and pepper to taste. Mix soup, and gravy (dry and wet) together. Pour over raw meatballs and bake at 350 degrees for 1 - 1 1/2 hours....
Ingredients 3/4 cup chopped onion 4 Tbls. Butter (may be part extra virgin olive oil) 2 cups cooked orzo (use package directions) 1 pound can peeled chopped tomatoes (or fresh, 1 lb.) 1 pound fresh raw shrimp, cleaned and deveined 1 ½ cups Feta cheese, crumbled 2 Tbls. fresh dill weed, chopped, or 2 tsps. dried. Preparation Saute onion in butter. Spread orzo in individual casseroles or 9 x 13 inch casserole dish....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon fruity olive oil 3 shallots, finely chopped 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped 1 cup Arborio rice 2 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup dry sherry 4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Stir together the oil, garlic and rice in a medium microwavable bowl, and microwave on HIGH, uncovered, for 3 minutes Mix in the broth and the sherry, cover, and microwave on HIGH for 18 minutes. Stir to see if broth is absorbed and risotto is creamy....
Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 egg, separated 3 tablespoons cold water, divided 2 cups all-purpose flour 7 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples (about 6 medium) 3/4 cup sugar 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Additional sugar, optional Vanilla ice cream, optional Preparation In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Refrigerate the egg white. Beat egg yolk and 2 tablespoons water into cream cheese mixture....
Ingredients Cookie for crust 2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon (3 ounces) flour Scant 1/8 teaspoon baking powder Scant 1/8 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter 1/3 cup (2 1/2 ounces) light brown sugar 3 tablespoons (1 1/4 ounces) sugar 1 egg Scant 1 cup (3 1/2 ounces) rolled oats CRUST Crumbled cookie for crust 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter 1 1/2 tablespoons (3/4 ounce) brown sugar...
Ingredients 1/2 pound hot Italian sausage, removed from casings and crumbled 1/2 pound sweet Italian sausage, removed from casings and crumbled 1 1/2 cups sliced red onions 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped garlic 3/4 teaspoon fennel seeds 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand, with their juice 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano 1 pound dry penne, ziti or mostaccioli...
Ingredients 1 16oz bag dried stuffing mix (pepperidge farm is what she uses) 1 yellow onion, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 bag giblets from turkey - neck removed 2 cups chicken broth 4 tbsp butter Preparation Grind giblets, onion, and celery in a meat grinder. (May chop up finely or use a food processor if no grinder) Heat up butter in a skillet and add giblet, onion, and celery mixture....
Ingredients 3 pounds white onions, sliced moderately thin 2 T. butter 2 T. vegetable oil 1.5 c brown or green lentils (not red lentils or french lentils!) 2 c. long grain white or brown rice (I prefer the brown for a bit more character) 1/4 t. ground cinammon 1/4 t. ground cumin salt and pepper flat leaf parsley for servin Preparation Melt the butter along with the oil and 1 t....
Ingredients 2 T olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 2 cups chopped celery, including leaves 1 small sweet potato, peeled and chopped 1 carrot, chopped 5 carrot top leaves or 1 bunch parsley, chopped 1 tsp. tabasco 6 cups chicken broth 4 T diced mild green chilies 1 can diced tomatoes 2 c. fresh kale 1 small can tomato paste 15 frozen meatballs Preparation Sauté olive oil, carrot, onion, sweet potato and celery for 10 minutes on medium heat....
Ingredients Ingredients: 4 slices fresh ginger root 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup cashews 2 stalks lemon grass, chopped 2 onions, sliced 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 dash crushed red pepper flakes 2 tablespoons curry powder 2 1/2 cups cubed firm tofu 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk 14 fluid ounces water 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon white sugar Preparation In a blender or food processor, grind the ginger root, garlic, cashews, lemon grass, and onions into a paste....
Ingredients 1/4 cup maple syrup 2 Tbsp mayonassaise 3/4 tsp salt 3/4 cup plain Panko Bread crumbs 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts Preparation Heat oven to 400 F Mix maple syrup, mayonnaise and salt in shallow dish Mix bread crumbs and pecans in another dish Dip chicken into syrup mixture and then in crumbs Place on greased baking sheet Bake 15-20 minutes or until chicken is 165 degrees
Ingredients 1/2 Bottle Soy Sauce 1/2 C Brown Sugar 4 Cans Whole Water Chestnuts 1 C Brown Sugar 2 LBS. Bacon Toothpicks Preparation Mix Soy Sauce with 1/2 C brown ugar. Drain waterchestnuts and place in marinade. Marinade for 3 hours. Preheat Oven to 375 degrees. Cut bacon strips in half and place several pieces on a cutting board. Roll water chestnuts in remaining brown suar and place one waterchestnut in center of each piece of bacon....
Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups well-shaken buttermilk 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened 2 large eggs 1/4 cupMascarpone or Ricotta cheese 1 liquid cup heavy cream, cold 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 tablespoon Jack Daniel’s Preparation In a large mixer bowl, place all the ingredients and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes....
Ingredients 1 Pound Rigatoni, or any large pasta shape 1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Large Eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/4" cubes 6 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped 2 Large Zucchini, halved and sliced into 1/4" slices, unpeeled 1 Medium Sweet Onion, thinly sliced 6 Green Onions, cut into 1/4" pieces 1 Jar Bertolli Tomato & Basil Sauce 1/4 Cup Fresh Basil Leaves, torn 1 Teaspoon Dried Italian Seasoning...
Ingredients 1/2 each golden watermelon, cantaloupe, canary melon, and Honey Kiss or Sugar Kiss melon, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch slices 1/2 English cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced Flaky sea salt, such as Maldon, and freshly ground pepper Extra-virgin olive oil Fresh mint leaves, for serving Preparation Arrange melons and cucumber on a platter; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with oil. Just before serving, sprinkle with mint.
Ingredients 1 beef roast (about 4lbs) 3 cloves of garlic 1/2 cup red wine 12 button mushrooms 6 large cherry tomatoes 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth Salt and pepper to taste Dried thyme Preparation In a large pan set to medium high brown meat with olive oil and sear on all sides until carmelized Place meat in slow cooker (trim or remove any extra fat off the meat). Add mushrooms, garlic and tomatoes....
Ingredients 1 cup shortening 2 cup white granulated sugar 1 egg, beaten 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla ¼ teaspoon baking soda 4 teaspoons baking power 5 cup flour Preparation Cream the shortening and sugar together. Blend in the beaten egg and milk and vanilla. Sift together the salt, soda, powder and flour and add gradually. Roll into balls and put on cookie sheet (spray with pam or use one that doesn’t stick)....
