Posted by Liza Torborg
I got this recipe from Real Simple magazine. I love baked macaroni and cheese and this seems to be a more healthy version using multigrain pasta and cauliflower. It’s delish!
12 oz. multigrain elbow macaroni
1 head cauliflower, roughly chopped
4 slices multigrain bread, torn
1/2 C. flat-leaf parsley, chopped
3 T. olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 onion, finely [...]
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2 1/2 lbs. sweet potatoes
4 T. butter
1/4 C. maple syrup
2 T. brown sugar
1/3 C. pecan halves
1 1/2 C. mini marshmallows
Place sweet potatoes and water to cover. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 25-30 minutes, or until tender. Drain potatoes and cool slightly. Peel under cold water. Cut into large chunks, and place in [...]
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I got this recipe from my neighbor Kerri. Not sure where she got it, but the photo copy she gave me had the following introduction to the recipe:
Susie Wingert, from Panama, Iowa, shares this recipe for chewy treats big on taste but needing little effort. “They are handy to make when the weather is hot,” [...]
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I got this recipe from the Food Network website (link). I didn’t follow the directions exactly as you see them below. Here are the changes I made to the recipe: instead of three eggs I used just one, and instead of using a slow cooker I baked mine at 375 degrees for 45 minutes. It [...]
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I got this spiced pecan recipe from chef Tom Skold. These spicy pecans have a little “kick” to them and make for a great party appetizer. Plus they are easily portable. Enjoy!!
1/2 C. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. salt
1 egg
1 lb. pecan halves
2 tsp. minced garlic
Combine sugar, cayenne and salt in a small bowl; [...]
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I found this recipe on the All Recipes website. These are absolutely the best brownies I have ever had.
1/2 C. vegetable oil
1 1/2 C. white sugar
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 C. all-purpose flour
1/2 C. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 C. shredded zucchini
1/2 C. chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
6 T. unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 C. margarine
2 C. [...]
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I got this recipe in the magazine Real Simple. It was fabulous!
1 lb. frozen cheese tortellini
2 T. olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 T. unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 C. frozen peas
Kosher salt and pepper
2 T. chopped fresh tarragon
1/2 C. grated Parmesan
Cook the tortellini according to the package directions. Meanwhile, heat the oil in [...]
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1 C. corn syrup
1 C. sugar
1 1/2 C. peanut butter
6 C. Special K (or other rice cereal)
6 oz. chocolate chips
6 oz. butterscotch chips
Melt corn syrup and sugar to boil; lower heat before adding peanut butter. Melt together. Remove from heat and add cereal. Press in a greased 9×13″ pan. In microwave, melt chocolate chips and [...]
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This is an quick and easy no bake cookie recipe. These chewy cookies are delicious. They also make for a great demonstration at school!
2 C. sugar
1/2 C. milk
3 C. quick oatmeal
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 C. margarine
2 T. peanut butter
2 T. cocoa
Mix sugar, margarine, milk and peanut butter in large saucepan. Stir constantly over medium heat and [...]
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2 lbs. frozen hash browns, thawed
1 C. onion, chopped
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 pt. sour cream
1 stick margarine, melted
1 C. sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
2 tsp. salt
TOPPING:
1 C. cornflake crumbs
1/4 C. margarine, melted
Mix soup, sour cream, margarine, cheese and salt in a large bowl. Add hash browns and onion and mix well. Spread in a [...]
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4 C. cooked chicken, cubed
1 C. Craisins
1/2 C. sliced almonds, toasted in butter
1/2 C. red onion, finely chopped
1/2 C. mayonnaise
1/2 C. celery, chopped
DRESSING:
1/2 can (1 C.) whole cranberries
3/4 C. oil
1/4 C. vinegar
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. paprika
DRESSING: Mix in blender and serve over chicken salad.
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1 lb. hamburger
1 can pizza sauce
1/4 C. sour cream
1 C. mozzarella cheese
1 tube crescent rolls
Cook hamburger; drain. Combine hamburger, sauce, sour cream and cheese in a 9×9″ baking dish. Top with unrolled (uncooked) crescent rolls. Bake 30 minutes at 350º.
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1 1/2 C. brown sugar
2/3 C. salad oil
1 egg
1 C. sour milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 /2 C. nuts, optional
1 tsp. salt
2 1/2 C. flour
1 1/2 C. rhubarb, diced
1 tsp. baking soda
Mix in order. Pour into 2 greased loaf pans. Sprinkle with mixture of 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon butter for each loaf. Bake at 325º [...]
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This was my favorite slumber party breakfast, and I am the queen of making it. Warning: If you eat half of it yourself, you will pay.
3 cans buttermilk biscuits, quartered
3/4 C. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 C. brown sugar
1 1/2 stick margarine (not butter)
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
Roll quartered biscuits in cinnamon/sugar mixture. Place in greased Bundt pan. Melt [...]
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1 lb. fresh asparagus, cut into 1″ pieces
2 T. water
2 T. butter or margarine, melted
1 to 2 tsp. lemon juice
Pinch of dried tarragon
Salt and pepper to taste
Place asparagus and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on HIGH for 6 to 8 minutes, or until crisp-tender; drain. Add butter, lemon juice and tarragon; toss [...]
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1 – 1 1/2 to 2 lb. pkg. frozen shredded hash browns
1 onion, chopped
5 carrots, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
1 can evaporated milk
2 lbs. Velveeta cheese
Combine the first 4 ingredients in a 6- to 8-quart pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Simmer, covered, until veggies are tender. Do not drain. Add the evaporated [...]
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1 small onion, chopped
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 – 10 oz. can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 C. sour cream
1 C. Cheddar cheese
1 C. mozzarella cheese
6 flour tortillas
2 C. chicken breasts, cubed
Sauté onion until tender. Remove from heat. Add soup, tomatoes, sour cream, 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese and 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese. Mix [...]
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3/4 C. oil
3/4 C. cocoa
2 C. sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
2 C. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
Mix the first 5 ingredients together. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Mix wet and dry ingredients together. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight. Drop by spoonfuls into powdered sugar, covering each ball. Place on an ungreased [...]
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This is the first cheesecake I ever made, and while it may have been a little under-baked, it still won the “best cheesecake” contest at Zoe Young’s baby shower.
CRUST:
2 C. graham cracker crumbs
1/3 C. white sugar
1/2 C. butter, melted
FILLING:
30 caramels, unwrapped
3 T. milk
3/4 C. pecans, chopped
1 C. semi-sweet chocolate chips
3 – 8 oz. pkgs. cream [...]
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1 C. green pepper, chopped
1 C. celery, chopped
3/4 C. onion
2 T. butter or margarine
1 C. chicken broth
1 C. frozen peas
1 C. frozen corn
1 tsp. salt, optional
1/4 tsp. pepper
3 C. cooked chicken, cubed
1 – 7 oz. pkg. elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1 jar sliced mushrooms, drained
1 C. Cheddar cheese, shredded
In a large skillet, saute green pepper, [...]
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1 loaf Vienna bread
1/2 lb. Swiss cheese, sliced
STIR TOGETHER:
1 to 2 sticks margarine or butter, melted
1/2 tsp. lemon juice
1 to 2 cans mushrooms
2 T. onion, finely chopped
1 T. dry mustard
1 to 2 T. poppy seeds
1 tsp. seasoning salt
Put a big piece of foil on a cookie sheet and place sliced bread on that. Stuff each [...]
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This looks strange – pink quiche – but it’s really good, especially topped with sour cream and salsa. Perhaps use one additional egg and a little less salsa for a more quichey look.
3/4 lb. bulk pork sausage
1 – 9″ unbaked pastry shell
2 C. Cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
3 eggs
1 C. salsa
In a skillet over medium heat, [...]
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I got this recipe from my friend, Erin. The only way to eat green apples!
1/4 C. sugar
3/4 C. brown sugar, packed
1 tsp. vanilla
1 – 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
Combine in blender until smooth.
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1 C. sour cream
1/2 C. mayonnaise
2 tsp. Lawry’s seasoning salt
1 T. dried onion
1 tsp. parsley flakes
Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate.
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This makes melt-in-your-mouth pork roast. You will love it . . . and it’s SO easy. Fall-apart-tender, so it’s great for sandwiches.
1 boneless pork roast, about 3 lbs.
1 – 8 oz. can tomato sauce
3/4 C. soy sauce
1/2 C. sugar
2 tsp. ground mustard
Cut roast in half; place in a 5-quart slow cooker. Combine remaining ingredients; pour [...]
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6 Granny Smith apples, cubed
6 Snickers bars
2 – 3.4 oz. pkgs. instant vanilla pudding
12 oz. Cool Whip
2 C. milk
Combine milk, pudding and Cool Whip. Add cut apples and cut Snickers. Chill.
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2 cans cream of potato soup
8 oz. Velveeta
1 pt. half and half
1 pt. water
3/4 C. dry wild rice, cooked according to pkg.
1/2 C. carrots, shredded
1 tsp. parsley
1/2 tsp. pepper
Onions, sauteed and/or sliced bacon, fried
Cook rice. Mix all ingredients in slow cooker and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours.
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1 lb. ground beef
4 C. water
1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
3 medium carrots, sliced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 C. celery, chopped
4 beef bouillon cubes
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
1 C. cut fresh or frozen green beans
In a large saucepan, brown beef; drain. Add the next 10 ingredients; bring to [...]
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1/2 C. seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 C. Parmesan cheese, grated, divided
1 1/2 tsp. oregano, divided
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 egg
1 T. water
4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
2 T. butter
2 C. spaghetti sauce
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1 C. mozzarella cheese
Hot cooked pasta
Combine bread crumbs, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon oregano, basil, salt and pepper [...]
Posted by Liza Torborg
I got this recipe from chef Tom Skold at a soup and salad cooking class. Be careful to use just a little of the sriracha sauce until you know how spicy you like it. It’s very potent stuff!
2 T. olive oil
1 medium white onion, diced
6 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tsp. cumin, ground
2 C. chicken [...]
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This easy soup is absolutely delicious by itself or served with tortilla chips, cheese and sour cream. Either way we eat it at least twice a month in the winter. I got it from Ellen, but since I make it more often, I got to put my name on it. Try it – you’ll see!
1 [...]
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My grandma, Margie Lenz, used this recipe to make her famous fudge. The recipe actually came off of the marshmallow creme jar, but they have since changed their recipe (it’s terrible) so be sure to use this one!
3 C. sugar
3/4 C. butter
2/3 C. evaporated milk
1 – 12 oz. pkg. chocolate chips
1 – 7 oz. jar [...]
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This authentic Italian meal came from my Italian friend, Raffa. I still can’t make it like she does, but if you’re a bacon fan, you’ll love this dish.
1/2 to 1 lb. bacon
1 pkg. fettuccine noodles
5 eggs
3/4 C. fresh Parmesan cheese
3 T. milk
1/2 to 1tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
Boil water to cook noodles according to package. Cut [...]