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SWEET POTATO CHOWDER
By Vanetta
In a 4-qt. Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat
- 2 Tbsp. oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 tsp. red curry paste or 2-3 tsp. curry powder
- 2 gloves garlic, minced
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4” pieces
- 2 – 14 oz. cans chicken broth
- 1 – 14 oz. can unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 2” piece fresh lemongrass or 2 tsp. finely shredded lemon peel
- 2 tsp. grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 tsp. ground white pepper
- 1/8 tsp. salt
SALSA FRESCA
By Vanetta
Combine all of the ingredients in a mixing bowl
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes, cored, seeded, and finely diced
- 1/4 red onion, minced
- 2 jalapeno chiles, stemmed, seeded, if desired and minced
- 1 bunch cilantro, leaves only, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of freshly ground pepper
PACIFIC MUESILI
By Vanetta
Preheat oven to 325 degrees Combine seeds, nuts, rolled oats, bran, coconut and cinnamon in a very large mixing b...
- 3 Cups mixed seeds and nuts i.e. whole almonds, sunflower seeds, cashews, sesame seeds
- 8 Cups rolled oats
- 2 Cups bran
- 2 Cups coconut
- 2 Teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 Cup honey
- 1 Cup grape seed oil
- 2 Teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 Cups mixed, chopped, dried fruit i.e. apricot, raisin, cranberry etc.
PORK MEDALLIONS WITH CRANBERRY CHUTNEY
By Vanetta
For chutney: In a heavy small saucepan, stir together cranberries or cranberry sauce, apple juice, figs, sugar, ros...
- 1 cup fresh cranberries or 1/2 cup canned whole cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup apple juice or apple cider
- 1/4 cup snipped dried figs
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar or granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 12 ounces pork tenderloin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt-free herb seasoning
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Hot cooked brown or long grain rice (optional)
Strawberry-Cream Cheese Pie
By Vanetta
1. Heat oven to 325°F. Spray 9-inch pie pan with cooking spray
- CRUST
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- FILLING
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 12 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
- TOPPING
- 4 cups whole fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup red currant jelly, melted
SAUSAGE AND TORTELLINI SOUP
By Vanetta
In slow cooker, combine undrained tomatoes, water, frozen green beans, onion soup, and turkey sausage
- 2 – 14 oz. cans Italian style stewed tomatoes
- 3 c. water
- 2 c. loose-pack frozen cut green beans or Italian style green beans
- 1 – 10-1/2 oz. can condensed French onion soup
- 8 oz. fully cooked smoked turkey sausage, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2” slices
- 2 c. packaged shredded cabbage with carrot (coleslaw mix)
- 1 – 9 oz. pkg. refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
- Shaves or shredded Parmesan cheese
TOMATO-FENNEL SOUP
By Vanetta
Pour oil in a large Dutch oven and heat over medium-high heat
- 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
- 1 clove(s) garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cup(s) (about 1/2 bulb) chopped fennel
- 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 2 can(s) (28-ounce) peeled whole tomatoes, drained, liquid reserved
- 1 tablespoon(s) lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) red-pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon(s) light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
- 1/4 cup(s) chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon(s) fresh thyme
- 1/3 cup(s) heavy cream
Oreo Turkeys
By Vanetta
First step: Grab a cookie
- Double Stuff Oreo Cookies
- Candy Corn
- Whoppers
- Peanutbutter Cups
- Chocolate frosting
- Yellow Frosting
- Optional: Red frosting
- Optional: black sprinkles for eyes
CHEDDAR SESAME CRISPS
By Vanetta
In a food processor blend the Cheddar, butter, flour, sesame seeds, shallot, salt and white pepper until the mixtur...
- 1/2 pound extra-sharp Cheddar, grated
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into bits
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sesame seeds, toasted lightly and cooled
- 1/4 cup minced shallot
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- White pepper to taste
SPAGHETTI PIE
By Vanetta
CANDI MENIER
- 6 oz spaghetti
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 well beaten eggs
- 1 # ground pork
- 1/2 c. chopped onion
- 1/4 c. chopped green pepper
- 1 c. stewed tomatoes
- 1 6 oz. can tomato paste
- 1 4 oz. can mushrooms
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
- 1 c. cottage cheese
- 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese