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CHICKEN PENNE CASSEROLE
By stepjo7269
Taste of Home's Cooking School Magazine p
- Directions:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup each chopped onion, green pepper and sweet red pepper
- 1 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and parsley flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
- ● In a large saucepan, saute the chicken, onion, peppers and seasonings in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
- ● Cook pasta according to package directions.
- ● Meanwhile, process tomatoes and tomato paste in a blender; add to chicken mixture.
- ● Stir in broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- ● Drain pasta; toss with chicken mixture.
- ● Spoon half of the mixture into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the cheeses. Repeat layers.
- Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until heated through.
CINNAMON-RAISIN BREAD
By stepjo7269
As above
- BREAD:
- 2/3 2/3 to 115 warm water (105 to 115 degrees)
- 1/2 1/2 to 115 warm milk (105 to 115 degrees)
- 2 2 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1/3 1/3 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1 1 egg lightly beaten
- 3 1/4 3 1/4 1/4 cups bread flour
- 1 1 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup dark or golden raisins
- FILLING:
- 1/3 1/3 1/3 cup light brown sugar - (firmly packed)
- 2 2 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 2 2 teaspoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 1 1 egg lightly beaten
- Directions:
- Meanwhile, make the filling: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
- 1 recipe yields 1 loaf.
RYE BREAD
By stepjo7269
As above
- Directions:
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 POUND LOAF
- 1 1 2 cup 2 tablespoons water (80 degrees)
- 1 1 1 tablespoon 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 1 1 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1 1 teaspoons salt
- 2 1/4 2 1/4 1/4 cups white bread flour
- 1 1 1 cup rye flour
- 2 2 2 teaspoons yeast
- 2 2 2 POUND LOAF
- 1 1/3 1 1/3 1/3 cups water (80 degrees)
- 2 2 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 2 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 1/2 2 1/2 1/2 cups white bread flour
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 cups rye flour
- 2 1/4 2 1/4 1/4 teaspoons yeast
- 1 1. 1. Remove the Bread Pan from the bread maker. Attach the kneading paddle onto the drive shaft. Ingredients should be ready and at room temperature (except for the water).
- 2 2. to Use liquid measuring cup to measure out the water (80 degrees) and/or milk and/or eggs then pour into Bread pan.
- 3 3. to to measuring spoon to measure the oil and/or butter and/or molasses, honey and similar ingredients then add to the Bread Pan.
- 4 4. to to to measuring spoon to measure the sugar, salt, powdered milk and any other dry ingredients (not yeast or flour); use flat edge of knife to level off ingredients. Add ingredients to the Bread Pan.
- 5 5. to Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup. Level off with the flat edge of a knife. Add flour to the Bread Pan.
- 7 7. 7. Place Bread Pan into the bread maker, Push down on the rim until it fits firmly into place. Close the lid.
- 8 8. 8. Program the bread maker for cycle, weight and crust color.
- 9 9. 9. Start.
CRUNCHY CHICKEN CASSEROLE
By stepjo7269
Taste of Home's Reminisce magazine From a 96 year old mother
- TOPPING:
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
- 1-1/2 cups cooked rice
- 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts; drained
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons chopped onion
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1/2 cup crushed cornflakes
- Sliced almonds, optional
- Directions
- ●In a skillet, saute celery in butter until tender. Remove from the heat; add the next eight ingredients.
- ●Spoon into an ungreased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish.
- ●Combine melted butter and cornflakes: sprinkle on top of casserole. Sprinkle with almonds if desired.
- ●Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
HEAVEN CAKE
By stepjo7269
Beate Ruffin, Alexandria, Virginia, Southern Living, SEPTEMBER 2004
- Preparation:
- 1 (16-ounce) package pound cake mix
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cut into 1-inch pieces and softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 5 tablespoons flour
- 6 tablespoons whipping cream
- ●Beat first 3 ingredients at low speed with an electric mixer 30 seconds. Increase speed to medium, and beat 3 more minutes. Pour into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch pan.
- ●Bake at 350° for 25 minutes.
- ●Process almonds and next 4 ingredients in a food processor until almonds are finely chopped and mixture is creamy, stopping to scrape down sides.
- ●Remove cake from oven. Drop almond mixture by rounded teaspoonfuls evenly over warm cake.
- ●Bake 10 more minutes or until almond mixture is bubbly. Remove from oven; spread almond mixture evenly over cake.
- ●Broil cake 4 inches from heat 1 minute or until top is lightly browned (edges of cake may get dark). Cool on a wire rack.
*DILL VINAIGRETTE
By stepjo7269
Taste of Home Light and Tasty By: Joyce Clifford of Mansfield, Ohio
- Directions:
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon celery seed
- Salad greens and vegetables of your choice
- ●In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first 10 ingredients; shake well. Serve with salad.
- ●Refrigerate leftovers; shake well before serving.
- Yield: 2/3 cup.
HEAVENLY HASH
By stepjo7269
Preserved Traditions cookbook, St Andrews school in Jackson, MS Mrs
- Directions:
- 1 1/2 packages bakers semi-sweet chocolate
- 1 T. butter
- 1 small package marshmallows cut in half (do not use minature)
- 1 can condensed milk
- 1 c. pecans
- ●Melt butter in a double boiler. Add chocolate and melt. Just as soon as chocolate melts, quickly add other ingredients, adding marshmallows last.
- ●Put in a 8 x 8 buttered, covered pan and leave overnight.
- ●Leave in refrigerator until 5 or 10 minutes before ready to serve.
GAME-DAY CHILI
By stepjo7269
Southern Living Our Readers Top-Rated Recipes p
- Directions:
- 2 pounds ground chuck
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 3 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
- 1 (12 ounce) bottle dark beer
- 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
- 1 ( 6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chiles
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 to 2 teaspoons ground red pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- Garnish: pickled jalapeno pepper slices
- ● Cook first 3 ingredients in a Dutch oven over medium heat; stirring until meat crumbles and is no longer pink. Drain well.
- ● Combine meat mixture, beans, and next 11 ingredients in Dutch oven; bring to a boil.
- ● Reduce heat, and simmer 3 hours or until thickened.
- ● Garnish, if desired.
GREEK CHICKEN PASTA
By stepjo7269
Taste of Home's Fresh, Light, and Delicious magazine p
- 2cups2 cups uncooked penne pasta
- 1/4cup1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 1large1 large onion, chopped
- 1/4cup1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1can1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Progresso ® Reduced-Sodium Chicken Broth
- 3cups3 cups cubed rotisserie chicken
- 1jar1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained
- 1cup1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2cup1/2 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/3cup1/3 cup sliced pitted Greek olives
- 2tablespoons2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- Directions
- ● Cook pasta according to package directions.
- ● Drain pasta; stir into the pan. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Sprinkle with parsley.
FLAKY FRENCH PASTRY
By stepjo7269
Note: 1/4 section of dough will make 1 pie
- 1 . Sift 4 cups flour.
- 2 . Add 2 teaspoons salt.
- 3 . Add 4 “heaping” tablespoons shortening (Snowdrift).
- 4 . With a pastry blender, cut fat in.
- 5 . Gradually add 2 cups cold water.
- 6 . Flour a brown paper well to roll out dough.
- 7 . Roll out dough in flour.
- 8 . Roll dough out and away from you, always roll away from you.
- 9 . With spatula, grease dough well.
- 10 . Sift flour lightly over greased dough.
- 11 . Fold ends to center.
- 12 . Grease ends well.
- 13 . Flour lightly as in Step 10.
- 14 . Fold to center.
- 15 . Let stand 30 minutes at room temperature.
- 16 . Repeat Steps 8-15.
- 17 . Do this 3 times in all.
- 18 . Dough may be divided and frozen.