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The Perfect Meatloaf
By Melissa_F
Mix brown sugar glaze ingredients in small sauce pan heat until sugar is melted then set aside
- Brown Sugar Glaze:
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 4 tbsp brown sugar
- 4 tsp vinegar
- Meatloaf:
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- 2 tsp worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 tsp hot sauce
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 lb ground chuck
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/2 lb ground veal
- 2/3 cup crushed saltine crackers, about 16
- 1/3 cup minced parsley
Asparagus with Balsamic Tomatoes
By Melissa_F
Cooking Light Magazine
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups halved grape tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Chicken Parmesan -Crock Pot
By Melissa_F
slow cooker for 6-8 hours
- 36 oz chicken breast
- 2 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp italian seasoning
- 1 tsp basil
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp parmesan cheese
Italian Meatballs
By Melissa_F
Preheat oven 350 degrees. Combine all but tomatoes
- 21 oz of 93% ground beef
- 2 tbsp parmesan
- 1 tsp basil leaves
- 1/4 cup egg beaters
- 1 tbsp parsley flakes
- 1/4 tsp garlic
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp fennel
- 1 1/2 cups italian diced tomatoes
Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip
By Melissa_F
Directions: 1. Mix everything and pour it into a baking dish
- Ingredients:
- 1/2 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach (thawed, drained and coarsely chopped)
- 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts (drained and coarsely chopped)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic (grated)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili sauce (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated parmigiano reggiano (grated)
- 1/4 cup mozzarella (grated)
Creamy Peanut Butter Pie
By Melissa_F
Add the cookies to the bowl of a food processor and pulse into fine crumbs
- 8 ounces chocolate cookies
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 ounces finely chopped chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup creamy-style peanut butter
- 1 cup confectioner's sugar
- 1 – 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Mac & Cheese with Roasted Chicken
By Melissa_F
1. Place a large pot of salted water over high heat and bring to a rapid boil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound dried rigatoni
- 1 quart heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 clove fresh garlic, crushed
- 8 ounces goat cheese
- 2 cups shredded roasted chicken
- salt and pepper to taste
Mexican Stuffed Shells
By Melissa_F
Preheat oven to 350°. In a frying pan cook ground beef; add taco seasoning and prepare according to package dir...
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 package low-sodium taco seasoning ( or better yet use this Taco Seasoning!)
- 4 oz. cream cheese
- 14-16 jumbo pasta shells
- 1.5 cup salsa
- 1 cup taco sauce
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 cup monterey jack cheese
- 3 green onions
- Sour cream
Baked Cream Cheese French Toast
By Melissa_F
13x9 pan greased Cut bread into slices and layer in pan
- 1 loaf french or 2 baguettes bread
- 4 eggs
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- cream cheese
- powdered sugar
- 1/2 n 1/2
- orange juice
- ginger
- Macerated strawberries for topping.
Greek Chicken - Yogurt marinade
By Melissa_F
1. Place the wooden skewers in a tall cup or vase with cold water