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Margherita Pasta
By shelliec
1. Cook pasta al dente according to package directions in generously salted water
- Garnish:
- 1 lb spaghetti or pasta of choice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 onion, chopped
- 6 Roma tomatoes, chopped (divided)
- 4-6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp EACH dried oregano, dried basil, salt
- 1/4 tsp EACH pepper, red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 oz. cream cheese, softetned (I use 1/3 less fat)
- 1/4 cup loosely packed basil, chopped
- freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- fresh basil
Chicken Tikka Masala (Costco)
By shelliec
(Jolene McQueen 2017)
- 1 Pkg. Costco Chicken Tikka Masala
- Olive Oil
- 1 Onion, chopped
- Carrots, chopped
- Potatoes, chopped
- Red Pepper, chopped
- 1/2 Can Coconut Milk, (add water if needed)
Monkey Bread
By shelliec
Shake a few pieces at a time in the cinnamon sugar bag to coat
- Combine in Bag:
- 2 Cans Refrigerator Biscuits, cut in 4's
- 2 T. Cinnamon
- 6 T. Sugar
- In Separate Bowl Melt:
- 2 T. Butter
- Frosting
Overnight Cinnamon Rolls (ourbestbites)
By shelliec
In the bowl of a stand mixer, sprinkle the yeast over the water, allow to bloom for a few minutes, then whisk until...
- Dough:
- 1 T active dry yeast
- 1/2 C warm water (105 deg F)
- 4 1/2 C all-purpose flour (22 1/2 oz)
- 1 t kosher salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 C sugar
- 1/2 C (1 stick) real butter at room temp
- Filling:
- 1/2 C (1 stick) real butter at room temp, divided
- 3/4 C packed brown sugar
- 1 T cinnamon
- Glaze:
- 1 C powdered sugar
- 2 T butter, melted
- 2 T milk or cream
- 1 t vanilla extract
Dressing - Berry Vinaigrette
By shelliec
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 tablespoons) equals 243 calories, 24 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 98 mg ...
- 3 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam
- 2/3 cup canola oil
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Asian Noodle Salad
By shelliec
For dressing: 1 lime, juiced 8 tablespoons olive oil 8 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1/3 cup brown...
- Salad ingredients:
- 1 pkg Linguine noodles, cooked to al dente(firm not soggy), rinsed and cooled. Add 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil to cooling noodles to avoid them sticking together.
- 1/2 head of Napa cabbage, rinsed and thinly sliced
- 1/2 head of red cabbage, rinsed and thinly sliced
- 1 six oz bag baby spinach, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into thin strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced into thin strips
- 1 orange bell pepper, seeded and sliced into thin strips
- 1 1/2 cups bean sprouts, rinsed
- 1 small bunch cilantro, stems removed and chopped. Reserve 1 tablespoon for the dressing.
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 large cucumbers, peeled, halved and sliced
- 1 1/2 cups sugar snap peas, sliced in half vertically, so the peas inside are halved.
- 1 cup raw cashews, lightly toasted in a skillet.
- Mix all prepared vegetables together in a large bowl.
- Add linguine to vegetables once it has cooled completely.
Chipotle Pork Tacos (ourbestbites)
By shelliec
Combine thinly sliced pork, lime zest, lime juice, oregano, brown sugar, chipotles, garlic, and salt
- 1 pound pork tenderloin, sliced thin (or pork roast)
- 1 1/2 tsp grated lime zest
- 1 Tbs fresh lime juice
- 2 tsp minced fresh oregano, or a heaping 1/2 tsp dry
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp chopped chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (use the peppers for heat and the adobo sauce for a mild smoky bite. I used 1 1/2 Tbs of sauce and no peppers and it was hardly spicy at all.)
- 2 tsp bottled minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 3 tsp olive oil, divided
- 1 C thinly sliced shallots, or onions
- 8 (6 inch) corn tortillas
- Sour cream
- Chopped cilantro
- Recommended: Lime-Cilantro Rice
Lemonade Pie
By shelliec
Calories 336 Total Fat 15
- 1 (14 oz.) Can Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 Can Frozen Lemonade, pink
- 2 Drops Red food Coloring
- 8 oz. carton Cool Whip
- 1 Graham Cracker Pie Crust
Dressing - Cafe Rio Tomatillo
By shelliec
Blend all ingredients together in a blender or food processor and store in the refrigerator to let the flavors meld
- 1 (1 ounce) package Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing mix
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup Mayo
- 1 large or 2 small tomatillos (they are green and by the tomatoes)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/2 to 1 small jalapeno, seeds removed
Frozen Grapes
By shelliec
100 calories
- 1 tablespoon sugar (or Splenda)
- 1/2 cup red seedless grapes