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Potato Gratin with Parmesan and Caramelized Onions
By DaraD
In a steamer basket, steam the potatoes until tender, about 20 minutes
- 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon minced rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon minced sage
- 1/4 teaspoon minced thyme
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- Vegetable oil cooking spray
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces)
- 3 large egg whites plus 2 large whole eggs
- 3/4 cup skim milk
- 3 tablespoons nonfat dry milk
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Mom's Lasagna
By DaraD
Easy and tasty. A family favorite
- 1 lb Hamburger
- 1 26.5oz can Hunts Traditional pasta sauce
- 2 14.5oz cans diced Italian-style tomatoes
- 1 Onion
- 1 Tbsp Garlic Salt
- 1 tsp Salt
- 3 dashes Nutmeg
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 16oz container Sour Cream
- Salt
- Pepper
- Lots of shredded mozzarella and/or Italian blend cheeses
- 12 Lasagna noodles
Traditional Irish Shepherd's Pie
By DaraD
Posting this per a request
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb lamb
- 1 large onion, finely diced
- 3 -4 large carrots, finely diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 3 -4 sprigs fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 glass red wine
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup stock
- 1 large quantity mashed potatoes (estimating 1L or 6 cups, fresh or leftover)
- 1 egg, beaten
- grated parmesan cheese (optional)
Spicy Sweet Chicken Wing BBQ Sauce
By DaraD
This sauce is great with Chicken Wings or on BBQ
- 1 cup Frank's Red Hot Sauce
- 1/2 cup Honey
- 1/4 cup Molasses
- 1 tablespoon Cayenne to taste
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 1 tablespoon Onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Garlic minced
- 4 pounds Chicken wings
Balsamic Roast Pork Tenderloin
By DaraD
Preheat oven to 500 degrees F
- 1/2 pounds pork tenderloins, 2 packages with 2 tenderloins in each package
- 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 cloves garlic, cracked
- Steak seasoning blend or coarse salt and black pepper
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary leaves stripped and finely chopped
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped and finely chopped
Black Bean Cous Cous Salad
By DaraD
This is a great salad because you can throw it together with any amount and combination of the ingredients you have...
- Honey Vinagrette Dressing:
- 1 Can Black Beans
- 1/4 Cup uncooked Cous Cous, prepared according to package instructions
- 1 Cup Frozen Corn, thawed
- 1/2 Red Bell Pepper, diced
- 1/2 Small Onion, diced
- 1 Small Tomato, diced
- Diced Jalepeno to taste (if available)
- 1/3 c. red wine vinegar
- 1/4 c. honey
- 1/4 c. olive oil
- 2 tbsp. lemon or lime juice
- 1 1/4 tbsp. mustard
- Salt & pepper to taste
Rice Pudding
By DaraD
Mom's Rice Pudding
- 2/3 Cup uncooked white rice
- 3 1/2 Cups Milk
- 2 well-beaten eggs
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
Egg Salad Sandwiches
By DaraD
Kids loved it!
- 12 eggs
- 1/2 cup mayonaise
- 2 TBSP Mustard
- 2 TBSP sweet relish
- 2 dashes Paprika
- Ground pepper to taste
- Salt to taste
- Any kind of soft bread
Garlic Cheddar Chicken
By DaraD
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded thin
Toni Marie's Potatoes
By DaraD
Cheesy and delicious - kids loved them but not gluten free with the cream of chicken soup
- 1 Bag frozen diced potatoes
- 1 can Cream of Chicken condensed soup
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 Stick + 2 TBSP Butter, melted
- 1 1/2 Cups Corn Flakes, crushed