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Lemon Scones
By Zopmama
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- Glaze:
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/3 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup (6 oz.) cold butter, cut into pieces
- 9 Tbsp (1/2 cp. and 1 T.) milk
- 1/4 tsp. lemon extract
- 1 lemon zested and juiced (mince zest)
- 1 1/2 tsp white vinegar
- 2 cups confectioners sugar
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 2 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp water, or as needed.
Blueberry-Lemon Sweet Tea
By Zopmama
Bring blueberries and lemon juice to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook, stirring occasionally, 5 mi...
- 1 (12-oz.) package frozen blueberries
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 family-size tea bags
- 1/2 -3/4 cup sugar
- Garnishes: fresh blueberries, lemon rind strips
Wild Rice and Beef Casserole
By Zopmama
1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray
- 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
- 1 med. onion, diced
- 3 cups cooked long-grain and wild rice mix
- 1 can (10.75 oz) condensed tomato soup
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
Ricotta Gnocchi
By Zopmama
This recipe was courtesy of a Chef from Settler's Inn in Hawley, PA
- 4 cups Fresh Ricotta (if using store bought drain in seive overnight)
- 1/4 cup fresh grated Parm
- 4 egg Yolks
- 1 3/4 cup Flour
- 1/2 Nut Nutmeg
- 1/2 Teaspoon Cayenne
- Extra Flour as needed
Eggnog Slice and Bake Cookies
By Zopmama
Eggnog is the star of both the cookie and the frosting
- Icing:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups of sugar
- 1 cup of eggnog
- 5 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/3 cup eggnog
Overnight Oats - Banana Bread Flavored
By Zopmama
All the delicious warm spices of banana bread are added to these easy to prepare overnight oats
- 1/4 cup 1% milk
- 1/2 tsp brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
- dash of cinnamon
- dash of nutmeg
- pinch of salt
- 1/3 cup slightly rounded Rolled Qats
- 2 Tablespoons plain Greek Yogurt
- 1 banana, 1/2 mashed and 1/2 sliced
- honey (optional)
- chopped toasted pecans (optional)
Bruschetta
By Zopmama
Tomato, Red Onion, and Basil make this an Italian classic
- 2 cups assorted cherry, grape, and teardrop tomatoes, halved (or quartered if large)
- 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil plus additional for brushing
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 large loaf focaccia, halved horizontally (reserve half for another use)
- 1 garlic clove, peeled, halved
Lamb Chops with Mint-Fig Sauce
By Zopmama
1. Preheat broiler. 2. Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper
- 8 * 8 (4-ounce) lamb loin chops, trimmed
- 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- * Cooking spray
- 2 * 2 tablespoons fig preserves (such as Braswell's)
- 2 * 2 tablespoons fat-free, less-sodium beef broth
- 1 * 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
- 4 * 4 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
Orange Baked Pork Chops
By Zopmama
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 4 thick sliced pork chops
- 1/2 cup OJ
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- dash salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
Pasta e Fagioli Recipe (slow cooker)
By Zopmama
In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender; drain
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth
- 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 1-1/2 cups finely chopped cabbage
- 1 celery rib, chopped
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup ditalini or other small pasta
- Grated Parmesan cheese, optional