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Pulled Pork (Crock Pot)
By Zopmama
This is so easy and yummy
- 4 lbs pork roast (shoulder or butt)
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 1 cup ginger ale
- 1 (18 ounce) bottle favorite barbecue sauce (I like Sweet Baby Ray's)
- extra barbecue sauce, for serving (optional)
Cassoulet for Today
By Zopmama
Preheat oven to 325°. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)
- 1 /4 teaspoon salt
- 1 /4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 /2 cup white wine or chicken broth
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 /4 pound smoked turkey kielbasa, chopped
- 3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Buttercreme Frosting
By Zopmama
A smooth creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup shortening
- 1-1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Tangerine Beef with Scallions
By Zopmama
Great make-ahead meal. Super tender beef with a delectable oriental style marinade
- 1 1/2 lbs. beef tri-tip steak, trimmed of excess fat
- 1 tangerine
- 4 scallions, sliced, plus garnish
- 1/4 cp. soy sauce
- 1/4 cp. water
- 2 T. toasted sesame oil
- 2 t. sugar
- 2 T chopped peeled ginger
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- pinch of red pepper flakes
- 2 T orange preserves
Pumpkin Lasagna
By Zopmama
Recipe courtesy of Robert Irvine for Food Network
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 to 6 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 pound spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1 28-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 16-ounce box lasagna noodles
- 1 large egg
- 2 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded romano cheese
- 1 large zucchini, very thinly sliced
Peanut Butter Easter Eggs
By Zopmama
These are the best Peanut Butter eggs
- 16 oz. confectioners sugar
- 1 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 Tablespoons and 2 Teaspoons milk
- 8 oz. melting choc.
Grilled Onions with Tarragon Mustard Sauce
By Zopmama
Whole onions become especially sweet when prepared on a grill
- For the onions:
- 4 yellow onions
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- For the tarragon mustard sauce:
- 2 Tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- pinch freshly ground pepper
Chocolate Mousse
By Zopmama
Traditional French Technique
- 8 oz. semisweeet chocolate pieces
- 2 Tablespoons water
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 6 eggs, seperated
- 1 Tablespoon dark rum or (1 1/2 tsp. rum extract)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
Mexican Cheese Dip
By Zopmama
1. Line a small colander with 3 layers of 100% cotton cheese cloth or a clean paper coffee filter
- 3 cups plain yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 t ground cumin
- 1/2 t seasoned salt
- 1 medium red sweet pepper, diced
- 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
- 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 can fresh cut diced tomatoes, drained
- 2 T canned green chilies
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro
Soba Noodles with Gingered Sesame Dressing
By Zopmama
A sweet and sour gingery dressing goes hand in hand with soft Soba noodles, edamame and crunchy slaw
- Dressing:
- 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha Asian hot chili sauce
- Salad:
- 2 cups frozen shelled edamame
- 1/2 pound uncooked Japanese soba noodles (Ramen) or whole wheat linguini
- 1 package (14 ounces) coleslaw mix
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted