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Sauerbraten
By Zopmama
Extremely tender and flavorful
- Marinade:
- 3 cups water
- 3 cups red wine vinegar
- 1/3 heaping cup packed brown sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3 bay leaves
- Meat:
- 1 (3 1/2 to 4 1/2 lb.) boneless beef chuck roast
- 1 1/2 cups celery tops
- 3 medium onions, sliced
- 2 medium carrots, cut into chuncks
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- 2 Tbsp. cooking oil
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup crushed gingersnaps
Tomatoes with Buttermilk Vinaigrette
By Zopmama
1. In a small bowl, whisk the first eight ingredients until blended
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup minced fresh tarragon
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 4 pounds cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup minced fresh chives
Baked Potato Soup
By Zopmama
The creamiest most delicious loaded baked potato soup I have ever had
- 2/3 cup butter
- 2/3 cup flour
- 7 cups milk
- 4 large and 2 medium baking potatoes, baked and cubed
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
- 1 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 oz. sour cream
- 1/4 cup scallions, sliced to sprinkle on top
- salt and pepper to taste
Pepperoni Roll
By Zopmama
Roll dough into 15 X 10 inch rectangle
- 2 (1# frozen bread loaves, thawed)
- 5 T margarine
- 1/2 t oregano
- 2 t parsley flakes
- 1/4 t seasoned salt
- 1/4 t pepper
- 1 # pepperoni, sliced
- 1 # provolone cheese, sliced
Cream of Broccoli Soup
By Zopmama
In a large saucepan, saute celery and onion in butter until tender
- 4 celery ribs, chopped
- 1 lg. onion, chopped
- 3 T. butter
- 2 bunches of broccoli, trimmed and coarsely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 2 t. garlic powder
- 1/2 t. pepper
- 2 T. cornstarch
- 1/4 cup. cold water
- 1 pint heavy whipping cream
Zucchini Pizza Casserole
By Zopmama
1. Place zucchini in strainer; sprinkle with salt
- 4 4 4 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 2 2 large eggs
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 2 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 1 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 1 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 1 1 can (15 ounces) Italian tomato sauce
- 1 1 1 medium green pepper, chopped
- 1 1. 10 Place zucchini in strainer; sprinkle with salt. Let stand for 10 minutes. Squeeze out moisture.
- 2 2. 13x9-in. Combine zucchini with the eggs, Parmesan and half of the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Press into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
- 3 3. 400° 20 uncovered, at 400° for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add tomato sauce; spoon over zucchini mixture.
- 4 4. 20 Sprinkle with remaining cheeses; add green pepper. Bake 20 minutes longer or until heated through.
ROASTED FENNEL WITH ORANGE VINAIGRETTE
By Zopmama
MAKES 3/4 CUP VINAIGRETTE, 4 CUPS VEGETABLES may also want to try adding carrots
- FOR THEVINAIGRETTE:
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 T. white wine vinegar
- 2 T. honey
- 1 t. ground fennel seed
- 1/2 t. Dijon mustard
- Minced zest of 1 orange
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- FOR THEVEGETABLES
- 2 T. OLIVE OIL
- 1 fennel bulb, cut into wedges
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 1/2 orange, thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- GARNISH WITH: Additional vinaigrette Fennel fronds
Cranberry Relish
By Zopmama
Wonderful traditional cranberry relish with hints of orange and pineapple
- 1 small to medium orange, quartered
- 1 lb. fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup apricot preserves
- 1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 envelope Knox gelatin, as needed
Pumpkin Chip Muffins
By Zopmama
1. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, pumpkin, oil, applesauce and vanilla until smooth
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
- 3/4 cup canola oil
- 3/4 cup applesauce, unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
Island Pork Dinner
By Zopmama
Preheat broiler to high with rack in the center of the oven
- ISLAND PORK RUB MAKES 3 TABLESPOONS TOTAL TIME: 2 MINUTES
- Combine: 1 T. paprika 1 T. chili powder 1 T. dried oregano 1 t. kosher salt 1/2 t. red pepper flakes
- FORTHE PORK— PREPARE AND RUB: 2 pork tenderloins (1 lb. each), trimmed 1 recipe Island Pork Rub
- FOR THE MOJO AND BASTING SAUCE— COMBINE: 3/4 cup fresh orange juice 2 T. fresh lime juice 1 T. garlic, minced 1 t. kosher salt 1 habanero or serrano chile, seeded, minced WHISK IN: 2 T. honey 1 T. olive oil
- SERVE WITH: Mango Mojo Salsa