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Fudge Brownies
By Zopmama
Fudgy, cakey, fudgy, cakey
- 4 4 4 large eggs
- 1 1/4 1 1/4 1/4 cups Double-Dutch Dark Cocoa or Dutch-process cocoa
- 1 1 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- 1 1 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 1 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 2 1/4 2 1/4 1/4 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 2 2 2 cups chocolate chips
Sesame Chicken and Noodles
By Zopmama
1. Boil water for pasta, add carrots and broccoli
- 8 oz uncooked spaghetti
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/3 cup natural creamy peanut butter
- 2 TB sesame seeds, divided
- 1 TB brown sugar
- 2 TB rice vinegar
- 2 TB low sodium soy sauce
- 1 TB fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp hot pepper sauce
- 2 TB canola oil
- 3/4 lb chicken tenders, cut in one inch pieces
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups matchstick carrots
- 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
Garlic Tomato Soup
By Zopmama
1. In a 3-cup baking dish, combine the garlic and oil
- 12 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
- 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1 pint heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh basil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 . In a 3-cup baking dish, combine the garlic and oil. Cover and bake at 300° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned.
- 2 . In a large saucepan, bring the garlic, tomatoes and tomato puree to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
- 3 . Add the cream, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Cool slightly. Place half of the soup at a time in a blender; cover and process until pureed. Return to the pan; heat through. Yield: about 4 cups.
Basil Pesto Pomodoro Sauce
By Zopmama
a quick to prepare tomato sauce flavored with pesto that is very versatile
- 1 cup chopped white onion (1 cup = 1 large)
- 2 cans (14.5 oz each) Hunt's® Diced Tomatoes, undrained
- 1/4 cup prepared basil pesto
- 1 lb. pasta, cooked
- Optional: shrimp, sausage, chicken
Broccoli with 3 cheese sauce
By Zopmama
Broccoli topped with a smooth blue cheese tasting sauce
- 1 med. bunch of broccoli in florets
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 cup milk
- 3 oz softened cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp white cheddar
- 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
Caramel Peanut Fantasy
By Zopmama
1. In a small bowl, combine wafer crumbs and butter
- 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 60 wafers)
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 20 caramels
- 15 miniature Snickers candy bars
- 1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, divided
- 2 cups salted peanuts, chopped
- 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- Addititional chopped salted peanuts, optional
- 1 . In a small bowl, combine wafer crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
- 2 . In a heavy saucepan, combine the caramels, candy bars, caramel topping and 1/4 cup cream; cook and stir over low heat until smooth and blended. Remove from the heat; stir in peanuts. Spread over crust. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- 3 . In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and remaining cream; stir until smooth. Spread over caramel layer. If desired, sprinkle with additional peanuts. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until serving. Yield: 12 servings.
Reuben Loaf
By Zopmama
This is a great winter dish
- 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 1 package Rapid Rise yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm water (120° to 130°)
- 1/4 cup Thousand Island salad dressing
- 3 packages (2 ounces each) thinly sliced deli corned beef
- 4 ounces sliced Swiss cheese
- 1 can (8 ounces) sauerkraut, drained
- 1 egg white, beaten
- Caraway seeds
White Bean salad with mint and red onion
By Zopmama
This is a flavorful bean salad that goes well with most meat and poultry, particularly roasted pork tenderloin or b...
- 1/2 cup small diced red onion
- 3 Tbs. sherry vinegar
- 1 15oz. can white beans, drained and rinsed (like great northern)
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh spearmint leaves
- 1/2 cup small diced red bell pepper
- 2 Tbs. nonpareil capers
- 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
- salt and freshly ground black paper to taste.
Holiday Salsa
By Zopmama
1. Pulse cranberries and sugar in a food processor until coarsely chopped
- 1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 6 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- Assorted crackers or tortilla chips
Coconut Cream Easter Eggs
By Zopmama
These eggs are fabulous
- 1/4 lb. butter, softened
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 2 # confectioners sugar
- 1/4 t. salt
- 1 1/2 t. vanilla
- 15 oz. flaked coconut
- choc. for dipping