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Kitchen Sink Salad
By lindybug
To make the dressing: In a blender combine all ingredients except olive oil
- DRESSING
- 2 cups loosely packed basil leaves
- 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 clove garlic put through garlic press
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- SALAD
- 3 pieces pancetta, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 1 (12-ounce) package mixed baby salad greens
- 1/2 English cucumber, halved, diced 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 large tomato, diced in 1/2-inch pieces
- 12 kalamata olives, pitted and sliced in 1/2 vertically
- 2 tablespoons crumbled Gorgonzola
- Freshly cracked black pepper
Walnut Cake with Praline Frosting
By lindybug
Sheet Cake
- Cake:
- 9 ounces all-purpose flour (about 2 cups)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 7 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg white
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup 1% low-fat buttermilk
- 6 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted
- Cooking spray
- Frosting:
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons 1% low-fat milk, divided
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- Dash of salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted
Veggie Meatloaf with Checca Sauce
By lindybug
Prep Time: 30 min Cook Time: 1 hr 30 min
- Checca Sauce:
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (about 2 cups, or 12 ounces), halved
- 3 scallions (white and pale green parts only), coarsely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 8 fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Pinch salt
- Pinch freshly ground black pepper
- Lentil Loaf:
- 3/4 cup lentils (about 5 ounces)
- 3 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup uncooked short-grain brown rice, rinsed well
- 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1 celery rib, sliced
- 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 10 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves (about 4 cups)
- 1 1/2 cups cubed whole milk mozzarella cheese, divided (about 8 ounces total)
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus 2 tablespoons
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tomato, sliced
Traditional Shepherds Pie
By lindybug
Prep Time: 25 min Cook Time: 1 hr
- Cheesy Mashed Potatoes:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 pounds lean ground beef or lamb
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup beef stock
- 1 1/2 cups garden peas
- 4 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled, quartered
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated mature white Cheddar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Coffee-and-Cream Drops
By lindybug
Prep: 30 mins Total: 38 mins
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
- 3 tablespoons light cream or half-and-half
- 1 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate pieces
Better-Than-Ever Beef Enchiladas
By lindybug
prep time: 20 min total time: 43 min
- 1/2 lb. extra lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped green peppers
- 1/2 cup chopped red peppers
- 2 cups TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Thick 'N Chunky Salsa, divided
- 1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided
- 2 Tbsp. KRAFT Light Zesty Italian Dressing
- 8 corn tortillas (6 inch)
- 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
Cheesy Chili Vegetable Soup
By lindybug
Bring all ingredients except cheese to a boil in a medium saucepan
- 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (14.5 oz) can chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup shredded Mexican style Cheese, divided
- Sour cream, to serve
Apple Coffee Cake
By lindybug
Prep Time 15 Minutes Total Time 1 Hr
- Streusel Topping
- 2/3 cup Original Bisquick® mix
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup cold butter or margarine
- Coffee Cake
- 2 cups Original Bisquick® mix
- 2/3 cup milk or water
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 medium cooking apples, peeled and thinly sliced (2 cups)
- 2 tablespoons chopped nuts
- Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 to 3 teaspoons milk
Dijon Pork Chops
By lindybug
Spread mustard on both sides of pork chops
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 6 boneless pork loin chops (8 ounces each and 3/4-inch thick)
- 1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- Dash pepper
Spinach Quiche
By lindybug
prep time: 15 min total time: 1 hr 15 min
- pastry for 1-crust 9-inch pie
- 2 cups KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese or Swiss
- 2 Tbsp. flour
- 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, cooked, well drained
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- Dash of pepper