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Pasta Fagioli Soup
By KSmitherman
In a large stockpot, combine all above ingredients except pasta
- 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 2 (15 oz) cans great Northern beans
- 1 (14.5 oz) can chopped spinach, (I use frozen)
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans chicken broth
- 1 (29 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 cups water
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 slices crisp cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 tbs. dried parsley
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbs. fresh chopped basil
- 8 oz. seashell pasta
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
Hot Bean Dip
By KSmitherman
Combine drained pinto beans with the other ingredients in a food processor
- 1 (15oz)can pinto beans, drained
- 4 bottled jalapeno slices
- 1 tbs. juice from bottled jalapeno slices
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp. onion powder
- 1/4 tsp. paprika
- 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
Coconut Cream Angel Pie
By KSmitherman
Directions In a small heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt
- MERINGUE:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup flaked coconut
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
- 3 egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 cup flaked coconut
Smoked Turkey and Sun Dried Tomato Wraps
By KSmitherman
Combine cream cheese and pesto in small bowl; stir well
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 tbs. Buitoni refrigerated Pesto with Sun Dried Tomatoes
- 2 (10 inch) burrito size flour tortillas, warmed
- 4 thin slices smoked turkey breast
- 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion or alfalfa sprouts
Garlic Mashed Potatoes Secret Recipe
By KSmitherman
1.Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
- 3 pounds unpeeled red potatoes,
- quartered
- 1/2 pound butter, room temperature
- 3 ounces Romano cheese, grated2 tablespoons and 2-3/4 teaspoons
- chopped garlic
- 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
By KSmitherman
Directions Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil
- 1 (12 ounce) package uncooked tri-color rotini pasta
- 10 slices bacon
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons dry ranch salad dressing mix
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper
- 1/2 cup milk, or as needed
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- 1 (4.25 ounce) can sliced black olives
- 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
The Mood Maker
By KSmitherman
269 calories, 1 g fat (0 g saturated), 61 g carbohydrates
- This one's an all-fruit smoothie, packed with carbs to boost serotonin levels. Add a handful of flaxseeds for an extra dose of mood-boosting omega-3 fatty acids.
- 1/2 c fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/2 c fresh or frozen mango
- 1/2 c orange juice
- 1/2 c nonfat vanilla yogurt
- 1 c ice (about 6 cubes)
- 1 Tbsp ground flaxseeds (optional)
Mediterranean Greek Salad
By KSmitherman
In a large salad bowl, toss all ingredients including 2 tbs
- 3 cucumbers, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup black olives, sliced
- 3 cups diced roma tomatoes
- 1/3 cup diced oil packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained, oil reserved
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
banana-walnut-bread
By KSmitherman
"I discovered this by accident!" says reader Colleen G
- Bread:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup chopped or ground walnuts
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 3/4 cup applesauce
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1 egg
- 4 tablespoons butter (half a stick), melted
- Topping:
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons chilled butter
Cinnamon-Raisin Apple Crisp Pie
By KSmitherman
Heat oven to 400°F. Place cookie sheet on oven rack
- 1/3 1/3
- cup granulated sugar
- 3 3
- tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 3/4
- teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 1/4
- teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 4 4
- cups thinly sliced peeled apples
- 1/3 1/3
- cup golden raisins
- 1 1
- Pillsbury® Pet-Ritz® frozen deep dish pie crust
- 1/2 1/2
- cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/3 1/3
- cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 1/3
- cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 1/4
- cup butter or margarine
- 1/4 1/4
- cup chopped walnuts