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Black Beans
By KSmitherman
Use a 6-quart slow cooker
- 1 1 1 pound black beans, soaked overnight, then drained
- 6 6 6 cups chicken broth (if vegetarian, use veggie broth; I'm concerned water won't provide enough flavor)
- 6 6 6 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped
- 1 1 2 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, or 2 cups fresh chopped tomatoes
- 1 1 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 1 1 tablespoon chili powder
Whoopie Pies
By KSmitherman
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, preferably organic, room temperature, plus more for muffin pans 2 cups sugar 1
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, preferably organic, room temperature, plus more for muffin pans
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, preferably organic
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 cup buttermilk, preferably organic
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup boiling water
- Whoopie Pie Filling
Buttermilk Waffles with Sour Cream and Seltzer Water
By KSmitherman
1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 250 degrees
- 2 cups (10 ounces) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1/2 cup dried buttermilk powder (see note)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/4 cups unflavored seltzer water
Oatmeal Bars
By KSmitherman
Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 48 soft caramel-candy cubes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 10 ounces (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Sausage Balls
By KSmitherman
Heat oven to 350. Spray pan with Pam
- 3 cups Bisquick
- 1 pound pork sausage
- 4 cups shredded cheddar
- 1/2 cup Parmesan
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp. rosemary
Pasta Carbonara with Bacon
By KSmitherman
*Email Address: *Your Email Address: A delightful dish based on the Italian classic, with low-fat ingredients and...
- 1 1 10-inch Cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package. In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon and garlic until crisp. Drain; remove from skillet, and set aside.
- 3 3 3 Stir in yogurt; cook over low heat just until heated through.
Crustless Spinach, Onion and Feta Quiche
By KSmitherman
Preheat oven to 400F. Lightly grease a 10-inch quiche/tart pan (or a pie plate) In a medium frying pan, cook dice...
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 6-oz fresh baby spinach
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 1/3 cups milk
- 1/2 cup feta cheese (I used parmesan cheese)
- Add some chopped cooked bacon about 3 slices
Mint-Chocolate Brownies
By KSmitherman
Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for pan
- 8 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 25 small (1 1/2 inch) peppermint patties
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for pan
- 8 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 25 small (1 1/2 inch) peppermint patties
Peanut Butter Fudge
By KSmitherman
Line an 8 x 8-inch baking dish with parchment paper
- 8 oz. unsalted butter, plus more for greasing pan
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 16 oz. confectioners' sugar
Roasted Chicken
By KSmitherman
Preheat the oven to 350°F
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil, or 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary, or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon bottled crushed garlic or 1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
- One 4- to 5-pound roasting chicken
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper