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Apple Pie Pastries
By Late2Serenity
In a large bowl, combine flour and salt
- FILLING:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 5 tablespoons cold butter, divided
- 6 small tart apples, peeled and cored
- 1/4 cup sugar
Citrus-Scented Fruit & Wheat Salad
By Late2Serenity
Yield: eight 1/2-cup servings
- SALAD
- 3/4 cup (6 ounces) water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (4 3/4 ounces) cracked wheat
- 1/2 cup (2 1/2 ounces) diced dried apricots
- 1/2 cup (2 1/2 ounces) dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons (3/4 ounce) sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup (1 7/8 ounces) grated carrots
- DRESSING
- 1 tablespoon orange zest (above) or a scant 1/8 teaspoon orange oil
- 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) orange juice
- 2 tablespoons (7/8 ounce) olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
- GARNISH
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) toasted chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup (2 1/3 ounces) toasted sunflower seeds
Easier Than Apple Pie
By Late2Serenity
I make this a lot. Very easy
- 1 refrigerated pie crust (from 15-ounce package)
- 1 egg white, lightly beaten
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons McCormick® Cinnamon, Ground
- 4 cups thinly sliced peeled apples (about 4 medium)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Spinach Dip in French Bread
By Late2Serenity
If desired, bake bread cutout scraps
- 1 1 1 can Pillsbury™ refrigerated crusty French loaf
- 1 1 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 1 1 box (9 oz) Green Giant™ frozen chopped spinach
- 1 1 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 1/2 2 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded fresh Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 1 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
11 Secret Herbs and Spices (KFC Copy Cat)
By Late2Serenity
Combine all ingredients as listed in a small jar with a tight fitting lid (baby food jars work well)
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon onion salt
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground oregano
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon basil leaves, crushed
- 1 teaspoon marjoram leaves, crushed finely
chocolate coconut cake
By Late2Serenity
This loaf is a little shorter than a conventional quick bread
- 2 1/4 ounces coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 ounces butter
- 1 1/2 ounces Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 5 1/4 ounces sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 large eggs
Friday Night Nacho Bake
By Late2Serenity
Heat oven to 375°F. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasion...
- 1 lb ground beef sirloin
- 1 package (8 oz) refrigerated prechopped onion
- 1 package (8 oz) refrigerated prechopped tricolor bell pepper mix
- 1 jar (16 oz) Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky mild salsa
- 1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
- 3 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese (12 oz)
- 1 bag (11 oz) tortilla chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted, cooled
- 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions (4 medium)
- Sour cream, if desired
Baked Potato-Smoked Chicken Casserole
By Late2Serenity
Heat oven to 400°F. Generously spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray
- 7 7 2 1/2 cubed red potatoes (about 2 1/2 lb)
- 3 3 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 3/4 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 1 1 lb pulled smoked chicken
- 3/4 3/4 3/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 8 8 8 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled
- 2 2 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 cups sour cream
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- Red pepper sauce, if desired
Heavenly Filled Strawberries
By Late2Serenity
Remove stems from strawberries; cut a deep "X" in the tip of each berry
- 1 pound fresh strawberries
- 2 packages (one 8 ounces, one 3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- Grated chocolate
Almond Cake
By Late2Serenity
Preheat an oven to 325ºF
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 12 Tbs. (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 12 oz. almond paste
- Grated zest of 1 orange
- Grated zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 tsp. almond extract
- 1 tsp. kirsch
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 5 eggs
- 2 Tbs. apricot jam, warmed with 1 Tbs. water
- 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds