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Garlic Butter Steak
By smolson
Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper
- 1 beef flat iron steak or boneless top sirloin steak (3/4 pound)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon soy sauce
Pasta with Fresh Vegetables
By smolson
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain
- 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
- 1 cup sliced fresh carrots
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 cup fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup sliced yellow summer squash
- 1 cup chopped green pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 cups chopped fresh plum tomatoes
- 5 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
Warm Bacon & Egg Salad
By smolson
Hard boil eggs. Cook bacon and crumble saving 4 tbsp bacon grease
- 8 slices bacon
- 3 eggs
- 4 tsp sugar
- 4 tbsp apple vinegar
- 4 tbsp bacon grease
- 1 lbs spinach leaves
- 1/2 C mushrooms
- 4 tbsp water
- 4 tsp salt
BBQ Chicken Salad
By smolson
Cook chicken until no longer pink
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 can sliced olives
- 3/4 C corn
- 1/4 C shredded cheese of choice
- avocado, diced
- tomato, seeded and diced
- cucumber, diced
- black beans, rinsed and drained
- BBQ sauce
- Ranch
- lettuce
- tortilla chips
Roasted Potatoes with Thyme and Gorgonzola Recipe
By smolson
In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients
- 1/2 pound small red potatoes, halved
- 1-1/2 teaspoons Crisco® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
Cheese Tortellini with Tomatoes and Corn Recipe
By smolson
In a large serving bowl, combine tortellini mixture and remaining ingredients; toss to coat
- 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 package (16 ounces) frozen corn, thawed or 3-1/3 cups fresh corn
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup minced fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 teaspoons Crisco® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Tomato Basil Pasta
By smolson
Cook pasta Heat oil in skillet
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 oz prosciutto
- 1 C grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 C olives, sliced
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp basil
- 2 tbsp pine nuts, roasted
Watermellon Margarita Jelly Shots
By smolson
1. In food processor or blender, puree 2 cups watermellon until smooth
- ~ 2 C cubed seeded watermelon (about 3/4 lb)
- ~ 1/4 C frozen (thawed) limeade concentrate
- ~ 1 tsp grated lime peel
- ~ 1/4 C cold water
- ~ 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
- ~ 1/2 C agave (silver) tequila
- ~ 2 TBSP orange-flavored liqueur
- Garnish
- ~ 15 small watermelon slices
- ~ 15 lime slices
- ~ shredded lime zest
Chicken Parmesan Pasta
By smolson
Cook pasta. In pan, heat oil and garlic
- 1 lb pasta
- 1 lb chicken cutlets, breaded
- 1 box cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 C shredded mozz
- 1/2 C grated cheese
- 1/2 C olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pint heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp basil
- 1/4 tsp salt
Tortellini Salad
By smolson
Cook tortellini Mix with dry ingredients Top with dressing and mix
- 24 oz. cheese tortellini
- 15 oz. can artichoke hearts, chopped
- 1 C diced tomatoes
- 1 C crumbled feta
- 1/2 C sliced black olives
- 1/2 C chopped walnuts
- 1/4 C chopped green onions
- Dressing
- 1/4 C white vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 TBSP basil
- 1 tsp dry dill
- 1/2 C olive oil