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Southwestern Burgers
By learen
In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients
- 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
- 4 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 3/4 pound bulk pork sausage
- 8 slices Monterey Jack cheese
- 8 hamburger buns, split, toasted
- 8 lettuce leaves
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- 1 to 2 ripe avocados, peeled and sliced
- Mayonnaise or mustard, optional
Supreme Pasta Salad
By learen
Cook pasta as directed on package
- 16 oz rotini, fusilli or shell pasta
- 5 c assorted vegetables like broccoli, sliced carrots, bell pepper strips, cherry tomato halves and red onion slices
- 8 oz Italian dressing
- 1/4 c McCormick Perfect Pinch Salad Supreme seasoning
Chili Con Queso Dip (skinny)
By learen
Pour both cans of tomatoes into a colander over a small bowl; drain reserving 1/3 c liquid
- 1 can 14 1/2 oz no salt added diced tomatoes
- 1 can 10 0z diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 t olive oil
- 8 oz fat free cream cheese, cubed
- 6 oz reduced fat process cheese (velveeta) cubed
- 1 t chili powder
- 2 T minced fresh cilantro
- Baked tortilla chip scoops
Baked Rice Pudding
By learen
This is from Paula Deen's tv show
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 2 1/2 cup milk
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup raisins
- 1 t vanilla extract
- 1/4 t salt
- 1/2 t ground cinnamon
- 1/4 t ground nutmeg
Slow Cooked Pork Carnitas
By learen
Season pork with salt and pepper
- 2.5 lb pork shoulder blade roast, lean, all fat removed
- 6 cloves garlic, cut into slivers
- cumin
- dry adobe seasoning
- garlic powder
- 3/4 c 99% fat free chicken broth
- 2-3 chipotle peppers in adobe sauce
- 2 bay leaves
Pineapple Side Dish
By learen
Spray 9x13 pan with Pam. Spread both pineapples evenly over the bottom
- 2 large cans pineapple chunks with juice
- 1 can crushed pineapple
- 1 c sugar
- 6 T flour
- 2 c grated cheddar cheese
- 2 c crushed ritz crackers
- 1/2 c butter
Baked Barbecued Broilers
By learen
PLACE chickens breast side up in a large shallow roasting pan
- 2 each broiler/fryer chickens
- 1 can tomato sauce 15oz
- 1/2 cup green pepper, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cider or red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Casserole
By learen
Cook pasta as directed, drain and set aside
- 12 oz pkg penne pasta
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- veg oil
- 1/4 t thyme
- 1/4 t poultry seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 T olive oil
- 1 stick butter
- 2 t minced garlic
- 4 T flour
- 3 c half and half
- 3 c milk
- 2 c shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese
- Italian seasoning for garnish
Corn Casserole
By learen
Mix all ingredients together; pour into greased 1 1/2 quart casserole
- 1 egg, beaten lightly
- 1 c sour cream
- 1/2 c melted margarine
- 1 small onion, chopped fine
- 1 15 oz can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 15 oz can cream style corn
- 1 small box Jiffy corn muffin mix
- 1 T finely cut parsley
- salt and pepper to taste
Coconut Almond Bread
By learen
Beat eggs, sugar, shortening, and extract together
- 2 eggs
- 1 c sugar
- 1/2 c shortening
- 1 t coconut extract
- 1/2 c buttermilk
- 1/2 t salt
- 1/2 t baking powder
- 1/4 t baking soda
- 1 1/2 c flour
- 1/2 c coconut
- 1/2 c chopped almonds
- Topping
- 1/2 c sugar
- 1/4 c water
- 1 T butter
- 1 t almond extract