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Pressed Cubano with Bacon
By june
Combine oil and garlic. Spread cut sides of rolls evenly with mustard
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 4 (3 oz) Hawaiian rolls, sliced in half horizontally
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 8 (1/2-oz) slices reduced - fat Swiss cheese, divided
- 4 bacon slices, cooked and halved
- 12 dill pickle slices
- 2 tsp minced fresh cilantro
- 6 ounces thinly sliced 33% - less - sodium ham
- 2 ounces thinly sliced deli roasted turkey breast.
Posh Piggies
By june
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Brush a sheet of puff pastry with a beaten egg and cut 36 circles using a 1 1/4-inch flu...
- 1 lb sweet Italian sausage, cut into 36 half-inch slices
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten
- Sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup apricot jam
- 6 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
Meatball Alphabet Soup
By june
To make the meatballs, combine the bread crumbs, cheese, onion, garlic, herbs, and spices in a large mixing bowl
- For the meatballs:
- 1/2 cup dried bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp onion, minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, minced
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 pound ground beef
- For the soup:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 celery rib, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 5 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup crushed canned tomatoes in puree
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup alphabet pasta, dry
Chicken and White Bean Chili
By june
Combine water, beans, garlic and onions and cook over medium heat until soft, approximately 2 hours
- 1 lb navy beans, rinsed and sorted
- 8 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
- 2 (4 oz) cans chopped green chilies, undrained
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp chicken bouillon
- 1 cup white corn, thawed if frozen
- 2 tsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 1/2 tsp basil leaves
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 cooked rotisserie chicken breasts
- shredded Monterey Jack cheese, optional
Nacho Mama's Mexican Casserole
By june
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 12 oz jar chunky salsa
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8 oz)
- 2 cups crushed tortilla chips
Chicken Tetrazzini
By june
Preheat oven to 325 degrees
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1/2 stick butter (or less, if desired)
- 2 bunches of green onions, chopped (green part included)
- 1 medium jar diced pimentos (optional)
- 2 cans cream of mushroom soup
- 1 soup can of milk
- 1 cup cubed Velveeta cheese plus some sliced for topping
- 2 cups of cubed chicken
Spicy Chicken-Corn Chowder
By june
In a 5- to 6-quart Dutch oven cook bacon until crisp
- 8 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 medium red sweet peppers, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
- 1 cup chopped sweet onion (2 medium)
- 1 to 2 fresh jalapeño chile peppers, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 large Yukon gold potatoes, chopped
- 2 cups fresh sweet corn kernels
- 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- jalapeño chile pepper slices (optional)
Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
By june
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line two 12-cup muffin tins with paper liners
- 1 18.5-oz box yellow cake mix (plus the ingredients called for in the package directions)
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 15-oz can pumpkin puree
- 2 8-oz bars cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
Caramelized Onion-Bacon Dip
By june
In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb onions, halved and thinly sliced
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 6 strips thick-sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 tsps red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp fresh thyme leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp ground pepper
White Chocolate Latte
By june
Stir first 4 ingredients together in a small saucepan over low heat 5 to 7 minutes or until white chocolate morsels...
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup half - and - half
- 2/3 cup white chocolate morsels
- 2 tbsp instant coffee granules
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- whipped cream (optional)
- Garnish: Cinnamon sticks