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Quick and Healthy Potato Casserole
By jeaninemg
Spray an 8-inch microwave-safe baking dish with nonstick cooking spray
- 1 1/4 lbs. Yukon Gold potatoes, very thinly sliced
- 1 cup quartered and thinly sliced onion
- 1 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese*
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning*
- 1/2 cup stock or reduced-sodium broth*
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
Double Chocolate and Mint Cookies
By jeaninemg
Position one rack in the center of the oven and one rack in the bottom third of the oven and preheat to 300 degrees...
- 6 ounces semisweet or bittersweet (60-percent) chocolate, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- One 4.67-ounce package chocolate mint thins, such as Andes, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
Coconut Panna Cotta with Tropical Fruit
By jeaninemg
Directions 1. Sprinkle gelatin evenly over 1/4 cup cool water in a small bowl
- 1 tablespoon powdered gelatin
- 1 15 ounce can coconut cream (Daisy prefers Coco Lopez brand)
- 1 13 1/2 ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
- 2 cups chilled whipping cream
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- Tropical fruits, such as kiwi, mango, papaya, star fruit, pineapple, or kumquats, peeled, if necessary, and sliced or cut up (1-1/2 cups total)
- Dark rum (optional)
Spicy Slaw
By jeaninemg
Directions Combine the cabbage, carrot, red onion, green onions, and chile in a large bowl
- 1 head green cabbage, shredded
- 2 carrots, grated
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 red chile, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Creole mustard
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Pinch sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
- Several dashes hot sauce
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Arroz con Pollo
By jeaninemg
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1 3-lb. whole chicken, cut into 10 serving pieces
- 4 T olive oil
- salt and papper
- 4 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 1/2 T. dried oregano
- 2 tsp. sweet paprika
- 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 2 dried chorizo sausages (about 1 1/4 lb) cut into 1" chunks
- 1 Spanish onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 C long grain white rice
- 1 15-oz. can diced tomatoes with liquid
- 3 C chicken broth, warmed
- 1 C pimiento -stuffed green olives
Butternut Squash Risotto a perfect dish for fall meals
By jeaninemg
In her trademark style, Krieger makes recipes healthier by adding flavorful fruits, vegetables and whole grains an...
- 5 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken
- broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 1-1/2 cups Arborio rice
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup pureed butternut squash (one 10-ounce package
- frozen butternut squash puree, thawed)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (1-1/2
- ounces)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Italian - Turkey Lasagna
By jeaninemg
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion (1 onion)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 pounds sweet Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes in tomato puree
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, divided
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 pound lasagna noodles
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 3 to 4 ounces creamy goat cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup grated Parmesan, plus 1/4 cup for sprinkling
- 1 extra-large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 pound fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
LEMON-PEPPER RUB
By jeaninemg
INSTRUCTIONS FOR LEMON-PEPPER RUB Combine all ingredients in small bowl; press evenly onto beef steak(s) or roast
- 2 1/2 tsp. lemon pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Your favorite steak or roast
Home made Cleaners
By jeaninemg
Follow directions given above
- Stainless Steel appliances:
- Cream of tartar and lemon juice. Apply, wait 1 to 2 minutes, and wipe away with paper towel.
- Grout:
- Hydrogen peroxide, baking soda and a tooth brush to apply and scrub.
- Red wine in carper:
- Pour white wine over the stained area, sprinkle with baking soda on top and let it sit. Once a paste forms, scrub and wipe.
- Nail Polish in carpet:
- On light carpet, use nail polish remover. On dark carpet, spritz with hair spray, wait a few seconds, then scrub.
- Microwave:
- Mix a little white vinegar and lemon juice in a bowl. Heat up in the microwave. Remove the bowl, then gently swipe a damp cloth through the inside. It leaves a fresh, lemony scent. DO NOT USE VINEGAR on granite.
- Coffee Maker:
- Fill up the reservoir with water and white vinegar. Run through cycle, then flush with water until the vinegar smell is gone.
- Clean front load washer:
- by adding 1 cup white distilled vinegar to the machine and run through cycle.
- Pre Laundry Soak:
- 1 T. white vinegar, 1/2 tap. laundry detergent, 1 quart cool water. Soak the stained item in the solution for 15 minutes before rinsing. Launder as usual.
Conchas
By jeaninemg
For the dough, in a small(2 qt
- egg bread dough:
- 1/3 C milk
- 1 pkg. active dry yeast
- 1 T. plus 1 tsp. sugar (divided use)
- 1 1/2 C bread flour
- 1 C all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 tsp. salt
- 3 eggs
- 8 oz. (2 sticks) unsalted butter at room temperature, cut into 1" cubes
- streusel topping:
- 4 oz. (1 stick) unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1/2 C sugar
- 1 C all-purpose flour
- 1 T. ground cinnamon (preferably Mexican canela)
- 1 egg