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Deviled Eggs
By SallySmo
To make the eggs, fill a large pot with water about 5-inches high and bring water to a rolling boil over medium hea...
- 1 dozen large eggs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Dijon or whole grain mustard
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, plus 1 tablespoon more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- salt and pepper to taste
- thinly sliced radishes, for garnish
- paprika for garnish
Italian Chicken Soup
By SallySmo
Cook pasta in a pot according to package directions, being sure not to overcook it
- 1 box Ditalini Pasta (very Short Macaroni-type Pasta Noodles)
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 whole Cut Up Fryer Chicken
- 8 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- 1 whole Medium Onion, Diced
- 2 whole Green Bell Peppers, Diced
- 2 stalks Celery, Diced
- 2 whole Fresh Jalapenos, Diced
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 can (28-ounce) Can Whole Tomatoes
- 2 cups Heavy Cream
- 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 4 Tablespoons Minced Fresh Oregano
- Salt And Freshly Ground Pepper, To Taste
- Parmesan Cheese Shavings, For Serving
French Fries
By SallySmo
In a nutshell, here it is: Soak potatoes, dry potatoes, fry potatoes, drain potatoes, then fry again! Peel and ...
- 5 pounds Russet Potatoes
- Vegetable Or Peanut Oil For Frying
- Sea Salt
Ham and Cheese Sandwich
By SallySmo
Pre-heat your broiler to high
- 1/3 of a baguette, sliced in half
- 1/4 cup apple butter
- 3 slices each Hillshire honey and smoked ham
- 2 ounces gruyere
- arugula (optional)
- 2 tablespoons good mustard (our favorite is Maille)
Mom's Cream Puff Appetizers
By SallySmo
Mom loved to host parties and she fed her guests well
- 3/4 C water or milk
- 1/2 C butter
- dash of salt
- 1 C flour
- 1 T sugar
- 3 eggs
- Cream cheese and blue cheese for filling.
Butterfinger Oatmeal Cookies
By SallySmo
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line baking sheets with parchment paper
- 3/4 cup shortening (Crisco)
- 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup water
- 1-1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 3 cups uncooked quick-cook oats
- 1 (10-oz) bag Butterfinger baking bits
Chilled Avocado and Cucumber Soup
By SallySmo
. If using a jalapeno pepper, remove the seeds and chop coarsely
- 4 small cucumbers (or 1/2 English cucumber)
- 1 avocado
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 1 jalapeno pepper or 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 cups ice-cold water
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 green onion
- 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Crispy Capers and Chive Oil
By SallySmo
Heat a large pot over medium heat
- 1 sweet onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large head of cauliflower, chopped into small florets
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup half and half or whole milk
- 1/4 cups capers, patted completely dry
- salt and pepper to taste
- additional roasted cauliflower for topping
- chive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped chives
- 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
Crabmeat Stuffed Mushrooms
By SallySmo
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 (12 count each) packages of mushroom stuffer caps
- 6 tablespoons of butter, divided
- 1/2 cup of chopped onion, finely minced
- 1/4 cup of chopped green bell pepper, finely minced
- 2 slices of white or white wheat bread, toasted
- 1/2 pound of fresh lump crabmeat
- 1 egg
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning (like Slap Ya Mama)
- 1/2 teaspoon of Old Bay seasoning
- Couple shakes of dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon of dried bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon of shredded Parmesan cheese, optional
- Lemon wedges
Brownies, Knock You Naked
By SallySmo
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 stick butter, melted, plus more for greasing
- All-purpose flour, for dusting
- 1/3 plus 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- One 18.5-ounce box German chocolate cake mix (I use Duncan Hines)
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 60 caramels, unwrapped
- 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted