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Chewy Caramel Popcorn and Pretzel Bars
By gmbeckett
At eight minutes, the caramel will have a toffeelike flavor
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 12 cups plain popped popcorn (from 1/2 cup kernels or 2 microwave packages)
- 4 cups coarsely chopped small salted pretzels (7.5 ounces)
- 2 cups sugar
- Coarse salt
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups miniature marshmallows
Roasted Mushroom Quinoa
By gmbeckett
Preheat oven to 425. On a large baking sheet, spread mushrooms, garlic and shallot
- 1 lb cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 large shallot, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp fresh ground pepper
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 1 loosely packed cup fresh parsley leaves, roughly chopped
Mushroom Cups
By gmbeckett
Separate wonton wrappers and place in muffin tin to form a cup
- 30 wonton wrappers
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 8 oz mushrooms, chopped
- 2 tbsp chicken stock
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- pinch each crushed dried rosemary leaves and pepper
- 1/2 cup diced prosciutto (about 4 slices)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs (about 1 slice)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Beef Vegetable Soup
By gmbeckett
Cook and stir ground beef and onion in large saucepan until beef is brown, drain
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 pkg Betty Crocker Beef Noodle Hamburger Helper
- 5 cups water
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 19 oz can whole tomatoes
- 300 g pkg frozen vegetables or 2 cups cooked vegetables
Bacon Cornbread Stuffing
By gmbeckett
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- 1 pan cornbread (8-inch square), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 8 slices white sandwich bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 small yellow onion, diced small
- 2 stalks celery, diced medium
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage leaves
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 3/4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Coarse salt and pepper
Bruschetta 'n Cheese Stuffed-Chicken Breasts
By gmbeckett
Heat oven to 350ºF. Step 1 Mix tomatoes, 1/2 cup cheese and basil in medium bowl
- 1 can (19 fl oz/540 mL) diced tomatoes with garlic and olive oil , undrained
- 1-1/4 cups Kraft Mozzarella Shredded Cheese , divided
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 pkg. (120 g) Stove Top Stuffing Mix for Chicken
- 8 small boneless skinless chicken breast s (2 lb./900 g), pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
- 1/3 cup Kraft Roasted Red Pepper with Parmesan Dressing
Italian Wedding Pasta
By gmbeckett
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- 1 pound(s) ground turkey
- 1/4 cup(s) cup plain dried bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup(s) (loosely packed) fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- 1 clove(s) garlic, crushed with press
- 2 clove(s) garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup(s) freshly grated Romano cheese
- 1 package(s) (16 ounces) farfalle or bow-tie pasta
- 1 tablespoon(s) cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cup(s) reduced-fat (2%) milk
- 1 can(s) (14 to 14 1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 bag(s) (9 ounces) baby spinach
- Ground black pepper
Chicken in Mushroom Caps
By gmbeckett
Cook cream sauce until bubbly
- 2/3 cups chopped mushroom stems
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 cups cooked diced chicken
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 2 shakes Worcestershire sauce
- salt and pepper
- 1 few grains of nutmeg
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
- 16-20 large mushroom caps
- Parmesan cheese
Italian Spring Chicken Soup
By gmbeckett
Classic Italian stracciatella soup is the inspiration for this recipe
- Stock:
- 3/4 tsp (4 mL) salt
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) semolina flour or cornmeal
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) grated lemon rind
- 2 lb (907 g) chicken backs, necks and wing tips
- 2 onions, chopped
- 2 large ribs celery, chopped
- 2 plum tomatoes, quartered
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 8 sprigs fresh parsley
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) whole peppercorns
Tomato Gratin
By gmbeckett
Place tomato slices in a single layer in a small casserole dish
- tomatoes
- olive oil
- balsamic vinegar
- dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- freshly grates Parmesan cheese