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Pasta with Asparagus
By dcarriger56
In a skillet, cook garlic, red pepper flakes and hot pepper sauce in oil and butter for 2-3 minutes
- 5 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 to 3 2 to 3 dasheds hot pepper sauce
- 1/4 cup 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
- 1 pound 1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1 1/2-inch piecessalt to taste
- 1/4 cup 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 pound 1/2 pound mostaccioli or elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
Jello Orange Fluff Salad
By dcarriger56
Mix together pudding, Jell-o, and water over medium heat until it boils
- 1 large package Cook and Serve vanilla pudding
- 1 large package orange jell-o
- 2 cups water
- 1 16 oz Cool-Whip (lite or fat-free is fine)
- 1/2 bag mini marshmallows
- 1 can pineapple tidbits (Any size, depending on your preference)
- 1 can mandarin oranges (Any size, depending on your preference)
- 2 bananas, sliced (Optional, put in before serving so they don't turn brown in the fridge)
14-Spice Dry Rub Mix
By dcarriger56
--For a spicier blend, use hot chili powder (rather than mild) and more cayenne, cumin, black pepper
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup seasoned salt (reduce to 1/8 cup for low-sodium version)
- 1/4 cup paprika (sweet Hungarian)
- 1/4 cup smoked paprika (Spanish)
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 tablespoon celery salt
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon rubbed dried sage
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/4 teaspoon ground mace
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Tex-Mex Sausage and Egg Bake
By dcarriger56
Spice up your breakfast menu by serving an egg casserole featuring spicy sausage, green chilies and salsa
- 12 oz bulk spicy pork sausage
- 5 cups frozen southern-style hash brown potatoes (from 32-oz bag)
- 1 can (4.5 ounces) Old El Paso or chopped green chilies, undrained
- 3 cups shrdded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese (12 oz.)
- 6 eggs
- 1 1\2 cups milk
- 1\4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup Old El Paso or Thick and Chunky salsa
Star-Studded Paella
By dcarriger56
Preheat the chicken; a day aheah, combine marinade ingredients and coat chicken well; refrigerate overnight
- For chicken
- 1/3 cup white-wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- Grated zest of 1 orange
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 chicken (2 1/2 pounds each) cut into 8 pieces each, rinced and patted
- For the shrimp
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried red-pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound cleaned and deveined large shrimp
- For the saffron rice;
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 eash red and green bell pepper, diced (1/4inch)
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 1/2 cups long-grain rice
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon crumbled saffron threads
- 3/4 cup pitted green olives
- 1/2 cup diced (1/2 inch) jarred pimiento
- 8 ounces diced (1/4 inch) hard chorizo sausage
- 1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup grape tomatoes halfed
- 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley, plus
- 2 tablespoons for garnish
Double Chocolate Cookie Bars
By dcarriger56
HEAT oven to 325ºF. Line 13x9-inch pan with foil
- 28 OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, crushed
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup toffee bits
- 1 cup Chopped Pecans
- 1 can (12 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
How to Make Italian Seasoning
By dcarriger56
In a small bowl, combine all of the ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oregano
- 2 tablespoons basil
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon rosemary
Mediterranean Shrimp Linguine
By dcarriger56
Cook linguine according to package directions
- 16 oz. linguine
- 2 lb. uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 6 Tbsp. olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup(s) chopped roasted sweet red peppers
- 4 1/2 oz. sliced ripe olives, drained
- 2 1/2 Tbsp. dried parsley
- 1/2 cup(s) white wine or chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 3/4 cup(s) crumbled feta cheese
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
Pizza in a Bite
By dcarriger56
Roll one dough out into a large rectangle and cut into 24 pieces
- 2 cans refrigerated pizza dough
- 8 oz block mozzarella cheese
- 4 oz thin sliced pepperoni
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning (combine oregano, basil, parsley, and garlic)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- pizza or marinara sauce
Buffalo Chex Mix
By dcarriger56
Kick your party up a notch with a spicy concoction of Chex cereals, pretzels and parmesan-flavored crackers
- 4 cups Rice Chex® cereal
- 4 cups Wheat Chex® cereal
- 2 cups Parmesan-flavored crackers
- 2 cups pretzel twists
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 2 1/2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 2 teaspoons celery seed