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Peppermint Buttercrunch
By dcarriger56
Line a large rimmed baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper
- 1 stick plus 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon natural peppermint extract
- 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 cup crushed peppermint candies
Kung Pao Chicken
By dcarriger56
Combine chicken, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch in medium bowl and mix...
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat, and cut into 1/2 to 3/4-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine, divided (or dry sherry, if unavailable)
- 1 tablepoon cornstarch, divided
- 1/3 cup peanut oil
- 1 to 2 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorns toasted in hot skillet for 30 seconds until fragrant, divided
- 3 scallions, whites finely minced, and greens finely sliced, reserved separately
- 1/2 cup fried fresh peanuts or roasted unsalted peanuts
- 2 cloves minced garlic (about 4 teaspoons)
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar (or distilled white vinegar if unavailable)
- 1 tablespoon Sichuan fermented chili-bean paste (or generic Asian chili-garlic sauce if unavailable)
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 12 hot Chinese dry chili peppers, seeded
- 2 small leeks, white and light green parts only, cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 1/2 cup total)
Tostado Casseroles
By dcarriger56
In skillet, brown ground beef
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 15-ounce (2cups) tomato sauce
- 1 envelope taco seasoning mix
- 2 1/2 cups corn chips
- 1 15-ounce can refried beans
- 2 ounce (1/2 cups) shredded natural cheddar cheese
Chipotle Turkey or Chicken Tostadas
By dcarriger56
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground turkey or chicken
- 1 large white onion, minced
- Kosher salt
- 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons chipotle chile powder
- 1 10-ounce can Mexican-style diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 1 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained
- 1 medium zucchini or yellow squash, diced
- 2 cups coleslaw mix or shredded cabbage
- Juice of 1 lime, plus lime wedges for serving
- Freshly ground pepper
- 8 tostadas (flat crisp tortillas) or taco shells
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)
BREAKFAST PIES - GRAB 'N GO
By dcarriger56
The delicious breakfast pies can be made ahead of time, frozen and microwaved as needed
- 3/4 pound breakfast sausage
- 1/8 cup minced onion
- 1/8 cup minced green bell pepper
- 1 (12 ounce) can refrigerated biscuit dough
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
2002 Makeover Cheesy Bean Dip
By dcarriger56
One serving (2 tablespoons dip) equals 61 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 177 mg sodium, ...
- 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
- 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 1 can (16 ounces) fat-free refried beans
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup light sour cream
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- Tortilla chips and assorted fresh vegetables
LEMON BLUEBERRY POUND CAKE
By dcarriger56
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup butter
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- zest of one lemon
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 3 cups fresh blueberries
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 Tablespoon milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
Paula Deen's Gooey Toffee Butter Cake
By dcarriger56
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Cake***
- 1 (18.25-ounce) box 1 (18.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix
- 1 large 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- Filling***
- 1 (8-ounce) package 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 large 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 (16-ounce) box 1 (16-ounce) box confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup 1 cup almond toffee bits or chocolate toffee bits
Pumpkin Pie Cake I
By dcarriger56
"Almost like a pumpkin pie cobbler
- You may like this version as well:
- makes 1 - 9 x 13 inch cake
- 1 (29 ounce) can pumpkin puree
- 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 - 29 oz. can Libby's Pumpkin Pie Mix 4 -beaten eggs 1 - 13 oz. can evaporated milk 1 box of dry yellow cake mix 1 cup melted margarine 1 cup chopped nuts
Baked Creamed Onions
By dcarriger56
I often fix this comforting dish for my grown children when they visit
- 5 medium onions, sliced and separated into rings
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs