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GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
By jarren
Put green beans and soup into a microwave safe dish and combine
- 2 cans French-cut green beans
- 1 can cream of celery soup
- 1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese
- 1 can French onion rings
SAUSAGE RICE BAKE
By jarren
Preheat the oven to 400°
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 ounces fully-cooked mild Italian sausage or Ukranian garlic sausage
- 1 8-ounce package sliced cremini mushrooms
- 2 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 carrot, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup half-and-half
- Kosher salt
- 1 cup grated Swiss cheese (about 4 ounces)
JIM'S PASTA CASSEROLE
By jarren
Fry hamburger, onion, garlic, celery and green pepper until browned
- 500 g (1 lb) hamburger
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1/2 green pepper, chopped
- 1 540 ml (19 oz) can tomato sauce (plain or Italian)
- 1 213 ml (7 oz) can tomato paste
- 4 cups cooked pasta (spirals or shells)
- 1/2 cup niblet corn
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp Italian herb seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
ZUCCHINI PROVENCALE
By jarren
Cut the zucchini into 1/2" slices and put 1/2 of it into a buttered 9" x 13" casserole dish
- 6 small zucchini
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 lb tomatoes, sliced
- 3/4 cup grated cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
SHRIMP & JICAMA SALSA
By jarren
Heat grill or grill pan. Grill jalapeno until skin is evenly charred, 5 to 8 minutes
- 1 jalapeno chile
- 1 lb medium shrimp,
- peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin
- olive oil, divided
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh
- mint, divided
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground red pepper
- 1/8 tsp cumin
- 1 medium jicama, peeled and
- cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 2 tablespoons minced onion
- 3/4 to 1 pound cherry
- tomatoes, cut into quarters
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Tortilla chips
THAI PRAWNS WITH TOASTED SESAME SEEDS
By jarren
I made for Gourmet at Brenda's - Aug/16
- 2 lbs prawns, peeled and deveined (20 to 21 count) 900 g
- 2-3 Tbsp. sesame seeds 30-45
- 1 lime 1
- 3 Tbsp. oyster sauce 45 mL
- 1 Tbsp. soy sauce 15 mL
- 1 clove garlic, minced 1
- 1 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger 15 mL
- 1 Tbsp. chili paste 15 mL
- 2 Tbsp. corn syrup 30-mL
- 2 Tbsp. sesame oil 30 mL
- 1 Tbsp. grated carrots 15 mL
- 1 green onion, sliced 1
SWEET & SALTY COOKIES
By jarren
In large bowl, beat butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulate sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 1/3 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup chopped candy-coated chocolate pieces, chocolate, caramels or chocolate bar
- 1 cup crushed or crumbled pretzels
SPANISH RICE BAKE
By jarren
Preheat oven to 375F Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high hat
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
- 1-14.5 oz can canned tomatoes, crushed
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
- 1/2 cup chile sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES (Soft)
By jarren
Arrange racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 425F
- 1 cup plus 2 tbsp flour
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
ROASTED BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH PORT SAUCE
By jarren
ROASTING BEEF TENDERLOIN Beef tenderloin is cooked by thickness, not by weight
- 1 3-lb beef tenderloin
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary or 1 tsp dried
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup Part or Madeira
- 1 cup beef or veal stock or 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp butter