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Sweet Potato Pancakes
By krystallondon
Whisk together flour, 2 TBSP pecans, baking powder, spices and salt
- 1 ¼ c. all purpose flour
- ¼ c. chopped pecans, toasted
- 2 ¼ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ginger
- 1/8 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp allspice
- ¼ tsp coarse salt
- 1 c. buttermilk (or regular milk)
- ¼ c. packed dark brown sugar
- 1 TBSP vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 (16 oz) can sweet potatoes, drained & mashed
Easy Slow-Cooker Jambalaya
By krystallondon
Combine chicken, sausage, onion, green pepper, celery, tomatoes, garlic, chicken broth, spice mix, thyme and oregan...
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 2-inch slices
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes with juice
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Cajun or Creole spice mix
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 pound extralarge shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 3/4 cups long-grain rice
- Parsley, optional
Shepherd's Pie with Spicy Parsnip
By krystallondon
Originally I was going to make moussaka for tea then hubby announced he doesn’t like aubergines so I had to have ...
- For the topping
- 900 g/2lbs large parsnips, peeled and cut into large chunks
- 2 onions, sliced
- 50 g/2oz butter
- large pinch ground cumin
- 1 tbsp freshly ground coriander seeds
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 50 about 50g/2oz butter
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- For the filling
- 2 leeks or onions, chopped
- 1 carrot, diced
- 3 tbsp dripping or butter
- 4 Italian brown mushrooms, sliced
- 450 g/1lb cooked roast lamb, minced, or raw lamb mince
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1 tbsp tomato purée
- 250 ml/9 oz hot lamb or chicken stock
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 sprig thyme
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Caribbean Shrimp with Rice
By krystallondon
Slow Cooker Directions 1
- 1 package (12 oz) frozen shrimp, thawed
- 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 2 cups cooked long grain white rice
Toasted Butter Pecan Cake
By krystallondon
In a small heavy skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter
- Ingredients
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
- 2-2/3 cups chopped pecans
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- Frosting
- 2 packages (one 8 ounces, one 3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup butter, softened
- 6-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
Chocolate Chip Oreo Cookies
By krystallondon
1. Preheat oven to 350. Beat together butter and sugars until well combined
- 1 stick softened butter
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- 6 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/4 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 oreo cookies, broken into pieces
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Cedar-Planked Salmon
By krystallondon
Barbecuing salmon on a cedar plank adds a layer of natural smokiness and keeps the fish moist
- 1 untreated cedar plank
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) each soy sauce and maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) cayenne
- 4 salmon fillets, each about 6 oz (180 g) and 1 in. (2.5 cm) thick
Orange-Dill Asparagus & Rapini
By krystallondon
Fill a very wide pot or frying pan with 3 in
- Asparagus - 500 g
- Rapini - half a bunch
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp chopped dill
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2 tsp olive oil
Bean and Quinoa Chili
By krystallondon
Quinoa is a light and fluffy seed, usually called a grain
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 large green bell pepper, chopped finely
- 1 large red bell pepper, chopped finely
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped finely
- 2 (14 oz) cans kidney beans, drained
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon chile powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
Whole Wheat Chilli Mac
By krystallondon
In a large skillet, cook beef and onion until meat is browned, about 10 minutes; drain off fat
- 12 oz uncooked lean ground beef (with 7% fat)
- 1 medium onion(s), chopped
- 14 1/2 oz canned stewed tomatoes, Mexican-style, undrained
- 1 1/4 cup(s) canned tomato sauce
- 2 Tbsp canned green chili peppers, diced, drained
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 cup(s) dry whole-wheat elbow macaroni
- 15 oz canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained