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Chocolate Chip Biscotti
By mamacasma
These crunchy dippers are like grown-up chocolate-chip cookies
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pinch ground cinnamon
- 4 Tablespoons cold margarine or butter
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 6 ounces (1 cup) semisweet-chocolate mini chips
- 1 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Carrot Oven Fries
By mamacasma
Preheat the oven to 400°F
- 1 lb. carrots, (about 5 or 6 large) peeled and cut into 4-in. x 1/4-in. sticks
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 packet Hidden Valley® The Original Ranch® Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix
- 1 teaspoon corn starch
- Vegetable cooking spray
Secretly Simple Barbecue Sauce
By mamacasma
Chicken, ribs—you name it: Everything tastes better slathered with an easy, classic barbecue sauce
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- kosher salt and black pepper
Microwave Lasagna
By mamacasma
In a bowl, combine the ricotta, spinach, 1 ½ cups of the mozzarella, ¼ cup of the Parmesan, and ¼ teaspoon e...
- 1 15-ounce container ricotta
- 4 cups baby spinach, chopped (about 4 ounces)
- 2 cups grated mozzarella (8 ounces)
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan (1 1/2 ounces)
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 24-ounce jar marinara sauce (2 3/4 cups)
- 6 no-boil lasagna noodles
Polka-Dot Cake
By mamacasma
Pastel-colored meringues transform a classic yellow cake into a gorgeous spring dessert
- For the Cake
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 2 16-ounce containers chocolate frosting, whipped until fluffy
- For the Meringue Kisses
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 3 large egg whites
- Gel-paste food coloring
Two Step Tuna Casserole
By mamacasma
You’re just two steps away from a homestyle Two Step Tuna Casserole that will have your gang running to the table...
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta
- 2 (10-3/4-ounce) cans condensed Cheddar cheese soup
- 2 (12-ounce) cans tuna, drained and flaked
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (6-ounce) bag potato chips, crushed
CHICKEN CLUB PASTA SALAD
By mamacasma
1. Cook and drain pasta according to package directions
- 16 ounces Mueller's Rotini
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled, halved, thinly sliced
- 2-1/2 cups ranch dressing
- 2 large tomatoes, diced
- 3/4 cup chopped, cooked bacon
- 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese
By mamacasma
1. Preheat oven to 350°
- 1/2 (16-oz.) package cellentani pasta
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 (10-oz.) can diced tomatoes and green chiles
- 1 (8-oz.) package pasteurized prepared cheese product, cubed
- 3 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 1 (10 3/4-oz.) can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 1/2 cups (6 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
Italian Pork Roast
By mamacasma
Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 1 minute Slow Cook: 3 hours on HIGH or 5-1/2 hours on LOW 1
- 1 boneless pork loin roast (about 3 pounds), trimmed and tied
- 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, drained
- 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons low-sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large green pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1-1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Banana-Walnut Bread
By mamacasma
Extra-ripe fruit makes for an extra-moist loaf
- 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large ripe bananas, peeled
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
- Confectioners' sugar, for dusting (optional)