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Portobello Italian Hero
By Joelene
In a skillet over med-high heat, heat oil
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 chopped garlic clove
- 2 large ports, sliced
- 1 scallion, sliced
- 1 5in piece French bread, sliced open
- 1 Tbsp tom sauce
- salt and pep
- 3 fresh basil leaves
- 1 1/4 in sliced fresh mozz
Vinaigrette
By Joelene
whisk evoo into vinegar. add mustard
- 1/2 cup vinegar (good balsamic)
- 1/2 cup evoo (higher quality)
- 1 tsp dijon or honey mustard
- s/p
- 1 to 2 fresh herbs, if desired (rosemary, basil, chopped)
Zucchini Lasagna
By Joelene
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F
- 2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (2 ounces)
Bloody Mary Flank Steak
By Joelene
In a large bowl, thoroughly mix all ingredients except the flank steak
- 1 cup tomato juice (V-8 preferable)
- 1/2 cup vodka
- 1 tsp. sea salt
- 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp. hot sauce
- 1 Tb. lemon juice
- 1 Tb. Worcestershire sauce
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. celery seed
- 1 Tb. prepared horseradish
- 4 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 lb. flank steak
Sheila's Harvest Muffins
By Joelene
Combine dry ingredients and set aside
- ~For muffins~
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/3 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups carrot (grated or shredded - approx 3 medium to large carrots)
- 1/2 cup raisins (brown or plump golden)
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup pecans (chopped)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2/3 cup apple sauce
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 can crushed pineapple (drained, but not squeezed dry - 8oz can)
- ~For the cream cheese frosting~
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 4 teaspoons butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (for slight tartness)
Chocolate Sorbet Pops
By Joelene
Combine water, sugar, cocoa and salt in saucepan
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 2 ox bittersweet choc, chopped
General Oven to Crockpot Cooking Time Conversions
By Joelene
Reduce the amount of liquid used in most oven recipes when using the LOW setting, since the crockpot retains all mo...
- Oven Crockpot
- 15 to 30 minutes 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 hours on HIGH
- or 4 to 6 hours on LOW
- 35 to 45 minutes 2 to 3 hours on HIGH
- or 6 to 8 hours on LOW
- 50 minutes to 3 hours 4 to 5 hours on HIGH
- or 8 to 18 hours on LOW
- Note: Most uncooked meat and vegetable combinations will require at least 8 hours on LOW.
Pumpkin Patch Cupcakes
By Joelene
Top with chocolate sprinkles
- Slice premade chocolate cupcakes horizontally into 3 pieces. Layer cakes and orange frosting inside an 8-oz mason jar.
Hurricane
By Joelene
Pour over ice-garnish with cherry
- 1 oz light rum
- 1 oz dark rum
- 2/3 cup fruit punch
- 1/3 cup pineapple juice
- splash of OJ or cranberry
The Black Velvet
By Joelene
Chill 4 highball glasses. Divide the champagne among the glasses
- 16 ounces champagne
- 16 ounces stout, such as Guinness