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SPICY BLACK BEANS AND AVOCADO CANAPES
By CathyD
Provided by Gloria Marcantoni, 7/1/14
- 1 can Bush’s Cocina Latina “Frijoles Negros Machacados
- (smashed black beans seasoned with chiles, tomatoes, bacon)
- 1 Avocado diced
- Salt/pepper to taste – I didn’t use any
- Palmetto Cheese with Jalapenos (new item in Publix in refrigerated section near other cheeses)
White Chocolate, Pecan, Banana Cookies
By CathyD
Preheat oven to 375F. Beat butter and sugars until fluffy
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 banana, mashed
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 to 8 ounces white chocolate bar, chopped
- 1 cup chopped, toasted pecans
Chicken Maque Choux
By CathyD
Preheat oven to 375F. Combine the first 7 ingredients (garlic powder through black pepper)
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 chicken thighs1 tablespoon oil
- 1 cup chopped green onions
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels (about 6 large ears)
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
Copycat Olive Garden Minestrone Soup
By CathyD
From www.TopSecretRecipes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup minced white onion (about 1 small onion)
- 1/2 cup chopped zucchini
- 1/2 cup frozen cut Italian cut green beans
- 1/4 cup minced celery (about 1/2 stalk)
- 4 teaspoons minced garlic (about 4 cloves)
- 4 cups vegetable broth (Swanson is good *note ( Do not use chicken broth!*)
- 2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained
- 2 (15 ounce) cans small white beans or 2 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans, drained
- 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup carrot (julienned or shredded)
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3 cups hot water
- 4 cups fresh Baby Spinach
- 1/2 cup small shell pasta
Bacon-Wrapped Green Bean Bundles
By CathyD
Found at Publix Aprons Simple Meals at www
- Cooking Spray
- 1 (8 oz.) package fresh microwaveable French green beans
- 1-2 shallots finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 slices fully cooked bacon
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Caramel Crunch Apple Pie
By CathyD
Was looking for an old-fashioned apple crisp recipe and found this
- 1 pie shell
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 6 cups apples
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2-3 Tablespoons flour
- 1/2 pount (28) caramels
- 3/4 cup evaporated milk
Ganache
By CathyD
From an article in Table Talk, Vol
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped into pieces or use quality chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Roasted Pesto Potato Salad
By CathyD
Place potatoes in a large microwave-safe bowl; cover with lid or plastic wrap
- 3 pounds medium-size red potatoes
- Olive oil cooking spray
- 1/3 cup white or golden balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup finely minced fresh basil
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (optional)
Maple Cheesecake with Roasted Pears
By CathyD
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese on high until fluffy, about 3 minutes
- 2 bars (8 ounces each) cream cheese, room temperature
- 3/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup cold heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- 1 Easy Press-In Pie Crust, made in a 9-inch springform pan with vanilla wafers
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 medium pears, such as Bosc or Bartlett, sliced lengthwise 1/8 inch thick
Pumpkin-Pecan Pie
By CathyD
1. Preheat the oven to 350F
- — Pumpkin filling:
- 1 recipe Cornmeal Butter Crust
- 1 1/4 cups solid pack pumpkin
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons half-and-half
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- — Pecan filling:
- 3/4 cup light corn syrup
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves