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Potato Poppers Hasselback Potatoes
By cmschnettler
Place potatoes on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet
- 2 pounds hasselbacked (see Tip) small red or Yukon Gold potatoes
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Thin jalapeno slices (about 2 oz.)
- Thin slices of pepper jack (about 2 oz.)
- Chopped pickled jalapenos
- Chopped fresh cilantro
Brownie Cookies
By cmschnettler
1. Combine butter, unsweetened chocolate, and 1 1/2 cups chocolate morsels in a large heavy saucepan
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 (1-oz.) unsweetened chocolate baking squares, chopped
- 3 cups semisweet chocolate morsels, divided
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups chopped pecans, toasted
Bizcochitos Cookies (Mexican)
By cmschnettler
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable shortening
- 2/3 cup plus 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 to 4 tablespoons red wine, brandy or sherry
- 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed anise seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Fruit & Vegetable Soak
By cmschnettler
Fill a large bowl or sink basin with cold water
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 2 Tbs. salt
Loaded Cauliflower
By cmschnettler
Cut the cauliflower into florettes and add them to a microwave safe bowl
- 1 pound cauliflower florettes
- 4 ounces sour cream
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 2 slices cooked bacon crumbled
- 2 tablespoons snipped chives
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Southwestern Egg Rolls With Avocado Ranch
By cmschnettler
Rolls: Preheat oven to 425F
- For the egg rolls:
- 2 cups frozen corn, thawed
- 1-15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1-9 oz package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry with paper towel
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese
- 1-7oz can diced green chiles, drained
- 4 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 package of egg roll or wonton wrappers
- For avocado ranch:
- 3/8 cup mayonnaise
- 3/8 cup sour cream
- 3 Tbs buttermilk
- 1/2 Tbs olive oil
- 1/2 Tbs lemon juice
- 1/2 green onion, chopped
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 avocado, peeled and pitted
Five-Spice Powder Turkey Wraps
By cmschnettler
Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup instant brown rice
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 pound 93%-lean ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 large red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 8-ounce can water chestnuts, rinsed and chopped
- 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, (see Note)
- 1 teaspoon five-spice powder, (see Note)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 heads Boston lettuce, leaves separated
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs, such as cilantro, basil, mint and/or chives
- 1 large carrot, shredded
Weeknight Mole Chicken Enchiladas
By cmschnettler
In a blender, combine the onion, garlic, almond or peanut butter, water, broth, tomatoes, bread, hot sauce, cocoa...
- 1 small yellow onion, quartered
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 cup almond or peanut butter
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 slice soft sandwich bread
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and ground black pepper
- Meat from a 2-pound rotisserie chicken, pulled or chopped into bite-size pieces
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso blanco cheese (shredded cheddar or Jack cheese can be substituted)
Gingerbread Hot Cocoa Mix
By cmschnettler
Blend together thoroughly in a large bowl or container
- 1 1/4 c. powdered nonfat milk
- 1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
- 1/2 c. cocoa
- 3 tbsp. ground ginger
- 4 tbsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp. ground allspice
- 1/2 tsp. salt
Monkey Bread-Savory
By cmschnettler
Brush a tube pan with olive oil
- 3 11-oz. Refrigerated breadstick dough
- Olive oil
- Shredded cheddar
- Paprika
- Parsley
- Minced garlic
- Minced almonds