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Luscious Lemon Bars - Recipe.com
By gstark
Sweet and tart, these moist, powdered-sugar-topped dessert bars will disappear fast
- see savings 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- see savings 3 tablespoons sugar
- see savings 1 cup butter
- see savings 5 slightly beaten eggs
- see savings 2 1/2 cups sugar
- see savings 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- see savings 2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel
- see savings 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- see savings 1 teaspoon baking powder
- see savings Sifted powdered sugar
Baked Brie with Cranberries
By gstark
Preheat oven to 375 Combine cranberries, honey, olive oil and garlic in small bowl Slice off the top rind of the ch...
- 3 tbsp chopped fresh cranberries
- 1.5 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp EVO
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 8 oz wheel brie cheese in wooden container
- Crackers
Honey Butter Ambrosia
By gstark
In a sauce pan combine sugar, cream and honey
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup honey
- 3 sticks butter (or 3/4 lb), softened
- 1 tsp vanilla
- Fits 2 pint sized mason jars
Ham and Bean Soup
By gstark
Directions Remove and discard the seasoning packet (if included) from the bean soup mix
- 1 (20 ounce) package 15 bean soup mix
- 5 quarts water, divided
- 1 pound cooked, cubed ham
- 2 fully cooked bratwurst, sliced
- 1 cup chopped green pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup sliced carrots
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
Chocolate Fondue
By gstark
Chop Dark Chocolate In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium-high heat
- 1 cup Dark Chocolate, chopped, 1 cup Heavy Cream, Dash of Orange Extract or Orange Liquor, Pinch of Ground Cayenne Pepper, optional
- Fondue Accompaniment Suggestions:, Strawberries, Raspberries, Sliced Bananas, Pineapple, Dried Fruit, Marshmallows, Pound Cake, Angel Food Cake, Pretzel Rods, Bacon Strips, Rice Crispy Treats, Biscotti
Beef Stew
By gstark
Directions: Toss stew meat with bread crumbs, salt and pepper
- Ingredients:
- 2-lbs. beef stew meat
- 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup quick-cooking tapioca
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 can (4-oz.) sliced mushrooms, undrained
- 1 medium onion, cut into eighths
- 2 cans (10 1/2-oz. each) condensed tomato soup
- 1/2 pound baby carrots
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 stalk celery
Pork au Poivre with Apple Flambe, Mario Batali's
By gstark
step 1 ingredients 1 Pork Tenderloin (cut into 5 medallions) Salt and Freshly Cracked Black Pepper Flour...
- 1 Pork Tenderloin (cut into 5 medallions)
- Salt and Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil (divided)
- 3 Granny Smith or Matsu Apples (sliced)
- 6 tablespoon Butter
- 1/2 cup Apple Brandy (divided)
- 1/2 cup Chicken Stock
- 1 tablespoon Whole Grain Mustard
- Flour for dredging
- 2 tablespoon Chives (chopped and top finish)
- 2 tablespoon Green Peppercorns
- 3 tablespoon Creme Fraiche
Parmesan Dipping Oil
By gstark
Combine seasonings and olive oil
- 1/2 tsp italian herb seasoning
- 1/4 cup virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh ground pepper
- Fresh baguettes
Cowboy Caviar
By gstark
Refrigerate 20 minutes or until chilled
- Mix
- 1 can black beans, drained (15oz)
- 1 can black eyed peas, drained (15oz)
- 1 can corn, drained (15 oz)
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups frozen corn, thawed
- 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup jalapeño peppers, chopped
- Add
- 1/2 tsp garlic salt
- 3/4 cup cilantro
- 2 avocados, chopped
- Dressing
- 6 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 6 tbsp olive oil (not extra virgin)
- Add dressing and mix.
Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Chipotle Ranch Dressing
By gstark
To make the dressing, place all dressing ingredients except the buttermilk in a blender
- For the chipotle ranch dressing:
- 3/4 cup mayo (low fat is fine)
- 3/4 cup sour cream (low fat is fine, I replace half or all with fat-free Greek yogurt)
- 2-3 canned chipotle peppers with 1 Tbsp sauce
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- 1 small bunch of chives
- Small handful of cilantro
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup buttermilk (optional)
- For the sweet potato fries:
- 3-4 Tbsp oil (coconut recommended)
- 1 lb sweet potatoes (2 medium, no longer than ~5-6 inches long)
- 1 tsp ancho chile powder (substitute regular chile powder if you can
- 2 tsp chile powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- Dash of cinnamon
- Pinch of salt and black pepper