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Italian Wedding Soup
By kdet
Heat olive oil in a big soup pot on medium low heat
- 1 bag baby spinach
- Salt and Pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- I pkg Italian Meatballs baked according to directions
- 1 Box Ancini De Pepe Pasta
- 46 oz (1 carton + 1 can) chicken broth
- Shredded Parm Cheese
- 2 eggs
- 2 Tablespoons parmesan cheese
Chocolate-Peanut Butter Truffle Pie
By kdet
• Heat oven to 450°F. Bake pie crust as directed on box for One-Crust Baked Shell, using 9-inch glass pie plate
- Crust
- 1 box Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box
- Truffle Filling
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- Peanut Butter Filling
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Topping
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon shortening
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped salted peanuts
Mongolian Beef Ramen
By kdet
1. Cook ramen noodles according to package instructions
- 1 lb. sirloin streak, sliced against the grain
- 2 tbsp. corn starch
- 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp. sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp. minced ginger
- 1/2 c. soy sauce
- 1/4 c. brown sugar
- 1 c. chicken broth
- pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 carrot, peeled and cut into matchsticks
- 3 package instant ramen, flavor pack discarded
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- Toasted sesame seeds
Come Back Sauce
By kdet
It’s uses are many. It’s a dip for vegetables and chips, a salad dressing, a sauce for seafood or a sandwich sp...
- 1 cup Duke’s mayonnaise (one of my Favorites)
- 1/4 cup Heinz ketchup
- 1/4 cup chili sauce ( I prefer Heinz or DelMonte. DO NOT substitute Thai Chili Sauce)
- 1 heaping teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
- 1/4 cup light olive oil
- juice of one lemon
Corn Bread
By kdet
PREHEAT oven to 400° F. Grease 8-inch-square baking pan
- • 1 cup Yellow Corn Meal
- • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- • 1 tablespoon baking powder
- • 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 1/4 cups milk
- • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
Chicken Cordon Blue
By kdet
2 whole boneless chicken breasts 4 thin slices fully cooked ham or prosciutto 4 thin slices Swiss cheese 1/4 cup al...
- 2 whole boneless chicken breasts
- 4 thin slices fully cooked ham or prosciutto
- 4 thin slices Swiss cheese
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1/4 tsp. paprika
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken stock
- Optional: 1 tsp. cornstarch
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
Low Country Smothered Pork Chops
By kdet
Trim the excess fat from the chops and season well with salt, pepper, and cayenne
- 4 center-cut pork chops, 1-inch thick
- Salt and pepper
- Ground cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 - tablespoons butter
- 1/4 - cup all-purpose flour, spread on a plate
- 2 medium green bell peppers, stemmed, cored, and membranes removed, cut into strips
- 2 - yellow onions, trimmed, cut lengthwise
- 3 - cloves garlic, minced
- 2 - cups chicken broth
- 2 to 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
Crepes
By kdet
Top these with fruit and whipped cream
- 2/3 cup all purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of sugar
- 1-1/3 cups of milk
- 1-1/2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Butter or oil for frying crepes
White Texas Sheet Cake
By kdet
For the cake: In a small saucepan, bring butter and water to a boil
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup sour cream, I used yogurt
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- Frosting
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Macaroni and Cheese Carbonara
By kdet
Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F
- Kosher salt
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 8 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 1/2 cups half-and-half
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound cream cheese, room temperature
- 8 ounces sharp Cheddar, shredded (about 3 cups)
- 3 ounces Gruyere, shredded (about 1 cup)
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs