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Grilled Meat Loaf
By davidv
This recipe was prepared in the Technique® Stainless Steel Wire Square Grill Basket (K17513)
- Ingredients:
- 1/21 /2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tsp. dried parsley flakes
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. dried basil
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1-1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
- Cooking spray
- Additional ketchup, for brushing
Ravioli Lasagna Bolognese
By davidv
Don't have the Ninja 4-in-1 Cooking System? Cook the ravioli in boiling water on the stovetop
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1-3/4 cups water
- 1 (24-oz) jar marinara sauce
- 2 lbs frozen cheese ravioli
- 1-1/4 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 2/3 cup Ricotta cheese
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
David Venable's Chocolate Fruit Dip
By davidv
Exchange that traditional fruit dip for this chocolate version
- 8-oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup marshmallow topping
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Juice and zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup whipped topping
- Fruit (such as strawberries, cantaloupe, and pineapple, for serving)
Chicken and Rice Casserole
By davidv
Preheat oven to 325°F. Cook the rice in 2 cups of water and then set aside
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 1 rotisserie chicken, skin off and shredded
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup crushed Cheese Its
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Taco Soup
By davidv
"Tacos are fun, but require a lot of prep and clean up
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 (16-oz) bag frozen chopped onions, red peppers, and green peppers mix, thawed
- 2 lbs lean ground beef
- 2 (1.25-oz) packs low sodium taco seasoning
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
- 2 (8-oz) cans Spanish-style tomato sauce
- 8 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Sour cream for garnish
- Crushed hard taco shells for garnish
Strawberry & Basil Tea Sandwiches with Devonshire Cream
By davidv
Use your favorite cookie cutter to mold these sandwiches into little works of art
- 5 ounces devonshire cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 8 slices white bread, very thinly sliced
- 1 large cucumber, seeded and thinly sliced into 24 pieces
- 3 large strawberries, very thinly sliced
Warm Butternut Squash Salad with Pomegranate Dressing
By davidv
"Believe me when I tell you this recipe is fall in a bowl! Ingredients that may be new to you all find a home toget...
- Salad:
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium red onion, roughly chopped
- 1 fennel bulb, roughly chopped
- 1 lb butternut squash, cubed into 1/2” pieces and cooked until fork-tender
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 (5-oz) package baby arugula
- 1/2 pomegranate (seeds left whole)
- 1 (3-oz) bag pork cracklings, broken into small pieces
- Dressing:
- 1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 4 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 pomegranate (juice & seeds)
Bunny Bum Cupcakes
By davidv
These are adorable, edible Easter decorations! Make them the centerpiece on your table, stage on a drinks/dessert t...
- 1 (15.25-ounce) box white cake mix, baked into 12 cupcakes according to package directions
- 1/2 (16-ounce) jar chocolate frosting
- 1/3 cup chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1 (16-ounce) bag white candy melts
- Red gel food coloring
- 12 plain donut holes
- 12 mini marshmallows
- 1 1/3 cups sweetened fine shredded coconut
David Venable's French Onion Soup Fondue
By davidv
With all the fun your family or guests are sure to have with this tasty dish, perhaps I should have called it “Fu...
- 2 Tbsp oil
- 2 large onions, diced
- 1/2 lb Swiss cheese, grated
- 1/2 lb Gruyère cheese, grated
- 2 Tbsp flour
- 3/4 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup cooking sherry
- 1/2 Tbsp concentrated beef broth
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 2 loaves French bread, cut into 1" cubes and toasted (optional, for serving)
- Cooked asparagus spears (optional, for serving)
- Cooked potatoes, cubed (optional, for serving)
- Cooked broccoli, roughly diced (optional, for serving)
- Cooked cauliflower, roughly diced (optional, for serving)
Deconstructed Enchilada Salad
By davidv
"This is a tasty, fills-you-up salad that's perfect for entertaining
- Dressing:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2/3 cup enchilada sauce
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 6 scallions, trimmed and cut in thirds
- 2 tsp hot sauce
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 6 Tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp garlic
- Salad:
- 3 corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 romaine hearts, chopped
- 2 vine-ripened tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
- 1 cup frozen corn, defrosted
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 2 rotisserie chicken breasts, bones/skin removed and shredded
- 1/2 cup roasted peppers, chopped
- 1/2 cup queso fresco, crumbled
- 1/4 cup scallions, sliced