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Grill-Roasted Turkey Breast for Gas Grill
By Venzie
Bone-in, skin-on turkey breasts cook relatively quickly, but most recipes still produce dry meat, bland flavor, and...
- 1 whole, bone-in, skin-on turkey breast (about 5 pounds)
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon table salt
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup wood chips, preferably hickory
Mango, Strawberry, and Pineapple Smoothie
By Venzie
Make and share this Mango, Strawberry, and Pineapple Smoothie recipe
- 1 mango, skin removed, cut into 1-inch dice, frozen
- 5 strawberries, stems removed, cut half, frozen
- 1 cup diced pineapple
- 1 cup orange juice
Apple Crisp (for crockpot)
By Venzie
Delicious Slow-Cooker Desserts
- Topping:
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- pinch of salt
- 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- Filling:
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2 inch wedges (10 cups)
- Vanilla ice cream (optional)
Sweet Potato Casserole
By Venzie
Preheat oven to 350°. To prepare potatoes, place potatoes in Dutch oven; cover with water
- Potatoes:
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup evaporated low-fat milk
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- cooking spray
- Topping:
- 1.5 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1/3 cup)
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Penne with Sausage and Peppers
By Venzie
Active Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 12 oz fresh sweet or hot Italian pork sausages, removed from casing
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 peppers, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes with basil
- 1 ⁄2 tsp each salt and freshly ground pepper
Pulled Chicken Tacos & Taco Sauce
By Venzie
Note: All ingredients such as the pulled chicken and taco sauce should be made in advance and heated for serving
- 4 -8 corn taco shells
- 1 pound prepared Mexican Pulled Chicken (see recipe here)
- 1/4 pound shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 pound shredded jack cheese
- Topping choices: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, pico de gallo, pickled red onions, guacamole or sour cream.
- Taco sauce (see recipe here)
- Taco Sauce
- 3 cups water
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1 large jalapeno stemmed and cut into quarters, seeds left in
- 1/8 cup dry currants
- 1 6-ounce can tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Coleman’s dry mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1 teaspoon agave nectar or honey
HG's Dreamsicle Shiver
By Venzie
MAKES 1 SERVING In a tall glass, combine powdered creamer and sweetener with 2 tbsp
- 2 tsp. fat-free nondairy powdered creamer (like the kind by Coffee-mate)
- 1 no-calorie sweetener packet (like Splenda or Truvia)
- 1 cup Trop50 No Pulp orange juice beverage
- 1/2 cup fat-free vanilla ice cream
- 1 1/2 cups crushed ice or 8 - 12 ice cubes
Orange Julius (Marsha)
By Venzie
Put in blender, blend on low until ice cubes are crushed
- 1 (6 ounce) can frozen orange juice (thawed)
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 12-16 ice cubes
Bourbon Street Chicken
By Venzie
Heat oil in a large skillet
- 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts; cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil; (1-2)
- 1 garlic clove; crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup apple juice
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch; (if thick sauce desired)
Strawberry Lemonade
By Venzie
In a medium saucepan, bring the water and sugar to a boil over medium-high heat
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 16 oz. chilled seltzer