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Italian Pot Roast (Rachael Ray's Magazine)
By Venzie
PREP TIME: 15 min COOK: 8 hr SERVINGS: 4 In a 5- to 6-qt
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 1/2 pounds beef chuck roast, tied
- salt
- pepper
- 1 pound carrots, cut on an angle into thick pieces
- 1 pound small red-skinned potatoes
- 8 ounces small mushrooms
- 1 sprig rosemary
Pasta with Roasted Garlic & Tomatoes
By Venzie
This sauce is so easy and delicious! You could add cooked broccoli, chicken etc
- 1-1/2 pounds cherry tomatoes
- 12 garlic cloves, peeled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
- 4 ounces (1/2 cup) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Mac & Cheese in a Mug
By Venzie
1.Put macaroni in a mug and pour in water
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup cheeses of choice
Italian Sausage Lasagna (Teri)
By Venzie
This is made in a Crockpot
- 3/4 pound bulk Italian pork sausage
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cans (15 ounces) Italian-style tomato sauce
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 container (15 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (12 ounces)
- 12 uncooked lasagna noodles
Chocolate Mousse
By Venzie
Total Time:4 hr 30 min Prep:25 min Inactive:4 hr Cook:5 min Yield:4 servings Put the chocolate and butter in a he...
- 6 ounces semisweet baking chocolate, chopped
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, cold
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream and chocolate shavings, for garnish
Beef Kabobs
By Venzie
6 kabobs Total Time: 4 hrs 20 mins 1
- 1/2 cup salad oil
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple-cider vinegar
- 2 small onions, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons chopped candied ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 3 pounds rump roast or sirloin-tip roast, cut into 2-x-2-x-1/2 -inch pieces
- 2 large green bell peppers, cut into chunks
- 1 large sweet onion, cut into chunks
Tomato-Basil Sauce (Tyler Florence)
By Venzie
Coat a saucepan with 2 tablespoons of the oil and warm over medium-low heat
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (16-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- Pinch sugar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 fresh basil leaves, chopped
BROWN SUGAR BODY SCRUB
By Venzie
Note: Please be aware that oils can make the shower and bath surfaces very slippery
- 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil, can substitute Sweetened Almond Oil or Vegetable Oil
- 1 teaspoon Vitamin E (cut open Vitamin E liquid gel caps)
- 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract , optional (or your favorite citrus essential oil)
- 1 tablespoon honey, optional for dry skin
Baked Taco Ring
By Venzie
Preheat oven to 375°.Bake 18-22 minutes or until golden brown
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 package (1.25 oz) taco seasoning mix
- 1 c. (4 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbs water
- 2 8-oz packages refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 1 c. salsa (optional)
- 3 c. lettuce, shredded (we used more — 3/4 a head)
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1/4 c. onion, chopped
- 1/2 c. pitted ripe olives
- sour cream
Marinated Tomato Salad with Herbs ( The Pioneer Woman)
By Venzie
Total Time: 2 hr 10 min Prep 10 min Inactive 2 hr 0 min 6 servings Cut the tomatoes into 4 wedges, then cut t...
- 6 to 8 ripe tomatoes
- 4 green onions
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 to 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Handful fresh parsley leaves, lightly chopped
- 12 fresh basil leaves, chiffonade