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Paula's Jamie's Chili
By pavaldez
In a skillet brown ground beef and sausage, drain and set aside
- 1 pound mixed ground beef and sausage, browned and drained
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 2 cups chopped celery
- 2 (28-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
- 1 (28-ounce) can whole, peeled tomatoes
- Ground cumin
- Chili powder
- 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 package chili seasoning mix
- Shredded cheddar, sour cream, chopped green onions, for garnish
Ina's Easy Cheese Danish
By pavaldez
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 extra-large egg yolks, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (2 lemons)
- 2 sheets (1 box) frozen puff pastry, defrosted
- 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash
Paula's Fresh Apple Cake
By pavaldez
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- Cake:
- Butter, for greasing pan
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups peeled and finely chopped apples
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- Sauce:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Bread: Banana Bread
By pavaldez
Mix together in a large bowl with an electric mixer for 2 minutes, and bake in a greased loaf pan for one hour or u...
- 1 C. mashed bananas
- 1 1/2-C. flour
- 1/2 C. softened butter
- 1 C. sugar
- 1/2 C. sour cream
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1/2 C. either chopped walnuts, chocolate chips, or butterscotch chips (optional)
Salad: Guilt Free Creamy Fruit Salad
By pavaldez
1. In a large bowl, combine the fruit; set aside
- 1 can (20 oz.) unsweetened pineapple, chunks, drained
- 1 can (15 1/4 oz.) sliced peaches, drained
- 1 can (11 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained
- 4 medium tart apples, peeled and diced
- 1 1/2 cups cold-fat-free milk
- 1/3 cup orange juice concentrate
- 1 package (1 oz.) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding
- mix
- 3/4 cup fat-free sour cream
2013: Rum-Raisin Bundt Cake
By pavaldez
Deb Wise, Cooking Light DECEMBER 2013
- 2/3 cup golden raisins
- 3 tablespoons dark rum (such as Myers's)
- 12 ounces cake flour (about 3 cups)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar, divided
- 1 tablespoon grated orange rind
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
- Baking spray with flour
- 3 tablespoons light-colored corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Ina's Apple Turnovers
By pavaldez
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 1/4 pounds tart apples, such as Empire or Granny Smith (3 apples)
- 3 tablespoons dried cherries
- 3 tablespoons sugar, plus extra to sprinkle on top
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch kosher salt
- 1 package (17.3 ounces, 2 sheets) frozen puff pastry, defrosted
- 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash
Sweet and Sassy Spareribs
By pavaldez
1. Adjust oven rack to6 inches from broiler
- 2 racks baby back ribs
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup Chinese plum sauce or apricot preserves
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp minced garlic (optional)
Dr. Oz’s 30/30 Smoothie
By pavaldez
Add Greek yogurt, almonds and berries to a blender
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup almonds
- 1/2 cup berries
Marlene's Tuxedo Cheesecake Cupcakes
By pavaldez
1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees
- 1/2 cup crushed chocolate graham crackers (about 8 crackers)
- 2 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated no-calorie sweetener (like Splenda), divided
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch process
- 8 ounces light tub-style cream cheese
- 8 ounces nonfat cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 large egg
- 2 large egg whites
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
- 3/4 cup light sour cream, divided