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Baked Shells Casserole
By smaier
In a large pot, heat 3 tablespoons EVOO, 3 turns of the pan, over medium heat
- 5 tablespoons EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
- 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped, divided
- 1 large or 2 small to medium onions, finely chopped, divided
- 1 small carrot, finely chopped or grated
- Salt and pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano or marjoram, half a palmful
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1/3 palmful
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed by pressing under flat of your knife
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, 5 to 6 sprigs
- 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup dry white or red wine
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 2 28-ounce cans Italian crushed tomatoes
- 1 pound medium or large shell pasta (not extra-large stuffing shells)
- 2 boxes frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and wrung dry in clean towel
- Freshly grated nutmeg, about 1/4 teaspoon
- 2 cups fresh ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus some to pass at table
- 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
Green Beans with Lemon and Garlic
By smaier
Blanch green beans in a large stock pot of well salted boiling water until bright green in color and tender crisp, ...
- 2 pounds green beans, ends trimmed
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Shrimp with Zucchini and Tomatoes
By smaier
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat
Spaghetti Sauce
By smaier
Very good. I used Italian turkey sausage
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Hot cooked spaghetti
- Fresh oregano, optional
Splenda Brown Sugar Pumpkin Butter
By smaier
Spread on toast, French toast, waffles, pancakes, use as a cake layer, use as an icecream topping
- 15 oz canned pumpkin
- 2 tsp SPLENDA® Brown sugar blend
- 2 Tbsp SPLENDA® Brown sugar blend
- 2/3 cup(s) unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp Durkee Nutmeg, Ground
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Chipotle Chicken Bowls with Cilantro Lime Quinoa -Instant pot
By smaier
You can use frozen corn in place of fresh if it’s off season
- For the chipotle chicken:
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon chipotle paste
- 1 cup prepared mild salsa
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 ears corn, husks removed
- For the quinoa:
- 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- For the bowls:
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 4 oz (1 small) haas avocado, sliced
- 4 lime wedges
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Jalapeño Pepper Jam
By smaier
Just spread some cream cheese on top of a cracker and top it with a little big of jam
- 4 cups of seeded and finely diced peppers
- (about 10 jalapeños, 2 green peppers and 2 red peppers)
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1.75 ounce package of powdered pectin (I used Sure-Jell)
- 5 cups granulated sugar
Salsa
By smaier
Stopped buying the jar stuff once I tasted this homemade salsa
- 5-6 Roma tomatoes
- 1 small onion
- 1/2 fresh chopped cilantro
- 2 seeded Serrano or Jalapeno peppers
- 1 clove of garlic
- 2 tsp fresh lime juice
- salt and pepper to taste
Baked Shrimp in Lemony Garlic Sauce
By smaier
POINTS® Value search site Servings: 4 Preparation Time: 8 min Cooking Time: 8 min Level of Difficulty: Eas...
- 1 1/4 pound(s) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 spray(s) cooking spray
- 1/4 cup(s) fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp light butter, melted
- 3 medium garlic clove(s), minced
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 3/4 tsp lemon pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground red pepper
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
Cuban Style Pork Roast
By smaier
+ Used more Garlic because I love it
- 2 tsp table salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup(s) fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup(s) unsweetened lime juice
- 2 pound(s) lean pork loin
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp dried oregano