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Balsamic and Black Pepper Filet Mignon
By leejaywv
Preheat broiler. Combine molasses and vinegar in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk
- 2 Tbsp molasses
- 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 4 (4-oz) beef tenderloin steaks, trimmed (1 inch thick)
- Cooking spray
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp black pepper
Cucumber Salad with Shaker Buttermilk-Herb Dressing
By leejaywv
1. To make the dressing, whisk together the sour cream and mayonnaise in a medium-sized bowl until smooth
- For the Dressing:
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonaisse
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 1 TBS white wine vinegar
- 1 TBS sugar
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 TBS minced scallions
- 1 TBS chopped fresh tarragon, dill or thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 fresh-ground black pepper
- For the salad:
- 2 medium-large cucumbers, chilled
Holiday Oatmeal Cookies
By leejaywv
Preheat the oven to 350deg
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup butter or margarine (2 sticks), softened
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats, uncooked
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 package (6 oz.) semisweet chocolate chips (1 cup)
Ginger Cookies
By leejaywv
Preheat oven to 350deg. Grease 2 large cookie sheets
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine (1 stick)
- 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 cup light molasses
- 1 Tbsp baking soda
- 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 Tbsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp salt
Summer's Best BBQ Beans
By leejaywv
Coat large saucepan with cooking spray
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
- 1 red or green sweet pepper, seeded and chopped (3/4 cup)
- 2 large ripe tomatoes, chopped (2 cups)
- 3 15-16 oz. cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
- 1 8 oz. can crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 Tbsp molasses or maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Cherry-Berry Smoothies
By leejaywv
In a blender combine all ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1 cup pitted dark sweet cherries or 1 cup frozen unsweetened pitted dark sweet cherries
- 1 cup fresh raspberries, chilled
- 1 cup pomegranite juice, chilled
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries, chilled
Veggie-Cheese Sandwiches
By leejaywv
Brush one side of each bread slice with oil; brush other side with mustard
- 8 1/2 -inch slices country French white bread
- 4 tsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp honey mustard
- 4 oz sliced cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber
- 1/2 fresh spinach leaves
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
Coconut Lemonade
By leejaywv
In large bowl combine water, lemon juice, sugar, and coconut syrup
- 3 cups warm water
- 2/3 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 Tbsp coconut beverage flavoring syrup, such as Monin or Torani, or cream of coconut
- 1/2 cup frozen unsweetened blueberries
- 1/2 cup frozen red raspberries
- 1 small fresh carambola (star fruit), thinly sliced crosswise
- Ice cubes
All American Grilled Cheese with a Twist
By leejaywv
Place 4 bread slices on a work surface; arrange 1/2 cup cheddar cheese on each slice
- 8 (1-oz.) slices country white bread
- 2 cups (4-oz.) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 (1/4 inch) slices plum tomato (about 2 tomatoes)
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
- Cooking spray
Bacon-Cheddar Corn Muffins
By leejaywv
Preheat oven to 400 deg. Place 12 paper muffin cup liners in muffin cups
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup fat-free milk
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup (2 oz.) shredded extrasharp cheddar cheese
- 4 center-cut bacon slices, cooked and crumbled