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Greek Pasta Salad
By kayjayjohnson
Bring 3 quarts of water to boil in a large pot
- 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
- 12 ounces bite-size pasta, your choice
- 2 cups medium diced seedless cucumber, lightly sprinkled with salt
- 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes, lightly sprinkled with salt
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped coarse
- 1/2 medium red onion, sliced thin
- 1 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Ground black pepper
Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad
By kayjayjohnson
Bring the vinegar and sugar to a boil over medium-high heat
- 1/2 c. rice vinegar
- 2 T sugar
- 2 T fresh lime juice
- 2 T fresh ginger, minced
- 1 1/2 T red chile, minced (about one large chile)
- 1 T toasted sesame oil
- 3 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and cut crosswise into 1/4-in. pieces
- 4 scallions, white and light green parts, sliced thin
- 1/4 c. loosely packed fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Salt and pepper.
TEXAN-SIZED ALMOND CRUNCH
By kayjayjohnson
Heat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl, blend sugar, powdered sugar, butter, and oil until well mixed
- 1 c. sugar
- 1 c. powdered sugar
- 1 c. butter, softened
- 1 c. oil
- 1 tsp. almond extract
- 2 eggs
- 3 1/2 c. Pillsbury's Best all-purpose or unbleached flour
- 1 c. Pillsbury's Best whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. cream of tartar
- 2 c. coarsely chopped almonds
- 6 oz. pkg. toffee chips
Creamy Amaretto Cheesecake
By kayjayjohnson
Prepare the crust: Preheat the oven to 325°F and position a rack in the lower portion
- For the crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- For the topping:
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, crushed
- 1/2 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- For the filling:
- 1 lb regular cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1-1/3 cups sour cream
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 tablespoons Amaretto di Saronno liqueur
ORECCHIETTE WITH CAULIFLOWER AND WALNUTS
By kayjayjohnson
Put pasta water on to boil
- 1 head cauliflower, cleaned, trimmed, and cut into florets
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 1 can low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 pound orecchiette
- Hot pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper
- Plenty of grated Parmigiano (1-1.5 cups)
- 1/2 cups chopped, toasted walnuts
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
Tomato & Grilled Cheese Soup
By kayjayjohnson
Pour prepared tomato and cheddar soups into separate saucepans and heat through; ladle some of each into a heatproo...
- Prepared tomato soup
- Prepared cheddar soup
- Bread (optional)
Strawberry Peanut Butter Bars
By kayjayjohnson
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam (could use jelly or preserves)
- 4 cups strawberry halves (about 1 1/2lbs)
Peanut Butter Nutella Swirl Cookies
By kayjayjohnson
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1-3/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup Nutella
Hawaiian Dip
By kayjayjohnson
Blend all ingredients together in food processor to crush up pineapple and coconut pieces
- 8 oz. cream cheese softened
- 2 1/2 cups sweetened coconut (I prefer flaked over shredded)
- 20 oz. can pineapple (chunks or crushed)
- nuts or cherries to top dip with
Nacho Pasta Bake
By kayjayjohnson
If you like nachos you'll love this recipe even better! Think of nachos in a casserole form with shredded chicken, ...
- 8 ounces orecchiette or other small shaped pasta
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups, cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 (11-ounce) can corn kernels, drained
- 1 (4.5-ounce) can green chiles, drained
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 1/2 cups Monterey jack cheese, shredded and divided
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 1/2 cups salsa, divided (pick your favorite)
- Green onions, chopped
- Tortilla chips