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Greek Pasta Salad

Greek Pasta Salad

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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
4.4/5 (41 Votes)

Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad

Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad

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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.
4.4/5 (24 Votes)

TEXAN-SIZED ALMOND CRUNCH

TEXAN-SIZED ALMOND CRUNCH

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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
0/5 (0 Votes)

Creamy Amaretto Cheesecake

Creamy Amaretto Cheesecake

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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
4.5/5 (89 Votes)

ORECCHIETTE WITH CAULIFLOWER AND WALNUTS

ORECCHIETTE WITH CAULIFLOWER AND WALNUTS

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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
4.4/5 (31 Votes)

Tomato & Grilled Cheese Soup

Tomato & Grilled Cheese Soup

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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)
0/5 (0 Votes)

Strawberry Peanut Butter Bars

Strawberry Peanut Butter Bars

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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)
4.5/5 (6 Votes)

Peanut Butter Nutella Swirl Cookies

Peanut Butter Nutella Swirl Cookies

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- 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
4.8/5 (14 Votes)

Hawaiian Dip

Hawaiian Dip

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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
4.5/5 (16 Votes)

Nacho Pasta Bake

Nacho Pasta Bake

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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
4.5/5 (26 Votes)