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Classic Tzatziki
By kayjayjohnson
Grate the cucumber with a box grater onto a double thickness of paper towel
- 1/2 English cucumber
- 1 – 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 cups good quality plain yogurt, preferably Greek-style
- salt and pepper to taste
Zebra Cake
By kayjayjohnson
1) Preheat the oven to 350°F
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (whole, 2% or 1%)
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons Double Dutched Dark Cocoa
Crockpot Ravioli Casserole
By kayjayjohnson
This was filling and flavorful and the kids loved it! Five stars in our house
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 can stewed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed (I used fresh spinach)
- 16 ounces bowtie pasta, cooked
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 1/2 cup mozzarella, shredded
Cheeseburger Pasta Toss
By kayjayjohnson
Cook and drain pasta as directed on package
- 2 cups uncooked wagon wheel pasta (4 oz)
- 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
- 1 large onion, sliced or chopped (1 cup)
- 2 containers (8 oz each) process sharp Cheddar cheese spread
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup)
- 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Watermelon-Lime Jello Shots
By kayjayjohnson
Party pleasing watermelon shots are always a hit with family and friends! Don't like watermelon? Use a different fl
- 10 limes, pulp removed
- 1 box red Jello (I used strawberry because my grocery store didn’t carry watermelon flavored, but obviously if yours has watermelon – grab it!)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold vodka (Again, if you have melon flavored, go for it)
- Mini chocolate chips
Samoa Brownies
By kayjayjohnson
Prepare brownie mix according to box directions and cool
- 1 brownie mix
- 3 1/2 cups shredded coconut, toasted
- (2) 14 oz. package of caramels, unwrapped
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 4 tbsp. milk
- 3 oz. semi-sweet chocolate
Creamy Tomato, Sausage and Tortellini Soup
By kayjayjohnson
Heat olive oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 pound tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 (26 ounce) jar pasta sauce
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups half and half or cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Andes Mint Brownies
By kayjayjohnson
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 package Andes mints (24-28 mints)
Crispy-Chewy Salted White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
By kayjayjohnson
1. Preheat oven to 360 degrees
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, slightly softened
- 1 cup minus 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 6 ounces good-quality white chocolate bar chopped
- 1/2 teapoon flaky sea salt (or just regular salt if you don't have flaky sea salt on hand)
Make-Ahead Cheeseburger Lasagna
By kayjayjohnson
1 Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish and large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray
- 1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
- 3 tablespoons instant minced onion
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
- 1 egg
- 1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar and American cheese blend (8 oz)
- 12 uncooked lasagna noodles
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 medium tomato, sliced
- Dill pickle slices