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Vegetable Salsa
By KarenLee
This zesty salsa will last up to four days when refrigerated in a sealed container
- 3 medium red or yellow tomatoes
- 2 small zucchini
- 2 Japanese eggplants
- 2 small yellow squashes
- 1/4 cup onion, minced
- 1 tablespoon turmeric, minced or 1 tablespoon ground, dried turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- Salt, to taste
Caramel Bubble Ring
By KarenLee
Generously grease a 10-inch fluted tube pan
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 11-ounc packages (12 each)refrigerated breadsticks
- 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
- 1/2 cup caramel-ice-cream topping
- 2 tablespoons maple-flavored syrup
Pastitsio
By KarenLee
It's a great make-ahead party dish with wide appeal!
- 2 lbs ground lean ground beef or lamb
- 6 garlic cloves, minced and divided
- 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
- salt and ground black pepper
- 1 can (28-ounces) crushed or ground peeled tomatoes
- 1 can (8-ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 pound penne
- 1 can (12-ounces) regular or low-fat evaporated milk
- 1-1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
Peanut Butter Cup Milkshake
By KarenLee
Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
Crème Anglaise
By KarenLee
In a large bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 vanilla bean scraped, seeds removed
- Pinch of salt
- 1 Tbsp. brandy
Salmon Dip
By KarenLee
Drain and debone salmon. Combine all ingredients until well blended
- 1 can Salmon (deboned)
- 1 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1-1/2 tablespoon grated onion
- 2 teaspoons horseradish
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1-1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup walnuts
Easy Oven-Baked French Toast
By KarenLee
Spray a 13 X 9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray
- 1 cup liquid egg substitute
- 2 large eggs
- 2-1/2 cups low-fat milk
- 2/3 cup Splenda granulated sweetener
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon maple extract
- 1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 12 ounces French bread, cut into 10 1-1/2 inch thick slices
- 2 teaspoons powdered sugar (optional)
Mini Crab Cakes
By KarenLee
These mini crab cakes are bite-size and incredibly easy to prepare
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon finely grated orange peel
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
- 4 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- Large pinch of cayenne pepper
- 6 ounces fresh lump crabmeat, picked over, patted dry, coarsely shredded
- 1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pans
- Fresh chives, cut into pieces
Nacho Cheese Beef Bake
By KarenLee
Cook noodles according to package directions
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can (14-1/2 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (10-3/4 oz ) condensed nacho cheese soup, undiluted
- 1 jar (5-3/4oz) sliced pimiento stuffed olives, drained
- 1 can (4oz) chopped green chilies
- 1-1/2 cups (6 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups crushed tortilla chips
- 1/3 cup prepared ranch salad dressing
- shredded lettuce
- sour cream and/or salsa (optional)
Mom's Amazing Caponata
By KarenLee
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
- 1//3 cup olive oil
- 3 cups peeled and diced eggplant
- 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
- 3/4 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 2-3 cloves garlic, pressed
- 1 cup tomato paste
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup stuffed green olives, halved
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- Sliced French bread