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Zucchini Fritters
By KarenLee
Simple zucchini cakes, mixed with a little ground pepper and chopped scallions, then lightly pan-fried, make for an...
- 8 to 10 small zucchini (about 3 pounds)
- 2 tsp. salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1 bunch scallions , finely chopped
- 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Olive oil for frying, as needed
Stuffed Bell Peppers
By KarenLee
Stuffed peppers are served one of two ways…the first as a whole pepper by slicing the top 1/2” from the pepper ...
- 2 large green bell peppers, halved
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½+ cup chopped onion
- 1 minced clove garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
- 1 can condensed tomato soup
- 1 cup cooked rice (I use whole grain)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1+teaspoon dried basil
- Milk – add just enough to make the stuffing moist
- 2 large green peppers
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese – finely shredded
Heirloom Tomato Salad with Two Vinegars
By KarenLee
The Tomato Salad That'll Have Everyone Drooling Even if you use just one or two varieties of heirloom tomatoes...
- 6-8 very ripe heirloom tomatoes, in a variety of sizes, shapes, and colors
- 1/4-1/2 tsp. sugar
- Salt
- 2 green onions, including tender green parts, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
- 2 tsp. minced fresh oregano, or to taste
- Balsamic vinegar
- Sherry vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 3-5 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- Country-style bread for serving
- Other fresh herbs can replace the oregano: try 1 tsp. chopped thyme or rosemary, 1 Tbsp. chopped flat-leaf parsley, or 2-3 Tbsp. chopped basil.
- Other fresh herbs can replace the oregano: try 1 tsp. chopped thyme or rosemary, 1 Tbsp. chopped flat-leaf parsley, or 2-3 Tbsp. chopped basil.
Chicken Meal-In-One
By KarenLee
In an ungreased 13x9x2-inch baking dish, combine hash browns, beans, and carrots
- 4-1/2 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
- 2 cups frozen cut green beans
- 1 cup frozen sliced carrots
- 4 bone-in chicken breasts (6 ounces each)
- 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken or mushroom soup, undiluted
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons dry onion soup mix
- Salt and pepper to taste
Creamy German Chocolate Cupcakes
By KarenLee
Preheat oven to 350-degrees F
- For Garnish:
- 1 package Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe German Chocolate Cake Mix
- 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup each mini-chocolate chips and flaked coconut
- 1 container Duncan Hines Creamy Home-Style Cream Cheese Frosting
- Toasted coconut, optional
- Mini-chocolate chips, optional
Sea Bass and Cucumber Sauce
By KarenLee
Make the cucumber salsa first in a glass bowl combine, cucumber, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, scallions and cilant...
- Sea Bass
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin
- 3 Tbsp. sugar
- 2 Tbsp. dry white wine
- 2 sea bass fillets (3 ounces each)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic , smashed
- 1 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds for garnish
- Cucumber Salsa
- 1 cucumber , peeled, seeded and chopped
- 1 1/2 tsp. low-sodium soy sauce (optional)
- 2 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
- 2 scallions , chopped
- 1 Tbsp. cilantro , chopped
Thyme Gougères
By KarenLee
These ethereal, savory puffs are easily frozen and reheated
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Large pinch of cayenne pepper
- Large pinch of kosher salt
- 1 cup plus 3 Tbsp. grated Gruyère
- 1/2 cup grated Asiago
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves plus more for garnish
- 5 large eggs
Pinto Bean/Ham Soup
By KarenLee
Put the beans in a large saucepan and cover with cold water by 2-inches
- 1 pound dry pinto beans
- 3-4 teaspoons butter
- 2 large chopped onion
- 1-1 ½ teaspoons chopped or minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon (or more) minced fresh thyme
- 3 1/2 pounds ham hock(s)
- 9-10 cups homemade chicken stock (or use 5 cans Swanson's Chicken Broth)
- 1 large bay leaf or a couple of smaller ones
- 6 stalks celery, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- l lb.baby carrots
Tradional Brisket
By KarenLee
Preheat oven 350 degrees. Combine garlic powder, salt, pepper, and onion soup mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 2 packages onion soup mix
- 8-9 lbs. beef brisket
- 1 cup prepared yellow mustard
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 cup white wine
- 5 cups beef stock
Paula's Loaded Oatmeal Cookies with Brown Butter Icing
By KarenLee
Preheat oven 350-degree F
- Brown Butter Icing recipe ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1-1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 2-1/2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal
- 1 cup raisins
- 1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 cups sifted powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3-4 tablespoons water