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Zucchini Banana Bread Recipe
By barbaran
Directions In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/2 teaspoon banana extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded zucchini
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Shrimp Mashed Potatoes
By barbaran
For the potatoes: Place the potatoes, 2 tablespoons of the butter, garlic and 1 tablespoon salt in a large saucepan
- 2 pounds medium-size Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup half-and-half, at room temperature
- 2 small lemons, zested
- 2 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
- 2 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 2 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 12 ounces medium shrimp (about 30 per pound), peeled and deveined
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Rockin' Baked Beans
By barbaran
Coat an oven-safe pot with olive oil and put over medium-high heat
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1 green pepper, stem, seeds and pith removed, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- Large pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed and finely chopped
- 2 links Italian sausage, casing removed and crumbled
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and ground
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 2 (28-ounce) cans navy beans
- 1 1/2 cups water, plus 1 cup
- 5 slices bacon
Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps
By barbaran
For the salsa: Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup sweet marinated peppers, chopped (recommended: Peppadew)
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapenos, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup blue cheese
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1 lime, zested
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup mild hot sauce
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon pepper
- Olive oil, for frying
- 16 Bibb lettuce leaves, washed, dried, and separated
Pasta Primavera
By barbaran
For the vegetables: Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally
- 1 cup bite-size broccoli pieces
- 1 whole red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 ounces white mushrooms, washed and sliced
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced diagonally
- 1 medium summer squash, sliced diagonally
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 large onion, diced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 12 whole fresh basil leaves, chopped, plus more for serving
- 1 pound pasta (fettuccini), cooked according to package directions and drained
White Chocolate-Candy Cane Cheesecake
By barbaran
PREHEAT oven to 325°F if using a silver 9-inch springform pan (or to 300°F if using dark nonstick 9-inch springfo...
- 1 cup HONEY MAID Graham Cracker Crumbs
- 3/4 cup plus 3 Tbsp. sugar, divided
- 3 Tbsp. butter, melted
- 3 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
- 3 eggs
- 4 squares BAKER'S White Chocolate, melted
- 1/4 tsp. peppermint extract
- 2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
- 1/2 cup chopped candy canes
Black Cat Cookies
By barbaran
candiesDirectionsCombine sugar and butter in large bowl; beat at medium speed until well mixed
Lemon Loaf
By barbaran
Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour a 9 × 5 loaf pan
- Glaze:
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs, room temp
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup oil
- zest of one lemon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
- Glaze – whisk all ingredients to combine
Tres Leche Cake
By barbaran
For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Vegetable oil
- 6 3/4 ounces cake flour, plus extra for pan
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 ounces unsalted butter, room temperature
- 8 ounces sugar
- 5 whole eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 8 ounces sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Malt Ice-Cream Cake
By barbaran
Heat oven to 350ºF. Grease bottom and side of springform pan, 9x3 or 10x2 3/4 inches, with shortening; lightly flo...