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Pat's "Old School" Onion Rings
By barbaran
Preheat vegetable oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F
- Peanut oil, for deep-frying
- 2 medium Vidalia onions
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- Salt
Cherry Cola Glazed Spare Ribs
By barbaran
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1/3 cup Sandra Lee All-Purpose Rub
- 2 tablespoons teriyaki mix (recommended: Kikkoman)
- 3 racks pork spare ribs
- 1 cup cherry cola
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/3 cup cherry preserves
- 2 tablespoons teriyaki mix (recommended: Kikkoman)
Simple, Perfect Chili
By barbaran
Place the ground beef in a large pot and throw in the garlic
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- One 8-ounce can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup masa harina (corn flour, found in the Mexican food section of many supermarkets)
- One 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- One 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- Shredded Cheddar, for serving
- Chopped onions, for serving
- Tortilla chips, for serving
- Lime wedges, for serving
Jalapeno Hushpuppies
By barbaran
Heat the oil to 350 degrees F
- 1 1/2 quarts peanut oil, for frying
- 1 1/2 cups self-rising cornmeal
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 (7-ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers, drained or 3/4 cup fresh jalapenos, seeded and finely diced
- 1 (15-ounce) can creamed corn
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Paula Deen's Sweet and Spicy Chili Sauce, for dipping, optional
Lasagna Bake for Two
By barbaran
HEAT oven to 350ºF. COOK noodles as directed on package, omitting salt
- 2 lasagna noodles, uncooked
- 1/2 lb. extra-lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup undrained canned diced tomatoes (about 2/3 of 14.5-oz. can)
- 2 Tbsp. PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
- 4 cups loosely packed baby spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup KRAFT Finely Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend, divided
Funked Out Tomato Soup
By barbaran
In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add the olive oil
- 3/4 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 Vidalia onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 4 large tomatoes, sliced
- Red pepper flakes
- Cracked black pepper
- Kosher salt
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon ground chicken bouillon
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
Hot Dog Stuffed Pretzels
By barbaran
For the sauce: In a small bowl, add all ingredients and stir well to combine
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Nonstick spray
- 1 ball pizza dough
- 12 good quality hot dogs
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 4 cups hot water
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- Sea salt, for garnish
- Smoked salt, if desired
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
By barbaran
Bring a large pot of well salted water to a boil over medium heat
- Salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 cup pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 8 large eggs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/2 cup grated pecorino
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 scallions, cut on a severe bias
Fresh Corn Casserole with Red Bell Peppers and Jalapenos
By barbaran
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 8 ears corn (still in the husk)
- 2 red bell peppers, diced
- 2 fresh jalapenos, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 stick salted butter, cut into pieces
Pumpkin Tiramisu
By barbaran
In a large bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form; set aside
- 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, divided
- 2 teaspoons Spice Islands® pure vanilla extract, divided
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, room temperature
- 2 packages (3 ounces each) ladyfingers, split
- 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
- Additional pumpkin pie spice