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Rigatoni and Meatballs
By barbaran
For the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F
- 6 thick slices crusty bread
- 12 ounces ground beef
- 12 ounces ground pork
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for serving
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 cup red wine, optional
- One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- One 28-ounce can whole tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 12 fresh basil leaves, cut in chiffonade, optional
- 2 pounds rigatoni, cooked al dente
Potluck Banana Cake
By barbaran
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy
- COFFEE FROSTING:
- Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1-1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
- 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
- 2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
- 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
Dulce de Leche Cake Waffle
By barbaran
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F and prepare a cookie sheet with a cooling rack on top
- 1 box your favorite vanilla cake mix (or any other flavors)
- Nonstick spray
- 1/2 gallon good-quality dulce de leche ice cream
- 4 bananas, sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup toasted chopped walnuts
- Whipped cream, for garnish
- Special equipment: waffle iron
Mint Brownie Cupcakes
By barbaran
Directions •In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt chips and butter; stir until smooth
- Mint Brownie Cupcakes Recipe
- Prep: 25 min. + cooling Bake: 15 min. + chillingYield: 10 Servings25 15 40 Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mint chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- TOPPING:•2 cups miniature marshmallows
- 1/3 cup 2% milk
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Green or red food coloring, optional
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
- Additional chocolate chips, optional
Carmel Apple Pie Slow Cooker
By barbaran
Makes 8-10 servings Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 3 hours Ideal slow cooker size: 4- to 5-qt
- 2 -crust refrigerated pie dough pkg.
- 2 22-oz. cans apple pie filling
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 12 caramel candies
Twice-Baked Shrimp Stuffed Potatoes
By barbaran
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 6 large Idaho potatoes
- Vegetable oil, for coating
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- Salt and ground black pepper
- 1 pound sauteed shrimp, peeled
- 8 ounces grated Cheddar, plus more for sprinkling
- Paprika, for sprinkling
Tanya's Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese
By barbaran
Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente
- 1 pound pasta shells
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk, warmed
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 cups shredded 5-cheese Italian blend
Cream of Asparagus Soup Recipe
By barbaran
In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
- 2-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 3 cups half-and-half cream
- 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
- Shredded Swiss cheese
Blue Corn Chip Nachos with Pepper Jack Cheese
By barbaran
Preheat a grill to medium-high heat
- One 9-ounce bag blue corn chips
- One 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- One 15-ounce can red beans, drained and rinsed
- One 15-ounce can no-bean chili
- 2 cups grated pepper Jack cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 4 scallions, finely sliced
- 1/2 cup pickled jalapeno slices
- 2 plum tomatoes, diced
- Special equipment: four 8 by 5 1/4-inch foil au gratin pans
Mom's Macaroni and Cheese
By barbaran
Directions Cook macaroni according to package directions
- 6 6 30 30 Prep: 30 min. Bake: 30 min.
- Ingredients
- 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 5 5 5 tablespoons butter, divided
- 3 3 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 cups milk
- 1 1 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 2 2 ounces VELVEETA Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, cubed
- 2 2 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
- Directions
- 1 309 20 60 569 22 1 11 g fat (13 g saturated fat), 60 mg cholesterol, 569 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 11 g protein.