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Fresh Corn Salad
By Cindy_Wicker
In a large saucepan, cook corn in enough boiling water to cover for 5-7 minutes or until tender
- 8 ears fresh corn, husked and cleaned
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 large tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/3 cup chopped green pepper
- 1/3 cup chopped sweet red pepper
Baked Ham Sandwiches
By Cindy_Wicker
A homemade spread of butter, dried minced onion, mustard and poppy seeds makes these baked ham sandwiches a win-win...
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup dried minced onion
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup prepared mustard
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 8 hamburger buns, split
- 16 slices deli ham
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
Italian Pasta Casserole
By Cindy_Wicker
Cook pasta according to package directions
- 2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
- 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 1/2 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/3 cup tomato paste
- 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 ounces sliced turkey pepperoni
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Dilly Cheese Ring with Spinach Dip
By Cindy_Wicker
For dip, in a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups (12 ounces) sour cream
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 3/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 can (8 ounces) water chestnuts, drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 package vegetable soup mix
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon dill weed
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tubes (7-1/2 ounces each) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
Shrimp and Grits
By Cindy_Wicker
Add bacon to a nonstick skillet and saute over medium heat until crisp
- 1/4 cup Canadian bacon, diced
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 dozen large shrimp, peeled and de-veined, with tails on
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can petite-cut diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup fat-free half-and-half
- 3 cups water
- 3/4 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
Peanut Butter Fudge Bars
By Cindy_Wicker
In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, peanut butter, oil, and egg until well blended
- 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) yellow cake mix
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1 egg
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons butter
Carrot Banana Bread
By Cindy_Wicker
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and cinnamon
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3 medium)
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Cookie Dough Truffles
By Cindy_Wicker
In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar at medium speed until fluffy
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1 1/2 lb. chocolate candy coating, melted
Chocolate Cobbler
By Cindy_Wicker
Spread butter in a 13" x 9" glass baking pan
- 3/4 cup butter, melted
- 1-1/2 cup self rising flour
- 2-1/2 cups sugar, divided
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp. baking cocoa, divided
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 tbsp. vanilla
- 2-1/4 cup boiling water
Lemon Pound Cake
By Cindy_Wicker
In a small bowl, combine the sugar, egg, oil, orange juice and extract
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds, optional
- 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice