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Olive Garden Salad Dressing
By MichaelH
This is SPOT ON to the original!
- 1/2 C. Mayonnaise
- 1/3 C. White Vinegar
- 1 tsp. Vegetable Oil
- 2 Tbsp. Corn Syrup
- 2 Tbsp. Parmesan Cheese
- 2 Tbsp. Romano Cheese
- 1/4 tsp. Garlic Salt – or one clove garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp. Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 tsp. Parsley Flakes
- 1 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
- sugar (optional)
Olive Garden's Tomato & Mozzarella Caprese
By MichaelH
Procedures ARRANGE sliced tomatoes on a large platter
- 8 thick slices of vine-ripened tomatoes
- 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 8 medium fresh basil leaves
- 12 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced into 8 slices
- Dry oregano leaves to taste
- Sea salt or kosher salt to taste
- Fresh ground pepper to taste
- 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits
By MichaelH
You can make terrific Cheddar Bay Biscuits just like they do
- 2 C. Bisquick
- 1/2 C. cold water
- 3/4 C. grated, sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 C. butter
- 1 tsp. parsley flakes
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
Vegetable Soup with Grilled Cheese Sandwich Dunkers
By MichaelH
Talk about a comfort food classic
- SOUP:
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 pounds ground beef
- 4 stalks celery, finely chopped (2 cups)
- 2 medium onions, finely chopped (1 cup)
- 1 28-ounce can chopped, peeled tomatoes, undrained
- 12 ounces fresh tomatoes, coarsely chopped (about 2 cups)
- 2 beef bouillon cubes
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 2 cups finely chopped white potato
- 1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels
- 1 cup frozen cut okra
- 1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- DUNKERS:
- 10 slices white bread, quartered and crusts removed
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 10 slices American cheese, quartered
Olive Garden's Chicken Castellina
By MichaelH
Sauce SAUTÉ pancetta (or bacon) in a 3-qt sauce pan or large pot, over medium/high heat until crisp and golden ...
- Sauce
- 1/4 cup pancetta (or bacon), diced
- 6 Tbsp butter, cubed
- 1 tsp garlic, chopped
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, diced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 oz cornstarch
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup smoked Gouda cheese, chopped
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 8.5 oz can sliced artichokes, drained
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 1/2 lbs pasta of choice, cooked according to package directions
- Chicken
- 1 1/2 lbs skinless/boneless chicken breasts, cut in 1 - 1 1/2” pieces
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup white wine
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Daphne's Dumplings
By MichaelH
ingredients 1-1/2 cup All-purpose Flour 1/2 cup Yellow Cornmeal 1 tablespoon Baking Powder (heaping) 1 teaspoon Ko...
- 1-1/2 cup All-purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup Yellow Cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon Baking Powder (heaping)
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1-1/2 cup Half-and-Half
- 2 tablespoon Fresh Parsley minced (optional)
- Salt2 Quart Vegetable Broth
- 3 sprigs Thyme leaves only finely chopped
- 4 sprigs Parsley leaves only finely chopped
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1/2 cup Apple Cider
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Yellow Onion finely chopped
- 1 Carrot finely chopped
- 1 Celery Stalk finely chopped
- 1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
Flea & Tick Remedy
By MichaelH
Mix dry ingredients first then slowly add to wet as the vinegar and baking soda will react slightly
- 8 oz apple cider vinegar
- 4 oz warm water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
Home made Snow White tooth paste
By MichaelH
Thoroughly mix then brush your teeth for two minutes
- Put a tiny bit of toothpaste into a
- small cup
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide
- 1/2 teaspoon water.
Oatmeal Pudding Cookies
By MichaelH
Soft and chewy oatmeal cookies
- 1 * 1 cup butter flavored shortening
- 3/4 * 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 * 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 * 1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 * 2 eggs
- 1 1/4 * 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 * 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 1/2 * 3 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 * 1 cup raisins (optional)
- -=OPTIONS=-
- *substituted 1 1/2 cups applesauce for the butter and eggs and used sugar-free butterscotch pudding mix. The cookies were soft and delicious as well as fat-free!
- **added 1 tsp vanilla, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon because I was afraid they would be too bland. I cut the oatmeal to about 2.5 cups.
BAKED ACORN SQUASH WITH BROWN SUGAR AND BUTTER
By MichaelH
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- 1 acorn squash, cut in 1/2
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper