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Summer Vegetable Salad Recipe
By TNcook
In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, carrots, onion, tomatoes and zucchini
- 1 cup 1 cup fresh cauliflowerets
- 1 cup 1 cup fresh baby carrots
- 1 cup 1 cup sliced red onion
- 1 cup 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- 1 cup 1 cup chopped zucchini
- 3 tablespoons 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon dill weed
- 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Three-Cheese Macaroni & Cheese with Country Smoked Bacon
By TNcook
Preheat the oven to 350°F
- 1 (8-oz) package 1 (8-oz) package macaroni, cooked al dente, according to package directions
- Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- 3 tsp 3 tsp butter
- 1 jar 1 jar (15-16-oz) Alfredo sauce
- 1/3 cup 1/3 cup Velveeta cheese
- 1/4 cup 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1 cup 1 cup + 1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4-6 strips 4-6 strips smoked bacon, crumbled
Green Bean Casserole
By TNcook
Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 pounds 2 pounds fresh green beans, ends cut off
- Salt
- 4 slices 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 3 cloves 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 1/2 whole large onion, chopped
- 4 tablespoons 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
- 4 tablespoons 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups 2 1/2 cups whole milk, plus extra for thinning if needed
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup half-and-half
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar
- 1 cup 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Dirt Dessert Recipe
By TNcook
Directions In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth
- 1 package 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 3-1/2 cups 3-1/2 cups cold 2% milk
- 2 packages 2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 carton 1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 package 1 package (18 ounces) cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
- Shaved white chocolate, optional
CHICKEN SALAD WITH ALMONDS AND WHITEGRAPES
By TNcook
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 4 c. 4 c. cubed, cooked chicken
- 3/4 c. 3/4 c. sliced and slivered almonds
- 1 c. 1 c. sliced celery
- 1 1/4 c. 1 1/4 c. seedless green grapes (white)
- 3/4 c. 3/4 c. mayonnaise
- 1/2 c. 1/2 c. sour cream
- 2 tsp. 2 tsp. lemon juice
- Salt
- Pepper
AMISH SWEET BREAD
By TNcook
Notes: One run is 3 loaves
- Starter (recipe and directions for-another listing)
- Milk, eggs, oil
- flour, sugar
- cinnamon, vanilla
- flavors of instant puddings
- any add ins e.g. nuts, choc. chips.....
Cauliflower Soup
By TNcook
Directions Melt 1/2 stick of the butter in a heavy pot over medium heat
- 1 stick 1 stick butter
- 1/2 1/2 onion, finely diced
- 1 1 carrot, finely diced
- 1 1 celery stalk, finely diced
- 1 1 cauliflower head, cored and roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons finely minced fresh parsley
- 8 cups 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth or stock
- 6 tablespoons 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 to 2 teaspoons 1 to 2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
- Ground black pepper
- 1 heaping cup 1 heaping cup sour cream, at room temperature
- Warm rolls or crusty bread, for serving
Banana Cake Balls
By TNcook
Directions Stir milk and pudding mix in medium bowl with large spoon just until pudding mix is moistened
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup cold milk
- 1 (3.4 ounce) package 1 (3.4 ounce) package JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
- 1 small 1 small fully ripe banana, mashed
- 1 (10.5 ounce) package 1 (10.5 ounce) package frozen pound cake, thawed, crumbled into fine crumbs
- 3 (4.4 ounce) packages 3 (4.4 ounce) packages milk chocolate bars, chopped
- 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons multi-colored sprinkles
Chicken-Salad Stuffed Pitas
By TNcook
Place the diced avocado and the lime juice in a medium-size bowl and gently toss to incorporate
- 1 1 avocado, finely diced
- 1 tsp 1 tsp lime juice
- 1 1 whole rotisserie chicken
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3/4 cup 3/4 cup Ranch dressing
- 24 slices 24 slices tomato (about 3–4 tomatoes)
- 3 cups 3 cups lettuce, shredded
- 6 6 pita, cut in half
Apple Caramel Cheesecake- Winning Recipe
By TNcook
Combine delicious fall flavors, apple and caramel, for a seasonal twist on creamy cheesecake with this contest-winn...
- Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups 1 1/2 cups cinnamon graham cracker crumbs
- (about 8 whole crackers)
- 3/4 cup 3/4 cup sugar, divided
- 1/4 cup 1/4 cup butter, melted
- Cheesecake:
- 1 package 1 package caramels (14 ounce)
- 2/3 cup 2/3 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup pecans, chopped and divided
- 16 ounces 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
- 2 large 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 cups 1 1/2 cups apples, peeled and chopped (Honeycrisp variety recommended)
- 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Tips & NotesChoose firm, shiny and smooth-skinned apples with intact stems and fresh smell, not musty.