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Meatballs, Saucy Cola
By McLean
Preheat oven to 325 degrees
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoon water
- 1 small onion, finely chopped, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 1/2 cups cola (one 12-ounce can)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Make Ahead Chicken Casserole
By McLean
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except topping ingredients; mix well
- Topping:
- 2 cups cooked chicken cut into cubes
- 1 (9 oz.) package frozen mixed vegetables, thawed and drained
- 2 cups ( 8 oz.) uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1 cup ( 4 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder (or basil or dill)
- 1 cup cornflake crumbs
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
Hidden Valley Potato Skins
By McLean
Scoop potato out of the skins; combine with sour cream and dressing mix
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 packet Ranch Salad and Dip Mix
- 4 baked potatoes quartered
- sliced green onions and/or bacon pieces, optional
Shepherd's Pie Knife and Fork Burgers
By McLean
Rachel Raye
- 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil, plus some for drizzling
- 1/4 pound button mushrooms, 5 to 6, stemmed and very finely chopped
- 1 carrot, very finely chopped
- 1 rib celery, very finely chopped
- 1 shallot, very finely chopped
- 2 to 3 cloves garlic, very finely chopped
- Salt and pepper
- 2 large or 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 1/2 pounds coarse beef chuck
- 4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, divided
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 tablespoons horseradish
- 1 egg yolk, beaten
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 can beef consommé
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Chopped flat-leaf parsley, garnish
- 4 slices white bread, toasted and lightly buttered
Cream Cheese Cookies
By McLean
Marcia Hoffman's Cookbook
- 1 cup butter
- 6 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups flour
- 1 t baking powder
- 1/4 t salt
My Go To Lemon Bars
By McLean
Preheat oven to 350. Mix together melted butter, powdered sugar, and flour till well blended
- Cookie Base:
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups flour
- Lemon filling:
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 4 eggs
- 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon rind, freshly zested
Easy Caramel Rolls
By McLean
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- 3 (8 oz.) cans refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Lemon Pound Cake w/ cake mix
By McLean
HEAT oven to 350°F. BEAT first 5 ingredients in large bowl with mixer until blended; pour into greased and floured...
- 1 pkg. (2-layer size) lemon cake mix
- 1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) JELL-O Lemon Crème Flavor Instant Pudding
- 1-1/4 cups water
- 1/2 cup oil
- 4 eggs
- 1 tub (10.6 oz.) COOL WHIP Vanilla Whipped Frosting, thawed
- 1 jar (10 oz.) lemon curd
Baked Ham
By McLean
Place ham in a large zip-top heavy-duty plastic bag
- 1 (8 lb.) fully cooked ham half
- 2 cups orange juice
- 2 cups ginger ale
- whole cloves
- 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup orange marmalade
- 2 tablespoons honey mustard
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
Chicken Gyros
By McLean
In a food processor or blender, lightly pulse yogurt, sour cream, cucumber, dill, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice,...
- Cucumber Sauce:
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chunked
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
- 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 (6-inch) pitas, cut in half
- 2 dups sliced romaine lettuce
- 2 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and grated
- 2 cups (16 oz.) sour cream
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or 4 teaspoons dried dill
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 large tomato, chopped