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Pork Roast with Potatoes and Onions
By McLean
Make slits in roast and insert slivers of garlic
- 3 lb. boneless pork loin roast
- 1 large garlic clove, slivered
- 6 potatoes, cubed
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3/4 cup broth, tomato juice or water
- 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cold water
Fried Pork Chops Dinner
By McLean
In a shallow dish, combine flour, onion powder, salt, and pepper
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 4 pork loin chops (about 1-1/2 pounds)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen broccoli and cheese sauce
- 1 (16-ounce) container refrigerated mashed potatoes
Creamy Potato and Asparagus Soup
By McLean
set aside about one-third of the asparagus
- 1 1/4 lbs. fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
- 1 1/4 lbs. potatoes peeled and chopped
- 1 can evaporated milk
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Toppings, such as finely shredded lemon peel, fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, coarse salt and/or freshly ground black pepper (optional)
Summer-Vegetable Casserole
By McLean
The restaurant at Abruzzo's Sextantio hotel serves centuries-old recipes like this simple dish of layered summer ve...
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling 1/2 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 1/4 inch thick
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
- 1/2 pound plum tomatoes, sliced
- 1/4 inch thick 2 small zucchini (1/2 pound), sliced on the diagonal
- 1/4 inch thick
- 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Green Bean Casserole
By McLean
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1/3 stick butter
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- 2 cups sliced green beans
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 (1.8 oz.) can French-fried onion rings
- Pinch of garlic powder, black pepper and salt
- 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
Classic Eggplant Parmesan
By McLean
In a large skillet, in 2 tablespoons oil, saute onion, garlic and chuck, stirring occasionally until meat is no lon...
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or salad oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1/2 lb. ground chuck
- 1 (2 lb., 3 oz.) can Italian tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 large eggplant (1 1/2 lbs.)
- 2 eggs slightly beaten
- 1/2 cup Italian-flavored breadcrumbs
- 1 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup olive oil or salad oil
- 1 (8 oz.) package Mozzarella cheese, sliced
Balsamic Chicken Sandwich (Jerry Seinfeld's favorite)
By McLean
Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper
- 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 up balsamic vinegar
- 6 tablespoons firmly packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup broccoli puree
- 6 large slices tomato
- 6 ciabatta rolls, or 6 large slices crust Italian bread
- 1/2 cup grated mozzarella
Paula Deen's Ooey Gooey Butter Cake (and variations)
By McLean
1 (18.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Cake
- 1 (18.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
- Filling
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 (16-ounce) box confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
Corn and Chicken (shrimp or ham) Chowder
By McLean
In a large saucepan heat oil over medium heat
- 1 16 oz. package frozen whole kernel corn
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup green or red sweet pepper, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 3 cans chicken broth
- 3 cups peeled and cubed potato
- 1 cup half-and-half, light cream, or milk
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken, shrimp or ham
- 6 slices bacon, crisp-cooked, drained, and crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
Potatoes (Slow Cooker)
By McLean
Mix all that up in a bowl, throw in a crockpot, and cook on low for 6 hours
- 2 lbs red potatoes, cut up
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 ranch packet