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Holupki Casserole
By McLean
Lightly oil glass baking dish
- 1 medium head cabbage, sliced or chopped
- 1-1/2 lbs. ground beef
- 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2/3 cup long grain rice, uncooked
- 1 can cream of tomato soup
- 2 cans water
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Chicken Tacos (Slow Cooker)
By McLean
Three ingredients, almost zero work, and the result is a juicy, flavorful shredded chicken that makes some killer t...
- 1 envelope Taco Seasoning
- 6 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 jar Salsa (16 oz)
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
Slow Cooker Lasagna
By McLean
In medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, garlic, oregano, salt, red pepper and black pepper
- 3 (14.4 oz.) cans crushed tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 (15 oz.) containers fresh ricotta
- 2 cups grated mozzarella
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- 12 lasagna noodles (about 3/4 of a 1 pound box)
- 5 oz. (about 6 cups) baby spinach
Toffee Pecan Drop Cookies
By McLean
Makes 4 dozen cookies DIRECTIONS Note: To toast pecans, place on baking sheet in a 350º oven for approximately 5...
- Ingredients:
- Makes 4 dozen cookies
- 2 C. all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. Baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. Salt
- 1 C. (2 sticks) butter
- 3/4 C. firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 C. granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 tsp. Vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 C. coarsely chopped toasted pecans (see note)
- 1 C. toffee pieces
Mushroom Croustades
By McLean
In heavy skillet, sauté shallots in butter for a minute
- 3 T shallots, minced
- 1/4 lb. butter
- 1/2 lb. mushrooms, finely chopped
- 2 T flour
- 1 C heavy cream
- 2 T chives or scallions, minced
- 1 t lemon juice
- 1/2 t salt
- Fresh-ground pepper to taste
- Phyllo cups
- 2 T fresh Parmesan
- 2 t parsley
- Butter
Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Gravy
By McLean
1. Dredge pork chops in flour, salt and pepper, and place in slow cooker
- 6 thick pork chops
- flour for dredging
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can tomato paste
- 1 can mushrooms, drained
- 1 can mushroom soup, undiluted
- garlic salt
Honey Poppy Seed Dressing
By McLean
Whisk all ingredients in medium bowl
- 3/4 cup mayo
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Slow Cooker Ranch Pork Chops
By McLean
In slow cooker, layer pork chops, cream of chicken soup, and sprinkle dry ranch dressing all over
- 4 boneless pork chops
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 packet dry ranch dressing mix
Chicken Alfredo (Olive Garden's)
By McLean
Place 6 quarts of water in a large pot and bring to a boil
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 4 tablespoons olive oil (divided in half)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper falkes
- 1/2 cup onion (chopped and divided)
- 2 garlic cloves (chopped and divided)
- 1 teaspoon Oregano (dried)
- 1 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup whipping cream or half and half
- 1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 lb. fettuccine or linguine
- 1 teaspoon pepper (ground)
- 2 teaspoons parsley flakes