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Crunchy Cracker Snack Mix
By McLean
Preheat oven to 300 degrees
- 4 cups bite-size cheese crackers
- 5 cups wheat stick crackers
- 3 cups pretzel twists
- 2 cups mixed nuts
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 .7-ounce envelope cheese-, garlic, or Italian-flavor dry salad mix
Rhubarb Dump Cake
By McLean
Heat oven to 350ºF. Place rhubarb in a 13x9” baking dish; sprinkle with sugar and dry gelatin mix
- 1 lb. fresh rhubarb, chopped {4 c.}
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 {3oz} pkg. Strawberry Gelatin
- 1 {2-layer size} pkg. white cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 3/4 cup thawed cool whip
Pepper Steak
By McLean
In small bowl, combine broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, and ginger; mix well and set aside
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 pounds beef top or bottom round steak, cut into thin strips
- 1 medium-sized red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
- 4 ounces fresh sliced mushrooms
- 3 scallions (green onions), sliced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Greek Lamb Chops
By McLean
Using paper towels, pair dry chops and discard any shards or bone fragments
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 1/4 cup lemon juice)
- 2 tsp dried oregano preferably Greek, or 1/2 cup chopped fresh oregano
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 8 lamb chops
- 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
Olive Garden Chicken Caprese
By McLean
Tomatoes and Basil Preparation: 1
- 8-10 Plum Tomatoes, roma (2 pounds)
- 30 Medium Fresh Basil Leaves
- 2 tsp Black Pepper
- 6 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or 6 Chicken Breast Fillets
- 4 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
- 1/2 cup White Wine
- 3 Tbsp Garlic, minced, divided garlic, heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups Heavy Cream
- 3 1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning, divided
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 1 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 Tbsp Salt, divided
- 1 cup Vegetable Oil
- 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
- 1 1/2 cups Flour, plus
- 1 Tbsp Flour, divided
- 1 lb Dry Capellini, angel hair
Grilled Honey Barbecued Ribs
By McLean
Place ribs in a large Dutch oven; sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper
- 3 lbs. country-style pork ribs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup spicy brown mustard
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Liquid Smoke, optional
Orange Picante Chicken
By McLean
Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup Picante Sauce
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
- 1 cup regular long-grain white rice, prepared according to package directions
Baby Greens with a Warm Gorganzola Dressing
By McLean
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, a...
- 4 slices bacon
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 ounces crumbled Gorganzola cheese
- 6 cups mixed baby greens
- 2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds
Slow Cooker Lasagna
By McLean
Cook beef, onion and garlic in saucepan until browned
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 29 oz. can tomato sauce
- 1 cup water
- 6 oz. can tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 (8 oz.) package lasagna noodles, uncooked
- 4 cups (16 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 1/2 cups (12 oz.) small curd cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Broccoli and Cheddar Soup
By McLean
Sauté onion in butter. Set aside
- 2 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups half-and-half (evaporated milk is fine)
- 2 cups chicken stock or bouillon
- 1 1/2 pound fresh broccoli (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- or broccoli, cauliflower, carrot mix
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese
- Potato Buds for thickening, if needed