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Classic Quiche Lorraine
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A tried and true recipe that's perfect for either breakfast or dinner
- 9-inch pie crust
- 8 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled,
- drippings reserved
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/2 c. half-and-half
- 1/4 t. salt
- 1/4 t. pepper
- 1/8 t. nutmeg
- 1 1/2 c. shredded Swiss or Gruyere cheese
Mandarin Orange Mousse (aka creamsicle mousse)
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If you like orange creamsicle bars, you will love this low calorie recipe
- 1 - small box of sugar free orange Jell-O
- 1 - small box of sugar free - fat free Jell-O white chocolate pudding - no milk
- 1 - can(1 cup drained) mandarin orange slices
- 1 - 8oz tub of fat free Cool Whip
Lemon Roasted Carrots
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Roasting brings out the natural sweetness
- 1 1/2 lbs Carrots
- 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon peeled and grated fresh ginger
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- fresh ground pepper
- sprig fresh thyme, rosemary or sage
- Parmesan cheese
Three Bean Salad
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This substantial salad is always a nice addition to a gathing of any kind where stamina is needed, such as a family...
- 1 (14.5 oz) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (14.5 oz) can wax beans rinsed and drained
- 1 (14.5 oz) can French-cut green beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2/3 c garlic vinegar, or
- 2/3 c sherry vinegar and 1 t. minced garlic
- 1/3 c sugar
- 1 t. salt
- 1/2 t coarsely ground black pepper
- 1/4 c extra-virgin olive oil
Apple Bread
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This apple bread tastes gerat without any adornments
- 1 c. apple juice
- 1/2 c. applesauce
- 1 tbsp margaine or butter
- 4 tsp honey
- 2 1/2 c. bread floour
- 1 1/2 c. whole wheat flour
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp active dry yeast or bread machine yeast
Potato Gnocchi Recipe
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My Italian mother remembers her mother making these dumplings for special occasions
- Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
- 1-3/4 to 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 quarts water
- Spaghetti sauce, warmed
Mom's Lemon Icebox Pie
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A cool, old-fashioned treat to beat the summer heat
- 1 1/2 c. vanilla wafers, finely crushed
- 1/4 c. butter melted
- 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 c. lemon juice
- Optioanl: ffew drops yellow food coloring
- 1 c. whipping cream, whipped
Chocolate - Orange Cupcakes
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If you don't have orange slices, use orange sprinkles
- Cupcakes:
- Chocolate Cupcakes
- 2 Tbsp grated orange peel
- Chocolate-Orange Frosting:
- 1/2 c. butter or margarine, softenend
- 3 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, melted, cooled
- 2 c. powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 2-3 tbsp orange juice
- Garnish:
- 6 orange slice candies (wedges)
Tiny Tim Sandwich Cookies Recipe
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When I was growing up, my mother and I created special Christmas memories in the kitchen preparing these cute, bite...
- FROSTING:
- Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar, divided
- 2 to 3 drops red food coloring
- 2 to 3 drops green food coloring
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 4-1/2 teaspoons heavy whipping cream
- 3/4 teaspoon almond extract
- Red and green food coloring, optional
Enchilada Lasagna
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Whenever I make this cheesy layered casserole, my guests rave about it and ask for the recipe
- 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Hunt’s® Stewed Tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce
- 1 to 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1-1/2 cups (12 ounces) 4% cottage cheese
- 3 cups (12 ounces) shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 8 flour tortillas (8 inches), cut in half
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese