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Black & Green Olive Pesto Recipe
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This simple, flavorful pesto is perfect for an impromptu gathering
- Ingredients
- 1 cup pimiento-stuffed olives
- 1 cup pitted ripe olives
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, halved
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Assorted crackers
Banana-Raisin Bread Pudding
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While bread puddings are typicall served as a dessert, we think this sweet recipe makes a lovely weekend breakfast
- 2 c low-fat (1%) milk
- 1 c. fat-free half-and-half
- 3 large eggs
- 2 egg whites
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 1 (16 oz) loaf raisin bread, cut into 1 inch chunks
- 1 medium banana, sliced
- 1 tbsp confectioners' sugar
Pork Rillettes
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When I crave a bite of something meaty, rich, and comforting, I reach for rillettes, a deliciously decadent spread ...
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1/4 tseaspoon kosher salt, plus extra, if needed
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced or pessed through a garlic press
- 2 tablespoons dry white wine or dry sherry
- 1 c. cooked pork shoulder, finely shredded
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepepr
- Grilled baugette slices, toasted crostini, or crackers, for serving
Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites Recipe
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"During the holidays, I was making candy with my daughter and we came up with this recipe the family and our friend...
- Ingredients
- 1 package (14 ounces) caramels
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 2 tablespoons water
- 5 cups miniature pretzels
- 1 jar (18 ounces) chunky Jif® Extra Crunchy Peanut Butter
- 26 ounces milk chocolate candy coating, melted
Rosemary Beef with Roasted Tomatoes & Potatoes
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This one-pan dish makes plenty for a family of four, with enough leftovers for sandwiches
- 1 1/2 lb baby red potatoes, quartered
- 1 pint grape tomatoes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 1 3-lb beef roast, such as rib, rump or sirloin tip
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
Family sized Chicken Cheese Steak
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The key to creating perfectly cook chicken for this sandwich is to make sure the pan is hot and large enough for th...
- 1 (8oz) whole wheat or multigrain baguette
- 1 pound trimmed boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Olive oil spray
- 1 c. slivered white onion
- Salt to taste
- Ground black peper, to taste
- 4 (3/4oz) slices light 2% yellow American cheese, each
- cut in half crosswise
- 1/4 c. no salt added ketchup (i used Heinz)
- 3 tbsp sliced, pickled hot chile peppers or pepperoncini,
- or to taste
Grilled Sirloin with a Coffee Bean-Peppercorn Crust
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A double jolt of coffee comes from crushed beans in the crust and coffee in the vinaigrette—an eye-opening dish w...
- 2 small cloves garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 2 tablespoons strong freshly brewed coffee
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons whole coffee beans, (not flavored beans)
- 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
- 1 1-pound beef sirloin steak (about 1 inch thick), trimmed of fat
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
Coffee-Nut Muffins
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There’s nothing like a great cup of coffee and one of these moist muffins to go along with it
- TOPPING:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup chopped dates
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- DRIZZLE:
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon strong brewed coffee
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Chewy Granola Bars
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These granola bars are so easy to make that I deviated from the original recipe to recreate my favorites: peanut bu...
- Ingredients
- 4 tbsp. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 cups plain granola
- 1 cup rice cereal (Rice Krispies, etc.)
- 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
Cheeseburger Macaroni
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This delicious, incredibly cheesy dish is another one of our favorite weeknight dinners
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- 1 pkg low sodium taco seasoning
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes and green chilies (or petite diced tomatoes)
- 2 cups water, or beef broth
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- Cheese Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- DIRECTIONS
- Brown and.. See below..