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Classic Beef Chili
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To vary the different heat levels in chili, add different chile peppers to suit you tolerance
- 1 # lean ground beef (10% or lses fat)
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 sweet onion, chopped
- 1/4 c. canned diced chiles
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- Oregano sprigs
Lemon Icebox Cookies
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Freeze the dough of these slice-and-bake cookies for up to one month
- 3/4 cup(s) (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup(s) light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup(s) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoon(s) honey
- 1 tablespoon(s) grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon(s) pure lemon extract
- 2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon(s) baking powder
- 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda
- 1/4 cup(s) confectioners' sugar
- Read more: Lemon Icebox Cookies - Country Living
Three-Cheese Potato Gratin
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Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- Butter, for greasing the baking dish
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 large cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 5 small Yukon gold potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/8-inch-thick rounds (about 1 1/4 pounds)
- 1 large yam (red skinned sweet potatoes), cut into 1/8-inch-to-1/4-inch-thick rounds
- 1 1/2 cups coarsely grated gruyere cheese (about 5 ounces)
- 1/2 cup coarsely grated Asiago cheese (about 1 1/2 ounces)
- 1/2 cup finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese (about 1 1/2 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, optional
Apricot-Orange Chipotle Sauce
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Sauce for Spa Chicken
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 small shallot, minced (about 1 tbsp)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp minced canned chipotle chiles in adobe sauce
- 1 c. orange juice
- 1/3 c. dried apricots, chopped fine
- 1 orange, peeled and cut into 1/2" pieces
- 1 tbsp minced fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper
Grilled Fresh Pineapple
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Prepare grill. Cut pineapple lengthwise through leaves, keeping leaves attached, into 8 wedges
- 1 fresh pineapple
Monday Night Football Food
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When you're watching the big game it's important to have some smashmouth, tough-gut food like this
- 1 sack tortilla chips
- 3 tblsp EVOO
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 3-4 garlic cloves, hopped
- 1 1/2 tbls ground cumin, a rounded palmful
- 1 1/2 tbls chile powderl a rounded palmful
- Corse salt and black pepper
- 2 firm Hass avocados
- 4 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 4 c. shredded Monterey Jack or sharp Cheddar Cheese
Caprese Tomato Bites
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I love the classic combination of tomatoes, mozzarella and basil in these bite-size appetizers
- Ingredients
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 6 fresh basil leaves
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Cheese Potato Packet
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“My dad has made these easy and delicious potatoes since I was little,” writes Shannon Talmage of Alexandria, I...
- Ingredients
- 2 medium potatoes, sliced
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 bacon strips, diced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 4 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
- 3 tablespoons butter, cubed
Festive 5-Spice Bread
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Rich with sour cream and chockful of dried fruits, this 5-Spice scented loaf is perfect for gift-giving
- 2/3 c dairy sour cream
- 2/3 c water
- 4 tsp margarine or butter
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 4 c. bread flour
- 1/4 c. sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp 5-Spice powder
- 1 1/2 tsp active dry yeast or bread machine yeast
- 1 c. snipped mixed dried berries and cherries
- powdered sugar glaze
Enchilada Casserole
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Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat
- 1 lb. ground sirloin
- 1 c. chopped onion
- 1 T. butter
- 1 T. minced garlic
- 1-1/2 T. flour
- 1 c. fat-free beef broth
- 1 T. taco seasoning
- 8 oz. tomato sauce
- 4 ( 8 inch) whole wheat tortillas, such as La Tortilla Factory
- 1/3 c. reduced fat Monterey Jack cheese