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French Onion Soup
By samara72
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat, add onions, thyme & 1 tbsp of water
- 1 1/2 tsp olive oil
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 2 c water, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 1/2 tsp flour
- 1 c beef broth
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- 4 thin slices french bread, toasted
- 2 tbsp grated swiss cheese
- 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
Chipotle Pork Meatballs
By samara72
Mix the pork, sausage, egg, scallions, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and about three-quarters of the crushed...
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/2 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 3 scallions, finely chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 1/2 cups finely crushed gingersnaps (about 20 cookies)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 large sweet onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 poblano chile pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 14 -ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon chipotle hot sauce
Crockpot Macaroni & Cheese
By samara72
Place the macaroni, milk, evaporated milk, cream cheese and cheddar cheese into a crockpot
- 16 oz. elbow macaroni
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 12-oz. can evaporated milk
- 8 oz. cream cheese, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
CHINESE FRIED RICE WITH PORK
By samara72
Heat the oil in a heavy skillet to the smoking point, add the rice and stir-fry for about 6 minutes
- 1/2 c. peanut oil, (or other cooking oil)
- 4 c. leftover boiled rice
- 2 c. leftover cooked pork, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp. soy sauce
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 c. scallions, finely chopped
- frozen peas
HOT FUDGE OREO PIE OR CUPCAKES
By samara72
Crush Oreos and combine with melted butter
- you can use a 2 large pie plates, 9x13 pan, or make 12 to 16 cupcakes
- 1 (15 oz.) pkg. oreo cookies with the cream attached
- 1/4 Cup melted Butter
- 1/2 gallon Vanilla Ice Cream
- or
- any flavor you choose
- 1 medium container Frozen Whipped Topping
- (like Cool Whip)
- Toasted nuts (optional)
- Hot Fudge Sauce (Recipe Below)
Crockpot Bacon Cheese Potatoes
By samara72
Line crockpot with foil, leaving enough to cover the potatoes when finished – this will help to not stick and to ...
- 1/4 pound bacon, diced – I bake it first in the oven so that it is “done” and browned then I dice it and place in the crock pot.
- 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
- 4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced (or if you use a new potato or Yukon gold then halve)
- 1/2 pound cheddar cheese, thinly sliced (shredded is fine)
- salt and pepper
- butter
- Green Onions (optional)
Apple Glazed Beef Brisket
By samara72
Place beef, onion, garlic & cloves in an ovenproof dutch oven
- 1 (5 lb) beef brisket, trimmed
- 1 medium onion, cut into quarters
- 2 cloves garlic, cut into halves
- 10 whole cloves
- 1 1/4 c apple jelly
- 1/3 c dry white wine, or white wine vinegar
- 3 tbsp minced green onions
- 3 tbsp brown mustard
- 3/4 tsp each cracked black pepper & curry powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Herb Parmesan Cream Sauce
By samara72
HEAT cream in a sauce pan and lightly boil until it is half its original volume, being careful not to scorch
- 2 cups heavy cream (or 16 fl oz)
- 2 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped (2 tsp dry)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
"Spicy Spare Ribs".
By samara72
Marinate ribs in a mixture of the first 6 ingredients in a 9x13 pan for 1-2 hrs
- 3-5 lbs.country style spare ribs
- 1 can crushed pineapple
- 1/4 c. soy sauce
- 1/4 c. cider vinegar
- 1/4 c. honey
- 3-4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/4 c. sugar
- barbecue sauce
Spicy Pork Kabobs with Moorish Flavors
By samara72
In a mortar, combine the garlic with 1/4 tsp
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. coriander seeds
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 3/4 tsp. cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 3 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbs. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 lb. lean pork, cut into 3/4 to 1-inch cubes
- Lemon wedges for garnish