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Celestial Bars
By samara72
In a large bowl, cream butter & brown sugar until light & fluffy, add eggs 1 at a time beating well after each one,...
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
- 2 squares (1 ounce each) unsweetened chocolate, melted & cooled
- Icing
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3 cups confectioners sugar
- 3-4 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Glaze
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tsp shortening
Chicken Tender Panini and Tomato Chutney With Confetti Rice Salad
By samara72
1. Preheat 2-sided tabletop grill
- Chicken Tender Panini & Tomato Chutney
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomato spread (from produce)
- 1/2 cup pineapple preserves
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 1 Bakery baguette
- 4 (1-ounce) slices provolone cheese
- 1 pound Deli fried chicken tenders
- butter cooking spray
- Confetti Rice Salad
- 1 (8.8-ounce) pouch pre-cooked long grain rice
- 1 (15.5-ounce) can red beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1/4 cup pre-diced fresh tomatoes
- 1/4 cup pre-diced green peppers
- 1/4 cup pre-diced red onions
- 1/3 cup light Caesar salad dressing
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Red Beans and Rice
By samara72
Sauté chopped bacon in heavy 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat until bacon is brown and fat is rendered, abou...
- 3 bacon slices, chopped
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups long-grain white rice
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon hot Spanish smoked paprika (Pimentón de la Vera)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 4 cups water
- 1 15- to 15 1/2-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed, drained
Santa Fe Wings
By samara72
Preheat the oven to 425°F
- 1 package (5 pounds) frozen split chicken wings
- 1 cup hot pepper sauce
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 1/2 cup chili sauce
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
Spooky Shepherd's Pie
By samara72
In a large skillet, over high heat, combine all ingredients except potatoes and reserved peas; mix well
- 2 cups cubed cooked chicken (see Tips)
- 1 (16-ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables, thawed and drained with 12 peas reserved
- 1 (10-3/4-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups hot mashed potatoes (instant or leftover)
Creamed Chicken on Potato Patties
By samara72
In a large dutch oven, place chicken pieces, celery, carrot, onion & parsley
- Chicken
- 2- 3 pound fryer chickens, cutup/ or 6lb stewing chicken, cutup
- 1 1/4 pounds chicken wings or backs
- 4 stalks celery, quartered
- 1 small carrot, peeled & quartered
- a small onion, cutup
- 2 sprigs parsley
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- Sauce
- 1 1/3 cups nonfat dry milk powder
- 3/4 cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup butter
- Potato Patties
- 2 cups cold mashed potatoes
- 1 beaten egg
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
Country-Style Smashed Potato Salad
By samara72
COOK potatoes in boiling water in saucepan 10 to 15 min
- 3 lb. Yukon gold potatoes (about 6 large), peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 4 hard-cooked eggs, divided
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 6 radishes, thinly sliced
- 2 Tbsp. CLAUSSEN Sweet Pickle Relish
- 3/4 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
- 1 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
Meatball Sandwich Casserole
By samara72
Preheat oven to 400. Place entire bag of meatballs in pot with sauce (I also add garlic, onion powder, salt and pep...
- ! bag of frozen meatballs (I use Mama Lucia Brand, personal preference)
- 1 jar of marinara sauce or spaghetti sauce if there isn't any marinara on hand
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Italian blend cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 loaf of fresh Italian bread, sliced
Six-Layer Brownie Bars
By samara72
1 Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan)
- 1 box (1 lb 2.4 oz) Betty Crocker® Original Supreme Premium brownie mix
- 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
- 1 egg
- 2/3 cup coconut
- 2/3 cup toffee bits
- 2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 2/3 cup chopped pecans
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated), from 14 oz can*
Deviled Eggs
By samara72
CUT eggs lengthwise in half
- 12 hard-cooked eggs
- 4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, softened
- 3 Tbsp. KRAFT Light Mayo Reduced Fat Mayonnaise
- 2 tsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
- 2 tsp. white vinegar
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 1/8 tsp. paprika