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Herb Roasted Drumsticks with Potatoes
By rainmaker
Position racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 450 degrees F
- 2 medium sweet potatoes cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 medium russet potato cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 3/4 teaspoon ground pepper divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt plus a pinch divided
- 2 pounds chicken drumsticks
- 3 teaspoons dried herb seasoning blend divided
- 6 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Cinnamon Spiced Applesauce
By rainmaker
Combine apples, 1 cup water and brown sugar in heavy medium saucepan, Bring to boil, stirring occasionally
- 3 pounds apples peeled cored and cut into 3/4 inch pieces
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup packed golden brown sugar
- 2-1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Apple Pie Jelly
By rainmaker
Place apple juice in an 8 quart saucepan
- 3 cups unsweetened apple juice
- 4 tblsp classic pectin
- 1 tsp butter
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1-1/3 cups light brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Mashed Caulifloer & Yukon Golds
By rainmaker
Place potatoes and cauliflower in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water
- 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and cut into 1 inch squares
- 1 pound (1 head) cauliflower florets
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 tablespoons butter softened
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
Potato Halves/Parmesan Baked
By rainmaker
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- 6 small potaotes, scrubbed and cut in half
- 1/4 cup butter
- grated parmesan cheese
- garlic powder
- other seasonings, personal preference
3 Bean Casserole
By rainmaker
Brown hamburger, onion and bacon; drain
- 1 lb. hamburger
- 1 medium onion - chopped
- 1/2 lb. bacon
- 1 can pork and beans
- 1 can kidney beans
- 1 can lima or butter beans
- 1 cup catsup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 T white vinegar
French Onion Soup
By rainmaker
In large saucepan, saute the onions in the olive oil on medium high heat until well browned, but not burned, about...
- 6 large red or yellow onions, peeled and thinly sliced.
- Olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon of sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups of beef stock, chicken stock, or a combination of the two (traditionally the soup is made with beef stock)
- 1/2 cup of dry vermouth or dry white wine
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 cup teaspoon of dry thyme
- Salt and pepper
- 8 slices of tasted French bread
- 1/1 /2 cups of grated Swiss Gruyere with a little grated Parmesan cheese
Artichoke Bean Dip with Roasted Red Peppers
By rainmaker
In a food processor bowl combine beans, artichokes, oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt and cayenne pepper
- 1 19 oz can cannellini beans (white kidney beans), rinsed and drained
- 1 14 oz can artichoke hearts, drained
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 to 3 cloves garlic, quartered
- 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp. coarse sea salt or kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup roasted red sweet pepper strips
- 1 Tbsp. snipped fresh basil
- Assorted crackers, toasted baguette slices or toasted pita chips
Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Goat Cheese
By rainmaker
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 4 (6 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 3 ounces goat cheese
- 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced chives
- 1 teaspoon minced parsley leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup all- purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Essence recipe
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoon water
- 1/4 cup clarified butter or vegetable oil
Pasta Primavera
By rainmaker
Mix dressings and seasoning in large bowl
- 1/2 cup Miracle Whip Salad Dressing
- 1/2 cup Kraft House Italian Dressing
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 cups cut up fresh vegetables
- 2 cups (5-1/2 ounces) Rotini, cooked and drained
- 4 ounces provolone cheese, cubed