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Creamy Tomato Shrimp with Penne
By CandyH
Cook pasta according to package directions
- 2 cups uncooked penne pasta
- 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons California Olive Ranch® Olive Oil
- 1-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
- 1 carton (10 ounces) refrigerated Alfredo sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Oatmeal Cream Pies
By CandyH
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 3/4 cups + 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup quick oats, slightly ground in a food processor*
- 2 tsp cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 cup butter, softenend
- 1/2 cup shortening (unflavored)
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 Tbsp molasses
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp coconut extract (for a slightly more noticeable coconut flavor - increase to 1/4 tsp)
- Red and yellow gel food coloring, optional
- Marshmallow Buttercream Filling
- 1/2 cup butter, nearly at room temperature
- 1/4 cup shortening (unflavored)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 7 oz. marshmallow creme
Slow Cooker Beer Braised Pork Roast
By CandyH
1. Combine brown sugar, onion powder, paprika, garlic salt, black pepper, oregano and espresso powder in small bowl
- 2 tablespoons Imperial Sugar Dark Brown Sugar
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic salt
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
- 3 pounds pork butt roast
- 1 medium onion, cut into quarters roots and skin removed
- 1 medium carrot, cut into big chunks
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 2 bottles (12 ounces) brown ale beer or other dark beer
- 1 can (4.5 ounces) low sodium beef broth
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 3 tablespoons corn starch
- 1/4 cup water
Jambalaya
By CandyH
Heat 2 tablespoons. olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 ribs celery, chopped
- 1 white onion, diced
- 1 small red bell pepper, cored and diced
- 1 small yellow bell pepper, cored and diced
- 1 small green bell pepper, cored and diced
- 1-2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped (*more/less to taste, see note below)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 lb. andouille sausage, thinly sliced into rounds
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1 (14 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked white or brown rice
- 2 Tbsp. Cajun or Creole seasoning (**more/less to taste, see note below)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp. thyme, crushed
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1 lb. raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- (optional) 1 cup thinly-sliced okra
- salt and pepper
- (optional garnishes: chopped fresh parsley, thinly-sliced green onions, hot sauce)
Salami, Cream Cheese and Pepperoncini Roll-Ups
By CandyH
1.Spread about 1 1/2 teaspoon softened cream cheese over a slice of salami; top with 1 to 3 slices of pepperoncini ...
- Original recipe makes 18 appetizers
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 18 slices thinly sliced salami
- 18 slices pepperoncini peppers, drained, or to taste
Meltaway Lemon Cookies
By CandyH
1. Preheat oven to 375°F
- Cookies
- 2 cups all-purpose flour*
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 large egg
- zest from 1 lemon
- Icing
- 2 cups Confectioners Powdered Sugar
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- Spoon & Sweep method: Use a spoon to fill measuring cup with flour until required amount is obtained. Scooping measuring cup directly into flour bag will firmly pack flour resulting in too much flour required for recipe.
Crockpot Marinara Sauce
By CandyH
1.Combine all ingredients in crockpot and cook for 8 hours, mashing with a potato masher every hour or so
- 1/4 olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 7 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 carrots grated
- 1 tablespoon celery seed
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried sage
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
- Pinch ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon Dixie Crystals Light Brown Sugar
- 1 small can tomato paste
- 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 28 ounce can peeled marzano tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 3 dashes Worchestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 cup red wine
Coconut Sour Cream Cake
By CandyH
This can is soooo good and so easy to make
- 1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 (14 ounce) package flaked coconut (or can use frozen, flaked coconut)
- 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
Gobbled Up Turkey Tamale Pie
By CandyH
This fun twist on a Mexican classic is sure to spice up any average day! Make this Gobbled Up Turkey Tamale Pie for...
- 2 cups cornmeal
- 4 1/2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup shredded 4-cheese Mexican blend
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 small white onions, diced
- 2 pounds ground turkey meat (can also use chicken)
- 1 (10 ounces) can original Rotel tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon Dixie Crystals Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
- 1 tablespoon dry cornmeal
- 1 (2.5 ounces) can sliced olives, drained
- Cooking spray
Banana Bread
By CandyH
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt