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Southwest Pasta Bake
By CandyH
Cook pasta according to package directions
- 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 pound 90% Lean Ground Beef
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jar (16 ounces) picante sauce
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
Lemon Blueberry Donut Muffins
By CandyH
Tender muffins bursting with plump blueberries and double dipped in a sugary lemon glaze goodness
- For the Muffins:
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- 1 1/3 cup fresh blueberries
- For the Glaze:
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar; sifted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoons hot water
Mochaccino Cupcakes
By CandyH
1. Allow butter and eggs to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes
- Coffee Buttercream:
- 3/4 cup butter
- 3 eggs
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 cup dark, bittersweet, or semisweet chocolate pieces
- 1 recipe Coffee Buttercream
- 30 creme-filled rolled wafer cookies, such as Pirouettes
- Unsweetened cocoa powder or ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/3 cup butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Strong brewed coffee, cooled (optional)
Garlic-Lemon Double Stuffed Chicken
By CandyH
This is a great entertaining dish
- oil, for greasing pan
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into 1/2 inch slices
- 1 (8 ounce) package Cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2 inch slices (use your favorite cheese)
- 1 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs (Can use Panko Crumbs)
- 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 3/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
Cinnamon Roll Bread Recipe
By CandyH
1.Pre-heat our oven to 350 degrees and prepare a bread pan by spraying it with non-stick cooking spray or lightly g...
- BREAD INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg – room temperature, lightly beaten
- 1 cup milk – I used 1%
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup plain greek yogurt or sour cream
- SWIRL INGREDIENTS
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons water
- GLAZE INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
Gouda Mashed Potatoes
By CandyH
Boil potatoes in a large pot of salted water until fork-tender, 10–15 minutes
- 2 lb. Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 cups shredded Gouda
- 1 ⁄2 cup buttermilk, warmed
- 1 ⁄2 cup plain Greek-style yogurt
- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives
- Salt and black pepper to taste
BBQ Chicken Salad
By CandyH
Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 boneless, skinless thin-sliced chicken breasts
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 Roma tomato, diced
- 3/4 cup canned corn kernels, drained
- 3/4 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup Ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup tortilla strips
Comfort Meatballs
By CandyH
For the meatballs: In bowl, combine the ground beef and oats
- Sauce:
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 3/4 cup quick oats
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons very finely minced onion
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- Plenty of ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons canola oil
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup ketchup
- 4 to 6 tablespoons minced onion
- 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- Dash of hot sauce, such as Tabasco
Easy Peach Crunch Cake
By CandyH
Bakerella calls this a Ridiculously easy cake!
- 24.5 oz jar of sliced peaches in light syrup
- 1 package yellow cake mix
- 1 stick butter (1/2 cup), cut into 16 pieces
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Chicken and Dumpling Soup
By CandyH
Start out by putting together the dough for your dumplings
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 cup ice water
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 4 carrots, Chopped
- 2 stalks celery, Chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon basil
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 3 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup half-and-half