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Layered Tortellini Pasta Chicken Salad
By CandyH
1 Cook tortellini as directed on package, adding peas during last 4 minutes of cook time
- 1 package (9 oz) refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
- 1 cup Green Giant® frozen sweet peas (from 1-lb bag)
- 5 cups torn romaine lettuce
- 1 1/2 cups julienne (matchstick-cut) carrots
- 2 cups chopped or strips grilled chicken
- 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into strips
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise or salad dressing
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil leaves
Whole Wheat Soda Bread
By CandyH
Quick and easy whole wheat soda bread—it mixes up in minutes and tastes fantastic!
- 1-1/2 cup Whole Wheat Flour
- 2 cups All-purpose Flour
- 1/2 cups Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
- 2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
- 1-1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1-1/2 teaspoon Cream Of Tartar
- 1-1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Softened, Divided
- 1-3/4 cup Buttermilk
Tiramisu Brownies
By CandyH
1. In a large bowl, melt the chocolate
- For the Brownie Batter
- 12 oz. chocolate chips
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 whole eggs
- 4 egg whites
- 1 cup cake flour
- For the Mascarpone Topping
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, room temperature
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 4 egg whites
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 package soft ladyfingers
- 1 cup Barista Prima Coffeehouse Italian Roast coffee, brewed
Mexican Macaroni and Cheese
By CandyH
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 12 ounces dried mostaccioli or rigatoni pasta (3 cups)
- 1 pound bulk pork sausage
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 16 ounce jar green medium-hot salsa
- 2 8 ounce package shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 cups)
- Tomato wedges, sliced jalapeno peppers, and chopped fresh cilantro
- Salsa (optional)
Sour Cream Mini Biscuits
By CandyH
So easy to put together and really delicious
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups self-rising flour (see Notes for substitute)
Classic Peanut Butter Cookies
By CandyH
These classic peanut butter cookies are always a favorite
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature*
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature preferred
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter*
- 3 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar, for rolling (optional)
Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes
By CandyH
1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C)
- 4 russet potatoes, sliced (I like to slice thinly)
- 1 onion, sliced into rings
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk (2% is fine)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (I like sharp or extra sharp white cheddar)
Shrimp Scampi Bake
By CandyH
Serve with pasta for an easy, elegant meal
- 1 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons prepared Dijon-style mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 2 pounds medium raw shrimp, shelled, deveined, with tails attached
Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
By CandyH
To make the cake: Preheat oven to 375°
- For the cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 large egg white, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large ripe bananas
- 1/4 cup milk
- For the frosting:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 & 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tablespoons chopped toasted nuts (optional)
Southern Slow Steaks
By CandyH
1.Cut steaks into 3" - 4" pieces and sprinkle with the salt and pepper
- 2 pounds top round sirloin steaks, cut into 3" - 4" pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon pepper, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
- 1 beef bouillon cube, or 1 teaspoon beef broth paste
- 3 cups water (separated)
- 1/4 cup unbleached or all-purpose flour