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Grilled Chicken Thighs with White Barbeque Sauce
By CandyH
Use 5 bone-in chicken breasts if you prefer
- White Barbeque Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 10 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 3 lb.)
- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon coarse ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons horseradish
Margarita Grilled Shrimp
By CandyH
This recipe works well with chicken also
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons tequila
- 3 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 20 minutes
Crispy Potato Skins
By CandyH
Make the roasted garlic and bacon dip the day before you plan to serve it
- FOR THE POTATO SKINS, COAT:
- 8 russet potatoes (3 1/2 lb.)
- Olive oil
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar
- Chopped scallions
- FOR THE DIP, SLICE:
- 2 bulbs garlic
- Salt, black pepper, and olive oil
- COOK:
- 4 strips bacon, diced
- COMBINE:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 ⁄4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 ⁄2 cup chopped scallions
- 1 ⁄4 cup minced fresh cilantro
- 1 Tbsp. minced canned chipotle chile
- 1 ⁄4 tsp. canned adobo sauce
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
Fail-Proof Pizza Dough and Cheesy Garlic Bread Sticks
By CandyH
For the pizza dough--In a large mixing bowl, preferably that of a stand mixer, stir yeast and honey into warm water
- Yield: 2-12 inch pizza crusts; about 1 lb. of dough
- for the pizza dough-
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon honey {or sugar}
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons olive or canola oil
- 3 cups bread flour {give or take 1/2 cup...depending on the heat & humidity}
- for the cheesy garlic bread sticks-
- 1/2 recipe Fail-Proof Pizza Dough from above
- 2 tablespoons softened salted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese {use the real stuff!}
- 1/4 pound grated mozzarella cheese
- {salt & pepper, if desired}
Cheesy Rosemary Potatoes
By CandyH
1.In a large skillet or saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
Three-Cheese Philly with Sweet Grilled Onions
By CandyH
In a large bowl toss onions, the 2 tablespoons oil, the vinegar, soy sauce, and brown sugar until well coated
- 1 pound onions, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
- 1 1/2 pounds beef flank steak
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded Muenster cheese (2 ounces)
- 1/2 cup shredded Fontina cheese (2 ounces)
- 1/2 cup shredded American cheese (2 ounces)
- 6 soft hoagie rolls or other soft sandwich rolls
Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Mousse Frosting
By CandyH
Moist and tender lemon cupcakes with a silky, smooth lemon mousse frosting
- CUPCAKES:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 whole eggs
- 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cups milk
- FROSTING:
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cups butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
Grilled Stuffed Jalapenos
By CandyH
1 Preheat grill to medium-high heat
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup minced green onion
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons chopped seeded tomatoes
Southern Chicken Salad
By CandyH
1.Combine lemon juice, mayonnaise, and salt and blend well
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/2 cups diced roasted or boiled chicken
- 1 cup finely diced celery
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans (toasted pecans are better)
- 1/3 cup diced red grapes
Fruity Brownie Dessert Pizza
By CandyH
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 boxed brownies mix (for a 9x13-inch pan)
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup oil
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 bananas
- lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups diced strawberries
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 8 oz COOL WHIP whipped topping