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Peanut Butter Chocolate Swirl Bark
By CandyH
A quick, easy holiday gift
- 16 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 4 ounces milk chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
Hearty Lasagna Soup
By CandyH
Recipe from Campbell's
- Original recipe makes 4
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 (14 ounce) can Swanson® Seasoned Beef Broth with Onion
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked mafalda or corkscrew-shaped pasta
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole
By CandyH
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 6 tablespoons butter, plus more for greasing dish
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cups 1/2-inch bread cubes (crusts removed)
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 8 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Pinch cayenne
- 4 ounces ham, diced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyere, Emmental or Jarlsberg (about 4 ounces)
- 2 small plum tomatoes, sliced very thinly
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, for garnish
Pecan Praline Cupcakes
By CandyH
Cupcake 1.Preheat oven to 350°F
- Cupcake
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup Imperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour*
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- Praline Frosting
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
- 1 cup Imperial Sugar Dark Brown Sugar
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons light corn syrup
- 2 cups Imperial Sugar Confectioners Powdered Sugar
- Candied Pecans
- 2 cups whole pecans
- 1/2 cup Imperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 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.
Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry
By CandyH
Marinate the chicken while you prepare the rest of the ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast (about 2 breasts), cubed
- 3 scallions, whites only, thinly sliced on an angle
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece peeled fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon, plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
- 1/3 About 1/3 cup water
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 5 to 6 cups broccoli, trimmed sliced stalks and medium florets (keep the 2 cuts separate)
- 3/4 to 1 teaspoon red chili flakes, optional
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- Garnish: toasted sesame seeds, optional
- Serving suggestion: Jasmine rice
Sloppy Joe Stuffed Peppers
By CandyH
1.Using a paring knife or other small knife, cut around the stem to remove it from the pepper and discard
- 3 bell peppers (I prefer red, orange, and yellow)
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 can Sloppy Joe sauce (we use Hunt's Manwich)
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 6 slices colby jack or cheddar cheese
- Parsley or green onion, chopped, to garnish (optional)
- Brown rice, cooked, to serve (optional
Pecan Pie Cupcakes
By CandyH
Preheat oven to 350°. Grease or line 24 cups of a mini muffin tin
- 1 cup chopped pecans (I like to use toasted pecans)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
Chicken Penne Alfredo
By CandyH
A lightened version for an easy weeknight meal
- 1 1/2 c. dry penne pasta {I use whole wheat}
- 2 c. baby carrots {from 'the package' ~ already peeled & ready}
- 3 c. fresh broccoli florets
- 1 lb. boneless chicken breasts OR about 2 1/2 c. chopped fully-cooked chicken
- 1 (8 oz.) tub light chive-flavored or garden vegetable-flavored cream cheese spread
- 1/2 c. 2% or skim milk
- 1/3 c. shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 2 T. olive or canola oil
Bacon-Jalapeno Cheese Ball
By CandyH
Great appetizer for parties
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (2 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- Pinch of cayenne
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 jalapeños, stems and seeds removed, diced, divided
- 6 pieces cooked bacon, crumbled, divided (about 6 ounces)
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans, roasted
- Crackers for serving
Fresh Corn Fritters
By CandyH
These addictive hors d’oeuvres are especially enticing when made with fresh summer corn cut straight from the cob
- 2 cups (10 oz./315 g) stone-ground cornmeal
- 1 Tbs. all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. sea salt
- 1/3 cup (1 oz./30 g) minced green onions
- 1 egg, separated, plus 2 egg whites
- 1 1/2 cups (12 fl. oz./375 ml) buttermilk
- 1 cup (6 oz./185 g) fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels
- 1 Tbs. snipped fresh chives
- Vegetable oil for deep-frying