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Baked Macaroni and Cheese
By jolsen
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Topping:
- 1/2 pound elbow macaroni
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon powdered mustard
- 3 cups milk
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 large egg
- 12 ounces sharp cheddar, shredded
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Fresh black pepper
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
Yogurt Smoothie
By jolsen
Blend ingredients in blender on high until mixed
- 1 cup frozen fruit
- 3 cubes frozen yogurt
- 1/2 cup milk
Baked French Toast
By jolsen
Slice French bread into 20 slices, 1-inch each
- Praline Topping:
- 1 loaf French bread (13 to 16 ounces)
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Dash salt
- Praline Topping, recipe follows
- Maple syrup
- 1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Maple Syrup
By jolsen
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
- 6 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3/4 cup maple syrup
Spicy Chicken Soup
By jolsen
1. Combine water, chicken, salt, pepper, garlic powder, parsley, onion powder and chicken bouillon
- 2 quarts of water
- 8 skinless chicken breasts halves
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. pepper
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 Tbsp. dried parsley
- 1 Tbsp. onion powder
- 5 cubes of chicken bouillon
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 1 16oz. Chunky salsa
- 2 cans peeled/diced tomato
- 1 can whole peeled tomato
- 1 can condensed tomato soup
- 3 Tbsp. chili powder
- 1 can corn drained
- 2 cans chili beans undrained
- 1 8oz. Sour cream
Steak with Spinach Cous Cous
By jolsen
1. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 10-ounce box couscous
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/4 cup crumbled Feta (1 ounce)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Margherita Pizza
By jolsen
1. Stir together olive oil, garlic, and salt; toss with tomatoes, and allow to stand for 15 minutes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 8 Roma tomatoes, sliced
- 2 (12 inch) pre-baked pizza crusts
- 8 ounces shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 4 ounces shredded Fontina cheese
- 10 fresh basil leaves, washed, dried
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Cheesy Italian Tortellini
By jolsen
1. Crumble the ground beef and Italian sausage into a large skillet
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 (16 ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated or fresh cheese tortellini
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Baked Potato Soup
By jolsen
In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp
- 3 bacon strips, diced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 large baked potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup half-and-half cream
- 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- Shredded Cheddar cheese
- Minced fresh parsley
Beef with Snow Peas
By jolsen
Pioneer Woman
- 1-1/2 pound Flank Steak, Trimmed Of Fat And Sliced Very Thin Against The Grain
- 1/2 cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce
- 3 Tablespoons Sherry Or Cooking Sherry
- 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 Tablespoon Minced Fresh Ginger
- 8 ounces, weight Fresh Snow Peas, Ends Trimmed
- 5 whole Scallions, Cut Into Haf-inch Pieces On The Diagonal
- Salt As Needed (use Sparingly)
- 3 Tablespoons Peanut Or Olive Oil
- Crushed Red Pepper, For Sprinkling
- Jasmine Or Long Grain Rice, Cooked According To Package