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Southwestern Chicken Pasta Salad
By TrayH
* Cook pasta according to package directions
- 1/2 pound uncooked penne rigate
- 2 cups shredded skinless, boneless Grilled Lemon-Herb Chicken (about 8 ounces)
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels
- 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped plum tomato (about 2 tomatoes)
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Balsamic Chicken Pasta Salad
By TrayH
I love all the colors and flavors of this quick and easy dish and serve it often in summer
- 3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
- 4 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
- 2 cups chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup minced fresh basil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Mom's Fluffy Pancakes
By TrayH
These tall & fluffy pancakes a perfect served with butter & syrup or topped with berries and whipped cream
- 1 1/2 cup milk
- 4 Tbsp. vinegar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 Tbsp. white sugar
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. salt
- 4 Tbsp. butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- cooking spray
Lemon-Strawberry Cheesecake "Cupcakes"
By TrayH
This "cupcake" recipe combines four layers of absolute goodness; a lemony cookie base; a velvety, sweet strawberry ...
- For the Lemon-Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes:
- 2 eggs
- 2 1/2 ounces lemon social tea biscuits (1/4 pkg)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8oz) pkgs regular cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup extra fruit strawberry jam
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 to 1 cup lemon curd, homemade or purchased
- 6 perfect fresh strawberries
- For the Lemon Curd:
- 3 to 4 large lemons – 3/4 cup lemon juice
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Sour Cream Topping
By TrayH
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Sour Cream Topping Recipe photo by Taste of Home Why not surprise Thanksgiving guests wi
- ~For the FILLING:
- 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
- 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- ~For the SOUR CREAM LAYER:
- 2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
- Additional ground cinnamon
- ~OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
- Caramel sundae syrup
- Chocolate syrup
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate curls
- Ground cinnamon
Raspberry Cream Pie
By TrayH
This is a super delicious fruit pie for any time of the year
- CRUST
- 1 1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers, about 45 wafers
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- FILLING
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange liqueur
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
- TOPPING
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries, divided
Buffalo Cheese Fries
By TrayH
* Heat oven to 450 degrees
- 1 1/2 bags frozen french fries (crinkle cut or steak)
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil (or canola oil would work)
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon cayenne powder
- ground pepper to taste
- 1 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1-2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
Cheesecake Burrito
By TrayH
* Mix sliced strawberries and 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a small bowl and set aside
- 1 8 oz block of cream cheese, softened
- 4 Tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (especially good if you decide to go with the apple topping)
- 4 flour tortillas (soft taco size, 6 or 8")
- 1 pt strawberries, washed and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated suga
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- 2 to 4 cups canola oil, for frying
- toothpicks, for securing
- additional mix of cinnamon and sugar, for sprinkling (about 1/4 cup sugar and 2 tsp cinnamon, mixed)
Vermont Maple Oatmeal Pie
By TrayH
This yummy pie has an old-fashioned feeling, but is so easy to prepare
- 1 sheet refrigerated pie pastry
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup quick-cooking oats
- 3/4 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- Vanilla ice cream, optional
Mom's French Onion soup
By TrayH
Easy and delicious... restaurant quality french onion soup is perfect for sharing with friends and family
- 1/2 cup butter
- 8 large sweet onions, sliced
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 10 slices day-old French bread
- 3 cups swiss cheese, Grated
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, Grated