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Spicy Jalapeño, Chicken & Bacon Diablo Skewers
By TrayH
Love jalapeño poppers? Try adding chicken tenders to make these Diablo skewers: seasoned cream cheese-filled jalap...
- 2 pounds chicken tenders
- 2/3 cup orange juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dry steak seasoning, divided
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup pecans, chopped
- 10 to 12 whole fresh jalapeños
- 2 pounds bacon, sliced thin
- 2 cups barbecue sauce, divided
Citrus Cheesecake
By TrayH
Here's the perfect cheesecake for spring or for a special gathering anytime of year! The rich, cookie-like crust an...
- For the CRUST:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- For the FILLING:
- 5 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1-3/4 cups sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
- 1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- For the TOPPING:
- 1-1/2 cups (about 12 ounces) sour cream
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Crescent Cinnamon Rolls
By TrayH
Cinnamon, brown sugar and pecans combine in a cinnamon roll made easy with Pillsbury® crescent dough
- ~For the Filling
- 2/3 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
- ~For the Rolls
- 2 cans (8 oz each) Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls OR 2 cans (8 oz each) Pillsbury® Crescent Recipe Creations® refrigerated seamless dough sheet
- ~For the Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened
- 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
Best Ever... really!... Chocolate Chip Cookies
By TrayH
These chocolate chip cookies are amazing!! When baking this recipe, I am a stickler for using one stick of butter a...
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup stick margarine, softened
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1-1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1-1/2 cups finely chopped pecans, optional
Chai Tea Latte
By TrayH
* Place the tea bags, cinnamon, ginger and allspice in the coffee filter of a drip coffeemaker
- 2 individual tea bags
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons refrigerated French vanilla nondairy creamer
- Whipped topping and ground nutmeg, optional
Grilled Three-Cheese Potatoes
By TrayH
While this is delicious grilled, I've also cooked it in the oven at 350° for an hour
- 6 large potatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 1 tablespoon minced chives
- 1 to 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Balsamic Chicken (slow cooker)
By TrayH
Slow cooked chicken, in a balsamic tomato sauce
- 4 - 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 Tbs olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar ** sometimes I use more **
- 2 14.5 oz cans petite diced tomatoes, *do not drain*
- 1 sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced (not chopped)
- 2-4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp each: dried oregano, basil, and rosemary
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- freshly cracked black pepper and salt, to taste
- 1 tsp sugar
Holiday Pretzel Treats
By TrayH
Salty pretzels combine with sweet chocolate for these fun treats that make a yummy gift few can resist
- Bite-size, waffle-shaped pretzels
- Hershey's Kiss or Hershey's Hug
- M&M's candy
Giant Empanadas
By TrayH
Serve these south-of-the-border meat pies whenever your family has worked up an especially hearty appetite
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped green pepper
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 unbaked pastry shells (9 inches)
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon water
- Sour cream, chopped fresh tomatoes and/or shredded cheese and lettuce for garnish, optional
Asian Turkey Meatballs With Lime Sesame Dipping Sauce
By TrayH
These Asian-inspired meatballs are good and light
- ~For the Meatballs
- 1/4 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1-1/4 lbs 93% lean ground turkey (the 99% can be pretty dry)
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 scallions, chopped
- 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- ~For the Dipping Sauce
- 4 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh scallion