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Hash Brown Casserole II
By Stina
Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 1 (2 pound) package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups crushed cornflakes cereal
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Calabrian Cracked Olives
By Stina
Place Sicilian green olives in a resealable plastic bag, hit with mallet or hammer to crack the olives
- 2 pounds green Sicilian olives
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup sweet California chili powder
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- Splash sherry vinegar
Saucy Eggplant Patty Tower
By Stina
Remove the ends of the eggplant
- 2 frozen meatless hamburger-style patties with about 100 calories each (like Boca Original Vegan)
- 1 eggplant, about the width of the patties
- 1/2 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 tsp. Italian seasoning, or more to taste
- Optional: chopped fresh basil
Balsamic Bruschetta
By Stina
Directions In a bowl, toss together the tomatoes, basil, Parmesan cheese, and garlic
- Balsamic Bruschetta
- Peach Brulee & Burrata Bruschetta
- Strawberry Goat Cheese Bruschetta
- Linda's Lasagna
- How to Make Guacamole
- Greek Appetizer Flatbread
- Tomato Basil Crostini
- Double Tomato Bruschetta
- Burrata Bruschetta with Figs
- Garlic: Fresh Vs. Powdered
- Types of Cooking Oil
- Types of Salt
- Freshly Ground vs. Pre-Ground Pepper
- 8 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 loaf French bread, toasted and sliced
Perfect Turkey
By Stina
Directions Rub the turkey inside and out with the kosher salt
- 1 (18 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
- 2 cups kosher salt
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 large onions, peeled and chopped
- 4 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 4 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup dry white wine
Our Favorite Buffalo Chicken Dip
By Stina
This has become one of my most requested dishes at family functions
- 3 cups cooked chicken breasts, shredded
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup ranch salad dressing
- 1/2-3/4 cup Frank's red hot sauce
Beef Wellington
By Stina
Directions Heat the oven to 425°F
- 1 beef tenderloin (2 to 2 1/2 pounds)
- Ground black pepper (optional)
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp. water
- 1 tbsp. butter
- 2 cups finely chopped mushrooms
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- All-purpose flour
- 1/2 of a 17.3-ounce package Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets (1 sheet), thawed
Sweet and Sour Chicken I
By Stina
Directions In a saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups water, sugar, vinegar, reserved pineapple juice, and orange food colo...
- 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained (juice reserved)
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 3/4 cups water, divided
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
- 2 drops orange food color
- 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
- 2 1/4 cups self-rising flour
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
- 2 green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
Makeover Ricotta Nut Torte Recipe
By Stina
Line three 8-in. round baking pans with waxed paper
- BATTER:
- 2 cartons (15 ounces each) reduced-fat ricotta cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 3 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each), grated
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 1-1/4 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1-1/4 cups fat-free milk
- 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
- Whole hazelnuts and shaved chocolate, optional
Roasted-Tomato Salsa
By Stina
1.Preheat broiler. Place tomatoes, onion, jalapenos, and garlic on a rimmed baking sheet
- 9 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 large white onion, quartered
- 3 jalapeno chiles, plus more if desired
- 2 garlic cloves, unpeeled
- Coarse salt
- A little time under the broiler intensifies the aroma and flavors of the tomatoes, jalapenos, onion, and garlic here, adding a rich, smoky flavor to this salsa