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Cajun Appetizer Meatballs
By sandiB2010
"This is a great appetizer meatball recipe with a little kick to it
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup barbeque sauce
- 1/2 cup peach preserves
Amish Applesauce Cake
By sandiB2010
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- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups applesauce (Suggest unsweetened)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- Raisins (Optional)
- Note
- For a fancier treat, drizzle with a glaze that's made by mixing 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar and 1 to 2 teaspoons water.
Tuna Noodle Casserole
By sandiB2010
Use reduced fat soup and fat-free milk to make this favorite casserole lower in fat and calories
- 2 cups dried medium noodles (3 ounces)
- 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 cup loose-pack frozen broccoli stir-fry vegetables
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 10 3/4 ounce reduced-fat and reduced-sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 3/4 cup fat-free milk
- 2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 6 ounce can solid light tuna (water-pack), drained and broken into chunks
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Macaroni Sausage Bake
By sandiB2010
This is an old recipe that I got from a family friend
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 lb pork sausage
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green or red pepper
- 4 tbls flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 cups milk
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese (use your favorite)
Piña Colada
By sandiB2010
The secret to this lively drink is chopped fresh pineapple instead of canned
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh pineapple
- 3 ounces (6 tablespoons) silver or white rum
- 1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) fresh lime juice
- 3 ounces (6 tablespoons) cream of coconut
- 2 ounces (1/4 cup) pineapple juice
- 3 cups ice
- 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) black strap rum (optional)
- Garnishes: fresh pineapple spears, mint leaves
Slow-Cooked Crab Dip
By sandiB2010
“This is great for entertaining because it frees up the oven
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- Dash hot pepper sauce
- Assorted crackers
Linguine with Shrimp Scampi (Ina Garten)
By sandiB2010
Ina makes a buttery garlic sauce for her pasta that's filled with shrimp
- Vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt plus 1 1/2 teaspoons
- 3/4 pound linguine
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 1/2 tablespoons good olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic (4 cloves)
- 1 pound large shrimp (about 16 shrimp), peeled and deveined
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1/2 lemon, zest grated
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
- 1/4 lemon, thinly sliced in half-rounds
- 1/8 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
Green Bean and Mushroom Medley
By sandiB2010
"This is a great vegetable side dish
- 1/2 pound fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch lengths
- 2 carrots, cut into thick strips
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Best Ever Sloppy Joes
By sandiB2010
Our families have declared this sloppy joe recipe the absolute best ever … so much better (and healthier!) than M
- 1 pound extra-lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup frozen, diced onions (see note)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 6-ounce can tomato paste with Italian herbs
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce, such as Frank’s Red Hot
- 1/2 cup frozen, diced green peppers (see note)
- 2-3 tablespoons water (see note)
- Whole wheat buns
Chocolate Chocolate Brownie Cups3
By sandiB2010
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F
- Butter-flavored cooking spray
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 large egg whites
- 2 cups raw sugar
- 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips