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Beef Stroganoff
By Lsweetnell
Author advises: There probably isn’t an easier beef stroganoff recipe in the world – at least not one that wil...
- 3 pounds stew beef
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cup beef stock
- 1/2 cup port wine (I used a tawny port)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried)
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- Kosher salt
- Fresh cracked black pepper
- 4 ounces low fat cream cheese, cut into chunks
- 1 cup low fat sour cream
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- Cooked egg noodles
Baileys Chocolate Ice Cream Pie
By Lsweetnell
Crust 1. Crush the oreos into a fine crumb
- Crust
- 15-20 oreos
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- Filling
- 1/4 cup milk
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa
- 3-4 tbsp Baileys, depending on flavor preference
- 8 oz Cool Whip, thawed
- 2 1/2 cups marshmallows
Ice Cream Sandwich Pan Cake
By Lsweetnell
For this recipe I would do one layer of ice cream sandwiches, cover with caramel topping, a drizzle of chocolate sy...
- 1 12oz container of whipped topping
- 1 jar of caramel topping (place between each layer of ice cream sandwiches
- Chocolate Syrup (drizzle between layers on top of caramel and on top of Cool Whip)
- 1 package of ice-cream sandwiches (box of 12)(suggest two boxes to make two layers of the ice cream sandwiches)
- Sprinkles – optional
Apple Harvest Pound Cake with Caramel Glaze
By Lsweetnell
makes 1 - 9 inch Bundt cake I am not a big fan of the tartness and hardness of Granny Smith apples so I would us...
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 medium Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and chopped
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine
- 2 teaspoons milk
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Kielbasa in a Blanket
By Lsweetnell
6-8 depending on how you cut the sausage and pastry I would cut in inch and a half or two inches at most, unless yo...
- 1 egg
- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed and lightly rolled out
- 1 package Polska kielbasa
- honey mustard, for serving, optional
- barbecue sauce, for serving, optional
- apricot jam, for serving, optional
Crock Pot Beef Stew
By Lsweetnell
1. Pour flour into a 1 gallon Ziplock bag
- 1/4 Cup All Purpose Flour
- 2 1/2 Pound Boneless Beef Chuck Roast, Trimmed and Cut Into 1 Inch Cubed
- 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- 1 1/2 Cups --2 1/2 Cups Water
- 2 Large Beef Bouillon Cubes
- 1 Can (10-3/4 Ounces) Condensed Tomato Soup, Undiluted
- 3 Teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 Medium Onions Sliced
- 2 Large Russet Potaotes, Peeled and Cut Into 1 1/2 Inch Pieces
- 3 Medium Carrots, Cut Into 1 Inch Pieces
- 2 Stalks Celery, Cut Into 1 Inch Pieces
- 8 Ounces Whole Mushrooms, Trimmed
- 3/4 Cup Frozen Peas, Thawed
Tiger Butter Fudge
By Lsweetnell
Creamy, dreamy, smooth peanut butter and chocolate swirled fudge with little bits of crunchy peanuts
- 1 1/2 cup crunchy or creamy peanut butter, divided
- 3 1/2 cups white chocolate morsels or 2 pks
- Almond Bark cut into chunks
- 3 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (can use milk chocolate)
- Parchment or wax paper for lining the pan
Garlic Mashed Cauliflower
By Lsweetnell
A good alternative to carbs
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, smashed
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tablespoon reduced-fat cream cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Jambalaya
By Lsweetnell
Notes from Gimmesomeoven: *If you like spicy jambalaya, I recommend adding 2 jalapenos with their seeds in
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 ribs celery, chopped
- 1 white onion, diced
- 1 small red bell pepper, cored and diced
- 1 small yellow bell pepper, cored and diced
- 1 small green bell pepper, cored and diced
- 1 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped (*more/less to taste, see note below)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 lb. andouille sausage, thinly sliced into rounds
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1 (14 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked white or brown rice
- 1 Tbsp. Cajun or Creole seasoning (**more/less to taste, see note below)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp. thyme, crushed
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1 lb. raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- (optional) 1 cup thinly-sliced okra
- salt and pepper
- (optional garnishes: chopped fresh parsley, thinly-sliced green onions, hot sauce)
Chocolate Whoopie Pies
By Lsweetnell
This is pretty much like the original recipe, except it uses a box cake mix which is fine
- Filling:
- 1 chocolate cake mix
- 1/4 cup oil
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup dry instant chocolate pudding
- 1 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup flour
- 2 egg whites
- 2 Tbsp. vanilla
- 4 tsp. flour
- 4 tsp. milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup Crisco
- Beat egg whites until stiff. Add vanilla, flour milk, and powdered sugar. Beat and cream, then add Crisco. Spread filling on bottom side of one cookie and top with another cookie.
- Alternate recipe for the Filling
- 8 ounces marshmallow fluff (half of a 16-ounce container)
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening (we used Crisco)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract