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Roasted Shrimp Salad
By Valarie
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 2 1/2 pounds (12 to 15 count) shrimp
- 1 tablespoon good olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup good mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon orange zest (2 oranges)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tablespoon good white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup minced fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 2 tablespoons small-diced red onion
Veggie Lasagna Rollups
By Valarie
Directions Special equipment: six 8-by-4-inch aluminum foil loaf pans For the noodles: Cook the noodles accordin...
- Ricotta Mix:
- 1 pound lasagna noodles
- Nonstick cooking spray, for spraying baking sheet
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 24 ounces white mushrooms, chopped
- 2 yellow squash, diced
- 2 zucchini, diced
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 32 ounces ricotta
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 large eggs
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds shredded fresh mozzarella
- Grated Parmesan, for sprinkling
Quick and Easy Baked Beans
By Valarie
Directions Melt the butter in a saucepan and fry the bacon until almost cooked
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 6 slices bacon, diced
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 large green bell pepper, diced
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 1 large yellow bell pepper, diced
- Four 28-ounce cans baked beans, drained
- 1/2 cup mustard
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- Several dashes hot sauce
Artichoke Salsa
By Valarie
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- 1 (6.5 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 3 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped black olives
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- salt and pepper to taste
Tilapia with Tomato-Olive Sauce
By Valarie
Sprinkle tilapia with salt and pepper
- 1 1/4 pounds tilapia
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved if large
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive tapenade
Mrs. Fields Chocolate Chip Cookies
By Valarie
Preheat oven to 300F. In medium bowl combine flour, soda and salt
- 2 1/2 cups all−purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 cup salted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, (12 oz.)
Slow Cooker Kalua Pig - The Magical Slow CookerThe Magical Slow Cooker
By Valarie
1.I start by rinsing the roast with water and patting dry with paper towels (why is pork so slimey!!)
- 3 lbs. Pork butt roast
- 1/4 tsp. ground pink Himalayan sea salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 2 Tbsp. canola oil
- 1 cup water
- 2 tsp. hickory smoke
Beef Souvlaki - Recipe.com
By Valarie
Sandwiches 1. Heat broiler
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Greek seasoning or 1/2 teaspoon each dried oregano, minced onion and majoram
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper
- 4 whole wheat pitas
- 2 cups leaf lettuce, shredded
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cucumber, grated
- 1 7 ounce container Greek 2% yogurt
- 3 tablespoons chopped mint
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper
Bacon Mac and Cheese
By Valarie
step 1 ingredients instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- 2/3 Box Elbow Macaroni (about 10 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 16 ounces Grated Mild Cheddar Cheese
- 1/2 Medium Onion
- 1 Large Egg
- 4 Slices thick cut hickory bacon
- 1 cup Milk
- 1/2 cup Evaporated Milk
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- 2 tablespoons Bread Crumbs
- 2 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
Slow-Roasted Bone-In Leg of Lamb
By Valarie
Preheat oven to 300°F. Heat a large roasting pan coated with olive oil over high heat
- 1 7- to 8-pound bone-in leg of lamb
- Olive oil, for liberal drizzling
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 1 bottle dry, crisp white wine
- 1 quart chicken stock
- Large bundle of herbs: thyme, rosemary, parsley, fresh bay
- 3 bulbs garlic, ends cut and exposed
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons flour