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String Beans and Tomatoes
By traciesparks
In a medium skillet, saute the onions, bell peppers and garlic in the butter until tender
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup grated carrot
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 large tomatoes, diced
- One 10-ounce can tomatoes with chiles, such as Rotel
- 3 cups sliced fresh string beans, in 1/2-inch pieces
- Salt and pepper
- Rice, for serving
Sweet and Sour Sauce Recipe
By traciesparks
A rich, dark honey color, this tart-sweet-savory sauce does not resemble the cloying, sticky, bright red sauce tha...
- 1/4 cup sugar or lightly packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon light (regular) soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar or cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
Mini Pork Sandwiches
By traciesparks
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 (2-pound) pork tenderloin
- 1 teaspoon Paula Deen's Silly Salt
- 12 dinner rolls or small sandwich rolls, halved
- Spread, recipe follows
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
By traciesparks
For the crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Crust:
- 25 whole chocolate sandwich cookies, such as Oreos
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- Filling:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- One 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- One 8-ounce package whipped topping, such as Cool Whip, thawed
Mocha Chocolate Icebox Cake
By traciesparks
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine the heavy cream, mascarpone, sugar, coff...
- 2 cups cold heavy cream
- 12 ounces Italian mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup coffee liqueur, such as Kahlua
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, such as Pernigotti
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 (8-ounce) packages chocolate chip cookies, such as Tate's Bake Shop
- Shaved semisweet chocolate, for garnish
Molasses Grilled Flank Steak
By traciesparks
Whisk together the molasses, vinegar, mustard, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, and rosemary in a 2 cups measuring cup
- 3 tablespoons molasses
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped rosemary
- 1 (2 pound) flank steak, trimmed of excess fat
Cucumbers and Onions
By traciesparks
Peel cucumbers and slice in thin circles
- 2 cucumbers
- 2 Vidalia onions
- Salt
- 2 to 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
Mini Ham 'n' Cheese Frittatas Recipe
By traciesparks
I found this recipe a few years ago and tried to make it with it with a few changes
- 1/4 pound cubed fully cooked ham
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded fat-free cheddar cheese
- 6 eggs
- 4 egg whites
- 3 tablespoons minced chives
- 2 tablespoons fat-free milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Chocolate Pudding Pizza Recipe
By traciesparks
"My sister Brenda and I made up this recipe while talking on the phone," explains LaDonna Reed of Ponca City, Oklah...
- 1 package (17-1/2 ounces) peanut butter cookie mix
- 1 carton (12 ounces) softened PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese (softened or cubed)
- 1-3/4 cups cold milk
- 1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
Champagne Baked Ham Recipe
By traciesparks
Made this ham for Christmas dinner, and everyone loved it
- 1 boneless fully cooked ham (9 pounds)
- 1-1/2 cups Champagne
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 4-1/2 teaspoons honey
- 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3/4 teaspoon ground mustard