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Granola Apple Crisp Recipe
By traciesparks
Tender apple slices are tucked beneath a sweet crunchy topping in this comforting crisp from Barbara Schindler of N...
- 8 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
- 2-1/2 cups granola with fruit and nuts
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Hot Wing Dip Recipe
By traciesparks
Since I usually have all the ingredients on hand, this is a great go-to recipe when unexpected guests show up
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup ranch salad dressing
- 1/2 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce
- Tortilla chips and/or celery sticks
- Minced fresh parsley, optional
Brandied Cherry Balls Recipe
By traciesparks
These special candies look impressive but are actually quite easy to prepare
- DRIZZLE:
- 1/2 cup dried cherries, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry brandy
- 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 6 ounces dark chocolate candy coating, chopped
- 1 tablespoon shortening
- White candy coating, chopped
- Pink paste food coloring
Zesty Roasted Garlic Bread
By traciesparks
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
- 1 head garlic, unpeeled
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup (2-sticks) butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons minced parsley leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 loaf sourdough bread, split horizontally
Moist N Tender Wings Recipe
By traciesparks
These no-fuss wings are fall-off-the-bone tender
- 25 whole chicken wings (about 5 pounds)
- 1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon salsa
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 3 drops hot pepper sauce
Whole Wheat Penne with Lobster and Bacon
By traciesparks
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
- Kosher salt
- Two 4-ounce lobster tails
- 1 pound whole wheat penne pasta
- 1 pound thick-cut bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide strips (about 2 1/2 cups)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- One 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 3/4 cup clam juice
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chopped fresh basil
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Grilled Chicken with White Wine Mushroom Sauce
By traciesparks
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
- For Brine:
- 4 cups water
- 1 lemon, quartered and juiced
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup kosher salt
- 4 (6-ounce) boneless chicken breasts with skin
- 4 drops liquid smoke
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 8 sage leaves
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Ingredients
- For White Wine Mushroom Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 sweet onion, chopped
- 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup semidry white wine
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- Special equipment: grill pan
Spaghetti with Meatballs Michael Symon
By traciesparks
For the sauce: Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat
- YIA YIA'S NEAPOLITAN SAUCE:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 rack baby back ribs, separated (about 2 pounds)
- 1 large Spanish onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 6 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 bottle dry white wine
- Two 28-ounce cans San Marzano tomatoes, chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
- 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
- 1 fresh bay leaf
- One 2-to 3-inch Parmesan rind
- MEATBALLS AND SAUCE:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 1/2 cups diced day-old wheat bread (like from a pullman loaf)
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (80/20 or 75/25)
- 3/4 cup whole-milk ricotta
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 egg
- SPAGHETTI:
- Kosher salt
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 15 fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1 to 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Breakfast Pizza Recipe
By traciesparks
Pizza for breakfast? Kids of all ages will love making—and munching—this hearty meal-in-one made with convenien...
- 1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1 pound bulk pork sausage
- 1 cup frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Teriyaki Pulled Pork Sandwiches Recipe
By traciesparks
The aroma of pork roast slowly cooking in pineapple juice and teriyaki sauce is a nice way to come home at the end
- 1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 pounds)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 cup teriyaki sauce, divided
- 1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 8 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
- 1 can (20 ounces) sliced pineapple, drained