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Chicago-Style Pan Pizza Recipe
By traciesparks
I developed a love for Chicago's deep-dish pizzas while attending college in the Windy City
- 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
- 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Pizza Dip Recipe
By traciesparks
Everybody loves this simple dip," relates Sara Nowacki from Franklin, Wisconsin
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, cubed
- 1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce
- 1 package (8 ounces) sliced pepperoni, chopped
- 1 can (3.8 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- Bagel chips or garlic toast
Rigatoni with Chicken Thighs
By traciesparks
Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil and put the rigatoni into it
- Salt
- 1 package rigatoni (or your favorite pasta)
- Olive oil, as needed
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into small pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small to medium-sized onion, chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth (or white wine)
- Two 15-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch sugar
- Fresh basil, as needed
- Grated parmesan, grated
General Tso’s Chicken
By traciesparks
Prep your chicken: In a mixing bowl, stir together the sesame oil, soy sauce, egg white, and 1/4 cup plus 2 tables...
- FOR THE CHICKEN:
- 1-1/2 teaspoon Toasted Sesame Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 1 whole Large Egg White
- 1/4 cups Plus 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
- Canola, Peanut, Or Vegetable Oil For Frying
- FOR THE SAUCE:
- 1 Tablespoon Peanut, Canola Or Vegetable Oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, Peeled And Minced
- 2 Tablespoons Finely Chopped Fresh Ginger Root
- 1 cup Chicken Broth Or Stock
- 1/4 cups Soy Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Chinese Chile-garlic Sauce
- 3 Tablespoons Raw (turbinado Or Demerara) Sugar
- FOR SERVING:
- 4 whole Scallions, Thinly Sliced
- Steamed Rice
- Steamed Broccoli
Hearty Bean Soup Recipe
By traciesparks
This soup is convenient to simmer all day in a slow cooker and your family will love it
- 3 cups chopped parsnips
- 2 cups chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1-1/2 cups dried great northern beans
- 5 cups water
- 1-1/2 pounds smoked ham hocks or ham shanks
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Rose's Greek Pasta Salad
By traciesparks
If you use parsley instead of mint, consider sprinkling the salad with a little dried oregano
- 1 Pound seedless cucumber, cut into bite size pieces
- 1 Pound (about 1 1/2 pints) cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
- 3 TBS minced fresh parsley or mint
- 1/2 medium red onion, cut into small dice
- 1 cup Creamy Vinaigrette
- 1 pound bite sized pasta, penne, bow ties, rotelle
- 2 TBS salt for pasta
- Creamy Vinaigrette
- 1/4 Cup rice wine vinegar
- 2 TBS. mayonnaise
- 1 Large garlic clove, minced
- Salt and black pepper
- 2/3 Cup olive oil
Sauteed Mushrooms
By traciesparks
Place butter in a pan over medium-high heat
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 4 cloves Garlic Chopped
- 3 sprigs Fresh Rosemary, Chopped
- 8 ounces, weight Button Mushrooms (sliced)
- 1/3 cups Dry Red Wine
Herbed Slow Cooker Chicken Recipe
By traciesparks
In Bogalusa, Louisiana, Sundra Hauck uses her slow cooker to prepare well-seasoned chicken breasts that cook up moi...
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon browning sauce, optional
- 4 bone-in chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Shrimp Wrapped in Bacon Recipe
By traciesparks
This is how I impress my mother in law
- 10 bacon strips
- 20 large fresh basil leaves
- 20 uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup finely crumbled goat cheese
Restaurant-Style Smashed Potatoes
By traciesparks
Poke a few holes in the potatoes and nuke (or bake in a 400 degree F oven) until fork-tender
- 5 whole large red potatoes
- 1 stick butter, softened and cut into pieces
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese, grated
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 whole green onions, sliced, plus more for topping
- Salt (add plenty!)
- Freshly ground black pepper (ditto!)
- 3/4 cup French fried onions