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Banana Raspberry Smoothies
By traciesparks
Combine the raspberries, banana, orange juice, milk, yogurt, honey and ice in a blender and process until smooth an...
- 1/2 pint fresh raspberries
- 1 ripe banana
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- 1/4 cup yogurt, Greek or regular
- 1 tablespoon good honey
- 2 cups ice
Cinnamon Sticky Buns Recipe
By traciesparks
For a generous batch of gooey sticky buns in a hurry, Jean Edwards of Indianapolis, Indiana says that it doesn't ge...
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 cup butter, cubed
- 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tubes (17.3 ounces each) large refrigerated biscuits
Hot Seafood Spread Recipe
By traciesparks
This creamy flavorful dip from Linda Doll of St
- 1 package (8 ounces) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese (softened or cubed), softened
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 can (4 ounces) tiny shrimp, rinsed and drained
- 3/4 cup imitation crabmeat, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons dill weed
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
- 1 round loaf (1-1/2 pounds) unsliced bread
- Assorted fresh vegetables
Porcupine Balls
By traciesparks
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice, divided
- 1 teaspoon dried onion
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 (14-ounce) can beef broth
My Favorite Turkey Brine
By traciesparks
This is the first time I ever brined a turkey
- 2 gallons cold water
- 3 cups apple cider
- 2 cups brown sugar, packed
- 3/4 cup kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons tricolor peppercorns
- 5 whole bay leaves
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- Peel of 3 large oranges, cut into large strips
- 4 fresh rosemary sprigs, leaves stripped off
- 1 uncooked fresh turkey
Chunky Tomato-Basil Bisque Recipe
By traciesparks
My husband, Patrick Maas, makes this wonderful, creamy bisque," writes Veronique Deblois of Mine Hill, New Jersey
- 6 celery ribs, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 3/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves, coarsely chopped
- 3 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
Penne Salami Bake Recipe
By traciesparks
This entree is so versatile that you can add whatever veggies you have on hand," relates Tanya Murray of Olympia, W...
- 2 cups uncooked penne pasta
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 cups canned diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 medium green pepper, chopped
- 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
- 1/3 pound salami, cubed
- 10 pitted ripe olives, halved
- Salt and pepper
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
Tequila Lime Chicken
By traciesparks
The chicken was very tender with great flavor
- Options for servings:
- 4 limes
- 1 cup tequila
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1 jalapeno, sliced
- 1/2 bunch chopped fresh cilantro
- 12 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups grated Monterey Jack
- Corn tortillas
- Flour tortillas
- Grated Monterey Jack
- Pico de gallo
- Jalapeno slices
- Lime wedges
- Avocado slices
- Sour cream
Stewed Tomatoes with Dumplings Recipe
By traciesparks
When I was young and did not feel well, my mother made one of my favorite dishes
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup biscuit/baking mix
- 3 tablespoons milk
Mini Phyllo Tacos Recipe
By traciesparks
For a winning appetizer, serve crispy phyllo cups filled with taco-seasoned ground beef and zesty shredded cheese
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 envelope taco seasoning
- 3/4 cup water
- 1-1/4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
- 2 packages (1.9 ounces each) frozen miniature phyllo tart shells