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Grilled Cream Corn with Parmesan
By traciesparks
Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill
- 6 ears corn, husks and silks removed
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Mama’s Spaghetti Casserole with Baked Garlic Herb Bread
By traciesparks
Nothing takes us back home quicker than a big plate of Mama’s Spaghetti Casserole; it was one of our favorites gr...
- CASSEROLE:
- Salt
- 1 pound uncooked spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 26-ounce jar spaghetti sauce
- 3 ounces Parmesan cheese, freshly grated (about 3/4 cup)
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded or thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
- GARLIC HERB BREAD:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Pinch salt
- 1 16-inch loaf Italian bread, halved lengthwise
Hoecakes
By traciesparks
Mix together the cornmeal, flour, buttermilk, vegetable oil, 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon water, sugar and eggs in a...
- 1 cup self-rising cornmeal, or from a mix, such as Aunt Jemima's
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil or bacon grease
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 eggs
- Oil, butter or clarified margarine, for frying
Pumpkin Dessert Bars Recipe
By traciesparks
For a different dessert other then the traditional pumpkin pie, try this recipe
- 1-3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1-1/3 cups sugar, divided
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 package (8 ounces) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese (softened or cubed), softened
- 5 eggs
- 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
- 1/4 cup cold water
- Whipped topping and ground nutmeg, optional
Super Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Recipe
By traciesparks
Heat up your indoor grill to make this ooey-gooey grilled cheese sandwich recipe from Debbie Murray of Fort Worth, ...
- 4 slices Italian bread
- 2 slices (3/4 ounce each) Muenster cheese
- 2 slices (3/4 ounce each) Swiss cheese
- 2 slices (3/4 ounce each) process American cheese
- 2 slices (3/4 ounce each) part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt with parsley
Ginger Rice Stuffed Mushrooms
By traciesparks
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- 1 tablespoon teriyaki seasoning, divided
- 1/4 cup canola oil, divided
- 1 (14-ounce) package button mushrooms, stems removed and chopped
- 1 scallion, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons chopped ginger
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 1/2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Homemade Cherry-Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
By traciesparks
Bobby: When I cook for a date, I like to serve ice cream
- 1 12-ounce package frozen dark cherries (2 1/2 cups), thawed
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 6 large egg yolks
- Pinch salt
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 4 ounces miniature semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bar (about 2/3 cup)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Holiday Spritz Cookies Recipe
By traciesparks
These crisp buttery cookies make a welcome gift or sweet party treat
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-1/4 cups cake flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Food coloring, optional
- Holiday sprinkles and colored sugars
Hash Brown Ham Quiche Recipe
By traciesparks
Hash browns form the crust for this colorful quiche that's chock-full of ham, cheese, green pepper and mushrooms
- 4 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
- 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup diced fully cooked ham
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Orange Sweet Rolls
By traciesparks
For the dough: In a large saucepan over a low heat, heat the milk, oil and granulated sugar until warm but not hot ...
- Dough:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 package (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 rounded teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Filling:
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter, melted
- 8 tablespoons orange marmalade
- 1 cup lightly packed brown sugar, plus more as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Icing:
- Zest and juice of 2 oranges
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- Dash of salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk, more if needed for a pourable consistency
- 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) butter, melted