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Idaho Spudnuts
By AzWench
Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water
- 1 pound russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm milk (110-115 degrees F)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 7 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Oil for deep-fat frying
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chicken and Biscuits
By AzWench
Cook the bacon in 2 teaspoons of the oil in a heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp
- Sour Cream Garlic Biscuits:
- 1 strip bacon, cut into small lardons
- 3 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound chicken legs
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 4 tablespoons butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 cup plus 2 teaspoons sour cream
Salad Tacos
By AzWench
Heat taco shells according to package directions
- FOR THE DRESSING:
- 16 whole Taco Shells
- 2 pounds Ground Beef
- 3 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning
- 1 can (4 Ounce) Tomato Paste
- Salt To Taste
- 1 can (14.5 Ounce) Beans (kidney, Pinto, Chili), Undrained
- 1/2 cups Hot Water
- 1 head Green Leaf Lettuce, Sliced Very Thin
- 1 cup Grape Tomatoes, Halved (or Diced Regular Tomatoes)
- 1 cup Grated Cheese (cheddar, Jack, Or Cheddar/jack)
- 1/4 cups Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cups Sour Cream
- 1/4 cups Salsa
- 1 Tablespoon Ranch Dressing Mix (optional)
- Extra Hot Sauce (optional)
- Crushed Tortilla Chips (optional)
ATK Couscous with Shallots, Garlic, and Almonds
By AzWench
Heat butter in medium saucepan over medium-high heat
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 shallots , thinly sliced
- 1 garlic clove , minced
- 2 cups couscous
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 3/4 cup sliced almonds , toasted
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley leaves
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- Ground black pepper
Beef and Black Bean Sliders
By AzWench
Preheat the grill. In a medium bowl, mash the black beans, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and garlic powder with a potato ...
- Grilled Crunchy Coleslaw:
- 1/4 cup cooked black beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 8 mini-hamburger buns
- Grilled Crunchy Coleslaw, recipe follows
- 1/2 head red cabbage, cut into 4 wedges, leaving core intact so wedges hold together
- 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 green onion, chopped
Deviled Avocado Eggs
By AzWench
Remove the cooked yolks from the hard boiled eggs into a bowl
- 3 hard boiled eggs, cut in half
- 1 large avocado
- 2 tsp lime juice
- 1 tsp cilantro
- Pinch of garlic powder, salt and pepper
- Sprinkle with paprika, optional
Velvety Spinach Soup
By AzWench
This soup is a simple way to add vegetables to your diet
- 1/2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp onion, chopped
- 4 c fresh spinach
- 1 c vegetable broth
- 1/2 c cooked great northern white beans
- 1/8 tsp black pepper, ground
- 1/8 tsp curry powder
Aunt Mollie's Coconut Cream Pie
By AzWench
To Make the Crust: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees
- Basic Pie Crust:
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2/3 cup (11 tablespoons) chilled unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons ice water (4 to 5)
- Coconut Custard Filling:
- 3 large egg yolks (reserve the egg whites for the meringue)
- 2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 tablespoons flour (heaping)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- Meringue Topping:
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 cup sugar
Birthday Cake
By AzWench
This recipe bakes up into a really tender three-layer white cake
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 cups cake flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 6 egg whites
- Milk Chocolate Frosting
- Garnish: multicolored candy sprinkles
Herbed Roasted New Potatoes
By AzWench
Place cut potatoes into a bowl with the rest of the ingredients
- 2 lbs new potatoes, cut into 1 inch
- 1 tablespoon rosemary, minced
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper