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Potato Planks
By AzWench
Preheat grill to medium-high
- 1 pound russet potatoes
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 Tablespoon minced fresh parsley
Pineapple Grape Coleslaw
By AzWench
Whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, honey, and celery seed until well combined
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 Tablespoon celery seed
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage (about 1 small head)
- 2 cups shredded red cabbage (about 1 small head)
- 1/2 sweet red onion, very thinly sliced vertically
- 1 cup green seedless grapes, sliced in half
- 1 cup red seedless grapes, sliced in half
- 1 cup fresh pineapple or pineapple chunks, drained
- 2 cups miniature marshmallows (optional)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Mini Meat Loaves
By AzWench
Meat loaf is a classic comfort food
- Miracle Marinade:
- 1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
- Miracle Marinade
- 1/2 pound ground chuck
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 3 tablespoons Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg white
- 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 1 cup Sun-Dried Tomato and Cranberry Ketchup
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 teaspoons finely diced onion
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Sun-Dried Tomato and Cranberry Ketchup:
- 3 vine-ripened tomatoes, chopped
- 15 grape tomatoes, halved
- 3 tablespoons diced red onion
- 3 heaping tablespoons dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons diced oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (about 4 whole)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Splash of lemon juice
No-Name Bars
By AzWench
There's an old saying that you can never have too much chocolate
- Crust:
- 1 1/2 sticks (6 ounces) unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Filling:
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Raspberry Limeade
By AzWench
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the water and sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 cup strained raspberry puree
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 3 cups sparkling water, chilled
- Lime slices and fresh raspberries, for serving
Southern Ham Steak with Red-Eye Gravy
By AzWench
In New Orleans, Cajun-style Red-Eye Gravy is made with roast beef and strong coffee that has been made from chicory...
- 1 pound ham steak
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups strong coffee
- 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Spaghetti Squash Au Gratin
By AzWench
Tastes like a Potato Casserole without all the carbs!!!! If you have not tried spaghetti squash
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 small yellow onion, very thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instant Vanilla Soft Serve
By AzWench
Italian ice is enjoyed all over America at different events and street fairs
- 2 sugar free, low fat vanilla pudding snack packs (Jell-O®)
- 6 ounces 2% Greek yogurt (Fage 2%®)
- 8 packets 100% natural stevia powder (Stevia in the Raw®)
- 2 teaspoons xanthan gum
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (Almond Breeze®)
- 1 vanilla bean, split in half lengthwise
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Barbecue Chicken Legs
By AzWench
Preheat oven to 425 degrees
- 18 whole Chicken Legs
- 1 Tablespoon Canola Oil
- 1/4 whole Onion, Diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 1/4 cup Packed Brown Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons (additional) Brown Sugar
- 4 Tablespoons Distilled Vinegar (less To Taste)
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/3 cup Molasses
- 4 Tablespoons Chipotle Adobo Sauce (the Adobo Sauce Chipotle Peppers Are Packed In)
- Dash Of Salt
Fresh Sage and Portobello Mushroom Dressing
By AzWench
Nothing says dressing like sage, this is a wonderful dressing, if you cannot find black quinoa, use red or white, t...
- 8 cups cubed bread (like a whole wheat baguette)
- 2 cups cooked black quinoa
- 1/2 lb. bacon, diced
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 Portobello mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup Xagave
- Balsamic vinegar, splash
- 1/2 bundle fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup each of fresh sage, thyme, and marjoram (or oregano)
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons pepper
- 3 to 5 cups chicken or turkey stock