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Cheesy Floret Soup
By Side Passion
Delicious and creamy cheese soup with broccoli, cauliflower, onion s and celery
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 cups fresh cauliflower florets
- 3 celery ribs
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 2 1/3 cups milk
- 1 pound Velveeta cheese, cubed
Arroz Con Gandules (Rice and Pigeon Peas)-A Puerto Rican Fav
By Side Passion
Directions Pour olive oil in a cast iron/aluminum pot until hot
- 2 cups white rice (short grain)
- 1 (15 ounce) can pigeon peas
- 1 (5 g) packet sazon goya
- 4 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
- 2 tablespoons sofrito sauce
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons adobo seasoning
4 Ingredient Chocolate Creme Pie
By Side Passion
Place the ricotta in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high, stirring every 15 seconds, until no longer cold, ...
- 15 oz Part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1/2 lb semi-sweet chocolate, chopped, plus extra for shavings
- 6 oz ready to fill chocolate cookie pie crust
- 1 C heavy cream
Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
By Side Passion
Cook the macaroni according to package directions, drain
- 3 C uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1 lb process cheese(Velvetta) cubed
- 2 C (8 oz) shredded mexican cheese blend
- 2 C (8 oz) shredded white cheddar cheese
- 1 3/4 C milk
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 3/4 C egg substitute
- 3/4 C butter, melted
Spanish Beef Hash
By Side Passion
In a dutch oven, cook the beef, peppers, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 C chopped sweet yellow, red and/or green peppers
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 small potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-in cubes
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 2/3 C chopped pitted green olives
- 1/2 C sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1/2 C dry red wine or beef broth
- 1 Tbs Louisiana style hot sauce
- 1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce
- 1.5 tsp reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp cajun seasoning
- hot cooked rice
Slow Cooked Ham
By Side Passion
In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, mustard, horseradish and 2 Tbs cola; mix well
- 1/2 C packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground mustard
- 1 tsp prepared horseradish
- 4 Tbs regular cola, divided
- 1 boneless smoked ham(5-6 lbs), cut in half
Creamy Corn Pasta with Bacon & Scallions
By Side Passion
This simple and delicious Creamy Corn Pasta with Bacon & Scallions makes a great side or light lunch
- 4 slices bacon
- 6 ears corn
- 12 ounces orecchiette
- 1 ounce pecorino cheese, finely grated
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup basil, torn
- Hot sauce, as desired
Queso blanco
By Side Passion
Place onion in a medium size microwave safe bowl; cover loosely with heavy duty plastic wrap
- 1 small pinion, diced
- 1 1/2 tsp jarred minced garlic
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained
- 1 (4.5 oz) can chopped green chiles, undrained
- 1 C milk
- 1 1/2 tsp salt free Mexican seasoning
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
- 2 lbs white American cheese, sliced
- Tortilla chips
Beef & Mushroom Braised Stew
By Side Passion
Preheat oven to 325°
- 1 boneless beef chuck roast (2 to 3 pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
- 2 medium onions, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 carton (32 ounces) beef broth
- 1 cup dry red wine or additional beef broth
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/4 teaspoon each dried parsley flakes, rosemary, sage leaves, tarragon and thyme
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons water
- Hot mashed potatoes
Best-Ever Cheesecake
By Side Passion
In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, butter and sugar
- FILLING/TOPPING:
- 1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 2/3 cup sugar, divided
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream