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Stuffed Bell Pepper
By MelanieAnn
Slice off top of Bell peppers, chop up for filling; set aside
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup chopped sweet onions or 1/4 cup chopped shallots
- 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1 cup crushed saltine crackers
- 2 slices of bread chopped up
- 1/2 cup carrot chopped up
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup ketchup in the mix
- 1/2 cup ketchup for the top
Cowboy Nachos
By MelanieAnn
Heat up pinto beans and doctor them to your desired “temperature,” adding the ground black pepper, Tabasco sauc...
- 2 cups Pioneer Woman's Pinto Beans From "beans And Cornbread" Recipe On Tasty Kitchen
- Ground Black Pepper To Taste
- Tabasco Sauce, To Taste
- Minced Garlic (to Desired Flavor)
- Jarred Or Fresh Jalapenos (optional)
- Canola Oil
- 2 cups Pioneer Woman's Beef Brisket From "beef Brisket" Recipe
- Pan Drippings From Brisket Or Beef Broth (optional)
- 1 can Mexican Red Sauce Or Enchilada Sauce (Enough To Moisten Beef)
- 2 cups Pioneer Woman's Pico De Gallo From "pico De Gallo And Guacamole" Recipe
- Tortilla Chips
- 2 cups Grated Monterey Jack Cheese (or To Taste)
- Guacamole And Sour Cream (optional)
Beef Paprika
By MelanieAnn
Melt the butter over medium heat in a dutch oven
- 4 Tbsp butter
- 2 lb stew meat, cubed
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 3 tsp Hungarian paprika
- 1 tsp dry mustard
- a dash cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 Tbsp corn starch
- 1/4 cup cold water
Best Chicken Parmesan
By MelanieAnn
1. FOR THE SAUCE: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in medium saucepan over medium heat until just shimmering
- SAUCE
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil
- CHICKEN
- 2 (6- to 8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed, halved horizontally, and pounded 1/2 inch thick
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 ounces whole-milk mozzarella cheese, shredded (1/2 cup)
- 2 ounces fontina cheese, shredded (1/2 cup)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (3/4 cup)
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup torn fresh basil
Hillbilly Salad
By MelanieAnn
Makes 2 quarts
- 4 thinly sliced cucumbers
- 1 red onion thinly sliced
- 1 large sliced red pepper
- 1 large sliced green bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 cups white vineager
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon celery seeds
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Stuffed Pepper Soup
By MelanieAnn
10 servings
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 quarts water
- 1 can (28 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 cups cooked long grain rice
- 2 cups chopped green peppers
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Mincemeat Cookies
By MelanieAnn
Chill at least 1 hour. Drop rounded teaspoons about 2 inches apart on an ungreased Silpat lined baking sheet
- Mix together thoroughly:
- 1 cup soft shortening
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- Stir in:
- 1/2 cup cold coffee
- Sift together and stir in:
- 3 1/2 cups sifted flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Mix in:
- 2 cups well-drained mincemeat
Red Lentil Soup With Lemon
By MelanieAnn
1. In a large pot, heat oil over high heat until hot and shimmering
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt, more to taste
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- pinch of ground chili powder or cayenne, more to taste
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable both
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 large carrot, peeled and diced
- Juice of 1/2 lemon, more to taste
- 3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Baked Sole Fillets with Herbs and Bread Crumbs
By MelanieAnn
Try to purchase fillets of similar size
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon leaves (see note)
- 1 teaspoon finely grated zest from 1 lemon
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 2 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)
- 6 boneless, skinless sole fillets, or flounder fillets, (about 6 ounces each) (see note)
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2/3 cup panko bread crumbs
- Lemon wedges for serving
PICO DE GALLO SALSA
By MelanieAnn
TO PREPARE Place all of the ingredients in a bowl, toss well and serve
- 1 pound ripe tomatoes, about 3 cups, halved, cored, seeded (optional) and chopped
- 1/2 cup white onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño or serrano chile, finely chopped, or more to taste (seeding is optional)
- 1/2 cup cilantro, rinsed, drained, lower part of the stems removed, roughly chopped
- 2 to 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, more or less to taste
- 2 tbsps olive oil, optional
- 1 tsp kosher or sea salt, or more to taste