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Taco Pasta Salad
By MelanieAnn
Cook pasta according to package directions
- 1 package (16 ounces) spiral pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 envelope taco seasoning
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 large green pepper, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
- 1 bottle (16 ounces) Catalina or 16 ounces Western salad dressing
Mediterranean Avocado Boats - Breakfast
By MelanieAnn
•Pour the lime juice on the avocado halves, and set aside
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 ripe avocados, peeled and halved
- 1/2 teaspoon butter
- 5 medium eggs, beaten
- 2 green onions, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 4 olives, chopped
Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork in Slow Cooker
By MelanieAnn
Place the chopped onions in the bottom of the slow cooker
- 2 1/2-3 lb pork butt (also known as a pork shoulder)
- 24 oz. (2 cans) Dr. Pepper
- 1 medium onion, cut in quarters and then again in half
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dry ground mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
- Barbecue Sauce of choice
Tomato Braised Cauliflower (Italian)
By MelanieAnn
This is an excellent side dish, but it also makes a great sauce for pasta or, when topped with shaved Pecorino Roma...
- 1 heads cauliflower
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon peperoncino
- salt
- 2 cups ripe plum tomatoes, peeled and seeded
Potato Salad
By MelanieAnn
6 Servings
- 4 cups cubed peeled potatoes
- 1 celery rib, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/3 cup sweet pickle relish
- 3/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
Alton Brown's Buffalo Wings
By MelanieAnn
Place a 6-quart saucepan, with a steamer basket and 1 inch of water in the bottom, over high heat, cover and bring ...
- 12 whole chicken wings (or pieces), about 3 pounds
- 3 ounces (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup hot sauce
- Kosher dalt
Chicken Mole Torta
By MelanieAnn
For the chicken mole: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Chicken Mole:
- 2 dried ancho chiles
- 3 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, minced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
- 2 1/2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 3 cups chicken stock
- One 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 4 bone-in skin-on chicken breasts (3 1/2 to 4 pounds)
- Sandwich Build:
- One 16-ounce can refried beans (with chorizo if available)
- 4 fresh bolillo rolls, warmed
- 2 cups finely shredded iceberg lettuce
- Pickled jalapenos
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- Tomatillo Salsa, recipe follows
- Lime wedges, for garnish
- Tomatillo Salsa:
- 1 pound fresh tomatillos, husk removed and rinsed well
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and left whole
- 1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed and halved
- 1/2 yellow onion, cut into thirds
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
By MelanieAnn
Serving: 3/4 cup
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 slices bacon, crisp-cooked, drained, and crumbled
- 2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel (optional)
Hearty Chili Mac
By MelanieAnn
4 Servings
- 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
- 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cooked macaroni
Baked Chicken with Herb-and-Cheese Breadcrumbs
By MelanieAnn
Serve this with a tomato, red onion and parsley salad tossed with EVOO and seasoned with salt and pepper alongside
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 to 1 1/4 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (a fat handful)
- 2 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary
- 1 tablespoon chopped thyme
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Olive oil for drizzling
- Salt and Pepper
- 1 About 1 tablespoons Dijon mustard