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Sweet-and -Sour Meat loaves
By tcasteel2000
Preparation Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a 12-cup muffin tin
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp. vinegar
- 2 lbs. ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- Salt and Pepper
Key Lime Pound Cake
By tcasteel2000
Kathleen Blackman, Ponce Inlet, Florida, Southern Living MARCH 2011
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 3 cups sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/4 cup fresh Key lime juice
- Key Lime Glaze
Wild Rice and Almonds With Chili Chicken Breasts
By tcasteel2000
Are you making a conscious effort to make the healthy switch to whole grains? Whole grains are full of nutrients wi...
- 3/4 cup wild rice
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 chicken breast halves, boned and skinned
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced, with top
- 1 tablespoon lemon peel, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 1/2 cup organic almond slivers
White Bean and Roasted Chicken Salad
By tcasteel2000
Preparation To prepare salad, place first 5 ingredients in a large bowl; stir gently to combine
- Dressing:
- 2 cups coarsely chopped rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup chopped tomato
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/3 cup sliced fresh basil
- 2 (16oz.) cans cannellini beans or other white beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 freshly ground black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
crumbled feta cheese
By tcasteel2000
Preparation 1. In a bowl, combine feta cheese, oregano, rosemary, 1/2 tsp
- 6 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tsp. minced fresh oregano
- 3/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1 Tbsp. finely grated lemon zest
- 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill
- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp. sugar
- 4 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
- 4 kaiser, or other rolls
- 1 lg. tomato,sliced
- 1/4 med. English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 med. red onion, thinly sliced
- romaine lettuce
Homemade Marshmallow Spread
By tcasteel2000
1) In a medium-sized saucepan combine the water, sugar and corn syrup (or honey)
- 1/3 cup water: 1
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar: 1
- 3/4 cup corn syrup or honey: 1
- 3 egg whites, room temperature: 1
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar: 1
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract: 1
Spice Cake with Cranberry filling
By tcasteel2000
How to Make It Step 1 Prepare Filling: Stir together first 3 ingredients in a small saucepan
- Cranberry Filling
- 2 cups fresh or frozen whole cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Cake Layers
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Shortening
- 4 (8 1/2-inch) round disposable foil pans
- Apple Cider Frosting
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1 (32-oz.) package powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 to 5 Tbsp. whole milk
White Bean Puree
By tcasteel2000
Pour water into a saucepan, add garlic and bring to a boil over high heat
- 3/4 C water
- 1 clove garlic, cut in half
- 1 15 oz can cannellini or Great Northern Beans
- 1/2 t extra virgin olive oil
- 1 t finely chopped fresh sage, or 1/4 t dried rubbed sage
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Guacamole Quesadillas
By tcasteel2000
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas
- 1 cup guacamole, homemade or store-bought
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup corn kernels, frozen, canned or roasted
Farmhouse Vegetable and Barley Soup
By tcasteel2000
1. Grind porcini with spice grinder until they resemble fine meal, 10 to 30 seconds
- 1/8 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
- 8 sprigs fresh parsley plus 3 tablespoons chopped
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 pounds leeks, white and light green parts sliced 1/2 inch thick and washed thoroughly
- 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- Salt and pepper
- 6 cups water
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup pearl barley
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and smashed
- 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 turnip, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 cups chopped green cabbage
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice