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BLT Soup
By ccavaletti
In a 3 qt pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until lightly browned
- 5 slices bacon, finely diced, plus crisp crumbles bacon for garnish
- 1/2 c diced green onions
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 3 c finely sliced iceberg lettuce
- 1/2 c instant flour
- 3-1/2 c chicken broth, heated to a simmer
- 2 c diced fresh tomatoes
- 1/8 tsp grated fresh nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground red pepper
- 1 c heavy cream
- 1/4 c mayonnaise
- 1/4 c sour cream
To Die For Carrot Cake
By ccavaletti
Preheat oven to 350º. The cake is very moist, so cutting parchment for the bottom of your pans will ensure they d...
- Cake:
- One One
- 1-1/4 c unsweetened applesauce (or oil)
- 2 c granulated sugar
- 3 eggs, room temperature
- Two Two
- 2 c all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1-1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Three Three
- 2 c grated carrots
- 1 c shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 c chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 c crushed pineapple, undrained (use the pineapple in juice, not syrup)
- Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1 c butter, softened
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 2 lbs powdered sugar
- top with toasted pecans or coconut, if desired
No Bake Cookies
By ccavaletti
In a saucepan, combine sugar, butter, cocoa (if using) and milk
- 2 c sugar
- 1 stick butter
- 4 tsp cocoa (optional)
- 1/2 c milk
- 3 c oatmeal - quick oats
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 c peanut butter (optional)
Sugar Snap Peas-and-Salami Stir-Fry
By ccavaletti
In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch and honey; whisk in 1 cup water
- 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 6 ounces salami slices, cut into strips
- 2 bunches scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh ginger (about 1 ounce)
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed
Sausage-and-Cheese Frittata
By ccavaletti
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Brown sausage in a 10-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 10 minutes or...
- 1 (12-oz.) package reduced-fat ground pork sausage
- 8 large eggs
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded 2% reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
Cuban Black Beans and Rice
By ccavaletti
Cook the rice according to the package directions
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 15.5-ounce cans black beans, rinsed
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 4 radishes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
Chicken Salad With Grapes and Pecans
By ccavaletti
Stir together 1/2 cup mayonnaise and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl
- 1/2 cup light or regular mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup light or regular sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 pounds skinned and boned chicken breasts, cooked and chopped
- 3 cups red and white seedless grapes, halved
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- Lettuce leaves (optional)
Cabbage Sausage and Potato Soup
By ccavaletti
Add sausage to a large stockpot and cook over medium-high heat for 5 - 6 minutes, stirring and flipping occasionall...
- 1 lb kielbasa sausage*, sliced into bite-sized pieces ( I doubled it)
- 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive e oil
- 3 medium leeks, sliced into 1/8-rounds, white and pale parts only
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 1 small green cabbage, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 c chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 lb red potatoes, diced
- 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 bay leaf
- Kosher salt and pepper
- Feel free to use traditional kielbasa sausage, or any kind of smoked port, chicken, turkey you would like. (I used brats)
Flower Pot Salad
By ccavaletti
In a clear flower pot shaped bowl, place lettuce in bottom of bowl
- Lettuce
- Cold chicken, cut into bite sized pieces
- Sweet onion, sliced
- Grapes
- Cantaloupe, cut into bit sized pieces
- Fresh strawberries, sliced
- Bananas, slices
Delightful Caramel Bars
By ccavaletti
Preheat oven to 350º. Place 12 Trefoils in a food processor; pulse until crushed
- 1 pkg (9 oz) Girl Scout Trefoils
- 1/3 c butter, melted
- 1 c (6 oz) semisweet chocolate chips
- 8 Girl Scout Samoas
- 25 caramels
- 1/4 c evaporated milk