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Peanut Butter Brownie Trifle
By polledl
•Prepare brownie batter according to package directions; stir in peanut butter chips
- 1 fudge brownie mix (13-inch x 9-inch pan size)
- 1 package (10 ounces) peanut butter chips
- 2 packages (13 ounces each) miniature peanut butter cups
- 4 cups cold 2% milk
- 2 packages (5.1 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cartons (8 ounces each) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Provençal Beef Stew
By polledl
1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 medium onions, each cut into
- 8 wedges
- 8 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1/4 cup dry red wine
- 1 cup fat-free, lower-sodium beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 bay leaves 3 fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 3 cups (1-inch) slices zucchini
- 2 cups (1-inch) slices carrots
Mixed Peppercorn Beef Tenderloin with Shallot-Port Reduction
By polledl
A variety of black, white, pink, and green peppercorns updates the standard au poivre coating
- Beef:
- 1 (2-pound) beef tenderloin, trimmed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cracked mixed peppercorns Cooking spray
- Reduction:
- 2 cups ruby port or other sweet red wine
- 1 1/2 cups fat-free, less-sodium beef broth
- 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 sprigs fresh parsley 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Gratin of Two Potatoes
By polledl
Grandma enjoyed making variations to her recipes
- 2 large baking potatoes (about 1 1/4 pounds)
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1 1/4 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 large sweet or yellow onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
- 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup canned chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Savory Chicken Hash
By polledl
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
- 4 Yukon potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
- 1 (3-pound) store-bought rotisserie chicken, meat removed and diced
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
White Chicken Chili
By polledl
Drain and rinse the canned white beans
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans white beans
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 medium jalapeno pepper, minced
- 2 medium poblano peppers, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 limes, juiced, plus lime wedges, for serving
- 1 rotisserie chicken, skin removed and meat shredded
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
- Sour cream, for topping
- Tortilla chips, coarsely crushed, for topping
Beef Gyros Recipe
By polledl
•In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first six ingredients; add beef
- 1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Dash pepper
- 1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
- 2/3 cup reduced-fat cucumber ranch salad dressing
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 5 whole pita breads, warmed
- 2 cups chopped lettuce
- 1 cup chopped tomato
- 1 small cucumber, peeled and sliced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
Chocolate Berry Shortcake
By polledl
Preheat oven to 425°. Combine baking mix, cocoa and nutmeg in a medium bowl; mix well
- 2 cups baking mix
- 2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 3/4 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
- 3 Tbsp. honey
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened whipped cream or nondairy whipped topping
Mocha Cream Torte
By polledl
Grandma had a quick and easy method for getting the best whipped cream every time: She placed the bowl and beaters ...
- 3 cups whipping cream1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 3 tablespoons chocolate syrup
- 3 teaspoons instant coffee granules
- 1 (16-ounce) package graham crackers
- Chocolate shavings, optional for garnish
Party Stuffed Pinwheels
By polledl
1Preheat oven to 425°F In medium bowl combine all ingredients except pizza crusts; set aside
- 1 (2 ounce) envelope Lipton Recipe Secrets savory herb with garlic soup mix or 1 (2 ounce) envelope Lipton Recipe Secrets onion soup mix
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
- 2 (10 ounce) packages refrigerated pizza crusts