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Fruit-Tart Flag
By CarlaJaneMcCarthy
Fill premade miniature tart shells or phyllo cups with sweet mascarpone cream (recipe below), then arrange on a tra...
- 8 ounces of mascarpone cheese
- 3 tablespoons of confectioner's sugar
- 1/2 cup freshly whipped cream
Zucchini, Squash and Corn Casserole
By CarlaJaneMcCarthy
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Bring first 2 ingredients and water to cover to a boil in a Dutch oven over medium-high h...
- 1 1/2 pounds yellow squash, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 1 1/2 pounds zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 1/4 cup butter, divided
- 2 cups diced sweet onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups fresh corn kernels
- 1 1/2 cups (6 oz.) freshly shredded white Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 1 1/2 cups soft, fresh breadcrumbs, divided
- 1 cup freshly grated Asiago cheese, divided
Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak
By CarlaJaneMcCarthy
* In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, onion soup mix, bread crumbs, and milk using your hands
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
- 1/2 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 (1 ounce) packet dry au jus mix
- 3/4 cup water
Holiday Irish Bailey's Coffee Drink
By CarlaJaneMcCarthy
A great tasting adult beverage for the holidays or anytime the mood strikes you
- 2 cups leftover coffee, frozen into ice cubes
- 1 ounce Bailey's Irish Cream
- 1 ounce Vanilla Vodka
Braised Paprika Chicken
By CarlaJaneMcCarthy
Sweet Hungarian paprika gives this creamy braised chicken the best flavor
- 3-3 1/2 pounds bone-in chicken pieces, (thighs, drumsticks and/or breasts), skin removed, trimmed (see Tip)
- 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 cups finely diced onions
- Pinch of sugar
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons finely minced fresh parsley, dill and/or chives
Strawberry Spinach Salad
By CarlaJaneMcCarthy
Toss all ingredients together with your desired amount of dressing until combined
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 avocado, diced (or you can double this to 2 avocados!)
- 4 ounces crumbled gorgonzola or blue cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- half a small red onion, thinly sliced
- poppyseed dressing (recipe below)
- Poppyseed Dressing Ingredients
- 1/2 cup avocado oil (or any oil, such as olive oil)
- 3 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 1 Tbsp. poppy seeds
- pinch of ground dry mustard (optional)
- Himalayan salt and pepper
BLT Dip
By CarlaJaneMcCarthy
Preheat oven to 350˚. Spray a 11⁄2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray
- 1-1/2 pound bacon, cooked, drained, crumbled, and divided
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded) or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoons mustard
- 2 cups chopped seeded tomatoes
- 1-1/2 cup shredded Iceberg lettuce
- pepper an salt to taste
- Toasted bread rounds, crackers, or pita chips.