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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies
By Tara-3
Cream the butter and the peanut butter together in a stand mixer, with a hand mixer, or a wooden spoon
- 1 stick, (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, room temp
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup confectioner's sugar
- scant 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 3/4 cup milk chocolate chips
Omlettes/Frittatas - Mini
By Tara-3
Heat your oven to 350º F and coat a 6-cup muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup half-and-half
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Assorted mix-ins (such as shredded cheese, diced vegetables, and cooked and chopped bacon, ham, or sausage)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Crock Pot Chicken Tacos
By Tara-3
Dump everything into a crock pot and give it a little stir to blend the seasoning with the salsa
- 1 envelope Taco Seasoning
- 6 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 jar Salsa (16 oz)
Strawberry Pie
By Tara-3
Mix dry ingredients & add to boiling water Cook until thick - approx
- 1 pkg. Strawberry Jello (3oz)
- 3/4 cup Sugar
- 2-1/2 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1-3/4 cup Boiling Water
- 1 quart Strawberries
- 2 tablespoons Butter (optional)
Pink Lemonade Jello Shots
By Tara-3
Preparation Read recipe preparation on tablespoon
- Lemons, whole (12)
- Pink lemonade (1 cup)
- Gelatin, plain (2 packages)
- Vodka (1 cup)
Guacamole
By Tara-3
1. In a medium bowl, mash the avocado flesh with a fork until somewhat chunky (not smooth)
- 4 hass avocados (about 7 oz. each), preferably organic
- 1 serrano chile, stemmed and minced
- 1 small clove garlic, minced (optional)
- 2 tbsp. finely chopped white onion
- 2 tbsp. finely chopped seeded tomato
- 2 tbsp. chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
- 2 –3 tsp. fresh lime juice, plus 1 lime cut into wedges
- 1/2 tsp. salt, plus more to taste
- 1 bag good-quality tortilla chips
Maple Syrup
By Tara-3
In a large 5-6 quart pot, combine the sugars, honey and water
- 8 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 4 cups water
- 2 teaspoons pure maple extract
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Lemon-Herb Potatoes
By Tara-3
Shawn Cirkiel, Parkside, Austin, Texas, Southern Living AUGUST 2011
- 3 pounds assorted small potatoes, halved
- 3/4 cup assorted chopped fresh herbs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Strawberry Shortcake
By Tara-3
For the biscuits:Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F
- Buttermilk Biscuits
- 3 cups flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces or grated
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/4 cup turbinado sugar
- Strawberry Filling
- 8 cups strawberries (about 2 pounds), rinsed, stemmed, and sliced
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Whipped Cream
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars - No Bake
By Tara-3
Now the original recipe does not say to do this, but I went ahead and greased a 9 x 13″ pan with some butter, jus...
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 2 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (or substitute milk chocolate chips if you like)