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No-Bake White Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecakes
By Rachel-2
Place the chocolate wafers and chocolate mints in the bowl of a food processor and pulse into fine crumbs
- 1/2 package Nabisco Famous Chocolate Wafers (about 20 cookies)
- 10 After Eight chocolate mints
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 1-ounce package sugar-free white chocolate instant pudding mix (or a 3-ounce package of the regular pudding mix)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 1-ounce package sugar-free cheesecake-flavored instant pudding mix (or a 3-ounce package of the regular pudding mix)
- 1/2 teaspoon real peppermint extract (do not use mint extract which is typically a combination of peppermint and spearmint)
- 1 12-ounce container frozen whipped topping, plus extra for garnish, if desired
- 1-2 drops of red food coloring (optional)
- Candy cane sticks, After Eight chocolate mints, and additional crushed chocolate wafers and crushed candy canes for garnish, if desired
Corn-Quinoa Salad
By Rachel-2
1. To make Salad: Bring quinoa, salt, and 1½ cups water to a boil in saucepan
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels (from 2 ears)
- 1 1/2 cups halved cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 cup finely chopped red cabbage
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- Dressing
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 Tbs. maple syrup
- 1 Tbs. Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp. salt
Mexican Coleslaw
By Rachel-2
Place cabbage and carrots in a colander; rinse thoroughly with cold water to crisp
- 6 cups very thinly sliced green cabbage, (about 1/2 head) (see Tip)
- 1 1/2 cups peeled and grated carrots, (2-3 medium)
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Whipped Key Lime Pie
By Rachel-2
Directions 1. Prepare Graham Cracker Crust
- Graham Cracker Crust
- 1 14 ounce cansweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon finely shredded Key lime peel or lime peel
- 1/2 cup Key lime juice or lime juice
- 2 cups whipping cream
- Finely shredded Key lime peel or lime peel (optional)
- 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup melted butter
Christmas Wreaths
By Rachel-2
In a medium saucepan, melt butter and marshmallows over medium-low heat, stirring constantly
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 30 large marshmallows (a 10-ounce bag contains 38 to 40)
- 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons green food color
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups cornflakes cereal
- Red-hot cinnamon candies, for decorating
Overnight French Toast with Strawberry Syrup
By Rachel-2
Cut bread into heart shape using a cookie cutter Mix together the first seven ingredients until well blended
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 C milk
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 6 slices of thick French bread
- Syrup
- 1 lb. fresh strawberries, chopped. Reserve a few for garnish on top
- 1 C sugar
- 2 Tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1 tsp grated orange rind
Fresh Taco Salad
By Rachel-2
Directions Line a large serving platter with salad greens
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 ears of fresh corn, husks and silks removed and kernels cut off the cobs
- 3/4 cup matchstick-size pieces peeled jicama
- 1/2 cup chopped tomato (1 medium)
- 1 medium avocado, halved, seeded, peeled, and sliced
- 1 fresh jalapeno chile pepper, stemmed, seeded, and thinly sliced
- 2 cups multigrain tortilla chips with flaxseeds
- 1/2 cup refrigerated fresh salsa
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco (2 ounces)
- 1 recipe Cilantro Ranch Dressing
Sloppy Joe Sliders
By Rachel-2
Heat oil over medium in a large saucepan
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- coarse salt and ground pepper
- 3/4 pound ground beef sirloin
- 1 can (14.5 ounce) tomato puree
- 1/2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 16 party size potato rolls
Crawfish Etouffee
By Rachel-2
Melt the butter in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat, and stir in the onion, green bell pepper, green onions,...
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 bunch green onions, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed golden mushroom soup
- 3/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, or to taste
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 2 pounds crawfish tail meat
Cilantro Ranch Dressing
By Rachel-2
In a small bowl whisk together sour cream, buttermilk, cilantro, chives, lime juice, garlic, and chili powder
- 1/3 cup light sour cream
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder