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Broccoli Dip in a Bread Bowl
By smleonard
Frozen broccoli was mushy and bland, but lightly cooking fresh broccoli in the microwave provided ideal texture an...
- 12 ounces broccoli, florets cut into 1-inch pieces, stalks peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons minced shallot
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2/3 cup whole Greek yogurt
- 1 (8-inch) round sourdough bread
Chicken Tortilla Soup
By smleonard
*Email Address: *Your Email Address: Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray
- 1 Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place chicken in slow cooker. Add all remaining ingredients.
- 2 Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 7 hours.
- 3 Remove chicken; shred with 2 forks. Return to slow cooker; stir well to blend.
Berry White Sangria Pops
By smleonard
In medium bowl, stir hot water and sugar until dissolved
- 1 1
- cup hot water
- 1/3 1/3
- cup sugar
- 1 1
- cup chilled white wine such as Pinot Grigio
- 1 1
- tablespoon orange-flavored liqueur
- 4 4
- teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 1
- cup fresh berries, such as blueberries and thinly sliced strawberries
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pizza
By smleonard
In a large bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups miniature marshmallows
- 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
Patty Melt Beefcakes
By smleonard
Place a medium skillet over medium heat with 2 turns of the pan of EVOO, about 2 tablespoons
- 4 tablespoons EVOO (extra virgin olive oil, divided)
- 1 large white onion, thinly sliced
- 8 thick slices good quality white bread (each about an inch thick)
- 1 1/2 pounds ground sirloin
- 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
- 3 tablesppons Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 8 slices sharp white cheddar cheese
Old-Fashioned Baked Mac And Cheese
By smleonard
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- 1 pkg. (14 oz.) Kraft deluxe macaroni and cheese dinner
- 1/4 c. milk
- 1 can (14 1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/4 c. Kraft Zesty Italian dressing
- 2 tbsp. butter, melted
- 1 c. crushed Ritz crackers (about 20 crackers)
Top-Of-The-World Brownies
By smleonard
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 3/4 c. butter
- 3 oz. unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1 1/3 c. sugar
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 3 eggs
- 1 c. all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 c. coarsely chopped hazelnuts (filberts) or pecans
- 2 egg whites
- 2/3 c. sugar
- 1 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
Hot Artichoke and Asiago Cheese Dip
By smleonard
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Baked Pita Chips
- 1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces Asiago or Parmesan cheese, finely shredded (1 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 14 ounce can artichoke hearts, drained
- 1 cup bottled roasted red sweet peppers, drained
- 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1/2 cup sliced green onion
- Bottled roasted red sweet pepper strips (optional)
- Fresh parsley leaves (optional)
Pot Roast with Twist of Orange
By smleonard
In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp
- 4 bacon strips, diced
- 1 boneless pork shoulder roast (3 to 4 pounds), trimmed
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 4-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth, divided
- 2/3 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Hot mashed potatoes, optional
Chili Tots
By smleonard
In a large skillet, cook the beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 2 cans (15 oz. each) chili without beans
- 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
- 1 can (2-1/4 oz.) sliced ripe olives, drained
- 1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies
- 2 c. (8 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 pkg. (32 oz.) frozen tater tots