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Sugo Rosso (Red Sauce)
By Susan52
"This fresh, simple pasta sauce is an Italian staple and a mouthwatering delight
- 2 large tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large basil leaves, chopped
Cauliflower, Bacon & Cheese Soup (Crock Pot)
By Susan52
Combine cauliflower, onion, carrot, celery, and chicken stock in slow cooker
- 1 med. head of cauliflower, separated into flowerets
- 1 med. onion, chopped
- 1 carrot, chopped 1 rib celery, chopped, or about 1/4 to 1/2 cup
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, grated
- salt and pepper
- 2 cups half-and-half or light cream
- chopped chives crispy bacon crumbled for garnish and yumminess
Honey Ginger Chicken
By Susan52
Preheat oven to 425F. 1
- 3 tablespoons cooking oil
- 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1/3 cup flour
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger (divided)
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 pounds chicken drumsticks or thighs
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup chili sauce
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
Tomato Tart
By Susan52
For the crust: Spray a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom with vegetable oil spray; set aside
- Crust
- 1 1/4 1 1/4cups 1/4 unbleached all-purpose flour (6 1/4 ounces)
- 1 1tablespoon 1tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 1/2teaspoon 1/2teaspoon table salt
- 6 6tablespoons 6tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 3tablespoons 3tablespoons ice water
- 1 1ounce 1/2 grated Parmesan cheese (about 1/2 cup)
- Filling
- 3 3 1/4 medium plum tomatoes, cored and sliced 1/4 inch thick
- Salt
- 2 2tablespoons 1 extra virgin olive oil plus 1 additional teaspoon
- 1 1 1 medium garlic clove, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 1 teaspoon)
- 1/2 1/2cup 1/2cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1 1ounce 1/2 grated Parmesan cheese (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 1ounce 1/4 mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 1/4 cup)
- Pepper
- 2 2tablespoons 2tablespoons shredded fresh basil leaves
"Fajita" Burgers
By Susan52
Preheat grill to medium-high
- 1 pound 90%-lean ground beef
- 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon chili powder, preferably New Mexican
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped chipotle chile in adobo, (see Ingredient Note)
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 French rolls, preferably whole-wheat, split and toasted
- 2 roasted Anaheim or poblano peppers, (see Tip)
- 1 cup shredded green cabbage
- 4 slices tomato
- 4 thin slices red onion
BBQ Chicken and Pineapple Quesadillas
By Susan52
Heat a pan over medium heat
- 1 (10 inch) tortilla
- 1/4 cup cheddar, shredded
- 1/4 cup jack, shredded
- 1/4 cup chicken, cooked, shredded or cut into small pieces and warm
- 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup pineapple, sliced and optionally grilled
- 1 jalapeno, sliced
- cilantro to taste
Brunswick Stew
By Susan52
Place the pork and chicken in a 1 1/2 gallon stock pot with enough water to cover
- 1 pound Boston butt pork roast
- 1 pound fresh chicken or hen, bone in
- 1 pound boneless beef chuck roast
- 1 pound red potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 2 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1 small sweet onion, such as Vidalia, chopped
- 6 cups canned whole peeled tomatoes
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 32 ounces (4 cups) cream-style white corn
Pumpkin Dessert Bars
By Susan52
In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and 1/3 cup sugar; stir in butter
- 1-3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1-1/3 cups sugar, divided
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 5 eggs
- 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
- 1/4 cup cold water
- Whipped topping and ground nutmeg, optional
Chicken Popeye Sliders
By Susan52
Mix chicken and next 8 ingredients (chicken through black pepper)
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper Extra-virgin olive oil1
- 2 slices mozzarella cheese
- 12 slider buns, split
- 4 tablespoons jarred pesto2 medium roasted red bell peppers, cut into strips
Old School Mac n' Cheese
By Susan52
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
- 1 3/4 pounds whole-wheat macaroni
- 3/4 cup butter
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 cups milk, divided
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
- 3 (8 ounce) packages shredded American cheese
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 (8 ounce) bag potato chips crushed
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- butter-flavored cooking spray