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spaghetti and meatballs
By luvmybuttonsnbows
1. To make meatballs, add all meatball ingredients and mix in a bowl
- Sauce:
- 1 lb. spaghetti, cooked
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 medium onion,peeled and diced small
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- Two 28 oz. cans crushed tomatoes
- 3 tbsp. fresh basil
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tbsp. sugar
- 1 small can tomato paste
- 1/2 cup water
- Meatballs:
- 3/4 cup whole-wheat bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 lb. ground beef
- 1 small onion, peeled and diced small
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 2 medium eggs
- 3 tbsp. chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup Parmigiano cheese
- sea salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
Chunky Herbed Pizza Dip
By luvmybuttonsnbows
In a large saucepan, saute garlic in oil for 1-2 minutes or until tender
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 1/4 teaspoons sugar
- Mozzarella sticks, optional
Veggie-Beef Chowder with Mozzarella
By luvmybuttonsnbows
1. In 4-qt. saucepan or Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until thoroughly cooked
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- 1 bag (12 oz.) frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 can (18 oz.) creamy portabello mushroom cooking sauce
- 1 c. beef broth
- 3/4 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1/2 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese
- Caesar or garlic-flavored croutons, if desired
Country-Style Ribs and Corn
By luvmybuttonsnbows
You may substitute pork chops for the ribs in this dish
- 2 1/2 lbs. meaty country-style pork back ribs
- 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
- 2 tbsp. butter, margarine or oil
- 4 medium potatoes, pared, sliced
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 c. each chopped onion and green pepper
- 3/4 c. milk
- 1 can (16 oz.) cream-style corn
- 1 fresh tomato, diced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Mixed Bean Italian Soup
By luvmybuttonsnbows
PREP: 15 minutes COOK: Low 11 hours, High 5 1/2 hours; plus 30 minutes on High MAKES: 6 servings SLOW COOKER: 3 1
- 1 cup dry Great Northern beans
- 1 cup dry red beans or pinto beans
- 4 cups water
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons instant beef bouillon granules
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 28-ounce can tomatoes, cut-up
- 1 9-ounce package frozen Italian green beans or cut green beans, thawed
- 2 tablespoons margarine or butter
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed
- 12 1/2-inch-thick slices baguette-style French bread
Blueberry Pancakes
By luvmybuttonsnbows
Mix all ingredients
- 1 cup egg substitute or 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup safflower oil
- 1 cup milk
- 3/4 teaspoon light brown sugar
- 1 cup cold water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 2 1/2 cups flour, sifted 3/4 fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, cooled
Hush Puppies
By luvmybuttonsnbows
Prep time: 35 min. Makes 24 Because bubbling is not a problem when frying hush puppies, you may wish to use a heav...
- 1 1/2 c. yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 c. flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 egg
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 c. b uttermilk
- 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped, optional
- oil for frying
Spicy Bean Soup
By luvmybuttonsnbows
PREP: IS minutes COOK: Low 8 hours, High 4 hours MAKES: 8 servings SLOW COOKER: 3 1/2- to 6-quart
- 15-ounce can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
- 15-ounce can navy beans, rinsed and drained
- 10-ounce package frozen lima beans
- 9-ounce package frozen cut green beans
- 1 cup chopped onions {2 medium)
- 4 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
- 2 14-ounce cans beef broth
- 3/4 cup water
- 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno peppers, shredded (1 cup)
Peanut Butter Chocolate Kisses
By luvmybuttonsnbows
MAKES ABOUT 3 DOZEN COOKIES
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Granulated sugar
- 3 dozen About 3 dozen milk chocolate kisses
Sloppy Joes
By luvmybuttonsnbows
POWER LEVEL: High (10) MICROWAVE TIME: 10 to 13 min, total Makes 6 to 8 sandwiches
- 1 1/2 lb. ground chuck beef
- 2/3 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup diced green pepper
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper