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Kid Friendly Pasta Salad
By margiekyle
Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions
- 12 ounces fun-shaped pasta, such as radiator
- 8 slices thin bacon
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 4 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Dash sugar, optional
- 1/2 cup grape tomatoes (yellow and red), halved lengthwise
- 1/2 pound Cheddar, cut into small cubes
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- Ground black pepper
- 24 whole basil leaves, chiffonade
Waffled Biscuits and Sausage Gravy
By margiekyle
eat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 8 ounces breakfast sausage, removed from casings
- 2 scallions, whites and greens sliced separately
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 8 rounds store-bought biscuit dough
- Special equipment: a waffle iron
Fried Brussels Sprouts with Creamy Mustard and Cider Dressing
By margiekyle
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the creme fraiche, mustard, vinegar and honey
- 2/3 cup creme fraiche
- 1/3 cup whole-grain mustard
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 4 cups sliced Brussels sprouts (quartered or cut into sixths, depending on size)
Broccoli and Bow Ties
By margiekyle
Cook the broccoli for 3 minutes in a large pot of boiling salted water
- Kosher salt
- 8 cups broccoli florets (4 heads)
- 1/2 pound farfalle (bow tie) pasta
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons good olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup toasted pignoli (pine) nuts
- Freshly grated Parmesan, optional
Almost-Famous Fried Pickles
By margiekyle
Make the sauce: Mix the mayonnaise, horseradish, ketchup and Cajun seasoning in a bowl; set aside
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon drained horseradish
- 2 teaspoons ketchup
- 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- Peanut or vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Kosher salt
- 2 cups sliced dill pickles, drained
Baked Spaghetti
By margiekyle
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Cooking spray, for greasing pan
- 6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- Three 14 1/2-ounce cans diced tomatoes with liquid
- One 2 1/4-ounce can sliced black olives, drained
- 1 to 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1 pound ground beef, browned and drained
- 12 ounces thin spaghetti, cooked and drained
- 2 cups grated cheddar (5 ounces)
- One 10-ounce can cream of mushroom soup
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Baked Brie Spanakopita
By margiekyle
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 1 cup thawed frozen spinach, squeezed of excess water using a clean towel
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta
- 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- One 12- to 14-ounce wheel Brie cheese
- 3 frozen phyllo dough sheets (18 by 14 inches), thawed
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
Bananas Foster
By margiekyle
Melt the butter in a heavy skillet over a medium-high heat
- 1 stick salted butter
- 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 bananas
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup dark rum
- Dash cinnamon
- Vanilla Ice Cream, for serving
Sweet and Crunchy Garden Salad
By margiekyle
Mix the almonds with 1/4 cup of the sugar in a medium saucepan
- 1 cup sliced or slivered almonds
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, rinsed
- 1 head romaine lettuce, rinsed
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Dash of black pepper
- Dash of cayenne
- 3 green onion (scallion) tops, thinly sliced
- One 22-ounce can mandarin oranges, drained and chilled
Sausage Balls
By margiekyle
Mix together sausage, cheese, milk and egg in a large bowl
- 1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
- 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 11/2 cups buttermilk, pancake and waffle mix
- 2 tablespoons dry onion soup mix
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground hot red pepper