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Cranberry Spinach Salad
By Oextls1
In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3/4 cup almonds, blanched and slivered
- 1 pound spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons minced onion
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Nana Carol's Old Fashioned Potato Soup
By Oextls1
This recipe is at least 100 years old
- 6 Large Potatoes peeled cut in large dice
- 2 Large Onions diced
- 1 Lb bacon diced
- 2 Stalks Celery diced
- 2 Eggs
- 2 tsp Salt
- 2 Cups Milk
- Pepper
- Flour
Vegetable Puree Soup
By Oextls1
With this soup, I happily eat my vegetables! Creamy and flavorful
- 1 tsp. EVOO Leeks, white parts only sliced
- 1 Med Onion chopped
- 5 cups chicken stock
- 1 lb. peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 head Boston lettuce
- 5 cups spinach chopped (stems removed)
- 1 bunch parsley chopped (stems removed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- Croutons or yogurt for topping (optional)
Kafta (BBQ)
By Oextls1
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, grated
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 wooden or metal skewers
East Side Pizza Dough
By Oextls1
This dough is a little more work than others but has a great texture and good flavor
- 3 1/4 Flour
- 2 Packs fast rising yeast
- 1 1/4 Water
- 3 tsp Salt
- 3 tsp Sugar
- 3 Tbl EVOO
- 2 Tbl Cornmeal
One hour Tradional Italian Pizza Sauce
By Oextls1
This is easy, but it takes an hour of simmering for this sauce to find its sweet spot!
- 1 16oz can Stewed Tomatoes
- 1 Tbl Sugar
- 1 Tbl Parmesan Cheese
- 1 tsp Dried Basil
- 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
Cheese Cake Pie
By Oextls1
For the graham cracker crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 12 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Great & Easy Crock Pot Roast
By Oextls1
Amazing flavor, and so simple! No salt needed here
- 1 (4 -5 lb) beef roast, any kind
- 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package brown gravy mix, dry
- 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package dried Italian salad dressing mix
- 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package ranch dressing mix, dry
- 1 cup water
- Carrots, potatoes, or onions if desired.
Cheese Enchiladas Recipe
By Oextls1
In a large saucepan, combine the first six ingredients
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
- 1-1/3 cups water
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 16 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
- 4 cups (16 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2-1/2 cups (10 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 2 medium onions, finely chopped
- 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Shredded lettuce, sliced ripe olives and additional sour cream, optional
Pesto Pasta
By Oextls1
My take on a classic
- Basil Leaves 1/3 cup
- Extra virgin OO 1/4 cup
- Parm Cheese 1/3 cup
- Pine Nuts 1 Tbs
- Garlic 1 Clove
- Onion 1/2 cup diced
- Salt/Pepper to taste
- Pasta 2 servings