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Creamy Tomato Slow Cooker Chicken
By charlotteh371
Spray 3-4 oz quart slow cooker with cooking spray
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb)
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 tsp dried basil leaves
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 jar (15oz) alfredo sauce
- 1 can (14.5oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 pouch (8oz) Old El Paso raosted tomato Mexican cooking sauce
- 8 oz uncooked pasta such as penne or mostaccioli
- 2 tbs cornstarch
- 2 tbs water
- 1/2 cup shredded Italian cheese blend (2oz) if desired
Creamy Salsa Dip
By charlotteh371
1 In small bowl, mix all ingredients except tortilla chips
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
- 3/4 cup chipotle salsa or Thick 'n Chunky salsa
- 1/4 cup lightly packed chopped fresh cilantro
- 8 oz round tortilla chips or crackers
Sausage, Potato, White Bean, and Kale Soup
By charlotteh371
Directions Heat oil in an 8-quart stock pot or Dutch oven over medium-high
- 2 2
- tablespoons olive oil
- 8 8
- ounces bulk Italian sausage
- 2 2
- onions, chopped (about 2 cups)
- 1 1
- teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
- 1 1
- teaspoon fennel seeds
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 2
- Yukon Gold potatoes (1 lb), cut into 1-inch pieces
- 8 8
- cups chicken stock from Whole Poached Chicken with Bonus Stock, or purchased chicken stock
- 1 1
- bay leaf (optional)
- 1 1
- 15 ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 1
- large bunch kale, stemmed and leaves torn (10 to 12 cups)
- 2 2
- tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Texas Sheet Cake
By charlotteh371
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- FROSTING:
- 2 2
- cups all-purpose flour
- 2 2
- cups sugar
- 1/4 1/4
- teaspoon salt
- 4 4
- heaping Tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
- 2 2
- sticks butter
- 1 1
- cup boiling water
- 1/2 1/2
- cup buttermilk
- 2 2
- large eggs, beaten
- 1 1
- teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1
- teaspoon vanilla
- 1 3/4 1 3/4
- sticks butter
- 4 4
- heaping Tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
- 6 6
- Tablespoons milk
- 1 1
- teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1
- pound (minus 1/2 cup) powdered sugar (about 3 to 3 1/4 cups)
- 1/2 1/2
- cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts, optional
BOWTIE PASTA WITH SAUSAGE AND SAGE
By charlotteh371
Method: Cook pasta to desired doneness, drain and set aside
- 1 pound dried farfalle pasta
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 1 (12-ounce) package sweet italian sausage, cut into 1/2 " slices
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Slow Cooker Chicken Breasts
By charlotteh371
I discard the skin after cooking
- Ingredients
- 4 bone in, skin on chicken breasts, about 5 pounds total
- 2 tablespoons of all-puporse steak seasoning
- 2 teaspoons of paprika or chili powder
Easy Homemade Glazed Doughnut Holes
By charlotteh371
Make the glaze: Sift the confectioners' sugar into a medium bowl
- For the glaze:
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 3 to 4 tablespoons whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- For the doughnut holes:
- 5 cups vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- 4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- Equipment: Deep-fry thermometer; Small ice cream scoop
Steak Tips with Caramelized Onions
By charlotteh371
INSTRUCTIONS In a medium sauce pan, place all marinade ingredients and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and gentl...
- For the Marinade
- 1 cup ketchup
- ½ cup Coca-Cola or water (see note)
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- ½ cup Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup A-1 Sauce
- 1½ tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
- Other Ingredients
- 2 pounds sirloin or rib eye trimmed and cut into large cuts as big as 2 to 3 inches square
- 1 large onion, cut into thick strips vertically
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Creamy Tomato Risotto with Crispy Garlic Crumbs
By charlotteh371
First make your tomato based stock
- Risotto:
- 400 g/14oz tin of chopped tomatoes
- 200 ml/7fl oz vegetable stock
- 1 tbsp tomato puree
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small brown onion, peeled and chopped finely
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
- 150 g/5.5 oz Arborio rice
- 75 ml/2.5fl oz white wine (optional, replace with stock if you'd prefer)
- 50 ml/1.75fl oz double cream
- 30 g/1oz parmesan, grated (or other cheese if you prefer)
- Juice of 1/2 a lemon
- Good pinch of salt and black pepper
- Crispy Garlic Crumbs:
- 3/4 tbsp. butter
- 1/4 tsp Maldon salt (or just a good pinch of normal salt)
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
- 30 g/1oz panko breadcrumbs (or 30g grated slightly stale bread)
- 1 tsp chopped chives or parsley
- Zest of half a lemon
- 20 g/0.75oz parmesan, grated (or other cheese if you prefer)
Country Quiche
By charlotteh371
Yields: 16 servings
- 1 pound ground pork sausage with sage
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 20 grape tomatoes, sliced in half and sprinkled with salt
- 6 large eggs
- 10 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, grated (about 2 1/2 cups)
- Salt and pepper
- Two 9-inch unbaked frozen pie shells (set them out to thaw while preparing the other ingredients)