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Spaghetti Pie Casserole Recipe
By francesn
Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain
- 1 package (8 ounces) spaghetti
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
- 1 cup (8 ounces) reduced-fat sour cream
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese
CINNAMON ROLL CAKE
By francesn
Mix everything together except for the butter
- Cake:
- 3 c. flour
- 1/4 tsp.salt
- 1 c. sugar
- 4 tsp. baking powder
- 1 1/2 c. milk
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 1/2 c. butter, melted
- Topping:
- 1 c. butter, softened
- 1 c. brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp. flour
- 1 Tbsp. cinnamon
SWEET IRISH SODA BREAD
By francesn
Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar together
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon caraway seeds
- 1/2 cup seedless raisins
- 1 cup buttermilk
Fail-Proof Pizza Dough and Cheesy Garlic Bread Sticks
By francesn
Directions: For the pizza dough--In a large mixing bowl, preferably that of a stand mixer, stir yeast and honey in...
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon honey {or sugar}
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons olive or canola oil
- 3 cups bread flour {give or take 1/2 cup...depending on the heat & humidity}
- for the cheesy garlic bread sticks
- 1/2 recipe Fail
- Proof Pizza Dough from above
- 2 tablespoons softened salted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese {use the real stuff!}
- 1/4 pound grated mozzarella cheese {salt & pepper, if desired}
SPICY CHILI RECIPE
By francesn
In a Dutch oven, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain
- 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1-1/2 pounds Johnsonville® Mild Italian Links
- 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes
- 2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 large green pepper, chopped
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 2 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1-1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Tiramisu
By francesn
Line an 8-inch-square baking dish with plastic wrap, leaving a 3-inch overhang on all sides
- 6 large egg yolks
- 3 /4 cup sugar
- 3 /4 cup whole milk
- Four 8-ounce containers mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups espresso or strong coffee, at room temperature
- 1 /2 cup brandy or cognac
- 30 to 32 crisp Italian ladyfingers (savoiardi)
- 1 /4 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
- Bittersweet chocolate, for shaving
Traditional Italian Cream Cake
By francesn
This scrumptiously delicious Italian Cream Cake is sure to win praises family and friends! Very moist and full of f...
- NUTTY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 2 cups sugar
- 5 large eggs, separated
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 (16 ounce) or (3 3/4 cups) package powdered sugar, sifted
- Garnishes: toasted pecan halves, chopped pecans
Chocolate Truffle Cake
By francesn
Directions In a large saucepan, cook the milk, butter and chocolate over low heat until melted
- FILLING:
- 2-1/2 cups 2% milk
- 1 cup butter, cubed
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 3 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons butter, cubed
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- GANACHE:
- 10 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
Leftover Pork Tenderloin Crock Pot Chili
By francesn
This recipe came out of a need to serve leftover pork tenderloin in a completely different way - my kids hate to ea...
- 1 lb pork tenderloin, cooked and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 2 cups beef broth (or water)
- fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Pastry Cream Filling
By francesn
We make it easy...You make it amazing!™ Easy-Add pure vanilla extract Add to shopping list pure vanilla extract...
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup half & half or 1/2 cup whipping (heavy) cream plus 1/2 cup whole milk
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Easy-Add pure vanilla extract Add to shopping list pure vanilla extract