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Italian Stuffed Peppers
By vealam
Slow Cooker Meat Sauce: In a dutch oven or heavy bottomed pot set over medium/high heat, brown sausage and ground c...
- Slow Cooker Meat Sauce:
- 3 large red bell peppers
- 2 cups cooked wild rice
- 3 cups Slow Cooker Meat Sauce
- 3/4 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 2 lbs ground Italian sausage (I used sweet)
- 1 lb ground chuck
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 onions, diced
- 2 bell peppers, diced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
- 3 28oz cans crushed tomatoes
- 1 can tomato paste
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1 parmesan rind
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 2 teaspoons fresh)
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to your taste)
Grilled Romaine, Red Onion, Avocado and Bacon Salad
By vealam
Preheat the grill to low heat
- 4-6 pieces thick cut bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Romaine hearts, split in half
- 1 red onion, cut into rounds
- 1 large avocado cut into quarters
- Simple Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons aged balsamic vinaigrette
- kosher salt
- 4-6 pieces thick cut bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Romaine hearts, split in half
- 1 red onion, cut into rounds
- 1 large avocado cut into quarters
- Simple Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons aged balsamic vinaigrette
- kosher salt
Heirloom Tomato Cheddar Tart with Everything Spice
By vealam
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F
- Everything Bagel Spice:
- 1 sheet frozen puff pasty, thawed
- 1/3 cup basil pesto
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4-6 heirloom tomatoes
- olive oil, for drizzling
- 2 tablespoons toasted white sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon toasted black sesame seeds (or another tablespoon white sesame)
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 2 teaspoons dried onion
- 2 teaspoons dried garlic
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Strawberry Cake Mix Truffles
By vealam
In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat softened cream cheese until light and fluffy
- 2 8 oz blocks of cream cheese, softened
- 1 box of Strawberry Cake Mix
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- Valentine’s Day Sprinkles
- 2 trays of Candiquik Vanilla
Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Pops with RumChata
By vealam
In the bowl of your stand mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the cream cheese and sugar, about 3 minut...
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup half-and-half
- 1/4 cup rumchata, plus 2 tbs
- 2/3 cup dulce de leche
- 1/2 cup cinnamon cereal, crushed
Southern Peach Cobbler
By vealam
Preheat oven to 425 degrees
- Peach Filling Ingredients:
- 8 fresh peaches, peeled, pitted and sliced into thin wedges - about 8-10 cups of slices
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons arrowroot or cornstarch
- Topping Ingredients:
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 12 tablespoons butter, chilled and cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- Cinnamon Sugar Topping Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Sticky Bourbon Chicken with Rice
By vealam
THE NIGHT BEFORE: Combine the soy sauce, oil, vinegar, bourbon, and brown sugar in a bowl
- 1 1/2 lbs. chicken thighs (I used boneless skinless – delish!)
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon crushed or sliced ginger (fresh, not dried)
- 4 cloves crushed garlic
- 4-5 green onions, cut into thirds or sliced
- 1 cup uncooked basmati rice
Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake
By vealam
Grease the bottom and sides of a deep 9-inch round cake pan
- For the topping:
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into 4 chunks
- 4 Granny smith apples, peeled and cored
- 2/3 cup (133 g) packed dark brown sugar
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup International Delight Caramel Macchiato Coffee Creamer
- For the cake:
- 1 cup (120 g) all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (50 g) dark brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Asian Chicken Noodle Soup
By vealam
Heat 1 Tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup diced carrots (about 2 large)
- 6 green onions, sliced (1 1/2 cups)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 Tbsp minced peeled ginger
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and freshly ground white or black pepper
- 6 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce, or more to taste
- 2 Tbsp mirin
- 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 Tbsp Sriracha
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 3 cups slightly packed chopped Napa cabbage
- 6 oz crimini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 (4.3 oz) package dry ramen, seasoning packets discarded
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Mojito Cupcakes
By vealam
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 12 cupcake molds with cupcake liners
- For the cupcakes:
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup white rum
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- zest of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- For the frosting:
- 3/4 cup butter, room temperature
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, small diced
- 1/2 teaspoon mint extract
- 1-2 tablespoons white rum
- small mint leaves & lime wedges, for garnish