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Apple Crisp
By Lady Butterfly
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 40 Minutes 1
- Ingredients:
- 6 Large baking apples, peeled, cored and sliced (about 8cups)
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Crumb Mix:
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
Snickerdoodle Cupcakes with Cinnamon Swirl Frosting
By Lady Butterfly
Preheat oven to 350F degrees
- Cupcakes
- 1 and 2/3 cups (210g) all-purpose flour (careful not to overmeasure)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 and 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar, divided
- 1/2 cup (1 stick or 115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup (60g) yogurt*
- 3/4 cup (180ml) milk*
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Cinnamon-Swirl Frosting
- 1 cup (2 sticks or 230g) salted or unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3-4 cups (360-480g) confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream or half-and-half*
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- salt, to taste
- 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 12 snickerdoodle cookies, mini size (read above for how to make them mini-sized)
Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breast with Bruschetta Sauce
By Lady Butterfly
serves 6 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- Cooking Spray
- 3 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1/2 small red onion, small dice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Spaghetti Squash with Chicken, Mushrooms and Spinach
By Lady Butterfly
Cooking Light MARCH 2009
- 1 (3.5-pound) spaghetti squash
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
- 2 slices center-cut bacon, chopped
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1.5 cups chopped onion
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Poblano pepper
- 8 ounces sliced crimini mushrooms
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/4 cup cup julienne sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil
- 1 1/4 cup cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 6 ounces fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided
Greek Salad
By Lady Butterfly
Directions Add all of the dressing ingredients to a small mixing bowl and whisk well to blend, season with salt an...
- DRESSING:
- 6 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 tsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried dill
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- SALAD:
- 10.5 oz grape or cherry tomatoes, sliced into halves
- 1 1/2 medium cucumbers (14 oz), peeled, seeded and chopped
- 1 cup chopped red onion (about 1/2 of a medium)
- 1 green bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, chopped
- 1 cup black olives (drained well), sliced into halves
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
Mini Reuben Turnovers
By Lady Butterfly
1.Heat oven to 375°F. In food processor bowl with metal blade, place corned beef, cheese, sauerkraut and mustard
- 2 oz corned beef (from deli), cut into pieces
- 1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese (1 oz)
- 2 tablespoons well-drained sauerkraut, squeezed dry with paper towel
- 2 tablespoons stone-ground mustard
- 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls or 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury® Crescent Recipe Creations® refrigerated seamless dough sheet
- 1 egg, beaten, if desired
- Thousand Island dressing, if desired
Stuffed Bell Peppers with Quinoa
By Lady Butterfly
- 4 bell peppers halfed length wise ribs removed
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 1/2 pound ground turkey or ground beef
- 1 small onion
- 14 ounces can fire roasted tomatoes plain is fine too
- 7 ounces can diced green chili
- 14 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1/2 tablespoon cumin
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup mozzarella shredded cheese
- 3/4 cup water
Cajun Burgers
By Lady Butterfly
Southern Living JULY 2008
- 3/4 pound ground chuck
- 1/4 pound ground pork sausage
- 3/4 cup frozen diced onion, red and green bell pepper, and celery
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 hamburger buns
- Cajun Mustard
- Toppings: lettuce, tomato slices, onion rings
BROWN RICE PILAF
By Lady Butterfly
Saute almonds in 1 tablespoon of the butter until golden brown
- 1/4 c. slivered almonds
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 1 c. brown rice
- 1 c. sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 c. thinly sliced carrots
- 1 (14 oz.) can chicken broth
- 1 c. water
- 2 tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
Fried Soft-Shell Crab & Shrimp & Oysters & Grouper
By Lady Butterfly
Spring Creek Restaurant, Spring Creek, Florida, Southern Living AUGUST 2009
- Vegetable oil
- 1 (12-oz.) can evaporated milk
- 1 large egg
- 6 soft-shell crabs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour