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Southwestern Goulash
By Jac_M
Cook macaroni according to package directions
- 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2/3 cup frozen corn
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
Muesli
By Jac_M
In a large mixing bowl combine oats, wheat germ, wheat bran, oat bran, dried fruit, nuts, sugar, and seeds
- 4 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
- 1/2 cup wheat bran
- 1/2 cup oat bran
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds
Carne Guisada
By Jac_M
In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 13 ingredients
- 1 bottle (12 ounces) beer
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
- 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 to 3 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- Dash liquid smoke, optional
- 1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 pounds), cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 large unpeeled red potatoes, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- Whole wheat tortillas or hot cooked brown rice, lime wedges and chopped fresh cilantro, optional
Southern Coleslaw
By Jac_M
Lime and cilantro add refreshing accents to this tangy, yummy slaw
- 3 cups coleslaw mix
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup canned Mexicorn
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup ranch salad dressing
- 1-1/2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Browned Butter Bourbon Mashed Sweet Potatoes
By Jac_M
Mary Drennen, Cooking Light NOVEMBER 2012
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
Nikki's Perfect Pastitsio
By Jac_M
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain
- BECHAMEL SAUCE:
- 2-1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1-1/2 pounds ground sirloin
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup butter, cubed
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 4 cups 2% milk
- 2 Eggland's Best Eggs
Almond White Chocolate Chunk Cookies
By Jac_M
Recipe by McCormick
- 2 1/2 C flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 C butter
- 1 1/4 C sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 8 oz white baking chocolate broken into chunks
- 1 C slivered almonds
Spicy Chicken Shawarma
By Jac_M
Lia Huber, Cooking Light APRIL 2010
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
- 5 tablespoons plain low-fat Greek-style yogurt, divided
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
- 3 garlic cloves, minced and divided
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 4 (6-inch) pitas, halved
- 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/2 cup chopped plum tomato
- 1/4 cup prechopped red onion
Chive Mashed Potatoes
By Jac_M
This quick and easy recipe for mashed potatoes uses frozen mashers, such as Ore Ida Steam n' Mash, for a tasty side...
- 2 cups frozen mashed potatoes (such as Ore Ida Steam n' Mash)
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- 2 tablespoons crème fraîche or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fat-free milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Roasted Potatoes with Garlic Butter
By Jac_M
These delicious roasted potatoes are packed with garlic butter flavor
- 8 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled
- 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- minced fresh thyme, optional