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Sweet Potato-Pecan Casserole
By msweeney
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Cooking spray
- 3 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 5 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
- 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
Olive Oil Poached Tuna Melts
By msweeney
Directions Place the oil, thyme, rind of the lemon peeled into strips, bay leaves and crushed garlic in a pan and ...
- 3 cups olive oil
- 4 to 5 stems fresh thyme
- 1 lemon
- 2 large bay leaves
- 2 large cloves garlic
- 1 1/2 pounds tuna, such as ahi or yellowtail, 1 inch-thick2 ribs celery, finely chopped or 1/2 small bulb fennel, finely chopped
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 1 small fresh chile pepper, finely chopped
- 1/2 small sweet pepper, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Nicoise or other pitted black olives
- 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
- 2 to 3 tablespoons capers
- 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh tarragon, finely chopped
- Seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay Seasoning
- 6 ounces very sharp white Cheddar or Gruyere cheese
- Brioche rolls or lobster rolls, split
Glazed Baked Ham
By msweeney
Preheat the oven to 325 F
- 1 fully cooked ham, bone-in (18 to 20 pounds)
- Whole cloves
- 3 cups brown sugar
- 1/2 cup spicy brown mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 can soda, such as Dr. Pepper
Honey Bun Cake
By msweeney
1 yellow cake mix Mix cake mix, oil, eggs, and sour cream by hand, about 50 strokes
- Glaze:
- 1 yellow cake mix
- 3/4 Cup oil
- 4 eggs
- 8 oz sour cream
- 1 C brown sugar
- 1 T cinnamon
- 2 Cups powdered sugar
- 4 T milk
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
Paleo Brownies
By msweeney
Paleo Brownies
- 1 cup blanched almond flour
- 1/4 teaspoon celtic sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 ounces baking chocolate (100% cacao)
- 7 Medjool dates (1/2-2/3 cup) pits removed
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla stevia
Roasted Beet Salad with Walnuts and Goat Cheese
By msweeney
Directions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 3 medium beets, washed and trimmed
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon minced red onions
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Potato Salad - Ree Drummond
By msweeney
Directions Cut the potatoes in halves or thirds, then boil until fork tender
- 5 pounds russet potatoes (about 8 medium russets)
- 1 1/2 cups real mayonnaise, plus more if needed
- 4 tablespoons yellow mustard, plus more if needed
- 5 whole green onions, sliced up to the darkest green part
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more if needed
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 10 whole small sweet pickles, sliced
- 2 tablespoons pickle juice
- 6 whole hard boiled eggs, peeled and sliced
Gluten Free Chocolate Chocolate Chip Ice Box Cake
By msweeney
1 Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix cookie mix, butter, 1 teaspoon of the vanilla and the egg until soft dou...
- 1 box Betty Crocker® Gluten Free chocolate chip cookie mix
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons gluten-free vanilla
- 1 egg
- 2 cups whipping cream
- 12 oz gluten-free mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
- Chocolate shavings or miniature chocolate chips
Mexican Red Rice (Arroz Rojo)
By msweeney
Directions In a large heavy saucepan, heat the vegetable oil on medium-high heat
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1/3 cup finely chopped white onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 serrano chile
- 1 fresh cilantro sprig
Stove Top Stuffing Mix
By msweeney
This dressing tastes every bit as good as the famous box mix, but without all the sodium
- 4 tablespoons instant minced onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons parsley flakes
- 1 1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 30 slices homemade bread (made with salt substitute)
- TO PREPARE STUFFING
- 1 cup water
- 1 -2 teaspoon wyler's low-sodium instant chicken bouillon granules
- 1 -4 tablespoon margarine