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Curried Zucchini Soup
By msweeney
A cup of this soup is delicious, served hot or cold
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- Coarse salt
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 1/2 pounds zucchini (about 3 medium), sliced 1 inch thick
- 1 baking potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted, for garnish
Easy Green Chile Enchiladas
By msweeney
In a small skillet, saute the onions with the butter over medium-low heat until the onions are nice and golden brow...
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- One 15-ounce can green enchilada sauce
- Two 4-ounce cans chopped green chilies
- 2 cups freshly grated Cheddar-Jack cheese
- 12 yellow corn tortillas
- Store-bought salsa, for serving
- Sour cream, for serving
- Fresh cilantro leaves, for serving
Pecan-Pie Muffins
By msweeney
Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/3 sticks butter, melted (recommend 6 T based on reviews)
Chicken Taco Pie
By msweeney
Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon chili powder*
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin*
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt*
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika*
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper*
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes*
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano*
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons flour
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes, original or hot
- 1 (14 ounce) can White Northern Beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 10 flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
- 3 tablespoons cilantro, for garnish
- 1 green onion, for garnish (optional)
- 1 jalapeno, for garnish (optional)
- 1 tomato, for garnish (optional)
- Shredded ice burg lettuce (optional)
Chicken Adobo
By msweeney
Directions For the marinade: In a medium bowl, combine the vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, red pepper flakes, a...
- 1 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 12 chicken drumsticks
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons arrowroot
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 2 large limes)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
- Lime wedges
Apple Cinnamon Fritters
By msweeney
1 In deep fryer or 4-quart heavy saucepan, heat oil to 350°F
- Vegetable oil for deep frying
- 2 cups Original Bisquick® mix
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 large unpeeled Granny Smith apple, chopped (about 1 3/4 cups)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Devon's Award-Winning Chili
By msweeney
Pat the brisket cubes dry with paper towels
- 5 pounds beef brisket, cut in 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cups chopped yellow onions
- 6 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, crushed
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 2 green peppers, seeded and diced
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 cups tomatoes, chopped with their liquid
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup strong coffee
- 2 (15-ounce) cans kidney beans
- 2 tablespoons chopped basil leaves
- Sour cream
- Grated Cheddar
- Diced tomato
- Tortilla chips
- Guacamole (see recipe)
Scones - Alton Brown
By msweeney
Heat oven to 375 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and sugar
- 2 - 1/2 cups flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- 3/4 cup cream
- 1 egg
- Handful dried currants or dried cranberries
Party Pinwheels
By msweeney
In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, ranch dressing mix, and green onions
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
- 2 green onions, minced
- 4 (12 inch) flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Baked Blintzes with Fresh Blueberry Sauce
By msweeney
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- Batter:
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 extra-large eggs
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- Filling:
- 3 cups (24 ounces) ricotta cheese
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 2 extra-large eggs
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (2 lemons)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Fresh Blueberry Sauce (recipe follows)
- Sauce:
- 3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (3 oranges)
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 4 half-pints fresh blueberries
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice