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Crock Pot Ham and Beans.....
By AuntieGooper
Variations: * you may use 4 to 6 cans of beans in place of dried Use black eye, Northern, Pinto, Cranberry beans or
- 1 meaty ham bone or 4 to 6 ham hocks
- 1 large sweet onions or 2 shallots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 Tbsp dried parsley or 2 bay leaves
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic or dried garlic
- 1 lb great northern or butter beans, rinsed and picked over *
- 6 to 8 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp pepper, or to taste
Mini Monster Cheese Balls
By AuntieGooper
Mini monster cheese balls are easy to make, and so much fun at a Halloween party -- something other than just the s
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup finely chopped cooked bacon
- 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese*
- Black olive slices
- Pretzel sticks
- White cheese slices
- Black food coloring marker
Giant Chocolate Chunk Cookies
By AuntieGooper
1. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife
- 5 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract $
- 2 large egg whites $
- 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- Cooking spray
Homemade Pierogi
By AuntieGooper
1) To make the dough: Mix together the flour and salt
- Dough
- 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (recommended: King Arthur brand)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup butter, room temperature
- Filling
- 1 cup warm mashed potato
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- To Finish
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 large shallots, diced; OR one medium onion, thinly sliced
Easy Apple Biscuits
By AuntieGooper
Peal apples and cut into large pieces
- 4 to 5 Apples
- 1 cup of Sugar
- 1 cup of Water
- 1 stick of Butter
- Ground Cinnamon
- 1 can of Biscuits
Bagel Thins
By AuntieGooper
Using a very sharp serrated knife, slice bagel into very thin rounds
- 1 Bagel
- 2 tsp Soft margarine, melted
- 1 tsp Oregano, dried
Chocolate Star Mocha Creams
By AuntieGooper
Beat butter, sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, and salt in a large bowl with mixer on medium speed until creamy
- Dough
- 2 stick(s) (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cup(s) confectioners’ sugar
- 1/3 cup(s) unsweetened regular or Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoon(s) cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
- 3 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
- 2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
- Glaze
- 1 cup(s) confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoon(s) milk
- Filling
- 2 teaspoon(s) instant espresso powder
- 1 (3-ounce) brick cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoon(s) unsweetened regular or Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup(s) confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
- You’ll also need: blue food color; star cutters: 2 3/4-inch, 1 1/2-inch
Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark
By AuntieGooper
Preheat the oven to 400. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, cover with pretzels In a medium saucepan melt t...
- 2 sticks of butter
- 1 cup of light brown sugar
- 1 bag of pretzels (you'll use about 3/4 of the bag)
- 12 ounce bag of chocolate chips
- Sea salt
Green Beans and Potatoes in Chunky Tomato Sauce
By AuntieGooper
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil $
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 1/2 cups diced red potato
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 pounds green beans, trimmed
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 3/4 pound plum tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
Chicken Fried Steak
By AuntieGooper
Whisk together the egg whites and 2 tablespoons of milk in a shallow dish or pie plate
- 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup fat-free milk
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon Johnny's Seasoning
- 4 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 4 (4-ounce) lean cubed round steaks
- 6 scallions, thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth