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Pecan Pie Bars
By CarolineNGa
Baking pies for a large crowd can be intimidating and time-consuming, but Gail Simmons stopped by "Good Morning Ame...
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 cups pecan halves (see note)
- Baked Press-In Crust
Mediterranean Chicken and Potatoes
By CarolineNGa
PREHEAT oven to 350° F. Tear open the top part of the seasoning packet and remove cooking bag
- 1 packet (1.19 ounces) MAGGI SO JUICY Mediterranean Herb Medley with Rosemary Seasoning
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast tenders
- 2 cups quartered small red potatoes
- 1 small onion, quartered
Cabernet-Balsamic Burgers with Sautéed Mushrooms & Onions
By CarolineNGa
Grilled cheeseburgers get an irresistible upgrade with creamy blue cheese and caramelized onions spiked with jammy ...
- 5 teaspoons olive oil, divided
- 4 cups thinly sliced red onion
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 cup cabernet sauvignon or other dry red wine
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 (8-ounce) package sliced mushrooms
- 1 1/2 pounds ground sirloin
- Cooking spray
- 1/3 cup light mayonnaise
- 1 ounce blue cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 6 (1 1/2-ounce) whole-wheat hamburger buns
- 1 1/2 cups baby arugula
Guacamole Mayo - Recipes at Penzeys Spices
By CarolineNGa
This is the best on burgers or turkey sandwiches
- 1/3 Cup mayonnaise (light works fine)
- 1 large avocado, peeled, pitted and cut in chunks
- 1 TB. freshly-squeezed lime juice (juice of 1/2 lime)
- 1 clove garlic (or 1/4 tsp. PENZEYS MINCED GARLIC)
- 1/4 Cup chopped fresh cilantro, use more or less or none to taste
- 1/4-1/2 tsp. salt, to taste
- 1/4 -1/2 tsp. GROUND CUMIN, to taste
Santa Fe Chicken & Rice
By CarolineNGa
Place chicken in a large ziplock bag and coat with marinade
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1 cup Lawry's Mesquite or Baja Chipotle Marinade
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup instant white rice
- 1 cup chicken broth
Italian Meatball Burgers
By CarolineNGa
These saucy, family-friendly burgers might be best eaten with a knife and fork
- 6 (1.5-ounce) frozen ciabatta rolls with rosemary and olive oil
- 8 ounces sweet turkey Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pound ground sirloin
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded sharp provolone cheese
- 6 large basil leaves
- 6 tablespoons lower-sodium marinara sauce
Potluck Mushroom Rice Recipe
By CarolineNGa
In a large saucepan, bring water and bouillon to a boil
- 3 cups water
- 1-1/2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
- 1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 large green pepper, chopped
- 1 jar (6 ounces) whole mushrooms, drained
- 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
- 1 celery rib, sliced
- 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
- 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Slow-Cooked Salsa Recipe
By CarolineNGa
Core tomatoes. Cut a small slit in two tomatoes; insert a garlic clove into each slit
- 10 plum tomatoes
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 small onion, cut into wedges
- 2 jalapeno peppers
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
Strawberry Shortcake Cups Recipe
By CarolineNGa
Mash or slice the strawberries; place in a large bowl
- 1 quart fresh strawberries
- 4 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- Whipped cream
Chicken and Veggies Stir Fry, Low Calorie and Super Yummy
By CarolineNGa
A stir fry makes a terrific dinner since it come together really quickly and can be made very healthy
- Ingredients for Sauce:
- 2 cup broccoli florets, cut in half, see shopping tip
- 2 cups onion, diced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 5 cups cabbage, shredded
- 2 cups Chinese pea pods (snow peas) sliced in half
- 1 3/4 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- Cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon vegetable, canola or olive oil
- 3 tablespoons water for stir frying
- 1/3 cup plus reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 cloves garlic, mined
- 2 teaspoons ginger (from a jar), see shopping tip
- Fresh ground black pepper, to taste