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Pan Seared Garlic Chicken
By MJH
To begin, wash your chicken and smear a bit of fresh lime juice all around (it really adds a nice flavor to it even...
- Chicken Thighs (or parts of choice)
- Garlic (whole pieces, crushed)
- Garlic Salt
- Salt & Pepper
- Chicken Broth
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Rosemary
- Green Onions
- Lime Juice or Fresh Lime
- Onions
- Honey (not necessary but adds a litle more sweetness)
Waldorf Chicken Salad
By MJH
Preheat oven to 350°. Bake walnuts in a single layer in a shallow pan 6 to 8 minutes or until toasted and fragra...
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 3 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
- 1 large Gala apple, diced
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup honey mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Key Lime Eclairs
By MJH
Preheat oven to 400. Butter a baking sheet or spray with nonstick spray and set aside
- Pastry:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter
- 1 TBS granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup plus 1 TBS all purpose flour
- 4 large eggs, whisked
- Key Lime Cream:
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup key lime juice
- 1 cup heavy cream (COLD)
- Glaze:
- 2 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Sweet Potato Pie Cheesecake Cupcakes
By MJH
This delicious, quick and easy Sweet Potato Pie Cheesecake Cupcakes recipe will keep everyone wanting more
- 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel) at room temperature
- 1/4 cup sweet potato (or squash) puree
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Vegetarian Stuffed Cabbage
By MJH
Makes: 4 servings
- Cabbage & Filling:
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup short-grain brown rice
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil plus 2 tablespoons, divided
- 1 large Savoy cabbage (2-3 pounds)
- 1 pound baby bella mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
- 1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper plus 1/8 teaspoon, divided
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1/4 cup dried currants
- 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts (see Tips), chopped
- Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 28-ounce can no-salt-added crushed tomatoes (see Tips)
- 1/2 cup red wine
Robert E. Lee Bundt
By MJH
The Robert E. Lee Cake was traditionally believed to be a favorite of the Civil War general who led the confederate...
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 4 teaspoons orange zest, divided
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest, divided
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 to 3 Tbsp. fresh orange juice
- Garnishes: fresh raspberries, gold-gilded cranberries and gooseberries, fresh mint sprigs
Hot Chocolate with Red Wine
By MJH
Bring wine to a simmer over low heat
- 3 tsp unsweetened dark cocoa powder
- 4 tsp sugar
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 1 cup milk
- pinch of salt
Thin Mint Cookie Bark
By MJH
Preheat oven to 325 degrees
- Chocolate graham crackers
- 2 packages (1o oz) Nestle Winter baking chips
Doggy Trail Mix
By MJH
Preheat oven to 200 degrees Cut chicken into 1/2” thick cubes Cut potato into 1/2” thick cubes
- Boneless, skinless chicken
- Potatoes
- Carrots
- Blueberries or cranberries
Cream Cheese Pumpkin Bars
By MJH
MAKES: 24 servings Nutritional Facts: 1 bar equals 196 calories, 12 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 52 mg cholesterol...
- 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar, divided
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened, cubed
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten