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TORTILLAS IN NO TIME!
By bjnelson55
Four ingredients and half an hour is all it takes to make authentic tortillas from Taste of Home
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
ALMOND ICEBOX ROUNDS
By bjnelson55
Cream cheese gives these almond-studded, slice-and-bake cookies moistness and richness
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 3-ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted and chopped
- 2/3 cup sliced almonds, chopped
SLOW COOKER FRENCH ONION SOUP
By bjnelson55
Heat oil and margarine in large skillet over medium-high heat
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp trans-free margarine
- 3 onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 4 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional) add to shopping list
- 8 slices crusty French bread
- 1/2 cup grated reduced-fat Swiss or Parmesan cheese
Busy Mom's Chicken Fajitas Recipe
By bjnelson55
“Staying at home with a 9-month-old makes preparing dinner a challenge, but a slow cooker provides an easy way to...
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, drained
- 1 each medium green, sweet red and yellow peppers, julienned
- 1 medium onion, halved and sliced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
- Shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes, optional
PEACH PIE
By bjnelson55
Heat oven to 425°F. In large bowl, mix peaches, sugar, tapioca, cornstarch, cinnamon and lemon juice
- 7 cups fresh or frozen (partially thawed) sliced peeled peaches (about 3 pounds)
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup quick-cooking tapioca
- 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 box Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box
- 1/2 teaspoon all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons peach preserves or jelly
Date Moons
By bjnelson55
Beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped dates
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
D'amico & Son's Turkey with Dried Cherries Pasta Salad
By bjnelson55
This D'amico & Son's Turkey with Dried Cherries Pasta Salad recipe tastes just like the one served at the restauran...
- SALAD:
- 1 pound rotini pasta
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups cooked, diced turkey breast (smoked is very good in this recipe)
- 1 cup dried cherries
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 diced celery stalks, diced
- 1 cup whole toasted almonds
- POPPYSEED DRESSING:
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
- 2 cups real mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoonds cold water
- 2 tablespoonds poppy seeds
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
BOURBON BALLS
By bjnelson55
From Star Tribune
- 2 cups vanilla wafers, finely ground
- 2 cups pecans or walnuts, finely chopped
- 2 cups sifted powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup pluse 2 tablespoons bourbon
- Sifted powerder sugar or granulated sugar
MINIATURE PECAN PIES
By bjnelson55
The best recipe!
- PECAN FILLING:
- One 3-ounce package cream cheese
- 1/2 cup margarine
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Dash of salt
- 2/3 cup coarsely broken pecans
Mario Batali's Grapefruit and Honey Cake
By bjnelson55
This cake is simple to make and can easily be dressed up with your favorite cake topping!
- 3 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup finely ground
- Fresh Breadcrumbs
- 2 medium Grapefruits
- 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 4 large Eggs at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder