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CHOCOLATE ALMOND SUGAR COOKIES
By bjnelson55
These rich cocoa-chocolate chip cookies are laced with your choice of amaretto, coffee liqueur, or créme de caca...
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2/3 cup shortening
- 2/3 cup butter
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons amaretto, coffee liqueur, crème de cacao, or milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate pieces
- 3/4 cup finely chopped almonds or pecans
QUICK MAGICAL BREAKFAST BLASTER SMOOTHIE
By bjnelson55
When soggy cereal and steel-cut oatmeal loses its appeal, whip up one of Dr
- 1 scoop (1/3 cup) soy protein (like Nature's Plus Spiru-Tein)
- 1/2 tablespoon flaxseed oil
- 1/4 cup frozen blueberries
- 1/2 large ripe banana or other fruits of your choice
SARAH'S EASY ALFREDO SAUCE
By bjnelson55
Sarah loves this one!
- 1 stick butter
- 1 block cream cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 6 oz. parmesean cheese
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- Pepper to taste
MICROWAVE PEANUT BRITTLE
By bjnelson55
Simple and really good. A nice hostess gift
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup white corn syrup
STRAWBERRY POUND CAKE
By bjnelson55
Most pound cakes are delicious served with fresh fruit and whipped cream, but this recipe makes the most luxurious ...
- 2 cups (about 12 ounces) strawberries, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam
- 3 cups sugar, divided
- 4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 32 tablespoons (4 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 6 large eggs, lightly beaten with a fork
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- 1 pound strawberries, sliced and stirred with 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 cups heavy cream, whipped with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
CHICKEN NOODLE CASSEROLE
By bjnelson55
This rich casserole from Sylvia McCrone of Danville, Illinois is ideal comfort food for your family on a chilly spr...
- 5 cups uncooked egg noodles
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 celery rib, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, chopped
- 4 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
- 1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
- 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
BLONDIES
By bjnelson55
Great!
- 14 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted and cooled, divided
- 1-1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1-1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped
Fudgey Chocolate Truffles
By bjnelson55
1. Melt butter in heavy 2-quart saucepan over low heat
- 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter
- 3/4 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa
- 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons rum or 1 teaspoon rum extract
- 3/4 cup finely chopped nuts
- Additional chopped nuts or cocoa
NELSON FAMILY POTATO SAUSAGE
By bjnelson55
We used to get together with cousins and make up huge batches
- 14 pounds beef
- 6 pounds pork
- 1 gallon meat total
- 35 pounds red potatoes (1-1/2 gallons)
- 3 large onions ground up
- 3 tablespoons pepper
- 8 tablespoons salt
FIESTA CHICKEN BURRITOS
By bjnelson55
Looking for some heat with supper but still want a cool kitchen? Try these slow cooked burritos with a spicy touch ...
- 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Dash cayenne pepper
- Dash crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
- 8 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
- Optional toppings: sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes