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Peachy Pork Chops
By cindygwest
Cook the pork chops most of the way in oil in a saute pan, then return them to the pan in the simmering glaze to fi...
- Deglaze with:
- 1 T. vegetable oil
- 4 bone-in pork chops (6 oz each), seasoned with salt and black pepper
- 2 T. minced shallots
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1 can sliced peaches in syrup (15 oz) drained
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Cheesy Cauliflower Soup
By cindygwest
If you prefer chunky soup, skip the blender step in the recipe and stir the cheese and cream into the slow cooker, ...
- 1 large head cauliflower, broken into florets
- 2 celery ribs
- 2 large carrots
- 1 large green pepper
- 1 small sweet red pepper
- 1 medium red onion
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups half-and-half cream
Cheese Soup with a Kick
By cindygwest
In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp
- 5 bacon strips, diced
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 cups cubed process cheese (Velveeta)
- 1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
- 1/2 cup grated carrots
- 2 tablespoons sherry, optional
- Minced fresh parsley
Herbed Monkey Bread
By cindygwest
1. Lightly coat a large, smooth tube pan with cooking spray
- 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 t. dried oregano
- 1 t. dried thyme
- 1 T. dried parsley
- 1/2 t. black pepper
- 1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled
- 3 pounds purchased frozen white bread dough, thawed
Coconut Chicken Cutlets
By cindygwest
For the best results, once the cutlets are breaded, chill them on a rack set inside a baking sheet for 30 minutes b...
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 - 8 ounces each), sliced in half
- salt and black pepper
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 t. kosher salt
- 1/4 t. cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 3/4 cup EACH unsweetened shredded coconut and panko bread crumbs
- 14 cup canola oil
Manicotti the Italian Way
By cindygwest
There are two types of stuffed manicotti in the world
- Crepe Batter
- 6 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Nonstick vegetable oil spray
- Filling and Assembly
- 2 large egg yolks, beaten to blend
- 1 1/2 pounds ricotta
- 8 ounces mozzarella, grated
- 1 ounce Parmesan, grated, plus more for serving
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 2 10-ounce frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained (optional)
- 3 cups marinara sauce, preferably homemade, divided
Grilled Spanish Mustard Beef
By cindygwest
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate
- 1/4 cup sherry vinegar
- 1/4 cup light olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 2 pounds very thin flank steak
Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Crepe Bake
By cindygwest
For filling: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of the cheddar cheese, the cream cheese, pimiento, chutney and pep...
- 8 Whole Wheat Crepes (see recipe, Basic Crepes with Variations) or purchased crepes
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel), softened
- 1 4 - ounce jar diced pimiento, drained
- 1/4 cup mango chutney, snip any large pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 3 cups cooked broccoli florets
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/3 cup sliced green onions
- Sliced green onions
Kale with Pine Nuts and Shredded Parmesan
By cindygwest
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 bunch kale, stems removed and leaves washed and roughly chopped (about 8 cups)
- 1 t. white vinegar
- salt and black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Old Towne Bakery Cinnamon Rolls
By cindygwest
For dough, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water
- For dough:
- 1/2 ounce (2 packages) fast-acting yeast
- 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
- 3 T. granulated sugar
- 2 t. salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 cup (2 sticks) very soft butter
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- For filling:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 T. ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup raisins
- For vanilla glaze:
- 2 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 vanilla bean, seeds only
- 2 T. water
- 1 T. vanilla