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Chicken Paillard "Pizette with Mozarella and Pepperoni
By cindygwest
Drizzle chicken with 1 tablespoon oil in a shallow dish and season with salt, pepper, granulated garlic and onion, ...
- 4 6-to 8-ounce pieces chicken breast, butterflied then pounded very thin (1/8- to 1/4-inch thick)
- 2 tablespoons EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil or olive oil, divided
- Salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon granulated onion
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
- A fat handful basil leaves
- 1 pound ball fresh mozzarella, very thinly sliced or shredded on fat toothed box grater
- 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano
Pecan Pie Bites
By cindygwest
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- For the crust:
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened (1 cup)
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 2/3 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 t. salt
- For the Filling:
- 1 bag pecan halves (6 oz.)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 T. butter, melted
- 2 T. bourbon (optional)
- 1 t. vanilla extract
- 1/2 t. salt
- untoasted pecan halves
- Kosher salt
Baked Apples and Pork
By cindygwest
Cut the pork into large chunks
- 3 to 4 pounds lean pork (boneless is preferred, but boned chops can be used)
- 6 cups applesauce
- 2 tablespoons apple pie spice
- 6 small red-skin potatoes
- 4 carrots, peeled and coarsely cut
- 2 cups white pearl onions, peeled
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 firm tart apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
P.S. I Love You Cake
By cindygwest
Grease a 13x9-in. baking pan
- FILLING:
- 1 yellow cake mix (regular size)
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant coconut cream pudding mix
- 1/4 cup poppy seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
- 2 cups 2% milk
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
- TOPPING:
- 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1/4 cup instant coconut cream pudding mix
- 3 tablespoons 2% milk
- 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
Slow-Cooker pepper Steak
By cindygwest
Sprinkle strips of sirloin with garlic powder to taste
- 2 pounds beef sirloin, cut into 2 inch strips
- garlic powder to taste
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cube beef bouillon
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 large green bell peppers, roughly chopped
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with liquid
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Sweet Potato Salad
By cindygwest
1. Fill Dutch oven with 1 inch water
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 5 slices bacon, chopped
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 scallions, sliced thin
Pepperoni Pizza Pull
By cindygwest
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 3 1/2 ounce package sliced pepperoni, chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (1 ounce)
- 1 11 ounce package (12) refrigerated breadsticks
- 1 cup pizza sauce, warmed
Tropic Wonder Chicken
By cindygwest
Place a rack in upper third of oven; preheat to 425°
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 3 1/2–4-pound chicken, halved
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 fresh pineapple, sliced 1/2 inch thick
- 1 serrano chile, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 3/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon paprika
Ravioli Lasagna with Chianti Sauce
By cindygwest
1. For Chianti tomato suce, in a large saucepan heat 1 t
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 28-ounce crushed tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup Chianti or other full-bodied dry red wine
- 1 T. dried oregano, crushed
- 1 t. salt
- 1/4 to 1/2 t. crushed red pepper
- 1 12-ounce package cooked Italian-style poultry sausages, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 12 ounces fresh cremini mushrooms or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 7-ounce jar roasted red sweet pepper, drained and coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup snipped fresh basil
- 2 9-ounce packages refrigerated cheese ravioli
- 1 8-ounce package shredded mozzarella cheese (2 cups)
Cheese Fondue with Weirdly Great Dippers
By cindygwest
What pairs well with cheese? That would be make a great dipper for this cheese fondue! Try some of these interesti...
- 12 ounces gruyere cheese, shredded, about 4 cups
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, about 1 cup
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 clove garlic, halved
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, optional
- Assorted dippers, for serving