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Almond Butter Crunch
By cindygwest
Toffee made each Christmas for gifts
- 1 cup butter
- 1 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 T. light corn syrup
- 3 T. water
- 1 cup coarsely chopped almonds, toasted
- 4 4/12 ounce Hershey chocolate bars, melted
- 1 cup finely chopped almonds, toasted
Brazilian Black Beans with Tomatoes and Oranges
By cindygwest
A little spicy and a little sweet
- 1 T. olive oil
- 1/4 cup sliced onion
- 1/4 cup diced poblano chile
- 1 T. minced fresh garlic
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup EACH chicken broth and orange juice
- 1/2 cup EACH mandarin orange segments and halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 T. chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Grape Pickers Skillet
By cindygwest
Preheat oven to 450 degrees
- Line:
- 10 ounce bacon strips, thin
- 2 T. fresh thyme, minced
- Layer:
- 2 pounds yukon gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup shaved Gruyere cheese, divided
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup sliced leeks
- 1 T. minced garlic
Sweet, Sticky and Spicy Chicken
By cindygwest
You can add 1/2 lb of broccoli florets to this dish
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger root
- 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1/2 inch strips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Ham and Cheese Pie
By cindygwest
In a greased 10-in. quiche dish or pie plate, layer the ham, Swiss cheese, bacon, cheddar cheese, onion and green ...
- 1 cup diced fully cooked ham
- 3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
- 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 tablespoons chopped onion
- 3 tablespoons chopped green pepper
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup biscuit/baking mix
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Mitzi's Chicken Fingers
By cindygwest
These chicken fingers are served with crinkle-cut fries, coleslaw, and a honey-dill dipping sauce
- FOR THE DIPPING SAUCE:
- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp. roughly chopped dill
- 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp. dry mustard powder
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- FOR THE CHICKEN FINGERS:
- 2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3"-long-by-1"-wide strips
- 1 tbsp. sugar
- 1 tbsp. kosher salt
- 1 tbsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. dry mustard powder
- 1 cup flour
- 4 eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 cups finely ground fresh breadcrumbs or panko
- Canola oil, for frying
Crab and Artichoke Gratin
By cindygwest
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- For the topping combine:
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan
- 2 T. fresh parsley
- 1 T. olive oil
- For the Gratin, Saute:
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 T. olive oil
- 1 t. minced fresh garlic
- 1/4 cup dry sherry
- Stir in:
- 1 can artichoke hearts, drained, chopped (14 oz.)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half
- 8 ounces neufchatel, cubed (or cream cheese)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 T. minced lemon zest
- 1 T. fresh lemon juice
- 2 t. Dijon mustard
- 2 t. minced fresh tarragon
- 1 - 2 t. Tabasco sauce
- 1/2 t. Worchestershire sauce
- 2 cans pasteurized crabmeat, drained (6.5 ounces each)
- Crostini
Cincinnati Chili
By cindygwest
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef and onion, crumbling meat, until beef is no longer pink and on...
- 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 can (29 ounces) tomato puree
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) whole tomatoes, crushed
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 4 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 3 bay leaves
- Hot cooked spaghetti
- Shredded cheddar cheese, optional
- Additional chopped onion, optional
Creamy Egg Salad
By cindygwest
In a bowl, mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, salt and pepper until smooth
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green or sweet red pepper
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 8 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
- 1/2 cup equals 234 calories, 19 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 268 mg cholesterol, 466 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 9 g protein.
Bit of Brie Appetizer
By cindygwest
Spread pecans in a 9-inch pieplate; microwave at HIGH for 4 - 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes until toasted
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup Kahlua or other coffee-flavored liqueur
- 3 T. brown sugar
- 1 (14-ounce) mini Brie