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Cucumber and Onion Salad
By CJKK
You will need a 2 quart jar with lid or other 2 quart container
- 2 -3
- large cucumbers
- 1 1
- medium white onion
- 1⁄2 1⁄2
- cup sugar
- 1 1
- cup white vinegar
- 2 2
- cups water
- 1 1
- tablespoon pepper
- salt
Super Nachos
By CJKK
Arrange a mixture of 2 varieties of corn chips on a very large platter or use your broiler pan as a platter
- Pico de Gallo Salsa:
- 2 bags corn tortilla chips in 2 colors or different flavors, such as blue corn, red corn, yellow corn, lime flavored, chili flavored or black bean chips -- pick 2 favorites
- 4 vine ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped, for medium to hot heat level
- 1 small white onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup, 2 handfuls, cilantro leaves, finely chopped -- substitute parsley if cilantro is not to your liking
- Salt
- Beef and Beans Topping:
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound ground sirloin
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dark chili powder
- 1 1/2 ground cumin, half a palmful
- 2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper sauce, giving you medium to hot heat level
- 1 can black beans, 15 ounces, drained
- Cheese Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 3/4 pound pepper jack cheese, shredded, about 2 1/2 cups
- Additional toppings to choose from, optional:
- Sour cream
- Chopped scallions
- Chopped black olives
- Diced pimento
- Sliced avocado, dressed with lemon juice
Delicious Ham and Potato Soup
By CJKK
Combine the potatoes, celery, onion, ham and water in a stockpot
- 3 1/2 cups peeled and diced potatoes
- 1/3 cup diced celery
- 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
- 3/4 cup diced cooked ham
- 3 1/4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground white or black pepper,
- or to taste
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
Artichokes Stuffed With Crab Meat Recipe | Recipe4Living
By CJKK
Directions In a large sauce pan, bring 4 inches of salted water with lemon juice to a boil
- 4 lg. artichokes
- 2 Tbs. lemon juice
- shredded lettuce
- 4 tomato slices
- 4 C. crab meat
- 1 C. mayonnaise
- 5 Tbs. whipping cream
- 4 tsp. black caviar
- 2 tsp. capers
- 2 hard boiled eggs, sliced thinly
- fresh basil leaves
Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
By CJKK
In a large slow cooker, combine chicken, black beans, corn, peppers, onion, fire-roasted tomatoes, cilantro, garlic...
- Ingredients
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 15-oz. can Black Beans, rinsed
- 1 c. frozen corn
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 1 white onion, chopped
- 1 15-oz. can fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1/4 c. freshly chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp. cumin
- 1 tbsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 2 c. low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 c. Shredded Monterey Jack
- 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 small corn tortillas, cut into strips
- Sliced avocado, for serving
- Sour cream, for serving
- Lime wedges, for serving
Lobster Bisque
By CJKK
Directions Fill large stockpot with water and bring to a boil
- Ingredients
- 4 (1 1/2-pound) lobsters
- 1 1/2 cups tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped onion
- 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped celery, including leaves
- 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped carrot
- 1 sprig thyme
- 3 sprigs flat-leaf parsley, plus extra, for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon saffron
- 6 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup cream sherry
- 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
Raspberry Truffle Tart
By CJKK
Directions Heat oven to 375 degrees F
- Crust:
- 1 Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crust, softened as directed on box
- 1 egg white
- 2 tablespoons ground almonds
- Filling:
- 6 ounces semisweet baking chocolate, broken into pieces
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons raspberry-flavored liqueur (optional)
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- Topping:
- 1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 ounce semisweet baking chocolate
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- Mint leaves
Tamale Pie
By CJKK
Directions Spray 8-inch skillet with cooking spray
- 1 med. onion, chopped
- 2 C. frozen soy burger crumbles
- 1 15-oz. can kidney beans, drained, rinsed
- 1 10-oz. can enchilada sauce
- 1 6.5-oz. pouch golden corn muffin and bread mix
- 1/3 C. milk
- 2 Tbs. butter or margarine, melted
- 1 egg
- 1/2 C. shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend
- 1 4.5-oz. can chopped green chiles, undrained
- 1/4 C. sour cream
- 4 med. green onions, chopped
Slow Cooker Herbed Pot Roast
By CJKK
Directions Place bag in slow cooker
- 1 2-lb. chuck roast
- 1 slow cooker bag for quick clean up
- 1/2 med. onion, chopped
- 1 C. red cooking wine
- 1 bag McCormicks Savory pot roast seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic
- pepper to taste
- 2/3 C. assorted herbs (basil, oregano, dill, mint, rosemary, sage, marjoram, chives and thyme)
Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta
By CJKK
In a large bowl, mix all 'sauce' ingredients together then set aside
- 1 lb of spaghetti or your favorite pasta of choice
- 1 1/2 lbs of medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (or 1 pound boneless chicken, chopped)
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tsp paprika
- 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley
- Black pepper to taste
- For the Sauce
- 1/2 cup of Hellmans mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Thai sweet chili sauce (in the asian isle)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tablespoons of lime juice
- 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
- The mayo CAN be substituted for Plain yogurt, heavy cream, cream cheese or even sour cream