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SLOW COOKER BABY BACK RIBS
By curly
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a large baking pan with foil and place a wire rack on the foil
- GRILL SEASONING:
- 2 racks of baby back pork spareribs
- 1/4 cup beef bouillon granules
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 1/4 cup paprika
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp onion powder
- 1 tsp celery salt
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp curry powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- SAUCE:
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 3 Tbsp packed brown sugar
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1/4 tsp celery seed
CHICKEN DUMPLING SOUP (Bobby Flay)
By curly
In a small amount of cooking oil sweat the onion, carrots and celery
- Dumplings:
- 2 to 3 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1/2 stalk celery, diced
- Meat from 1 chicken, cooked and shredded
- 4 to 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup fresh cut green beans
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cupall-purpose flour
- 3 eggs
PANTRY COLESLAW
By curly
Combine ingredients; mix lightly
- 1/2 cup salad dressing
- 1 cup (4 ounces) elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
- 1 cup ham or salami cubes
- 1 cup carrot slices
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 2 Tbsps chopped onion
- 1/2 tsp salt
BACON & ROSEMARY CHICKEN FOR TWO
By curly
Flatten chicken breasts slightly; sprinkle with salt and pepper
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 bacon strips, chopped
- 1-1/2 teaspoons butter
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- Dash crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
MINESTRONE SOUP #2
By curly
In a Dutch oven, cook the carrots, zucchini, onion and garlic in oil for 7 minutes or until onion is tender
- 4 medium carrots, chopped
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) vegetable broth
- 3 cups V8 juice
- 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, drained
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup frozen cut green beans
- 1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
CREAMY CHICKEN ANGEL HAIR PASTA
By curly
Cook pasta according to package directions
- 1 package (16 ounces) angel hair pasta
- 1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 celery rib, diced
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
CHICKEN WITH ALMONDS DIVINE
By curly
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 4 boneless, skinless, chicken breast halves
- 4 ounces Jarlsburg or Swiss cheese, cut into 4 sticks, each about 3-1/2 x 1/2 inch
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
- 2 Tbsp dry sherry
- 1 cup ground almonds or hazelnuts (4 oz)
BEST MEAT LOAF
By curly
In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients
- SAUCE:
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
- 3 Tbsps minced fresh parsley
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/4 tsps chili powder
- 1 1/4 tsps dried sage
- 1 1/4 tsps salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2/3 cup dry bread crumbs
- 4 bacon strips
- 1/4 cup chopped canned tomatoes
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 Tbsps brown sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground mustard
- 1/2 tsp pepper
LEMONY SHRIMP SCAMPI
By curly
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain
- Salt and pepper
- 3/4 pound angel-hair pasta
- 2 Tbsps olive oil
- 3/4 pound large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 6 Tbsps unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (from 2 lemons) plus wedges for serving
- 2 Tbsps chopped fresh parsley
SWEET AND SOUR SLAW
By curly
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, honey, celery seeds, salt, and pepper until cr...
- 2 Tbsps fat-free or light mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsps fat-free or light sour cream or fat-free or low-fat plain yogurt
- 1 Tbsp plus 1 1/2 tsps cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsps honey or sugar
- 3/8 tsp celery seeds or dill seeds
- Pinch of salt (optional)
- Pepper to taste
- 3 cups packaged cabbage mix or shredded cabbage
- 1 medium carrot, cut into matchstick-size strips
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced