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CRUSTY BAKED CHICKEN
By curly
Wash chicken. Trim off excess fat
- 1 frying chicken, 3 lbs., cut in pieces
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk or half-and-half
- 1 cup instant potato flakes
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp poultry seasoning
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 Tbsp melted butter
MEDITERRANEAN POTATO SALAD
By curly
(you can use many different varieties of small potatoes in this salad, including Yukon gold and purple
- 2 Tbsps white wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds small red potatoes
- 1 1/2 cups sliced green onions
- 2/3 cup coarsely chopped Kalamata olives, pitted
- 3 Tbsps chopped sundried tomatoes, packed in oil, drained
- 3 Tbsps chopped Italian (flat leaf) parsley
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
BEEF TACO SKILLET
By curly
Cook beef in skillet until browned, Pour off fat
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can tomato soup
- 1 cup Pace chunky salsa or Picante Sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 8 flour or corn tortillas (6") cut into 1" pieces
- 1 up shredded Cheddar cheese
SLOW COOKER CHICKEN RICE CASSEROLE
By curly
The basmati rice we are using in this recipe usually needs 3 cups of liquid for 2 cups of rice
- 1-1/2 lbs. chicken breasts
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 4 cups sliced yellow onion, 1/4-inch thick slices, sliced root to tip (about 2 large onions)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 teaspoons finely chopped garlic (about 4 cloves)
- 2 cups basmati long grain rice
- 1 cup diced canned (or fresh) tomatoes
- 1/2 cup frozen peas (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
CURRIED OLIVE EGG SALAD
By curly
In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients
- 6 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup chopped sweet onion
- 1/4 cup chopped pimiento-stuffed olives
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 8 pita pocket halves
- 8 lettuce leaves
PARTY CHEESE DIP From the Lloyd’s kitchen
By curly
Combine first 4 ingredients in crock-pot and heat until cheese is melted
- 1 (11 oz) can cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
- 1 (8 oz) carton French onion dip
- 1 cup (4 oz) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- _ teaspoon, dry mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper, optional
BLACK FOREST MOUSSE
By curly
Prep time: 10 minutes Total time: 15 minutes
- 1 (1 oz.) square unsweetened chocolate, melted
- 1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk (Not evaporated milk)
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 (4 serving size) package instant chocolate flavor pudding mix
- 3/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups (1 pint) whipping cream, whipped
- 1 (21 oz.) can Comstock Brand Cherry Filling or Topping, chilled
BEEF RAGU WITH RAVIOLI
By curly
In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until no longer pink; drain
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 pound plum tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup red wine or additional beef broth
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 2 tsps minced fresh rosemary
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 package (20 ounces) refrigerated cheese ravioli
- Grated Parmesan cheese, optional
LEMON MOUSSE
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In a large saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch; gradually stir in milk until smooth
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 3 cups fat-free milk
- 2/3 cup lemon juice
- 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping
- 3 drops yellow food coloring, optional
SHRIMP SCAMPI (Simply Recipes)
By curly
We cook the shrimp scampi in butter and olive oil so we can cook at a relatively high heat without burning the but...
- 1 pound large (16-20 count) raw shrimp, shelled* and de-veined, (if you want, keep the tail on for an attractive presentation)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2-3 Tbsp butter
- Salt
- 3-4 garlic cloves, slivered, or 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (less or more to taste)
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice