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BRAISED BEEF WITH VEGETABLES
By curly
In a large heavy frying pan, heat butter and oil
- SAUCE AND VEGETABLES:
- 1 lb. boneless beef chuck
- 2 Tbsps all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 Tbsp oil
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 large clove garlic, minced or pressed
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Dash pepper
- 3/4 lb. long thin carrots (about 8)
- 4 small potatoes, preferably new, peeled
- Finely chopped parsley, for garnish, optional
HOMEMADE TACO SEASONING
By curly
Mix all together. The mix can be stored in an airtight container for up to a year
- 3 Tbsps chili powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried onion flakes
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1-1/2 Tbsps cumin
- 1 Tbsp black pepper
LEMON SCHAUM TORTE
By curly
Place egg whites in a large bowl and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes
- 6 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 2 cups sugar, divided
- 9 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
- 4 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
- Ground cinnamon
AFTER-DINNER WHITE MOCHA CHOCOLATE COFFEE
By curly
In a small saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan (do not boil)
- 1-1/2 cups 2% milk
- 3 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional toppings: whipped cream and baking cocoa
GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
By curly
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- 2 1/4 cups unsifted flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups Ghirardelli semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
SWEDISH MEATBALLS
By curly
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- 1 1/3 pounds ground beef
- ¾ cup bread crumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- A few drops Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
MEATBALL STROGANOFF
By curly
Combine first 9 ingredients in a bowl, and stir well
- 1 pound ground sirloin
- ½ cup soft white breadcrumbs
- 1 Tbsp butter, melted Vegetable cooking spray
- 2 tsps minced fresh onion
- 1 tsp salt
- Dash of pepper
- Dash of ground cloves
- Dash of ground nutmeg
- 6 Tbsps skim milk
- Vegetable cooking spray
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsps all-purpose flour
- 1 (13-3/4 oz) can no-salt-added beef broth
- 1/2 cup nonfat sour cream alternative
NESTLE TOLL HOUSE CHOCOLATE CHIP PIE
By curly
Preheat oven to 325 degrees
- 1 unbaked 9-inch deep-dish pie shell*
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts
- Sweetened whipped cream or ice cream
- * If using frozen pie shell, use deep-dish style, thawed completely. Bake on baking sheet; increase baking time slightly.
COCONUT BROWNIES
By curly
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons baking cocoa
- 1/2 cup flaked coconut
EASY CHOCOLATE CAKE
By curly
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 12-cup bundt cake pan
- 1 Pkg Super Moist white cake mix
- 1 pkg (4-serving size) chocolate instant pudding and pie filling
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 4 egg whites
- Powdered sugar