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BROCCOLI CHEDDAR MAC & CHEESE
By curly
Heat 4 quarts of water with 2 Tbsp salt in a large pot on high heat (for pasta)
- 1 bunch of broccoli, cut into florets
- Salt
- 2 cups dry elbow macaroni
- 4 Tbsp butter
- 3 Tbsp all purpose flour
- 3 cups milk (low fat or whole)
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh nutmeg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups (packed) grated sharp cheddar cheese (8 ounces), divided 1 1/2 cups and 1/2 cup
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
MARINARA SAUCE
By curly
Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over low heat and saute garlic for about 2 minutes; be careful not to burn
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 6 leaves fresh basil leaves, torn
GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WRAPS
By curly
Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper
- 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
- 2/3 cup chopped peeled mango
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon or 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 4 flour tortillas (8 inches)
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach
WHITE CAKE
By curly
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Butter baking pan
- 1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan and wire rack
- 4 1/2 cups sifted cake flour, plus more for pan
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups sugar
- 7 large egg whites
AMISH STARTER BREAD
By curly
1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in water
- 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast 1/4 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 3 cups white sugar, divided
- 3 cups milk
CORN, HAM, & POTATO SCALLOP (Crock Pot)
By curly
In 3 ½ to 4 quart crock pot combine potatoes, ham, corn and onion; mix well
- 6 cups cubed (1-inch) peeled baking potatoes
- 1 1/2 cups cubed cooked ham
- 1 (15 1/4 oz) can Whole Kernel Sweet Corn, drained
- 2 tsps instant minced onion
- 1 (10 3/4-oz) can condensed Cheddar cheese soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 Tbsps all-purpose flour
GARLIC-PARMESAN CHEESE BALL
By curly
In a large mixing bowl, combine the first five ingredients
- 2 packages (one 8 ounce, one 3 ounce) cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
- Assorted fresh vegetables and/or crackers
GHIRADELLI CHOCOLATE CHIP TRUFFLE CAKE
By curly
Preheat oven to 425 degrees
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 6 Tbsps butter
- 2 tsp flour
- 1 tsp hot water
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 3 eggs, separated
- pinch salt
- 2 Tbsps sugar
BEEF STEW
By curly
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 beef top round steak (1-1/2 pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1-1/2 cups cubed sweet potatoes
- 3 small red potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium beef broth
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium beef bouillon granules
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Old-Fashioned Carrot Cake Recipe
By curly
In a large bowl, combine the eggs, sugar and oil
- FROSTING:
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup canola oil
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 to 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- Orange and green food coloring, optional