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BEEF BARLEY STEW
By curly
In a large saucepan, cook the beef, celery and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables a...
- 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 1/2 cup sliced celery
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
- 1-3/4 cups water
- 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium beef bouillon granules
- 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup quick-cooking barley
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
CHOCOLATE CRINKLES
By curly
Makes approximately 50 cookies
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
SPICY APRICOT-GLAZED CHICKEN
By curly
Really Good and Easy
- 1/4 cup apricot jam
- 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 6 ounces each)
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
BEST EVER SLOPPY JOES
By curly
The trick to this recipe is to brown the meat well
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup minced carrots (can sub chopped bell pepper)
- 1 cup finely chopped onion (about 1 medium onion)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 cups tomato sauce (or 1 15-ounce can whole tomatoes, puréed)
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- Pinch ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 2 turns of freshly ground black pepper
- 4 hamburger buns
ITALIAN POTATOES
By curly
Place peeled and sliced potatoes in the Bean Pot
- Peeled and sliced potatoes
- 1/2 stick butter, melted
- 1 Tbsp Good Season's Italian Salad Dressing Mix
- 2-3 strips bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
SLOW COOKER MINESTRONE
By curly
Mix all ingredients and cook in crock pot 4 hours on high
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 stalks celery (chopped)
- 2 onions (medium, chopped)
- 4 cups frozen mixed vegetables (chopped, thawed)
- 19 ozs stewed tomatoes (Italian, undrained)
- 1 beans (romano, drained, 15 to 16 ounces)
- 1 whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup soup pasta
- grated parmesan cheese
HOLIDAY PEAS
By curly
Place peas in a large saucepan; add salt
- 2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen peas
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup finely crushed wheat crackers
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
CRUNCHY TUNA SALAD
By curly
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic powder, salt and pepper
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup Sour Cream
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, torn
- 1 can (12 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1 can (5 ounces) chow mein noodles
SEAFOOD MARINARA WITH PASTA
By curly
Cook onion, green pepper and garlic in hot oil until tender
- 8 ounces cleaned, peeled shrimp
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 Tbsps chopped green pepper
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1/2 can (3 oz) tomato paste
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp basil
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- Cooked pasta
PAELLA (MEAL IN ONE)
By curly
In a deep 3 quart microwave-safe dish, mix the onion, oil and garlic
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp minced fresh garlic
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme leaves, crumbled
- 1 cup uncooked white long-grain rice
- 8 oz uncooked medium-sized shrimp
- 4 oz. lean ham, cut into small chunks (3/4 cup)
- 1 cup frozen peas