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KIELBASA & SAUERKRAUT SKILLET DINNER
By curly
Heat oil in large skillet
- 4 Tbsps olive oil
- 1 pound kielbasa sausage, cut into 1 or 1/2 inch-thick slices
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups sauerkraut (1 can) rinsed and well drained
- 2 tsps Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp caraway seeds
ITALIAN MINI MEAT LOAVES WITH MAC AND THREE CHEESES
By curly
Put a large pot of water on to boil for pasta
- 1 1/3 pounds ground sirloin
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2/3 cup Italian bread crumbs, a couple of handfuls
- 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano, plus 1/2 cup
- 1/2 small green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound corkscrew shaped pasta with lines (cavatappi) or small shell pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar
- 1/2 cup shredded asiago cheese
- 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
- 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped rosemary leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
TOSSED SALAD WITH CREAMY DRESSING
By curly
Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl; toss well, set aside
- 2-1/2 cups loosely packed torn Boston lettuce
- 2-1/2 cups loosely packed torn curly endive lettuce
- 2-1/2 cups loosely packed torn Romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red cabbage
- 1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
- 3 Tbsps mayonnaise
- 1 tsp instant minced onion
- 1/2 tsp dried whole Basil
- 1-1/2 tsps Cider vinegar
- 1/8 tsp pepper
ALMOND PORK CHOPS WITH HONEY MUSTARD
By curly
In a food processor, process the almonds until finely chopped
- 1/2 cup smoked almonds
- 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 4 boneless pork loin chops (1 inch thick and 6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
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
TWO-PEA SOUP
By curly
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
- 1 large onion, cut in wedges
- 2 medium carrots, cut in 1-inch pieces
- 2 stalks celery, cut in 1-inch pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup dry split peas, rinsed and drained
- 2 pounds meaty smoked pork hocks
- 1/2 teaspoon dried summer savory or marjoram, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 16 ounce frozen green peas
- 1/3 cup packed fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley leaves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
BEST PUMPKIN PIES (2 PIES)
By curly
Preheat oven to 425 Combine all topping ingredients in a small bowl; mix with a fork until crumbly
- Topping:
- 2 (9-inch) deep-dish pie crusts
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Filling:
- 1-1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsps cinnamon
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 4 eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 tsps finely grated orange rind
- 1 (29 oz) can pure pumpkin
- 2 (12-oz) cans evaporated milk
LEMON AND GARLIC ROAST PORK
By curly
Trim fat from pork. Combine next 5 ingredients in a small bowl; stir well and rub evenly over pork
- 1 (3 1/4 pound) lean, boneless pork loin roast
- 3/4 tsp grated lemon rind
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-salt chicken broth
BEER CAN CHICKEN
By curly
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- RUB:
- Approximately a four-pound chicken
- 1 can of beer
- 2 Tbsps smoked paprika
- 2 Tbsps salt
- 2 Tbsps onion powder
- 1 Tbsp cayenne pepper
- 1 Tbsp ground cumin
- 2 tsps dried thyme
- 2 tsps dried oregano
- 2 tsps black pepper
- 2 tsps garlic powder
Picnic Bars Recipe
By curly
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar and cocoa; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs
- 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup baking cocoa
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 2 eggs
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, divided
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 . In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar and cocoa; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in eggs. Set aside 1-1/2 cups for topping.
- 2 . Press remaining crumb mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 6-8 minutes or until set.
- 3 . Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine milk and 1 cup of chocolate chips; cook and stir over low heat until melted. Carefully spread over crust. Combine reserved crumb mixture with nuts and remaining chips. Sprinkle over chocolate layer.
- 4 . Bake for 15-20 minutes or until top is set (chips will not look melted). Cool before cutting. Yield: 3 dozen.