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Broccoli, Bacon-n-Corn Chowder****
By Gigirox
In a large pot, cook bacon over medium-low, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes
- 4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 large baking potato, peeled and diced
- 1 head broccoli (about 1 pound), cut into bite-size florets, stalks peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn kernels
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup whole milk
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
Strawberry Pretzel Squares
By Gigirox
HEAT oven to 350°F. MIX pretzel crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar and butter
- 2 cups finely crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup sugar, divided
- 2/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
- 1-1/2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
- 2 Tbsp. milk
- 1 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 pkg. (6 oz.) JELL-O Strawberry Flavor Gelatin
- 1-1/2 cups cold water
- 1 qt. (4 cups) strawberries, sliced
Bobby's Pasta Salad****
By Gigirox
-Mix salad ingredients and refrigerate until ready to serve
- Added just before serving:
- 12 oz pasta cooked
- 2-6 oz jars marinated artichokes
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 can kidney beans, rinsed
- 3/4 cup olives, drained
- 1/2 cup green onion, sliced
- 1/2 cup sliced celery
- 1 cup chopped red pepper
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 cup feta cheese
- 1 1/2 cup Italian Dressing
Grilled Potatoes w/ Malt Vinegar Aoli
By Gigirox
A take on "Salt n Vinegar" chips!
- 2/3 cup PLUS 1 teaspoon malt vinegar
- 1-1/2 cups mayo
- 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon
- 5 Russet or all-purpose potatoes, scrubbed
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
Chocolate Syrup****
By Gigirox
Better than store bought!!
- 1/2 cup cocoa
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/8 ts salt
- 1/4 tsp vanilla
Apple Pie Ice Cream
By Gigirox
Combine the milk and sugar in a medium saucepan and heat over low until bubbles form around the edges
- Apple Pie Ice Cream
- Recipe by Our Best Bites
- Custard
- 1 1/2 c. whole or 2% milk
- 1 c. sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 c. heavy cream
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- Apple Pie Filling (can be substituted with 1/3-1/2 of a baked apple pie)
- 3 cups peeled, sliced Fuji apples (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 1 1/2 tsp. lemon or lime juice
- 1/4 c. brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice (or 1/4 tsp. cinnamon and 1/4 tsp. nutmeg)
- 2 Tbsp. softened butter
- Pie Crust (skip this step if using a baked apple pie)
- 1 refrigerated pie crust
- 1-2 Tbsp. melted butter
- Cinnamon sugar
Brownies
By Gigirox
Preheat the oven to 400F and line and 8-inch square metal baking pan with foil
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter (1/2 cup)
- 4 oz unsweetened chocolate
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
Macaroni Salad "Take Two"***
By Gigirox
Basic macaroni salad...no mustard in this version
- 1 lb. box elbow macaroni - prepared as directed
- 2 shredded carrots
- 3 ribs celery - sliced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tbls. milk
- 2 Tbls. distilled white vinegar
- 1 Tbls. granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. salt
Nana's Pineapple Cheese Ball****
By Gigirox
This was Nana's favorite dish to share at family garherings
- 2-8 oz pkg cream cheese
- 1-8 1/2 oz can crshd pineapple(drained)
- 1/3 cup chpped pecans
- 1 cup chpped pecans for coating outside
- 1/4 cup finely choppd gr pepper
- 2 T finely chopped gr onion
- 1 tsp season salt
- Assorted crackers(Nana used Pepperidge
- farm "Butterfly")
Pulled Pork****
By Gigirox
Place pork in slow cooker or oven set @325
- 3 pounds fresh pork shoulder, trimmed
- 3 T barbecue seasoning
- 1/2 C ketchup
- 1/2 C cider vinegar
- 1/4 C firmly packed brown sugar
- 2 t worcestershire sauce
- 1 t dry mustard
- 1/2 t dry pepper flakes
- Crusty buns