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Layered Salad
By cooksalot
Remove core from head of lettuce
- 1 head iceberg lettuce
- 1/4 cup chopped purple onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped, fresh mushrooms
- 12 oz. package frozen peas, thawed
- 2 cups real mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons sugar or honey
- 1/4 lb. grated cheddar cheese (I like extra sharp)
- 1 lb. lower-sodium bacon, fried, cooled and crumbled
Bacon Mac and Cheese Bites
By cooksalot
Line a greased muffin pan with slices of precooked bacon
- 12 slices precooked bacon
- 1 box macaroni and cheese (shells or elbow noodles)
- 1/4 cup McArthur milk
- 3 tbsp Land O’ Lakes butter
- 1 cup finely shredded Kraft cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup Italian Panko breadcrumbs
Pie Crust
By cooksalot
If you plan to make a pie with a top crust, double the recipe; when it's time to chill the dough, divide it in half...
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (150 grams)
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
- 2 to 4 tablespoons ice water, as needed
Perfect White Cake
By cooksalot
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare two 8-inch cake pans
- 2 1/4 cups cake flour
- 1 cup milk *at room temperature*
- 6 large egg whites *at room temperature*
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened but still cool
Slow Cooker Enchilada Soup
By cooksalot
4 HOURS TO PREPARE, SERVES 6-8
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, diced
- 3 (14 oz) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 (14 oz) cans chicken broth
- 1 (10 oz can) mild enchilada sauce
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, with juice
- 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
- 1 (4.5 oz) can chopped green chiles
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional Toppings: avocado, shredded cheese, chopped green onions, tortilla chips, sour cream, chopped cilantro
Mac and Cheese
By cooksalot
To make the gravy, combine the milk, bay leaf, and thyme in a small saucepan and bring to a boil
- Mmm
Pineapple Cocoanut Cake
By cooksalot
Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes
- MOUSSE:
- 5 eggs, separated
- 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons coconut extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 5 cups flaked coconut, divide
PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES
By cooksalot
A new one to try
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar, for rolling
Melting Potatoes
By cooksalot
45 minutes to prepare serves 6
- 3 pounds yukon gold potatoes, or small potatoes, peeled and cut into thick slices
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, optional, garnish
Meat Pies
By cooksalot
Recipe courtesy of Ree Drummond
- Filling:
- 20 frozen unbaked dinner rolls, such as Rhodes
- All-purpose flour, for rolling
- 2 eggs mixed with 2 tablespoons water, for an egg wash
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 poblano peppers, seeded and chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup grated pepper Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley