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Caramel Pecan Slow Cooker French Toast
By cooksalot
Combine butter and brown sugar in food processor and pulse together until mixture is the consistency of small pebb...
- 1 loaf challah bread, torn into strips or cubed (older bread works better in this recipe)
- 1 3/4 cups half-and-half
- 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
- 4 eggs
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Creamy Cucumber Salad
By cooksalot
Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and mix well
- 1 long English cucumber
- 1/2 lb medium sized pasta (such as penne or rotini)
- 1/2 sweet white onion
- Dressing
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Domino sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Morton salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons Heinz white vinegar
- pepper to taste
Crock Pot Mongolian Beef
By cooksalot
Cut flank steak into thin strips, cutting across the grain
- 2-1/2 lb. 2-1/2 lb. flank steak
- 1/4 Cup 1/4 Cup cornstarch
- 2 tbs. 2 tbs. olive oil
- 1 tbs. 1 tbs. garlic, minced
- 1 tbs. 1 tbs. ginger, grated
- 1/4 tsp. 1/4 tsp. chili flake
- 3/4 Cup 3/4 Cup soy sauce
- 3/4 Cup 3/4 Cup water
- 3/4 Cup 3/4 Cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 Cup 1 Cup carrot, grated
- green onions for garnish
Spicy Sichuan Noodles
By cooksalot
Heat a wok or heavy skillet over medium heat
- 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 3 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 3 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup peanut oil
- 3 tablespoons chopped garlic
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
- 5 tablespoons finely chopped scallions
- 2 tablespoons sesame paste or smooth peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons chili oil
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 12 ounces fresh or dry Chinese egg noodles (or spaghetti noodles)
Cheesy Herb Quick Bread
By cooksalot
1 hour to prepare serves 8-10
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Outback Steakhouse Alice Springs Chicken
By cooksalot
First, Sprinkle and rub the chicken breasts with seasoning salt
- Recipe:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
- Lowry's Seasoning Salt
- 6 bacon slices
- 1/4 cup regular mustard
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 Tbsp. Mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons dried onion flakes
- 1 cup sliced fresh mushroom (I omitted because my family does not like mushrooms)
- 2 cup shredded Colby/Jack cheese
Chicken And Bean Gumbo
By cooksalot
1 hr 15 minutes to prepare Serves 8
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 4 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into 2 inch pieces
- 1 cup brown rice
- 4 (15 oz) cans black eyed peas, with juice
- 1 can diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh basil (for topping)
Pecan Bacon Squares
By cooksalot
Make the crust: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- For the crust:
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, diced, plus more for the baking dish
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- For the filling:
- 8 slices bacon, diced
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup pecans, plus more for topping
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving
Sweet and Sour Cucumber Noodles
By cooksalot
Whisk everything but the last three ingredients together and pour over noodles
- 3 TBSP fresh lemon juice [or lime!]
- 3 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
- 2 TBSP white vinegar
- 1/4 tsp salt [plus extra, to taste]
- 1/8 tsp dill [fresh or dried]
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp fresh minced garlic
- 1/4-1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro, plus extra to garnish
- 2 TBSP honey
- 2 TBSP rice vinegar
- toasted sesame seeds and chia seeds for topping
Bacon Chicken Potato Casserole
By cooksalot
Preheat oven to 400º F and lightly grease a baking dish with non-stick spray
- 2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 8 potatoes, cut into wedges
- 1 cup crispy bacon, crumbled
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to tast