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Slow Cooker Basil Chicken Curry
By cooksalot
30 minutes active; 3+ hours inactive to prepare serves 6-8
- Coconut Curry:
- 2 pounds skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra as needed
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 2 (13.5 oz.) cans coconut milk
- 6-8 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 jalapeños, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons dried basil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons yellow curry powder
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup fresh Thai basil, chopped, garnish
- Naan or coconut rice, garnish
Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup
By cooksalot
1. In a large nonstick pot or pan, brown ground beef
- 1 pound package lean ground beef (96%), see shopping tips
- 2 (32-oz) containers Swanson’s reduced-sodium beef broth or your favorite broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) can Swanson’s reduced-sodium beef broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) can tomatoes, diced
- 3/4 cup dried pearl barley, see shopping tips
- 1 1/2 cups carrots, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups celery, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups zucchini, chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
- Fresh ground pepper, to taste
Cinnamon Roll Cake
By cooksalot
Mix everything together except for the butter
- CAKE:
- 3 3 3 c. flour
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 tsp.salt
- 1 1 1 c. sugar
- 4 4 4 tsp. baking powder
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 c. milk
- 2 2 2 eggs
- 2 2 2 tsp. vanilla
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 c. butter, melted
- TOPPING:
- 1 1 1 c. butter softened
- 1 1 1 c. brown sugar
- 2 2 2 Tbsp. flour
- 1 1 1 Tbsp. cinnamon
Ranch Potatoes
By cooksalot
Add the potatoes to a saucepan
- 8 -10 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 envelope ranch dressing mix
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- salt and pepper
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
By cooksalot
Total time 10 min
- 2 cups homemade yogurt or Greek yogurt
- 2 medium cucumbers, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely miced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- juice of half a lemon
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- salt
Southwest Mash Fritters
By cooksalot
This has 2 parts,The fritters and the dips
- For the Mashed Potatoes:
- 8 large peeled potatoes
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- oz chipotle peppers in adobo sauce finely choppedFor the Mashed Potatoes:
- For the Fritter Balls
- 8 large peeled potatoes
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 oz chipotle peppers in adobo sauce finely chopped
- For the Avocado Crema:
- 2 Large Hass Avacados
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 lime juices squeezed
- 1 teaspoon agave nectar
- 1 tablespoon water
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- Combine avocados, sour cream, lime juice and agave nectar in food processor and puree until smooth. Add water as needed to thin out mixture. Adjust seasoning with S&P to taste.
Cream Cheese Biscuits
By cooksalot
Pulse together the cream cheese, butter and flour in a food processor until combined, about 10 pulses, stopping to...
- 8 ounces full fat cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup self-rising flour*, plus more for dusting
- To make your own self-rising flour whisk 1 cup of flour with 1 + 1/2 teaspoons baking powder plus 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Crispy Ritz Cracker Chicken
By cooksalot
30 MINUTES TO PREPARE, SERVES 4-6
- Sauce:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 sleeve ritz crackers, crushed
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 (10 oz.) can cream of chicken soup
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Pizza Dip
By cooksalot
Preheat oven to 400º F. Combine milk and cream cheese in a small saucepan over medium heat and whisk together unti...
- 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup tomato sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup black olives, pitted, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- crusty bread, sliced
One Pan Meatballs
By cooksalot
In a large bowl combine the ground turkey, egg, panko, worcestershire, garlic, basil, oregano, salt and pepper wit...
- 1 pound lean ground turkey (or beef)
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 T. worcestershire
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 t. dried basil
- 3/4 t. dried oregano
- 1/2 t. kosher salt
- 1/4 t. black pepper
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 3 cups marinara sauce