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Easy Caesar Salad Dressing
By cooksalot
Add the ingredients to a mason jar
- 2 tablespoons garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup canola oil
'Smores
By cooksalot
Beat butter and sugars in a mixer until fluffy
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup salted butter, room temp
- 1 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 4 (4.4 oz) milk chocolate XL Hershey Bars
- 2 (7 oz) jar marshmallow creme
RUTH’S CHRIS SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE
By cooksalot
Combine brown sugar, flour, nuts and butter in mixing bowl
- ~CRUST~
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1 cup chopped nuts (pecans preferred)
- 1/2 cup butter (melted)~SWEET POTATO MIXTURE~
- 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes (can use canned to save time, just drain)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 eggs (well beaten)
- 1/4 cup butter, melted (1/2 cup)
Raspberry Cheesecake Muffins
By cooksalot
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 2/3 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 egg whites
- 1 egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups raspberries (fresh or frozen; can also substitute other berries)
- Zest of one lemon
Vegetable Barley Soup
By cooksalot
Combine all of the ingredients, except for the parsley, in a large (6-quart) slow cooker
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, cut into 1/2-circles
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 cups frozen green beans
- 3/4 cup pearl barley
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 3/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
- 1 (14 oz.) can petite diced tomatoes
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup minced flat-leaf parsley
New England Chowder
By cooksalot
In Dutch oven or large pot, brown bacon over medium-high heat, drain on paper towel
- 6 slices bacon, cut in 1″ pieces
- 1 cup chopped onion (1 medium onion)
- 1 cup chopped green onion–both white and green parts (approx. 8 green onions)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 4 cups peeled & cubed (1/2″) red potatoes
- 1-1/3 cups oyster crackers finely crushed (2/3 cup when crushed); or, 17 saltine crackers, finely crushed
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
- 3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves or 1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 lb. mild, white fish fillets (cod, sole, haddock, etc.)
- 1 can (12 oz.) evaporated milk
- bread bowls, if desired
PORK SOUVLAKI
By cooksalot
Mix together all of the ingredients except the pork loin in a zipper-lock bag
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chopped freshoregano
- 1 teaspoon dried mint
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 lbs pork loin, trimmed of silver skin and excess fat, cut into 1″ cubes
Pesto Spaghetti Squash
By cooksalot
Combine basil, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1/2 tsp. coarse sea salt
- 1/2 tsp. ground pepper
- 1 spaghetti squash
- 1/4 cup pesto sauce
- additional Parmesan cheese to sprinkle
Snickerdoodle Donut Muffins
By cooksalot
Recipe makes approximately 20
- For dipping your donut muffins, prepare the following:
- 3/4 Cup Sugar
- 1/2 Cup Butter (melted)
- 1/2 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 3/4 Cup Milk (skim, 1%, 2%, whole)
- 1 1/2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
- Pinch of Ground Nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon Cream of Tartar (optional)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- In a small bowl,
- Melt 1/2 cup butter
- In a small bowl mix,
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
Simple Enchiladas
By cooksalot
Step #1 – The Sauce In a large saucepan over medium heat, add oil and flour and whisk together to make a paste, ...
- FOR THE SAUCE:
- 1 Tablespoon Canola Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Gold Medal All-purpose Flour
- 1 can (28 Ounce) Enchilada Or Red Sauce
- 2 cups Swanson Chicken Broth
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 2 Tablespoons Chopped Cilantro
- FOR THE MEAT:
- 1-1/2 pound Ground Beef
- 1 whole Medium Onion, Finely Diced
- 2 cans (4 Ounce) Diced Green Chilies
- 1/2 teaspoon Morton Salt
- FOR THE TORTILLAS:
- 10 whole (to 14) Corn Tortillas
- 1/2 cup Canola Oil
- TO ASSEMBLE:
- 3 cups Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 1/2 cup Chopped Black Olives
- 1 cup Chopped Green Onions
- 1/2 cup Chopped Cilantro