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Glazed Pumpkin Cake
By cooksalot
Empty the contents of the boxed cake mix and pumpkin puree into a large bowl
- For the Glaze:
- 1 Yellow Cake Mix
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 1-1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 Tablespoons apple cider
- 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Chicken Lombardy
By cooksalot
Cook mushrooms in 2 tbsp butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, 3 to 5 minu...
- 8 oz package(s) sliced fresh mushrooms
- 2 tablespoon(s) butter melted
- 6 skinned and boned chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup(s) butter
- 1/2 cup(s) chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
- 1/8 teaspoon(s) pepper
- 1/2 cup(s) shredded mozarella cheese
- 1/2 cup(s) parmesan cheese
- 2 green onions chopped
CREAMY CHICKEN SOUP
By cooksalot
start by making the roux (directions above) chop the vegetables and set aside until ready to saute
- FOR THE ROUX (to thicken soup...this is made first):
- 4 T flour
- 2 T olive oil
- 2 T butter - unsalted
- make the roux by heating the oil and butter in pot then sprinkling the flour on top. whisk together until fully absorbed and turns almost golden. take off the heat and set aside while combining other ingredients****
- 2 T butter - unsalted
- 2 T olive oil
- 4 stalks carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped (opt)
- 1 sweet yellow onion - diced
- 4 cups chicken stock or broth (or a combo) - low salt or unsalted
- 3 1/2 cups milk or cream or half & half, i use a combination of skim milk and cream
- 2 T chicken base granules
- 1 t fresh cracked pepper
- 1 T dried parsley or 2 T fresh parsley
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 1/2 t Herbs of Provence
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (optional)
- 1/4 t garlic powder or 1 t. chopped garlic (i use garlic from a jar)
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken - cubed or shredded and cooked
- 1/4 cup white wine (your favorite)
- shredded gruyere cheese to sprinkle on top after spooning soup into bowls
Strawberry Frosting
By cooksalot
1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened 2/3 cup sugar, divided 2/3 cup chopped fresh strawberries 1 drop pink foo...
- 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup sugar, divided
- 2/3 cup chopped fresh strawberries
- 1 drop pink food coloring gel (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Cream Cheese Pound Cake
By cooksalot
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C) grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups butter
- 3 cups white sugar
- 6 eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vanilla Buttermilk Pound Cake
By cooksalot
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- 12 tablespoons of butter, plus 2 tablespoons (for pan)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups of all purpose flour, plus 1 tablespoon (for pan)
- 1 and a half teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- Cream Cheese Glaze
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 and a half cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup of evaporated milk
- 1 and a half teaspoon vanilla
Linguine With Cilantro And Chive Pesto
By cooksalot
Put the garlic, cilantro, chives, water, salt, and pepper in a blender (a blender makes a smoother pesto than a fo...
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 3 cups (lightly packed) fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 1/4 cups sliced (1-inch) fresh chives
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted in a 350-degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes, skin left on, or pecans
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound linguine, preferably imported
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- hot pepper flakes, for serving (optional)
Goulash
By cooksalot
In a large pan, saute your ground meat in skillet over medium-high heat until HALF cooked, remove from heat
- 2 lbs ground beef or turkey
- 3 tsp minced garlic
- 1 large Yellow onion, diced
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce
- 2 (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
- 1 T Italian seasoning
- 1 T Adobo Seasoning
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 T seasoned salt
- 1/2 T black pepper
- 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1/2 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Caramel Apple Dump Cake
By cooksalot
1.In a greased 9×13 dish, mix apple pie filling and caramel sauce
- 2 cans of apple pie filling (you can also use cherry, blueberry, etc.)
- 1 box of yellow cake mix
- 2 sticks of butter, melted (1 cup)
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (like you would put on ice cream)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- Whipped cream for garnish (optional)
Easy Chicken Curry
By cooksalot
Place oil in a large skillet; turn heat to medium-high
- 2 tablespoons canola, corn or other neutral oil
- 2 large onions, peeled and sliced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 can unsweetened coconut milk (1 1/2 to 2 cups)
- 1 1/2 pounds peeled shrimp or boneless chicken, cut into 3/4- to 1-inch chunks
- 1 cup peeled, seeded and diced tomato (canned is fine; cut up and drain before using)
- Chopped basil or mint for garnish (optional)