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Tortelini Soup With Sausage and Spinach
By cooksalot
Heat a large, heavy bottomed pan over medium-high heat
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground Italian Sausage
- 1/2 cup diced onion (about 1/2 medium sized onion)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1-28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1-32 . oz. box of vegetable broth (chicken works too)
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 9-ounce package refrigerated tortellini
- 2 cups packed fresh spinach
- Crostini
- 1 Baguette
- Butter
- Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese
Sausage Balls made with Cream Cheese
By cooksalot
Preheat oven to 375 F. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl; stir well
- 1 LB preferred brand and heat level Breakfast Sausage [Turkey sausage is awesome too!]
- 3/4 cup, plus 1 or 2 TBSP Bisquick
- 2 cups shredded extra sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp celery salt
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Crock Pot Beef Tips
By cooksalot
Add beef to slow cooker in a bowl combine dry onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup and beef broth stir to combine...
- 1 1/2 lb beef tips or cubed beef stew meat
- 1 package of Lipton dry onion soup mix
- 1 can of Campbell’s cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can of College Inn beef broth
Apple Berry Bake
By cooksalot
Preheat oven to 350. Spray 8 inch square glass baking dish
- FILLING
- 4 cups peeled, thinly sliced apples
- Fresh or frozen blueberries-do not thaw, or sliced strawberries
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate (thawed)
- 2 T flour
- 1 t cinnamon
- TOPPING
- 1 cup quick cooking oats
- 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 5 T butter
- 2 T flour
Mexican Casserole
By cooksalot
Preheat oven to 325 degrees
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 can Ranch Style beans
- 1 10-12 ounce bag tortilla chips, crushed (I didn't use the whole bag)
- 1 can Ro-tel tomatoes
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 package taco seasoning
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup water
- sour cream and salsa for serving
Lemon Curd Cheesecake
By cooksalot
Preparation 1. Pulse first 3 ingredients in a food processor 3 or 4 times or just until blended
- 2 cups all-purpose flour $
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt $
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed $
- 2 egg yolks $
- 1 to 2 Tbsp. ice-cold water $$
- 4 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese, softened $$
- 1 cup granulated sugar $
- 4 large eggs $
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract $
- 2 cups Quick and Easy Lemon Curd, divided
- Candied Lemon Slices (optional)
- Download a Quick & Easy Dessert E-Book!
Cocoanut Cake
By cooksalot
Mix together all ingredients except coconut with mixer
- 1 (18.25 ounce) box classic white cake mix with pudding in the mix (I went with Betty Crocker’s SuperMoist White Cake Mix)
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted (I used Land O’Lakes)
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1 cup sweetened flaky coconut
- Frosting
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened (I went with Philadelphia brand)
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup sweetened flaky coconut
Slow Cooker Chicken Chili
By cooksalot
Place chicken breasts and chicken broth in slow cooker, then add tomatoes, beans, corn, bell pepper, onion, jalap...
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeds and ribs removed, minced
- 1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- fresh cilantro, garnish
- sour cream, garnish
- tortilla chips, garnish
Apple Crisp
By cooksalot
For the crisp topping: Pre-heat oven to 375°F
- For the crisp topping:
- 100 grams (3 3/4 ounces, about 3/4 cup) all-purpose Gold Medal flour
- 165 grams (5 3/4 ounces, about 3/4 cup) raw (Turbinado) sugar
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated zest from 1 lemon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg (see note above)
- 1 teaspoon Morton kosher salt
- 100 grams (3 3/4 ounces, about 1 cup) Fisher toasted pecans
- 145 grams (5 ounces, 10 tablespoons) Land O Lakes unsalted butter, cut into small cubes and chilled
- For the apple base:
- 4 apples, cored and diced (a mix of firm, tart Fuji and Jona Gold as well as softer Golden Delicious)
- 3 tablespoons Domino sugar
- 1 tablespoon Argo cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons bourbon, rye, or Scotch
Chicken Salad
By cooksalot
Place all ingredients in a large bowl; mix until blended
- 3/4 pound(s) cooked skinless boneless chicken breast(s), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup(s) uncooked celery, finely diced
- 1/3 cup(s) unsweetened dill pickle(s), or sweet gherkins, finely diced
- 1/4 cup(s) light mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp reduced-fat sour cream
- 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, fresh, chopped
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp table salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground