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Praline Pumpkin Pie
By cooksalot
Place crust in an 9 inch pie pan
- 1/2 (15 oz.) package refrigerated pie crust
- PRALINE BOTTOM
- 2/3 cup chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- PUMPKIN FILLING
- 1 3/4 cup canned pumpin puree
- 1 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cups brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- PRALINE TOP
- 2/3 cup chopped pecans
- 3 Tablespoons melted butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
SLOW COOKER BBQ BRISKET SANDWICHES
By cooksalot
In a large bowl, mix together BBQ ingredients: ketchup, brown sugar, water, vinegar, Worcestershire, adobo sauce, g...
- BBQ Sauce:
- 4 pounds beef brisket
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 7 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 3 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 6-8 hamburger buns
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- freshly ground pepper, to taste
GARLIC & LEMON CHICKEN WITH RED POTATOES & GREEN BEANS
By cooksalot
Preheat oven to 400°F ( 180)
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 lemons, 1 thinly sliced, 1 juiced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 pound trimmed green beans
- 8 small red potatoes, quartered
- 4 chicken breasts
Blueberry Cheesecake
By cooksalot
This blueberry cheesecake is so good because you use fresh blueberries and the crust is homemade
- Nutty Graham Cracker Crust
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (Can roll with rolling pin or use food processor until finely ground)
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (Could use quick-cooking oats)
- 1/2 cup ground walnuts or nuts of your choice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine or 8 tablespoons, melted
- Combine all ingredients and press into a sprayed 8 x 8 inch baking pan. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven 10 to 12 minutes. Remove and let cool.
- Cream Cheese Filling (This is like the cherry cream cheese pie filling we have all made before)
- 1 (8 ounce package) cream cheese, softened
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (Not evaporated milk)
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Combine ingredients and mix on high for 3 or 4 minutes. Pour over cooled crust. Refrigerate for 3 hours.
- Fresh Blueberry Topping
- 2 cups fresh blueberries (you could use frozen)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Asian Chicken Noodle Soup
By cooksalot
30 minutes to prepare serves 8-10
- 1 (32 oz.) package low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 (15 oz.) cans coconut milk
- 1 (4.3 oz.) package dry ramen noodles, seasoning packet discarded
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 red bell peppers, seeds removed, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, peeled, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced, plus extra for garnish
- 1/3 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or preferred hot sauce
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- Lime wedges, garnish
Corn Casserole
By cooksalot
Combine all ingredients and pour into a greased casserole dish
- 1 can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 can creamed corn
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 stick butter, melted
- 4 heaping T. all purpose flour
- 2 T. sugar
- 1/4 C. diced green pepper (you can use red, I only had green)
- 1 C. whole milk
- 1/2 C. shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
Red Pepper Sausage Soup
By cooksalot
Serves: 6
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 3 assorted bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 1 (32 oz.) box low-sodium chicken stock
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/4-1/2 cup heavy cream, optional
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- 1 sprig thyme
- 1 bunch fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- herb infuser
- garlic croutons, garnish
- parmesan cheese, grated, garnish
Creamy Chicken Stew
By cooksalot
Melt the butter on the bottom of the crock pot
- 2 large boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion, cubed
- 4 small red potatoes, cut into quarters
- 1 cup baby carrots, chopped in half
- 3/4 cup string beans
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1 (10 3/4 oz.) can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 (1 oz.) packet dry ranch dressing mix
- Salt/pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Parsley flakes
SMOKED SAUSAGE BEAN SOUP
By cooksalot
3 cups red potatoes, cubed 2 cups carrots, diced 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1/2 cup celery, diced 30 oz
- 3 cups red potatoes, cubed
- 2 cups carrots, diced
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 30 oz. navy or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 1/4 pounds kielbasa sausage, sliced in 1/4-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
CLASSIC BEEF BOURGUIGNON
By cooksalot
Preheat oven to 450 F. Take your cubed beef and pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture
- 3 pounds stew beef, cubed
- 1 pound farfalle bow-tie pasta
- 2-3 cups beef stock
- 3 cups red wine (cabernet)
- 5 carrots, chopped
- 4 slices bacon, cut into strips
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste