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Chile Con Queso
By jenlin
Brown the meat in a large skillet over medium-high heat, 10 to 15 minutes
- 1 pound ground beef or Mexican sausage
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- One 32-ounce block processed cheese, such as Velveeta, cubed
- One 16-ounce jar salsa
- Tortilla chips, for serving
Cheesy Baked Tortellini
By jenlin
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Olive oil
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/3 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1 pound purchased cheese tortellini
- 2 ounces thinly sliced smoked mozzarella
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Fried Okra
By jenlin
Directions Heat oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven to 350 degrees F
- 6 cups oil, for frying
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 pounds fresh okra, sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Chocolate (better than you know what) Cake
By jenlin
Bake cake according to package directions for a 9x13 inch pan; cool for about 5 minutes
- 1 pkg. devil's food, chocolate, or German chocolate cake mix
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- caramel ice cream topping
- 1 (8 oz.) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 4-5 Heath, Skor bars,or Reeses Peanut Butter Cups chopped up
Tomato and Goat Cheese Tarts
By jenlin
Unfold a sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and roll it lightly to an 11 by 11-inch square
- 1 package (17.3 ounces/2 sheets) puff pastry, defrosted
- Good olive oil
- 4 cups thinly sliced yellow onions (2 large onions)
- 3 large garlic cloves, cut into thin slivers
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons dry white wine
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
- 4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan, plus 2 ounces shaved with a vegetable peeler
- 4 ounces garlic-and-herb goat cheese (recommended: Montrachet)
- 1 large tomato, cut into 4 (1/4-inch-thick) slices
- 3 tablespoons julienned basil leaves
Fried Chicken Salad Sandwiches
By jenlin
In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, buttermilk, mustard, Italian seasoning, cayenne and lemon juice
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup whole-grain mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 4 cups cold fried chicken, cut into large dice (5 to 8 pieces breasts and thighs)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 3 green onions, sliced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 croissants, split
Frozen Yogurt Bark
By jenlin
Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or wax paper and set aside
- 1 /2 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 /2 cup toasted sunflower seeds
- Two 32-ounce containers plain Greek yogurt
- 8 tablespoons honey
- 1 /2 cup strawberry preserves
- 1 /2 cup blackberry preserves
- 1 /2 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1 /2 cup blackberries, halved
Apple Pie Blondies
By jenlin
Preheat oven to 350°. Spray an 11x8-inch baking pan with baking spray with flour; line pan with parchment paper
- 1 1/2 cups apple, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 1/2 cups firmly packed dark
- brown sugar
- 2/3 cup all-vegetable shortening, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cups pecans, chopped
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
- Garnish: confectioners’ sugar
Chicken Wings - Jerk with Creamy Dipping Sauce
By jenlin
In 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, arrange chicken wings
- 1/2 cup jerk marinade
- 1 package (3 lb) frozen chicken wing drummettes, thawed
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 8 medium green onions, chopped (1/2 cup)
Quick S'Mouros
By jenlin
Heat up the hot fudge in a microwave or a pot of boiling water
- 1 jar hot fudge
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 4 small bags mini graham crackers