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Easy Cucumber Salad
By Paisan
Whisk together the vinegar, parsley, dill, garlic, sugar, and salt in a bowl; add the cucumber and stir to coat
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 seedless cucumber, peeled and chopped
Piasan's Crock Pot Chicken Taco Chili
By Paisan
This is the perfect slow cooker dish because you just dump all the ingredients in, turn it on and come back to the
- Ingredients:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 (15.5 oz) can black beans
- 1 (15.5 oz) can kidney beans
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 10 oz package frozen corn kernels
- 2 (10 oz) cans diced tomatoes w/chilies
- 4 oz can chopped green chili peppers, chopped
- 1 packet reduced sodium taco seasoning or homemade (see below)
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 24 oz (3-4) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- To make your own taco seasoning, omit the packet, cumin and chili powder above and use below instead:
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cumin
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Paisan'sCheesy Bacon & Jalapeno Dipping Sauce
By Paisan
In a blender or food processor, blend bacon and jalapenos or finely chop
- 12 oz of Velveeta
- 3 slices of Bacon
- 1 sliced Jalapeno
- 6 oz of Half & Half or Milk
Red Cabbage, Apple and Pecan Salad
By Paisan
Make the dressing by mixing all the ingredients together in a jar - giving them all a good shake
- 1 ⁄2 medium red cabbage, finely shredded and outer leaves trimmed
- 2 green apples, cored and thinly sliced
- 4 carrots, peeled and grated
- 1 ⁄2 small red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and finely minced
- 1 teaspoon caster sugar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons walnut oil
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 ⁄2 cup finely chopped pecan nuts
- parsley, for garnish
- OPTIONAL EXTRAS
- 1 ⁄2 cup semi- dried cranberries
- 1 ⁄2 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 1 raw beetroot, finely grated
Make-Ahead Meat-Lovers' Lasagna Roll-Ups
By Paisan
1 In 5-quart Dutch oven, cook lasagna noodles as directed on package
- 16 uncooked lasagna noodles
- 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
- 1/2 lb bulk pork sausage
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 1/2 cups tomato pasta sauce
- 2 containers (15 oz each) ricotta cheese
- 1 box (9 oz) Green Giant® frozen spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry
- 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves or Italian seasoning
- 1 egg
- 3 cups tomato pasta sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
Avocado and Chicken Summer Sandwich
By Paisan
Instructions: Place the chicken and salad dressing in a bowl and stir until the chicken is well coated
- virgin olive oil 1/2 long French baguette 15 ounces goat cheese, softened 3/4 cup packed arugula 2 large, ripe avocados, seeded, peeled, and cut into 1/2
- inch slices Kosher salt Pepper 2 tablespoons basil pesto
7 Layer Fat-Fighting Dip
By Paisan
7 Layer Fat-Fighting Dip is the healthy party dip recipe that your guests are craving
- 4 cups shredded lettuce
- 3 medium ripe avocados, mashed
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 (1.25-ounce) package low-sodium taco seasoning mix
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained
- 3 medium diced tomatoes
- 2 (2.25-ounce) cans sliced olives
- 1 cup 2% milkfat cheddar cheese
Paisan's Tortellini Summer Salad
By Paisan
1 Cook tortellini as directed on package, adding peas during last 4 minutes of cook time
- 1 package (9 oz) refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
- 1 cup Green Giant™ frozen sweet peas (from 1-lb bag)
- 5 cups torn romaine lettuce
- 1 1/2 cups julienne (matchstick-cut) carrots
- 2 cups chopped or strips grilled chicken
- 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into strips
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise or salad dressing
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil leaves
French Toast Met Pancakes -
By Paisan
Beat eggs until fluffy. Beat in remaining ingredients (except bread)
- Ingredients
- 4 whole Large Eggs
- 1 cup All-purpose Flour
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- 1-1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/4 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon (optional)
- 12 slices Bread (you'll Want Something Thick And Hearty To Stand Up To The Heavier Batter)
Cannoli Cake
By Paisan
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- 2 1/2 2 1/2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 1/2 2 1/2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 3/4 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 3/4 1 3/4 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3 3 3 large eggs
- 1 1 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 1 1/4 1/4 cup milk