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Peanut Butter, Banana and Flax Smoothies
By japaulson
If the smoothies seem too thick, add another tablespoon or two of milk
- 1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk
- 1/2 cup vanilla fat-free yogurt
- 2 tablespoons ground golden flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ripe banana, sliced
Butternut Squash Soup with Pears and Bacon
By japaulson
Shopping List: 6 strips bacon,1 small onion,1 large or 2 small butternut squash,2 large pears,1 large stalk celer...
- 6 strips bacon
- 1 small onion, peeled and chopped
- 1 large or 2 small butternut squash
- 2 large, ripe pears, peeled, cored and cubed
- 1 large stalk celery, chopped
- 2 (14.5-oz.) cans Swanson Natural Goodness
- Chicken Broth
- 1/2 tsp. thyme
- 1/2 tsp. basil
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- Chopped fresh thyme
Bacon Wrapped Chicken w/ Blue Cheese and Pecans
By japaulson
Very fast and easy to prepare
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breast
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1/4 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- 2 scallions, sliced on bias
- 4 slices good-quality center cut bacon
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 cup half-and-half or cream
- 2 tablespoons grainy mustard
- Special equipment: toothpicks
Good Eats Roast Turkey
By japaulson
Courtesy of Alton Brown
- For the brine:
- 1 (14 to 16 pound) frozen young turkey
- 1 cup kosher salt
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 gallon vegetable stock
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 1 1/2 teaspoons allspice berries
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped candied ginger
- 1 gallon heavily iced water
- For the aromatics:
- 1 red apple, sliced
- 1/2 onion, sliced
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 cup water
- 4 sprigs rosemary
- 6 leaves sage
- Canola oil
Baked Pasta with Sausage, Tomatoes and Cheese
By japaulson
This easy, cheesy pasta recipe features ziti, turkey sausage, canned tomatoes, and fresh basil
- 1 (1-pound) package uncooked ziti (short tube-shaped pasta)
- 1 pound hot turkey Italian sausage links
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans petite-diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup (4 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
French's Green Bean Casserole
By japaulson
The quintessential casserole for the holidays
- 1 (10-3/4 ounce) can CAMPBELL'S® Cream of Mushroom Soup
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 (9-ounces each) packages frozen cut green beans, thawed*
- 1 1/3 cups FRENCH'S® Original or Cheddar French Fried Onions
Noel Spritzer
By japaulson
1.Mix wine, juice drink and sparkling water
- 2 cups chilled dry white wine, nonalcoholic wine or apple juice
- 1 cup chilled cranberry-apple juice drink
- 1 cup chilled sparkling water
- Apple slices, if desired
- Fresh mint, if desired
Basic Beef Stew with Carrots
By japaulson
A crowd-pleaser, this recipe is justifiably a classic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
- 1 pound small cremini mushrooms
- Cooking spray
- 2 cups chopped onion
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (about 1 1/2 ounces)
- 2 pounds lean beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 2 (14-ounce) cans less-sodium beef broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups (3/4-inch) cubed peeled white potato (about 1 pound)
- 1 1/2 cups (1-inch) slices carrot (about 12 ounces)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)
Vampire's Blood Tequila Cocktail
By japaulson
For the syrup: Put the sugar, water, hibiscus flowers, and ginger in a medium saucepan
- Hibiscus Syrup
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup dried hibiscus flowers (see cook's note)
- 2 -inch piece fresh ginger, unpeeled and sliced
- Cocktail
- 4 cups white tequila
- 2 cups freshly squeezed lime juice, strained
- 1 cup orange liqueur, such as Triple Sec
- Cubed ice, as needed
- Thinly sliced lime, for garnish
Ceviche
By japaulson
Cut the fish into 1/4-inch dice
- 12 ounces very fresh (sushi-grade) white-fleshed ocean fish, such as grouper, wahoo, sea bass, or red snapper
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 3 tablespoons pineapple juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons finely diced serrano pepper
- 2 tablespoons finely diced yellow bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons finely diced red bell pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced red onion
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 tablespoon good quality extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 8 (3-inch) plantain chips
- Lime wedges, for serving