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Spaghetti Carbonara
By Taraespo
In a frying pan, combine 1/2 inch of olive oil, 2 cloves of minced garlic, one chopped onion and the Italian bacon ...
- 1/2 inch olive oil (for frying pan)
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 chopped onion
- 8 to 12 thick slices Italian bacon
- 4 eggs
- 2 packages spaghetti
- 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
Poblano's - stuffed
By Taraespo
Chew recipe
- For the Peppers:
- 6 large Poblano Peppers
- 1 Red Onion (finely diced)
- 3 Garlic cloves (finely minced)
- 1/2 cup Corn Kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground Cumin
- 1 sprig fresh Oregano (leaves torn)
- 2 cups cooked Rice
- 1/3 cup Scallions (sliced thinly)
- 1/3 cup Cilantro (chopped; plus more for garnish)
- 1 1/2 cups Jack Cheese (shredded)
- 1/3 cup Sour Cream (plus more for garnish)
- Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper
- For the Green Chili Sauce:
- 5 Tomatillos (husks removed and hulled)
- 2 Limes (juiced)
- 1 Avocado (skin and seeds removed)
- 1/2-1 Jalapeno
- 1/2 cup Cilantro
- 1 Garlic clove
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper
Blue Cheese & Bacon Potato Salad
By Taraespo
The best ever!!
- 3 lbs little red potatoes, cut into bite size
- 1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 1/2 - 2 c blue cheese or gorgonzola
- 3/4 - 1 c mayo
- 1/2 c green onions, chped
- salt and pepper
Cheesy Shrimp Dip
By Taraespo
A party isn't a party without a hot and bubbly-cheesy shrimp dip for dipping your favorite dippers!
- 1/2 stick butter
- 2/3 cup red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled, deveined and coarsely chopped
- 1/3 cup green onion, sliced
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup Parmesan, shredded
- 1 cup Mozzarella, shredded
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- Assorted crackers, for servings
Pizza Dip
By Taraespo
Simmer tomato sauce in cast iron skillet with any spices you might like
- 2 c tomato or pizza sauce
- 1 c ricotta
- 2 c mozzarella
- 1 c. pepperoni, diced
- fresh basil, chpd
- olive oil
Green Rice
By Taraespo
Blend soup and cheez whiz, stir with remaining ingredients
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 sm jar cheez whiz
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 3/4 stick butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups minute rice
- 1 pkg. frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
Grandma Pancakes
By Taraespo
John's Norwegian Grandma's pancakes that our whole family loves!
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/3 cup flour
- 2 cup milk
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
Funky Spaghetti
By Taraespo
Put pasta in large pot of boiling water and cook until al dente
- 1 lb spaghetti or linguine
- 14 oz cherry tomatoes, red & yellow
- 2 handfuls of fresh marjoram and basil, chopped
- 6 to 8 glugs extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
- Splash of red wine vinegar
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Orzo, Creamy with Feta & Sun-dried Tomatoes
By Taraespo
Bring broth to a boil in a small saucepan; stir in orzo
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup dry orzo past (4 oz.)
- 2 T minced oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 T crumbled feta cheese (1 oz.)
- 2 T pine nuts
- 1/8 teaspoon each kosher salt and black pepper
- Fresh basil, chiffonade
Slow Cooker Cinnamon Almonds
By Taraespo
1. Mix together in a large bowl sugars, cinnamon, and salt
- 1 1/2 C. Sugar
- 1 1/2 C. Brown Sugar
- 3 Tbsp. Cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp. Salt
- 1 Egg White
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 3 Cups Almonds
- 1/4 C. Water