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Artichokes - Stuffed
By Taraespo
This has always been one of the kid's favorites!
- 6 small to medium artichokes (if you buy large ones, couples can share)
- 1 1/2 cups Italian bread crumbs
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- 2-3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 T. garlic salt
- olive oil
- 3 cups chicken broth
- The amounts are just approximate, you might have to make more stuffing depending on how big your artichokes are.
Grilled Flank Steak with Black Beans Corn and Tomatoes
By Taraespo
Skinny Taste Recipe
- For the black bean, corn and tomatoes:
- 1 1/2 lb flank steak
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- fresh cracked pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp red onion, minced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
- 2 medium vine ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cups frozen corn kernels (fresh is fine)
- 2 tbsp finely minced cilantro
- kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste
Quiche - Veggie
By Taraespo
Roast all veggies with olive oil, salt and pepper
- 1 lg onion, chpd
- 1 c. slice mushrooms
- 4 green onions, chpd
- 1 c. broccoli florets
- 1/2 c. zucchini, slice
- 1/2 c. grape tomatoes
- small bunch asparagus, chpd
- salt, pepper and olive oil
- 5 whole eggs
- 1 1/2 c. milk
- 1 c. gruyere, grated
- 1/2 c. parmesan, grated
- Deep dish pie crust
Marinara
By Taraespo
My recipe, nutritional info
- Large Batch:
- 1 large can (6 lb) of San Marzano whole tomatoes
- 1/2 c. olive oil
- 1 lg onion, chpd
- 12 garlic cloves, minced
- 5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 branch of basil
- fresh basil to garnish
- Small Batch:
- 2 28 oz cans of of San Marzano whole tomatoes
- 1/4 c. olive oil
- 1/2 lg onion, chpd
- 4-6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp salt
- pepper to taste
- 1 branch of basil
- fresh basil to garnish
Corn Casserole
By Taraespo
Paula Deen recipe
- 1 (15 1/4-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 (14 3/4-ounce) can cream-style corn
- 1 (8-ounce) package corn muffin mix (recommended: Jiffy)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 stick butter, melted
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar
Balsamic Vinaigrette
By Taraespo
In medium bowl with wire whisk, combine vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper
- 1/4 c Balsamic vinegar
- 1 T. dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 c EVOO
Olive Cheese Bread
By Taraespo
Another Pioneer Woman recipe!
- 1 loaf French Bread
- 6 ounces, Pimiento-stuffed Green Olives
- 6 ounces, Black Olives
- 2 stalks Green Onions (scallions)
- 1 stick Butter, Room Temperature
- 1/2 cups Mayonnaise
- 3/4 pounds Monterey Jack Cheese, Grated
Hasselback Potatoes with Chipotle Sour Cream, Bacon & Chives
By Taraespo
1.Preheat the oven to 400F
- 4 russet potatoes, cleaned
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
- a few large pinches of kosher salt
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons adobo sauce (from a can of chipotle peppers)
- 1/2 cup crumbled bacon
- a few tablespoons chopped chives
Eggplant Stacks
By Taraespo
This recipe is not a science, just wing it
- 2 med eggplants
- 2 pints grape tomatoes
- pesto sauce (Kirkland is great)
- fresh mozzarella, sliced
- Marinara, homemade preferable
- Italian bread crumbs - Panko or reg
- parmesan
- garlic salt
- eggs
- olive oil
Beef Stroganoff
By Taraespo
One of our special family dinners!
- 1 lb beef tenderloin, cut into 2" squares
- 1/3 cup flour
- salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped fine
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
- 2 T. flour
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3/4 cup beef bouillon
- 2 T. dry sherry wine
- 2 tsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 T. tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup green olives, chpd (optional)
- 1 cup sour cream
- Egg Noodles