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Six Layer Dip
By carvalhohm2
Spread refried beans over a 12-inch round serving platter then spread guacamole over beans
- 1 (16-ounce) can refried beans
- 1 (8-ounce) container prepared guacamole (see Note)
- 1 (16-ounce) container sour cream
- 1 (1 -ounce) package dry taco seasoning mix
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1 medium-sized ripe tomato, chopped
- 4 scallions (green onions), thinly sliced
Mac and Cheese Chicken Skillet
By carvalhohm2
In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium-high heat until no longer pink
- 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
- 1 package (7-1/4 ounces) macaroni and cheese dinner mix
- 2-1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup chopped zucchini
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian stewed tomatoes, drained
Maple Glazed Salmon with Spicy Maple Cream Syrup
By carvalhohm2
Mix the maple syrup, lemon juice, soy sauce, ginger, and mustard together
- 1 1 1 cup maple syrup
- 1 1 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 1 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 4 4 10 salmon filets with the skin removed, about 10 ounces each
- salt and pepper
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup walnut pieces
- 1 1 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/3 1/3 1/3 cup heavy cream
Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup
By carvalhohm2
In a large stockpot, saute the onion, celery and garlic in the butter and olive oil
- 1 cup chicken breasts, diced and cooked (can use canned chicken or turkey)
- 4 Tbsp butter
- 4 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 quart half and half (can use evaporated milk)
- 1 14 ounce can chicken broth
- 1/2 cup celery, sliced
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- salt and pepper to taste
- 16 ounce package gnocchi
Stir Fried Asparagus
By carvalhohm2
Snap off tough ends of asparagus
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus spears
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup water, divided
- 3/4 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 (2-ounce) package cashews, coarsely chopped and toasted (about 1/2 cup) (see note)
Lemon Pudding Mochi
By carvalhohm2
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish, or coat with nonstick spray
- 16 ounces mochiko sweet rice flour
- 2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 (3 ounce) boxes instant lemon pudding
- 3 cups milk (or milk mixed with evaporated milk or coconut milk)
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 5 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 teaspoons lemon extract
- 1 cup angel flake sweetened coconut
French Toast Casserole
By carvalhohm2
Slice bread into 3/4 to 1 inch thick slices
- Topping:
- 1 loaf French Bread
- 10 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 cups half and half
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 3/4 cup soft butter
- 1 1/3 cups chopped pecans (optional)
- 1 1/3 cups brown sugar
Mom’s New Jersey Macaroni Salad
By carvalhohm2
In a serving large bowl combine all the ingredients
- 1 16-ounce box elbow macaroni
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Gherkins sweet pickle juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 6-7 Sweet Gherkin pickles, chopped or 2 tbs sweet pickle relish
- 1/2 teaspoon celery salt (optional)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 2 4-ounce cans baby shrimp
Slow-Cooker Enchilada Pork Tacos with Sweet-Corn Slaw
By carvalhohm2
1 Spray 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray
- 3 to 4 lb pork shoulder
- 2 to 3 tablespoons taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)
- 1 can (14 oz) diced green chilies
- 1/2 of a sweet onion, finely diced
- 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
- 2 ears fresh sweet corn, husks removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups shredded fresh green cabbage or cabbage slaw
- 1 jalapeño chile, seeded, diced
- Juice of 1 medium lime
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 8 to 12 flour tortillas for soft tacos & fajitas (6 inch), warmed, OR 4 to 6 flour tortillas for burritos (8 inch)
- Sliced avocado, as desired (for tacos)
- 1 1/2 cups steamed white rice or Spanish rice, as desired (for burritos)
- Cooked black beans, as desired (for burritos)
- Cotija or queso fresco cheese, crumbled, as desired (for tacos or burritos)
Chicken Bruschetta
By carvalhohm2
1 In medium bowl, mix tomato topping ingredients
- Tomato Topping:
- 1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup)
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (4 to 5 oz each)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup Italian style bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil