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White Chocolate Chip and Macadamia Nut Cookie
By carvalhohm2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- 1 cup (two cubes) butter 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- /2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 1/3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 1/3 cups macadamia nuts, about 6 ounces, coarsely chopped
Cielito Lindo or Puerto Rican Dip
By carvalhohm2
First, spread a layer of the softened cream cheese
- 4 oz of cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 tbs of your favorite Mexican salsa
- 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar – mixture of white and orange works great
- 1/4 cup of shredded lettuce
- 1/4 cup of tomatoes, chopped finely
- 1 tbs sour cream
- Whole grain corn tortilla chips to accompany
Potato Macaroni Salad
By carvalhohm2
Cook potatoes the night before, drain thoroughly, and chill in the refrigerator overnight
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 1/2 cups small elbow macaroni-dry
- 1 Large carrot, finely shredded/grated (soak in water and squeeze out excess juice)
- 1 tablespoon finely minced onion (I mince mine extra fine)
- 6 hard boiled eggs, finely grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 Cups Best Foods mayonnaise (Helman's is the brand elsewhere)
Chunky Guacamole
By carvalhohm2
Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add avocado, lemon juice, and garlic
- 2 small avocados, peeled and cubed (about 1-1/2 cups)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 large clove garlic, halved
- 1 onion, chopped (3/4 cup)
- 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped (about 1 cup)
- 4 green onions, chopped
- Tortilla chips
Peanut-Bacon Cookies with Maple Frosting
By carvalhohm2
Let dough stand at room temperature 10 minutes to soften
- Cookies:
- 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated sugar cookies
- 10 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled (about 3/4 cup)
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
- Frosting:
- 1 container (1 lb) vanilla creamy ready-to-spread frosting
- 1/4 teaspoon maple flavor
May’s Kalua Pork Stuffing
By carvalhohm2
Preheat oven to 325 degrees and prepare all ingredients Spread bread cubes in 2 shallow baking pans and bake in up...
- 24 oz May's Kalua Pork (Thawed)
- 1 cup Diced Onion
- 1/2 cup Diced Celery
- 2 Medium White Bread Loaves (cut into 3/4 inch cubes)
- 2 cups Chicken or Turkey Stock
- 1/2 cup Salted Butter
- 1 teaspoon Chopped Dried Thyme
- 1 teaspoon Chopped Dried Sage
- .5 teaspoon Granulated Salt
- .5 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
Bacon Cheddar Bites
By carvalhohm2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 stick butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs
- 8 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced scallion
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
Lemon Chiffon Cake
By carvalhohm2
Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes
- LEMON FROSTING:
- 7 eggs, separated
- 2 cups Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 4 teaspoons grated lemon peel
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 4-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
- Dash salt
Baked Zucchini Chips
By carvalhohm2
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
- 1/4 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fat-free milk
- 2 small zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
One-Pot Parmesan Chicken Ziti with Artichokes and Spinach
By carvalhohm2
1 In Dutch oven, heat water, 1 can of the evaporated milk, the salt, garlic and pasta to simmering over medium heat
- 4 cups water
- 2 cans (12 oz each) evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 lb uncooked ziti pasta
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken
- 1 can (14 oz) Progresso™ artichoke hearts, drained, coarsely chopped
- 10 oz shredded Parmesan cheese (about 2 1/2 cups)
- Juice of 2 medium lemons (about 2/3 cup)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cups baby spinach (5-oz package)
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper, if desired