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Parmesan-Crusted Creamed Corn
By cacelias
This is delicious and a must have at Christmas dinner
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 2- 16 oz. packages frozen white corn, defrosted
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Almost-Famous Spinach-Artichoke Dip
By cacelias
This is a very delicous dip
- Kosher salt
- 2- 10 oz. bags spinach, stems removed
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons minced onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/4 cups grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream, plus more for serving
- 1/2 cup shredded white sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup frozen artichoke hearts, thawed, squeezed dry and roughly chopped
- Tortilla chips and salsa, for serving
Caprese Wraps with Chicken
By cacelias
Super fast, hearty sandwiches! The wonderful Caprese Salad made into a sandwich
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups pre-chopped hearts of romaine lettuce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast
- 3/4 cup (3 ounces) fresh mozzarella cheese, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 4 (2.8 ounce) multi-grain flatbreads (such as Flatout)
- 1 large garlic clove, halved
Grilled Asparagus
By cacelias
Quick, easy and delicious way to serve up asparagus
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- grilled lemon slices
- shaved parmesan slices
Dumplings for Chicken (Homemade Noodles)
By cacelias
The quickest, easiest and most foolproof recipe for homemade noodles (dumplings by Southern standards)
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 5 Tablespoons real butter
- 1/2 cups milk
Salisbury Steak Meatballs
By cacelias
Jordan loves recipes from The Pioneer Woman and this is one of her (and Stan's favorite)
- 1 pound Ground Beef (2 lbs.)
- 1/3 cups Seasoned Breadcrumbs (3/4 cup)
- 1/8 cup Brown Mustard (1/4 cup)
- 1/8 cup Ketchup (1/4 cup)
- 1/2 teaspoon Powdered Beef Base Or Crumbled Beef Bouillon Cubes (1t)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce (1T)
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt (1/2t)
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper (1/2t)
- 1/2 Stick Land O' Lakes Salted Butter (1 stick)
- 1/2 whole Large Onion, Halved And Sliced (1 whole)
- 1-1/4 cups Beef Broth (2 1/2 cups)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce (additional) (1T)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Ketchup (additional) (1T)
- 1 Tablespoons Cornstarch Mixed With A Little Beef Broth To Make A Thin Paste (2T)
- 1/2 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet (1t)
- 1 pound Egg Noodles, Cooked To Al Dente And Drained
- Minced Fresh Parsley
Smoked Tomato Bisque Soup
By cacelias
This is a recipe from Presto's Restaurant in Temecula, CA where we lived from 1997-1999
- 6 onions, diced
- 8 carrots, diced
- 1/2 celery stalk, diced
- 1 1/2 cups Brandy
- 3 cans tomatoes
- 2 gallons chicken stock
- 1/2 cup oregano
- 1/2 cup basil
- 1/2 gal cream
- 1/8 cup liquid smoke
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1 pound roux (butter and flour)
- 1/2 pound butter
Penne with Five Cheeses
By cacelias
This dish is easy to make for your family but elegant enough to serve to company
- Kosher salt
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly granted Pecorino Romano
- 1/2 cup shredded important Italian fontina (or Asiago)
- 1/4 cup grumbled Italian Gorgonzola (or Parmesan)
- 2 tablespoons ricotta
- 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 6 fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 pound imported penne rigate pasta
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Caribbean Black Bean Soup
By cacelias
A soup with tropical influences that will warm you with its spicy flavors, serving black bean soup is also a terrif...
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 large white onions, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 4 cups presoaked black beans
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Enchiladas
By cacelias
Here is another recipe that is a staple in the Elias household
- 1/3 cup cottage cheese
- 3 tablespoons nonfat yogurt
- 1 teaspoon veggie seasoning
- 1 pound turkey, chicken or beef (optional)
- 3 tablespoons green onion
- 1 can Mild Brook's Chili Beans
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 package flour tortillas
- 1 can mild enchilada sauce
- cheddar cheese, shredded
- On the side: tomatoes, lettuce, sour cream and salsa