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Italian-style with pesto, mozzarella and cherry tomatoes
By trf0ster
Put the basil in a food processor and process until evenly chopped
- Pesto Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Pesto (recipe follows)
- 8 slices fresh mozzarella
- 16 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- Slowly pour vinegar and olive oil into the pesto while whisking. Garnish grilled vegetables with fresh mozzarella and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of pesto vinaigrette over the top.
- Pesto Makes one cup
- 1 cup lightly packed basil leaves
- 1/4 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Snicker Surprise Peanut Butter Cookies
By trf0ster
I found this recipe next to a Snickers coupon
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 24 Snickers miniature candy bars
Cream-Filled Cupcakes
By trf0ster
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees
- Filling and Swirl:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1- 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1- 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1- 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1- 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
- Glaze:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Patio Potatoes
By trf0ster
1. Preheat oven to 350*. 2
- 1 pound frozen Southern-style hash brown potatoes
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed Cream of Chicken soup
- 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
- 2 tsp seasoning salt
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup crushed cheese flavored crackers
Snowy Coconut Rounds
By trf0ster
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees
- Marshmallow Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
- 3 tablespoons egg white powder
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 cups sweetened flake coconut
- Red food coloring (optional)
Turkey, Bean and Vegetable Chili
By trf0ster
This chili is packed with turkey, vegetables and two different types of beans
- 2 spray(s) cooking spray
- 1 pound(s) Turkey, ground, 93% lean/7% fat, raw
- 1 medium onion(s), chopped
- 2 clove(s) (medium) garlic clove(s), minced
- 2 large carrot(s), chopped
- 2 stalk(s) (medium) celery, chopped
- 1 medium yellow pepper(s), chopped
- 1 item(s) (medium) bell pepper(s), orange-variety, chopped
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 Tbsp paprika
- 2 tsp Durkee Ground Cumin Seed, or other brand
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp table salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, optional
- 29 oz fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 29 oz canned diced tomatoes, with mild green chiles
- 15 1/2 oz canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 15 oz fat-free canned refried beans
Italian Brunch Torte
By trf0ster
Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in
- 2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls, divided
- 1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 7 eggs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 pound thinly sliced deli ham
- 1/2 pound thinly sliced hard salami
- 1/2 pound sliced provolone cheese
- 2 jars (12 ounces each) roasted sweet red peppers, drained, sliced and patted dry
Classic Pound Cake
By trf0ster
1. Let eggs stand at room temperature about 30 minutes or until they are room temperature (no more than 2 hours)
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter (8 oz.), cut in 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 8-oz. pkg. cold cream cheese, cut in 1-inch pieces
- 2-3/4 cups sugar
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 4 tsp. pure vanilla
- 3 cups sifted cake flour*
Chuck Wagon Casserole
By trf0ster
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 can (15 1/2 ounces) mild chili beans in sauce
- 3/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 package (8 1/2 ounces) corn muffin mix
- 1 can (11 ounces) Mexican-style corn, drained
Florentine Artichoke Dip
By trf0ster
Preheat oven to 375°. Lightly grease a 7×11 inch baking dish
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach - thawed, drained and squeezed dry
- 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese