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Bread Bacon and Beer Soup
By ClaudiaJan
Fry bacon until crisp, remove and reserve
- 2 slices bacon
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, plus 4 more sprigs for garnish
- 1 (12-ounce) bottle pilsner beer
- 1 quart chicken stock
- 3 slices rye bread, torn
- Salt and white pepper
- 1 cup grated white Cheddar (about 4 ounces)
Slow-Cooker Pear and Apple Butter
By ClaudiaJan
Place this spread in decorative jars for gifts, but save some for yourself -- it's great on toast or pancakes
- 2 1/2 pounds Bartlett or Anjou pears (about 5)
- 2 1/2 pounds McIntosh or Gala apples (about 5)
- 1 cup packed dark-brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 cinnamon stick
The Lady's Cheesy Mac by Paula Deen
By ClaudiaJan
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 4 cups cooked elbow macaroni, drained
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
Christmas Ham with Raspberry Mustard
By ClaudiaJan
Directions Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- 1 cup raspberry preserves
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (18 to 20 pounds)
Roasted Tomato-Bread Toss
By ClaudiaJan
directions 1. Position one oven rack in upper third of oven
- ingredients
- 2 2
- lb. cherry or grape tomatoes (about 6 cups)
- 6 6
- cups torn baguette or Italian bread (12 oz.)
- 2 2
- to 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 1/2
- cup pitted Kalamata and/or green olives
- 2 2
- Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 2
- Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 4 4
- cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 1/2
- tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 1/2
- tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Sweet Potato Salad
By ClaudiaJan
Directions Peel and cube the sweet potatoes and put them in a large pot
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup diced scallions (about 6)
- 1 red pepper, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco
- Salt and pepper
Spicy Dr. Pepper Shredded Pork
By ClaudiaJan
INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 300 degrees
- 1 whole Large Onion
- 1 whole Pork Shoulder ("pork Butt") - 5 To 7 Pounds
- Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 1 can (11 Ounce) Chipotle Peppers In Adobo Sauce
- 2 cans Dr. Pepper
- 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
MICROWAVE BROWNIES THREE WAYS
By ClaudiaJan
IN THE INGREDIENTS FOR THREE VERSIONS OF BROWNIES!
- Add the following for ROCKY ROAD:
- 2 2 2 CUPS Microwave Brownie Mix
- 2 2 2 Eggs
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 1/2 5 1/2 1 walnuts. Spread batter in prepared dish. Microwave at half power (50%) for 5 minutes, turning once. Remove from oven. Sprinkle 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate pieces over top, then 1 cup miniature marshmallows.
- 4 to to power (100%) for 4 minutes. Remove dish to wire rack. Using thin, small knife, carefully swirl topping to marbleize (topping is very thin, so don't press down too deep with knife or brownie will break up). Cool completely.
- Add the following for PEANUT BUTTER STREUSEL:
- 1/2 1/2 10X 3/4 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats, 1/2 cup 10X (confectioners') sugar and 3/4 cup chunky peanut butter in a medium-size bowl; mix together until the mixture is crumbly.
- Add the following for GERMAN CHOCOLATE:
- German Chocolate Brownies:
- 20 1 1/2 2 2 20 candy caramels, 1 cup flaked coconut, 1/2 cup chopped pecans, 2 tablespoons corn oil margarine and 2 tablespoons milk in microwave-safe medium-size bowl.
- 2 2 full power (100%) for 2 minutes. Stir. Microwave 2 minutes. Stir until caramels are completely melted. Spread over brownies. Cool briefly; cut in squares
Easy Enchilada Sauce
By ClaudiaJan
In a medium saucepan heat oil, add flour, smoothing and stirring with a wooden spoon
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 10 ounces tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Nonna Luna's Rice
By ClaudiaJan
In a medium nonstick saucepan, heat 1/2 of the butter over medium-low heat
- 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, divided, at room temperature
- 2 cups parboiled long-grain rice, such as Uncle Ben's
- 3 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 pounds small shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 cup whipping cream
- Freshly ground black pepper