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Gwen's Old-Fashioned Potato-Beef Casserole
By ClaudiaJan
Place the potatoes in a large saucepan with water to cover by 1 inch
- 3 pounds red potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
- Salt
- Vegetable oil, to coat pan
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Black pepper
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups grated sharp Cheddar
- 1/2 cup unseasoned dry breadcrumbs
Frittata Muffins
By ClaudiaJan
DIRECTIONS Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and lightly spray muffin tin with non-stick spray or lightly grease
- RECIPE INGREDIENTS
- 6 Slices Bacon, Fried Crisp
- 6 Heat and Serve Sausage Patties, Browned and Crumbled
- 6 Small Mushrooms, Diced
- 2 Green Onions, thinly sliced, use white and green parts
- 1/2 Cup finely diced, red, yellow, green, orange peppers
- 6 Extra Large or Jumbo Eggs
- 3/4 C Whipping cream
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 8 oz grated sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- Fresh cut fruit
Spiked Sweet Tea
By ClaudiaJan
Steep 8 black tea bags in 1 cup boiling water, 6 minutes; discard the tea bags
- Photograph by Anna Williams
Soft Pretzels
By ClaudiaJan
Directions Mix yeast, coarse salt, sugar, and warm water in a small bowl, whisking until sugar dissolves
- 2 1/4 teaspoons dry active yeast (1/4 ounce)
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 cup warm water
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- Vegetable oil, for baking sheets
- 3 tablespoons baking soda
- 1 tablespoon pretzel salt
- Assorted mustards, for serving
Chorizo Garbage Plate
By ClaudiaJan
Preheat flat grill or a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat
- 2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cups shredded potatoes, or store-bought hash browns
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced green pepper
- 1 tablespoon diced jalapeno peppers, optional
- 1 cup ground chorizo, browned
- 1/2 cup diced tomato
- 5 eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar
- Toast or tortillas, for serving
Creamy Potato Soup
By ClaudiaJan
Add crusty cubes of whole wheat bread & fresh herbs cooked in skillet! Add steamed broccoli and shredded cheddar ...
- 2 tablespoons EVOO
- 1 large leek,white and light-green parts chopped
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 4 cups low-sodiium chicken broth
- 2 cups whole milk
Wendy's Chili
By ClaudiaJan
1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat; drain off the fat
- 2 pounds ground beef
- one 29-ounce can tomato sauce
- one 29-ounce can kidney beans (with liquid)
- one 29-ounce can pinto beans (with liquid)
- 1 cup diced onion (1 medium onion)
- 1/2 cup diced green chili (2 chilies)
- 1/4 cup diced celery (1 stalk)
- 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 2 teaspoons cumin powder
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 cups water
ICE CREAM EGGNOG
By ClaudiaJan
Directions In a blender, combine 1 quart ice cream, half-and-half, Bourbon, orange liqueur, and orange zest
- 1 1/2 quarts vanilla ice cream
- 1 3/4 cups half-and-half
- 3/4 cup Bourbon
- 1/4 cup orange liqueur, such as Cointreau
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
- Grated nutmeg
Rich Cream Scones
By ClaudiaJan
Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- 1 cup cake flour (not self-rising)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling and cutting
- 1/2 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Salt
- 1 1/2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 1/4 cups cold heavy cream, plus more for brushing
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Tequila Cranberry Cooler
By ClaudiaJan
Directions In a pitcher, combine tequila, grapefruit juice, and fresh lime juice
- 6 ounces tequila (preferably silver)
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- 1/4 cups teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup Campari
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice