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Creamy Orzo
By klvplanner
Bring a heavy large saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat
- 1 pound orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large shallot, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, juices drained
- 1 1/4 cups whipping cream
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Meatloaf Muffins with Barbecue Sauce
By klvplanner
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F
- 1 2/3 to 1 3/4 pounds ground sirloin
- 1 medium onion, cut into chunks
- 2 ribs celery from the heart of the stalk, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 large egg plus a splash of milk, beaten
- 1 cup plain bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons grill seasoning (recommended: Montreal Steak Seasoning by McCormick)
- 1 cup smoky barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup tomato salsa
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Vegetable oil or extra-virgin olive oil
- Micro-way-cool Bacon and Green Beans, recipe follows
- Smashed potatoes and cream cheese, recipe follows
Pecan Squares
By klvplanner
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Crust:
- nocoupons
- 1 1/4 pounds unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 extra-large eggs
- 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Topping:
- nocoupons
- 1 pound unsalted butter
- 1 cup good honey
- 3 cups light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 pounds pecans, coarsely chopped
Pizza Pockets
By klvplanner
Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a medium-sized, heavy skillet
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces Italian turkey sausage
- 1 cup tightly-packed arugula (about 1 ounce)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan, plus 1/4 cup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (13.5-ounce) package of store-bought pizza crust (recommended: Pillsbury)
- All-purpose flour, for rolling out pizza dough
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce, store-bought or homemade
Halloween Spice Cake
By klvplanner
For the cake: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven
- Butter
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Neely's BBQ Sauce
By klvplanner
In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients
- 2 cups ketchup
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 5 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 5 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/2 tablespoon ground mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Hash-Brown Turkey
By klvplanner
In a wide, shallow bowl, toss the potatoes with 1 tablespoon flour, then with the parmesan and scallions; season wi...
- One 16-ounce bag frozen hash browns, thawed, or 1 pound grated fresh baking potato 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon flour 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese 4 scallions, finely chopped Salt 3 large eggs 1/4 cup
Sweet Balls of Fire
By klvplanner
Preheat the oven to 200°
- 3 large eggs 3/4 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 pounds lean ground beef 1/4 cup extr
Buffalo Chicken Dip
By klvplanner
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup ranch salad dressing
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 2 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 (9.75-ounce) cans chicken in water, drained
- Crackers, chips, and/or veggies, for dipping
Gingerbread Cookies for the Holidays
By klvplanner
Easy Orange Frosting, recipe follows In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle, add the butter, suga...
- The foundation:
- 1 1/2 sticks lightly salted butter, softened
- 1 2/3 cups sugar
- 1 orange, zested
- The dry ingredients:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus 1/2 cup additional for rolling, if needed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground dry ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- The wet ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup dark molasses
- 1 lemon, juiced