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Short Ribs Jambalaya

2 lb. boneless beef short ribs
1 can diced tomatoes drained
4 teaspoons Creole or Cajun seasoning
4 cups reduced-sodium beef broth divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 onion chopped
2 cups long-grain white rice
1 green bell pepper chopped
8 green onions thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 cloves minced
Instructions:

1. Heat oven to 350°friend. Cut ribs into 2-inch pieces. In small bowl, stir together Creole seasoning and pepper; sprinkle over ribs.

2. Heat oil in heavy large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot. Add ribs in batches; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until browned, turning once. Place on plate.

3. Reduce heat to medium. Add onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until softened, stirring occasionally. Return ribs and any accumulated juices to pot; add tomatoes, 2 cups of the broth, bay leaves and thyme. Increase heat to medium-high; bring to a boil.

4. Cover pot; place in oven. Bake 1 1/2 hours or until meat is tender, stirring halfway through.

5. Remove from oven; return pot to stovetop. Uncover and stir in remaining 2 cups broth; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in rice, green onions and parsley; cover and return to oven. Bake 30 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes.

 

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Dallas-Style Sloppy Joes

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]INGREDIENTS:[/FONT]
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
sea salt and ground black
pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups ketchup
3 tablespoons apple cider
vinegar
3 tablespoons Worcestershire
sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons yellow mustard
3 tablespoons hickory flavored
barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons grated
Parmesan cheese
5 large hamburger buns,
toasted

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1.Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the onion and bell pepper, season with sea salt and black pepper, and cook until vegetables soften, about 7 minutes.2.Stir in the ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, and barbeque sauce. Reduce heat to low and simmer the mixture until thickened, about 10 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese and serve on toasted hamburger buns.

 

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Roast Pork and Potatoes with Bacon, Garlic and Sage

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• 4- to 5-pound boneless pork roast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 garlic cloves, slivered
• 1/2 pound bacon
• 1/4 cup fresh sage leaves
• 16 small red (new) potatoes, with skins

Preheat oven to 375°friend.

Trim as much fat as possible from the roast. Rub roast with salt and pepper. With a sharp knife make small slits all over the roast and insert a sliver of garlic in each. Stretch each piece of bacon before using it (otherwise it will shrink when you wrap it around the roast). Wrap the strips around the pork, tucking sage leaves under each strip. Fasten the bacon with toothpicks.

Set the roast in a roasting pan and surround it with the potatoes which have been boiled in their skins for 10 minutes. Sprinkle the potatoes with salt and pepper. Roast for 1-1/2 to 2 hours, turning roast halfway through cooking. The roast is done when it registers 170°friend on a meat thermometer.

Remove roast from the oven and let it rest in a warm place, covered loosely with foil, for 10 minutes. Remove toothpicks. Cut the roast into thick slices. Serve with the potatoes and spinach or green beans. Makes about 6 servings.

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Stuffed Peppers

1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup uncooked long grain white rice
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
6 green bell peppers
2 cans tomato sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees friend (175 degrees C).
Place the rice and water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and cook 20 minutes. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the beef until evenly browned.
Remove and discard the tops, seeds, and membranes of the bell peppers. Arrange peppers in a baking dish with the hollowed sides facing upward. (Slice the bottoms of the peppers if necessary so that they will stand upright.)
In a bowl, mix the browned beef, cooked rice, 1 can tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Spoon an equal amount of the mixture into each hollowed pepper. Mix the remaining tomato sauce and Italian seasoning in a bowl, and pour over the stuffed peppers.
Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, basting with sauce every 15 minutes, until the peppers are tender.

 

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Traditional Knedlicky (Czech Potato Dumplings)

3 cups mashed potatoes (real, not fake, leftovers work great)
3 cups all-purpose flour

1. Fill a large soup pot (not sauce pan, too small) about half full of water and bring to a boil.
2. Using just your hands, knead together equal amounts mashed potatoes and flour in a bowl until it forms a dough.
3. Form dough into baseball/tennis ball sized balls.
4. Carefully, so as not to splash, drop dumplings one at a time into boiling water. Do not over crowd pot. You only want a single layer of dumplings.
5. The dumplings will sink to the bottom.
6. Bring water back to a boil and then simmer.
7. When the dumplings begin to float they're done. Don't take them out of the water right away, let them float for about 5 minutes before removing them.
8. Remove finished dumplings from water with a slotted spoon and place in a bowl or on a serving plate.
9. Serve alongside any kind of roast and top with gravy or butter and salt and pepper. Yum!
10. Leftovers can be cut up into bite-sized pieces.

 

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Cabbage Packets

1 head cabbage, large
1/2 lb bacon
1 large vidalia onions, sliced
6 tablespoons butter
salt & pepper

1. Slice cabbage into six 2" thick slices.
2. Lay each slice on individual sheets of foil (approximately double the size of the cabbage slice).
3. Top with thick onion slice, 1 T butter, and 2 slices of bacon.
4. Salt & pepper to taste.
5. Seal foil into packet.
6. Grill at 375 for 40 minutes (or bake the same time).

 

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My Best Yet Meatloaf

1 lb. ground beef
1/2 chub Jimmy Dean Hot Sausage
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 to 3/4 cup cheese flavored bread crumbs
1 tsp salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 Tbls. parsley flakes
4 Tbls parmesan cheese
2 Tbls. finely chopped fresh cayenne peppers
1/4 pkg. bacon

Combine all ingredients (except bacon) and shape into a loaf. Place in baking dish and cover over with sliced bacon. Bake at 350 degrees for one to one and a half hours.

 

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Crab Casserole

1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat
1 onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup Ritz crackers, crumbed
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese (or amount as desired)

1. Preheat oven to 350°friend.
2. Combine first 8 ingredients together and mix well. If you prefer, you can also mix in a bit of the cheese, BUT make sure you leave enough to cover casserole for topping!
3. Pour into a lightly greased casserole dish.
4. Sprinkle cheese over casserole.
5. Bake for 30 minutes.

 

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A neighbor gave me this recipe and I made it tonight....came out good.

A Classic Goulash

1 Tbls. vegetable oil
1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1/2 med. size green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, quartered
1 clove garlic, minced
some minced cayenne peppers for heat(be careful)
1 jar your favorite spaghetti sauce(approx. 28 oz.)
8 oz. cooked elbow macaroni
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 cup shredded mozarella cheese

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large skillet, heat oil and add ground beef, bell pepper, onion, garlic and mushrooms and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring to crumble the beef until no pink remains.

Add the remaining ingredients, except cheese; mix well. Place in a casserole dish, cover and bake for 22-25 mins.

Remove casserole from oven, uncover and top with mozarella cheese. Bake uncovered for 5-7 mins 'til cheese is melted.

 

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Parmesan Roasted Asparagus

2 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus (about 30 large)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper - freshly ground
2 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese - freshly grated
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large Lemon cut in wedges for serving

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees friend. If the stalks of the asparagus are thick, peel the bottom 1/2 of each. Lay them in a single layer on a sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and return to the oven for another minute. Serve with lemon wedges

 

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Southwestern Pasta Salad

1/2 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 1/2 cups whole kernel corn
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup green bell peppers, diced
1/2 cup red bell peppers, diced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1 cup roma tomatoes or grape tomatoes, chopped

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
2. In a large bowl combine oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt and garlic. Stir in pasta and set aside to cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
3. Stir in corn, beans, green pepper, red pepper and 1/2 of the cilantro leaves. Spoon onto a platter and garnish with tomatoes and remaining cilantro. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

 

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I made this for dinner last night and it was pretty good...

Foil-Wrapped Ginger Chicken

1 Tbls. regular soy sauce
1 Tbls. dark brown sugar
1 tsp. dark soy sauce
One 1" piece of ginger, peeled and grated
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lb. boneless chicken thighs cut into bite size pieces
2 green onions, cut into 2" lengths and then slivers(I used more)
fresh ground pepper

In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar and other soy sauce, garlic and ginger. Add chicken, toss to coat. Cover & chill overnight.

Preheat oven to 375. Lay out 6 pieces of foil, each @8 inches long. Put 1/6 of the marinated chicken in the middle of each. Top with green onions and pepper.. Make packets.

Place packets on foil lined baking sheet (they leak). Bake until chicken is cooked through...45-60 minutes. Serve warm with rice.

 

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Hobo's Delight
6 servings
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]INGREDIENTS:[/FONT]
2 pounds lean ground beef
1 onion, sliced
1 (16 ounce) package baby
carrots
4 potatoes, peeled and sliced
seasoned salt to taste
salt and black pepper to taste
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1.Preheat grill for medium-high heat.2.Form the ground beef into individual patties, and place each patty on a piece of foil large enough to hold the patty and some vegetables. Layer each patty with onion slices, carrots, and potato slices. Season with seasoned salt, salt, and pepper to taste. Wrap foil around food, and seal each packet tightly.3.Grill 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. Carefully open each packet (the steam that escapes will be very hot), and serve.

 

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Manicotti Florentine

1 lb manicotti
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1 cup small curd 2% fat cottage cheese
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (14 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease 13x9x2-inch non-reactive baking pan; set aside.
2. Prepare manicotti according to package directions; drain and set aside.
3. Combine spinach, mozzarella cheese, cottage cheese and nutmeg in a bowl. Fill manicotti shells with spinach mixture. Place in prepared baking dish. Spoon spaghetti sauce on top.
4. Cover and bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until cheese is bubby.

 

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Zesty Orange Barbecued Chicken Wings

1 tb Red wine vinegar
12 Chicken wings; tips removed
1 1/2 ts Worcestershire sauce
1/4 ts Garlic powder
1/3 c Chili sauce
1/4 ts Prepared mustard
1/4 c Orange marmalade

Instructions:

Cut each wing in half; place in large resealabe bag. Add marinade ingredients; seal bag. Turn bag to coat wings. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours, turning bag occasionally. Heat oven to 375~. Drain chicken, reserving marinade. Place chicken on broiler pan. Bake 45-60 minutes, brushing occasionally with marinade. Discard any remaining marinade.

 

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Chicken Parma

Ingredients

4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
Salt and ground pepper, to taste
1 package frozen broccoli florets (16 ounces)
1 package french garlic and herb cream cheese (such as Alouette® or Boursin®) (6 1/2 ounces)
1/3 cup low-fat milk
4 -5 thin-sliced reduced-fat ham
1/2 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°friend. Lightly grease a 9 to 10-inch square baking dish. Place frozen chicken in baking dish; season with salt and pepper, and arrange broccoli evenly over the top.
2. In small saucepan over low heat, combine cream cheese and milk; cook until smooth and creamy, stirring frequently.
3. Pour half the cream cheese mixture over broccoli; arrange ham slices evenly over top. Pour on remaining cream cheese mixture; sprinkle with bread crumbs and Parmesan. Cover and bake 40 minutes.
4. Uncover and continue baking 20 minutes longer, or until chicken is cooked through and topping is golden brown.

 

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Sausage Cheese Puffs (Football watching snacks)

1 lb. favorite fully cooked sausage, diced
2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups baking mix, like Bisquick
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 cup water

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients in large bowl and stir 'til blended. Shape into 1 inch balls and place on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake about 25 mins. 'til golden brown

 

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Colcannon

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]In Ireland, Colcannon is often served with a well of butter in the center of each serving.

• 2 pounds russet (baking) potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 small onion or 3 green onions, finely chopped
• 1 small clove garlic, minced (optional)
• 2 cups shredded green cabbage
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, melted
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup half-and-half (light cream)
• freshly ground black pepper to taste

Put the potato chunks into a large saucepan and add water to cover. Add the salt to the cooking water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until potatoes are fork tender.

While potatoes are cooking, sauté the onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon of the butter and the olive oil in a small saucepan just until the onion is transparent. Add the cabbage, stir well, cover and cook over low heat 5 to 10 minutes until cabbage is tender.

When potatoes are cooked, drain them well and leave them in the pot. Add the melted butter to the potatoes and mash well.

Combine the cabbage mixture with the potatoes, adding the half-and-half as needed to reach a nice consistency. Serve at once. Makes 6 servings.
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Scarpariello Chicken

1 1/4 pounds Skinless boneless chicken breasts
2 cube Chicken bouillon
3 tablespoon All purpose flour
1 cup White wine
2 tablespoon Olive oil
1/2 tsp Dried rosemary
2 tablespoon Butter
1/4 tsp Salt
2 tablespoon Shallots minced
1 pinch Black pepper
2 cloves Garlic minced
1/2 tsp dried Red pepper
2 cup Water - try chicken broth
Instructions:

1. Cut chicken breasts into 1 x 3 inch strips, and dredge in flour.
2. In 10 inch skillet, heat oil and butter. cook shallots and garlic. Saute until softened (1 minute). Add chicken. Cook, turning occasionally, until lightly browned on all sides (3 to 4 minutes). Using tongs, remove chicken from skillet. Set aside and keep warm.
3. To same skillet, Add water, wine, broth mix, and seasonings. Mix well. Cook, stirring frequently, until liquid is reduced by 1/2 (3 to 4 minutes). Return chicken to skillet, and cook until sauce is thick and chicken is heated through (2 to 3 minutes).

 

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Hawaiian Teri-Burgers

1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 small onion diced finely
1 egg
1/4 cup shoyu
1/4 cup sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp. fresh grated ginger
2 green onions finely diced
1 Tbls. sesame oil

Combine all ingredients thoroughly and form into patties. Grill.