Lasagna Soup

2 tsp olive oil
1 1/2 lbs. Italian sausage or Hamburger
chopped onions
4 cloves of garlic
2 tsp. Oregano
1/2 tsp. dried crushed red pepper flakes
2 T. tomato paste
1 28 oz. diced tomatoes
2 bay leaves
6 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped basil leaves, if fresh
salt and pepper

Cheesey YUM to top soup with:
8 oz. ricotta
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp salt and pepper (each)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Brown meat, drain.  Add onions, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes.  Cook a couple of minutes.  Add tomato paste, bay leaves and chicken broth.  Simmer 30 minutes.  Cook noodles separately and add.  If freezing don't cook noodles completely!  They will be too mushy!  Top with Cheesy Yum to serve.

Ham and Swiss Casserole

1 8 oz. Egg noodles, cooked and drained
2 cups Ham, cubed
2 cups swiss cheese, shredded
1 cup of Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 cup Sour Cream

Mix together.  Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.  Don't completely cook the noodles if you are freezing the recipe.

Tammy Ellis

Basil Shrimp

Basil Shrimp

Rated: Submitted By: Gail Laulette Photo By: LESLEYfromWI Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes Ready In: 1 Hour 30 Minutes Servings: 9

"This mixture of basil, lemon juice, mustard and garlic adds a wonderful texture and flavor to grilled shrimp. You won 't want to prepare them any other way."

INGREDIENTS:

2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 1/2 lemons, juiced 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard (such as Grey Poupon Country Mustard™) 1/2 cup minced fresh basil leaves

3 cloves garlic, minced salt to taste white pepper 3 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined skewers

DIRECTIONS:

1.	In a shallow, non-porous dish or bowl, mix together olive oil and melted butter. Stir in lemon juice, mustard, basil, and garlic, and season with salt and white pepper. Add shrimp, and toss to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2.	Preheat grill to high heat. Remove shrimp from marinade, and thread onto skewers. Discard marinade.
3.	Lightly oil grill grate, and arrange skewers on preheated grill. Cook for 4 minutes, turning once, or until opaque.

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Snow Cocoa

THIS IS THE MOST AMAZING DRINK YOU WILL EVER HAVE.  IT IS VERY RICH AND AMAZING.

Snow Cocoa

Ingredients -

• 2 cups whipping cream
• 6 cups milk (I usually use whole milk or 2%)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 12 oz pkge white chocolate chips (try to use Ghiradelli if you can – YUM!)

Directions -

1. Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker.
2. Heat on low for 2-2 1/2 hours or until chocolate is melted and mixture is hot.
3. Stir well to blend.
4. Enjoy from a Snowman mug on a chilly day.
   
   
   
   http://happyhomefairy.com/2010/12/19/snow-cocoa/

Poppyseed Bread

Poppyseed Bread from the not so Desperate Housewives

Ingredients

Bread:
• 3 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 3 eggs
• 1 1/8 cups cooking oil
• 2 1/4 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 1/2 T. poppy seeds
• 1 1/2 tsp almond extract
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 tsp butter flavoring extract (or 1 1/2 tsp melted butter can be substituted)
Glaze:
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp almond extract
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp butter flavor extract (or 1 1/2 tsp melted butter can be substituted)

Instructions

1. For the bread: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all of the ingredients together. Pour into greased and floured baking pans. Makes 6 small loaves or 2 large loaves. Bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes for large pans and less for smaller pans. If you have a dark metal pan make sure to bake it for less time at a lower temperature. I overdid this batch a little bit because I used a dark pan. I like the disposable foil bread pans the best.
2. For the Glaze: Pour all ingredients into a small saucepan and let cook on stove on medium heat until sugar dissolves. Remove bread from pans and pour glaze over warm bread. Use knife or spatula to bring the glaze that has run off up and over the warm bread until it stays on.

Notes

Source: Jean Welbourne

AMAZING CUPCAKES

 EASIEST NO-FAIL CUPCAKE RECIPE

• 1 cake mix (I use yellow cake mix or white cake mix)
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp almond flavoring

YES, THAT’S IT, no water or oil or other liquids!  All you do is mix the ingredients together and fill cupcake liners halfway.  Bake in a 350 degree oven for 14 minutes, remove and let cool. 

I modified this buttercream recipe from the America’s Test Kitchen Cookbook.  I love this recipe because it’s buttery, and have a very well-rounded taste.  Here it is:

ALMOND BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon almond flavoring
• pinch of salt
• 2 1/2 sticks salted butter, softened
• 2 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar

Beat this mixture for 5-7 minutes until light and fluffy.  ENJOY and try not to eat the whole bowl.

PIPING BAGS & TIPS:

When you are done with the light and fluffy buttercream mixture, add the frosting to a piping bag.  My favorite one is from Orson Gygi and it’s the 14″ bag.  With that I use one of two tips.  My very favorite tips for this are the ATECO brand #808 the simple circle one or #826 which is the star looking tip.  Depending on my mood, I use either of these.

Slow Cooker Pesto Ravioli

Slow Cooker Pesto Ravioli

 

Ingredients

• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• ½ cup pesto
• ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella, divided
• 1 (24 oz) jar pasta sauce (I used Kirkland Marinara)
• 1 (25 oz) pkg. frozen ravioli

Instructions

1. In a bowl, stir together the ricotta, pesto, and ½ cup parmesan until combined; set aside.
2. Add 1 cup of the pasta sauce on bottom of slow cooker. Spread to coat the bottom of the slow cooker.
3. Next, place ½ of the bag of frozen ravioli in the slow cooker.
4. Take ½ of the ricotta mixture and spread it on top of the ravioli and the sprinkle with ½ cup of the mozzarella.
5. Repeat layers again (1 cup sauce, remaining frozen ravioli, remaining ricotta, remaining mozzarella).
6. Spread remaining sauce over top. Cook on low for 3 hours.
7. Remove lid and add sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup parmesan. Replace lid and cook an additional 30 minutes on low. Serves 6.

http://realmomkitchen.com/14613/slow-cooker-pesto-ravioli/

Sautéed Apples

Sauteed Apples

Rated: Submitted By: 356 Photo By: Tricia Jaeger Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 8

"Sweet, sauteed apples are great for breakfast, but you can serve them at any meal. The syrup from the apples is delicious on homemade pancakes or waffles. "

INGREDIENTS:

1/4 cup butter 4 large tart apples - peeled, cored and sliced 1/4 inch thick 2 teaspoons cornstarch

1/2 cup cold water 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

DIRECTIONS:

1.	In a large skillet or saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add apples. Cook, stirring constantly, until apples are almost tender, about 6 to 7 minutes.
2.	Dissolve cornstarch in water; add to skillet. Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and serve warm.

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Broccoli and Tortellini Salad

Broccoli and Tortellini Salad

Rated: Submitted By: AFMC Photo By: jenathomas Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 12

"Broccoli keeps very good company in this wonderful salad. There's fresh cheese tortellini, bacon, raisins, sunflower seeds, broccoli florets, red onion, and a sweet and sour mayonnaise dressing tossed in for good measure."

INGREDIENTS:

6 slices bacon 20 ounces fresh cheese-filled tortellini 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup white sugar 2 teaspoons cider vinegar

3 heads fresh broccoli, cut into florets 1 cup raisins 1 cup sunflower seeds 1 red onion, finely chopped

DIRECTIONS:

1.	Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
2.	Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, and rinse under cold water.
3.	In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar to make the dressing.
4.	In a large bowl, combine broccoli, tortellini, bacon, raisins, sunflower seeds and red onion. Pour dressing over salad, and toss.

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Crash Hot Potatoes

Crash Hot Potatoes

Prep Time:

 30 Minutes

 

Cook Time:

 25 Minutes

 

Difficulty:

 Easy

 

Servings:

 6

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Ingredients

• 12 whole New Potatoes (or Other Small Round Potatoes)
• 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
•  Kosher Salt To Taste
•  Black Pepper To Taste
•  Rosemary (or Other Herbs Of Choice) To Taste

Preparation Instructions

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add in as many potatoes as you wish to make and cook them until they are fork-tender.

On a sheet pan, generously drizzle olive oil. Place tender potatoes on the cookie sheet leaving plenty of room between each potato.

With a potato masher, gently press down each potato until it slightly mashes, rotate the potato masher 90 degrees and mash again. Brush the tops of each crushed potato generously with more olive oil.

Sprinkle potatoes with kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper and fresh chopped rosemary (or chives or thyme or whatever herb you have available.)

Bake in a 450 degree oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2008/06/crash-hot-potatoes/

Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies

Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies

Recipe by: Amber (Dessert Now, Dinner Later!)

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature
• 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp sugar
• 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 3/4 cup stick pretzels, broken into thirds
• 1/2 cup caramel bits
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1. In a stand mixer, cream butter with sugars.  Add vanilla & egg.  Incorporate & scrape bowl.
2. Combine salt, baking soda, & flour.  Gradually add to wet mixture.  Mix until combined.
3. Fold in broken pretzels, caramel bits, & chocolate chips with a spatula.
4. Spoon onto a baking sheet with parchment paper. 
5. Bake at 350*F for 11-12 minutes.
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7. http://www.dessertnowdinnerlater.com/2012/12/caramel-pretzel-chocolate-chip-cookies.html

Baked Banana Chips

First, we sliced bananas as thinly as possible and placed in a bowl.

We covered the bananas with water, and 3 TBL lemon juice.

Second, we ladled the banana slices out and placed them on a paper towel to blot excess water.

Third: We took the paper towel off, and arranged the bananas on a cookie sheet on parchment paper.

Fourth: Bake at the very lowest setting of your oven.

I used 170 degrees for about 5 hours.  After 5 hours, I flipped the bananas over, so the underside could get crispy as well, then I put back in the warm oven, turned the oven off, and let them sit in the oven overnight.  By morning, both sides were crispy.

BBQ Bacon Burgers 

Ingredients:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1-1/2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1-1/2 teaspoons steak seasoning (I used McCormick Montreal seasoning)
1 pound ground beef

4 slices Monterey Jack cheese
4 hamburger buns, split
Other hamburger toppings of your choice (tomatoes, lettuce, pickles, onions, etc)

Directions:
Mix together mayonnaise and barbecue sauce in a small bowl. In another bowl, combine the crumbled bacon, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise mixture, onion and steak seasoning; add the ground beef and mix well (it worked best when I just used my hands to incorporate all the seasonings). Shape into four patties.
Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until done. Place a piece of cheese on top. Cover and cook 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Spread remaining mayonnaise mixture over buns; add a burger and other toppings of choice.

Makes 4 big burgers.

http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2013/04/bbq-bacon-burgers.html