Ranch Dressing
Ingredients 1 clove garlic1/4 teaspoon kosher salt1 cup real mayonnaise1/2 cup sour cream1/4 cup Italian flat-leaf parsley leaves, minced2 tablespoons fresh dill, minced1 tablespoon minced fresh chives1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon white vinegar1/4 teaspoon paprika1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepperDash hot sauce1/4 to 1/2 cup buttermilk (as needed for desired consistency) Directions Mince …
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Broccoli Bacon Salad
IngredientsBacon, bacon and more bacon1 Onion – choppedBroccoli florets – A few crowns Sauce1 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoon cider vinegar2 Tbs sugar Directions Cook bacon and save. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli and blanch until bright green and slightly softened, about 2 – 3 minutes. Drain well, run …
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Chicken Bacon Crockpot Chowder
INGREDIENTS4 Cloves Garlic – Minced1 Shallot – Finely Chopped6 oz. Cremini Mushrooms – Sliced1 Medium Sweet Onion – Thinly Sliced4 Tbs. Butter – Divided2 Cups Chicken Stock – Divided1 lb. Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts8 oz. Cream Cheese1 Cup Heavy Cream1 lb. Bacon – Cooked Crisp, and Crumbled1 tsp. Salt1 tsp. Pepper1 tsp. Garlic Powder1 tsp. …
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Crab Cakes
1 lb. Backfin Crabmeat1 pinch salt & pepper1 teaspoon lemon juicechopped parsley2 tablespoons mayonnaise2 tablespoons dijon mustard1 egg (only the whites)Fresh chives In a large bowl, combine the crabmeat, egg white, dijon mustard, mayonnaise and chopped parsley. Stir and add the teaspoon of lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for 15 minutes. Place …
Basic Salsa
Ingredients * 3 cups chopped tomatoes* 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper* 1 cup onion, diced* 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro* 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice* 4 teaspoons chopped fresh jalapeno pepper (including seeds)* 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin* 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt* 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Chocolate Almond Biscotti
Prep time 45 min./ cooking time about 50 minutes 1 ½ cup all purpose floor ½ cup Dutch Cocoa 2 tsp. baking soda Pinch of salt ½ cup sugar 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 3 large eggs at room temp. ½ tsp. vanilla extract 2 oz. unsweetened baking choc. 1 ½ cup sliced or slivered …
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Worlds Best Lasagna
World’s Best Lasagna“It takes a little work, but it is worth it.” PREP TIME 30 MinCOOK TIME 2 Hrs 30 MinREADY IN 3 Hrs 15 MinSERVINGS & SCALINGOriginal recipe yield: 12 servingsUS METRIC About scaling and conversions INGREDIENTS1 pound hot Italian sausage1 pound lean ground beef1/2 minced onion8 cloves garlic, crushed1 (28 ounce) can crushed …
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Dry Fried Eggplant
Dry-Fried EggplantThe Washington Post, January 25, 2012Cuisine: AsianCourse: Side DishFeatures: Meatless, Vegan, Gluten-FreeSummary: The term “dry-fried” refers to a traditional style of Chinese cooking that does not necessarily mean less oil is used; these thick-cut pieces of eggplant are deep-fried. At Peter Chang’s China Grill in Charlottesville on any given day, this side dish can …
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Creamed Spinach
CREAMED SPINACH (Serves 6 – 8 people or 23 cats) 3 tbsp. butter3 tbsp. flour1 1/4 tsp. salt1 c. milk (whole or 2%) 2 tbsp. butter to saute onion and garlic1/4 large onion sliced in thin rings4-6 cloves garlic sliced thin3 – 9oz. bags fresh spinach 1/2 c. sour cream – can be low-fat1/4 c. …
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Beans
Ingredients:1 LB. Dry Great Northern Beans1 lb. Thick Cut Bacon (Chopped)1 Onion (Chopped)2 Jalepenos (Chopped)1/4 C. Tomato Paste1/4 C. Dark Brown Sugar1/4 C. Black Strap Molasses16 OZ Can Low Sodium Chicken Broth2 tsp Kosher Salt1 tsp Black Pepper1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper Directions:+ Soak beans overnight(Next Day 6 – 8 hours before meal…)+ Pre-Heat oven to …