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Garlic Mashed Cauliflower
By Babycatgrandma
Soak florets in cold water for one hour
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, smashed (minced was better)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon reduced-fat cream cheese/or one triangle of laughing cow cheese, plain or herb.
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
GINGERBREAD MEN & WOMEN COOKIES - sweetysalado.com
By Babycatgrandma
Directions To Make the Cookies 1
- 3 cups (420 gr) all purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup (225 gr) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 gr) packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (163 gr) molasses
- 1 large egg
- Buttercream
- 1/2 cup (113 gr) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (250 gr) powdered sugar
- 1-2 tbsp milk or cream
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Slow Cooker Honey Barbecue Brisket
By Babycatgrandma
Sprinkle brisket with salt and pepper
- 1 brisket, 5 lbs., first cut
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (use 1/2 tsp for more heat)
- 1 1/2 cups honey barbecue sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
- Large slow cooker, 6-7 quart capacity
Berry-Orange Coffee Cakes
By Babycatgrandma
Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon finely shredded orange peel
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger
- Orange Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
- 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli
By Babycatgrandma
This recipe is one you will want to have on hand for those hectic days when you don’t have a lot of time to make ...
- 1 1/2 lbs beef chuck (roast or chuck steak), sliced into thin 1 1/2-inch long strips
- 1/2 yellow onion, sliced into 2 portions
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth or beef consommé*
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1/3 cup slightly packed dark-brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp ginger, 1 tsp fresh ginger
- red pepper flakes for some heat (opt)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 3 cups broccoli florets, diced into bite size pieces (from about 12 oz broccoli crowns)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Turkey Cocktail Meatballs with Orange Cranberry Glaze
By Babycatgrandma
Mix the turkey, poultry seasoning, garlic salt, onion powder, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne peppe...
- 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey
- 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup canned jellied cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup orange marmalade
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper (optional)
- 1 tablespoon minced Fresno pepper (optional)
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Meatballs
By Babycatgrandma
Just mix everything together well, but don't overdo it (apparently this can make the meat tough)
- 1.5 pounds ground meat (beef, pork, turkey)
- 2/3-1 c. cooked brown rice
- 2/3 c. tomato sauce or squash puree
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 c. diced onion
- 2 cloves crushed garlic or 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. dried basil
- 1/2 tsp. thyme
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional) grated carrots or zucchini
Old Fashioned Beef Stew
By Babycatgrandma
Sprinkle meat with salt, pepper and paprika
- 2 lbs boneless chuck roast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp freshly ground pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp paprika
- 2 yellow onions, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1/4 cup flour
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup red wine
- 3 cups beef broth or stock
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp basil
- 1 /2 tsp oregano
- 4 carrots, peeled, cut into 1-inch slices
- 2 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch slices
- 1 small turnip cut into chunks (optional)
- 1/2 rutabaga cut into cubes (optional)
- 3 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut in eighths
- fresh parsley to garnish (optional)
Mushroom, Gruyère, and Spinach Quiche
By Babycatgrandma
Sidney Fry, MS, RD, Cooking Light APRIL 2014
- 5.6 ounces unbleached all-purpose flour (about 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons)
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons ice water
- Cooking spray
- 3 center-cut bacon slices
- 1/4 cup chopped shallots
- 1 (8-ounce) package presliced mushrooms
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
- 2 cups packed baby spinach
- 1 cup 1% low-fat milk
- 1/3 cup half-and-half
- 3 large eggs
- 1 large egg white
- 2 ounces cave-aged Gruyère cheese, grated
Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash Pasta with Parmesan and Cranberries | Inspiralized
By Babycatgrandma
Instructions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
- 1 small butternut squash, peeled, Blade D, noodles trimmed
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups brussels sprouts, ends trimmed
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 pinch (about 1/8 teaspoon) red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese