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Sweet and Sour Pork Sliders

By traciesparks
For the slaw: Toss the green cabbage, red cabbage, vinegar, oil, salt pepper and green onions in a medium bowl to...
- Slaw:
- 1 1/2 cups very thinly sliced green cabbage (about 1/4 cabbage)
- 1 1/2 cups very thinly sliced red cabbage (about 1/4 cabbage)
- 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 thinly sliced green onions (about 1/2 cup)
- Pork:
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 packed cup golden brown sugar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- One 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
- Zest of 1 large orange
- One 1 to 1 1/4-pound pork tenderloin, trimmed
- 2 teaspoons arrowroot
- 10 to 12 mini Hawaiian-style sweet rolls, halved horizontally
Cake Balls

By traciesparks
1. Prepare the cake mix according to the directions on the box
- 1 (18.25 ounce) package cake mix, your choice
- 1 (16 ounce) container prepared cake frosting, your choice
- 1 pkg almond bark, chocolate or vanilla
Saucy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

By traciesparks
For old-fashioned flavor, try these scalloped potatoes from Elaine Kane of Keizer, Oregon
- 4 cups thinly sliced peeled potatoes (about 2 pounds)
- 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup or mushroom soup, undiluted
- 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1-1/2 cups chopped fully cooked ham
Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Breasts with Chile Cheese Sauce

By traciesparks
We love the intense, smoky flavor of chipotle peppers, which are actually dried and smoked jalapeños
- 8 slices bacon
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut in half lengthwise (making 8 long pieces)
- 1 10.75-ounce can condensed cheddar cheese soup
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon chopped canned chipotle peppers or bottled chipotle hot pepper sauce (or to taste)
- Dash Worcestershire sauce
Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus Recipe

By traciesparks
"My husband and I grill dinner almost every night, and I love grilling asparagus for a side dish," relates Patrici...
- 10 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 5 bacon strips, halved lengthwise
Wagon Wheel Pasta with Pancetta and Peas

By traciesparks
Very excellent and very tasty
- 1 pound wagon wheel-shaped pasta (rotelle)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus 1/4 cup
- 8 ounces pancetta, finely diced
- 1 large or 2 small shallots, chopped
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups (5 ounces) sugar snap peas, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 cups (9 ounces) shelled edamame peas
- 1 cup frozen petite peas, thawed
- 1 cup finely grated Parmesan
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
Honey Grilled Shrimp Recipe

By traciesparks
My husband was given this super-simple recipe by a man who sold shrimp at the fish market,” explains Lisa Blackwe...
- 1 bottle (8 ounces) Italian salad dressing
- 1 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Garlic Garbanzo Bean Spread Recipe

By traciesparks
My friends and family always ask me to make it
- 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 green onion, cut into three pieces
- 1 to 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Assorted fresh vegetables and baked pita chips
Chipotle Peach BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

By traciesparks
Heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat
- 2 teaspoons Vegetable Oil Or Olive Oil
- 1/2 cups Red Onion, Finely Chopped
- 1 clove Garlic, Minced
- 1 jar (10 Ounce) Peach Preserves
- 2 slices Chipotle Peppers, Plus 1 Tablespoon Juice From Can
- 2 Tablespoons Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
- 2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoons Cumin
- 1/4 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
- 1/4 teaspoons Salt
- 1/8 teaspoons Pepper
- 2 Tablespoons Fresh Cilantro, Minced Plus More For Garnish If Desired
- 2 cups Chicken, Cooked And Shredded
- 8 whole Tortillas, About 8 Inches In Diameter
- 4 Tablespoons BBQ Sauce
- 2 cups Monterey Jack Cheese
- 1 Tablespoon Butter, Softened
Cream Cheese Sheet Cake Recipe

By traciesparks
This tender buttery sheet cake with its fudgy chocolate glaze is a real crowd-pleaser
- FROSTING:
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 packages (3 ounces each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese (softened or cubed), softened
- 2-1/4 cups sugar
- 6 eggs
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-1/4 cups cake flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips