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Pasta Fagioli
By francesn
Brown beef in a skillet. Drain fat from beef and add to crock pot with everything except pasta
- 2 lbs ground beef (optional)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, chopped (optional)
- 4 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
- 1 (16 ounce) can white kidney beans, drained
- 3 (10 ounce) cans beef stock
- 3 teaspoons oregano
- 2 teaspoons pepper
- 5 teaspoons parsley
- 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (optional)
- 1 (20 ounce) homemade sauce
- 8 ounces pasta
Pumpkin Bread with Pumpkin Butter Cream
By francesn
This delicious Pumpkin Bread topped with nuts is taken over the top with a spicy Pumpkin Butter Cream
- PUMPKIN BUTTER CREAM FROSTING:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed (You can substitute light brown sugar)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons orange zest, freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, freshly grated
- 1 1/4 cups canned pure pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, chopped, optional
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons canned pure pumpkin puree
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons half & half or milk
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped, optional, for sprinkling on top
Beef-Stuffed Peppers
By francesn
Wash peppers; remove stem ends, seeds, and white membranes
- 4 large green bell peppers
- 1/2 pound lean ground beef, ground round
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon celery seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
- dash Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup soft bread crumbs
Beef Stew
By francesn
Stay Home Mom: Make Leftover Steak Into Beef Stew Make Leftover Steak Into Beef Stew 2 tsp flour (to be mixed wit...
- 3/4-1 lb leftover steak or london broil, cut into bite size pieces (you can use up to 2lbs for a meatier stew)
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 cup sweet onion, chopped (about 1/2 large onion)
- 1 cup celery, chopped (about 2 large stalks)
- 2 potatoes, cut into 1 inch pieces (I used russet potatoes)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cups beef broth or stock
- 1 1/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp flour (to be mixed with 1/4 cup water)
- salt and pepper
Best of the Best Blueberry Muffins
By francesn
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 cups white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 pint fresh blueberries - rinsed, drained 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 pint fresh blueberries - rinsed, drained
- and patted dry
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 pint fresh blueberries - rinsed, drained
- and patted dry
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
Cheese, Onion, Potato & Cauliflower Bake
By francesn
Looking for a yummy side dish? Try this crazy easy to prepare Cheese, Onion, Potato & Cauliflower Bake
- 2 large baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch slices
- 1/2 cauliflower head, trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch slices
- 1 medium onion, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch slices
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1/3 cup chicken stock
- Butter, to dot the top
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Muffins (gluten free)
By francesn
Seasoned Coating Mixes Like muffins from years gone by, Namaste Foods Muffins contain far less sugar than today's ...
- 1 pkg. Namaste Muffin Mix
- 1/4 cup Cocoa powder
- 2 Eggs
- 1 cup Water
- 1/3 cup Oil
- 1/2 cup Gluten free chocolate chips
Sausage, White Bean and Tomato Sauce
By francesn
Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
- 4 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 6 ounces sweet Italian chicken sausage, casings removed (2 3-ounce links or 1 1/2 4-ounce ones), sliced
- 2 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 16 ounce can cannellini beans
- Freshly ground black pepper
*GUILT-FREE COOKIE(oatmeal)
By francesn
Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes
- 3 mashed bananas (ripe)
- 1/3 cup apple sauce
- 2 cups oats
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Starbucks Hot Chocolate
By francesn
Starbucks makes its hot chocolate with mocha syrup that's used for a variety of other drinks in the store
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- whipped cream