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Perfect Pinto Beans
By AzGrannie3
Put the beans in a large bowl, cover with cold water and let soak overnight
- 1 1/2 pounds pinto beans
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 3 thick-cut slices of bacon, cut into thirds
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
BANANA BREAD BROWNIES
By AzGrannie3
1. Heat oven to 375F. Grease and flour 15x10-inch jelly roll pan
- Ingredients:
- 1-1/2 c. sugar
- 1 c. sour cream
- 1/2 c. butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1-3/4 (3 or 4) ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 c. all purpose flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 c. chopped walnuts (optional)
- Brown Butter Frosting:
- 1/2 c. butter
- 4 c. powdered sugar
- 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp. milk
Cheesy Bechamel Covered Meatballs
By AzGrannie3
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, meatballs are just as good as a stand-alone dish as they are when ...
- Meatballs:
- 3/4 pound ground beef
- 3/4 pound ground pork
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/3 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- Sauce:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- kosher salt, to taste
Asian Noodle Salad
By AzGrannie3
For the salad: Bring a pot of water to a boil
- 8 ounces thin spaghetti
- One 8-ounce bag julienne/fine-cut carrots (about 1 1/2 cups)
- One 6-ounce bag baby sweet peppers, seeded and sliced thinly into rings (about 1 cup)
- One 4-ounce bag bean sprouts (about 1 cup)
- 3 English cucumbers, peeled and sliced
- 3 scallions, sliced
- Up to 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 head or more napa cabbage, sliced
- 1/2 head or more purple cabbage, sliced
- 1/2 bunch kale, leaves torn off the stalks and shredded
- 2 cups peanuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup oyster sauce
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 to 3 cloves garlic, chopped
Baked Fettuccine Alfredo
By AzGrannie3
Preheat oven to 375º F. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook pasta according to package directions,...
- 1 pound fettuccine pasta
- 2 (8 oz.) containers creme fraiche or ricotta cheese
- 1 1/2 cups asiago cheese, grated
- 1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese, grated, plus 1/3 cup for garnish
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Skillet Apple Crisp
By AzGrannie3
Special equipment: an 8-inch cast-iron skillet Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving
Beer-Battered Thai Wings
By AzGrannie3
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat vegetable oil to 375 degrees
- 8 cups vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup plus 1 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon plus 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon plus 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1/2 teaspoon plus 1/4 tsp cayenne
- 1 bottle (12 oz) pilsner beer
- 3 pounds drumettes and wings
- 6 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup fish sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- Sliced scallions for garnish
- Lime zest for garnish
Snow-Covered Macaroon Trees
By AzGrannie3
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- 2 1/4 cups sweetened flaked coconut
- 1/2 cup sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Confectioners powdered sugar for dusting trees
Cheesy Tuna Pasta Casserole (One Skillet)
By AzGrannie3
Instructions In a large nonstick skillet: pour in 2 cups of the uncooked pasta; 2 cans of drained, rinsed, and dr...
- 2 cups small pasta (I used miniature penne pasta)*
- 2 cans (5 ounces each) Starkist Albacore White Tuna
- 2 cups milk (I used 1%)
- 1 cup water
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika, optional
- 2 cups shredded cheese**
- 1/2 cup fresh peas
- Fresh cracked salt and pepper
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, optional
- Fresh parsley, optional
Potatoes and Ham Casserole
By AzGrannie3
There’s something special about potatoes where, regardless of them being a sort of a “blah”-looking food, the...
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled
- 2 cups ham, thinly sliced
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 2 shallots, diced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoons fresh thyme, minced
- kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup fried onions, garnish, optional