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Kolackys
By cacelias
These little desserts are a yummy snack to have in the morning or anytime you want
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup cold butter, cut in 1/2 inch slices
- 1- 8 oz. package of cream cheese, softened, and cut into small pieces
- Jams and Preserves: strawberry, raspberry, cherry, apricot, lemon
Don Pablo's Spoon Bread
By cacelias
Zach's very favorite! Enough said!
- 2 2/3 cups sour cream
- 2 boxes Jiffy Cornbread Mix
- 2 (15-ounce each) cans creamed corn
- 1/2 (15-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted and cooled
- 1/8 cup milk
Lemon-Ricotta Lasagna
By cacelias
Wonderful vegetarian lasagna recipe! Great flavor with a hint of lemon! Recipe from House Beautiful Magazine
- 1 pound high-quality lasagna noodles (I use the no-boil sheets)
- 16 ounces grated mozzarella cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped very fine
- 1 28-ounce can whole peeled organic tomatoes, drained
- 1 14 1/2 ounce can whole peeled organic tomatoes with juice
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 22 ounces good ricotta cheese
- Zest from 1 lemon (you can add more or less depending on your taste)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 6 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, slice into 1/3-inch rounds
- 12-16 fresh basil leaves
Tortillas with Avocado and Lime Black Beans
By cacelias
Super easy and delicious alternative to the traditional tortilla night at the Elias household! This is sure to beco
- INGREDIENTS:
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 packed cup cilantro leaves, chopped
- Juice 1 lime
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped
- 4 whole-grain corn tortillas
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 oz Mexican cheese blend or part-skim mozzarella, shredded (1/2 cup)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Spaghetti and Meatballs
By cacelias
I finally found a delicious recipe for spaghetti and home made meatballs! These are very tasty! I froze the lefto...
- Sauce:
- 1-28oz can crushed tomatoes in juice (preferable San Marzano)
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped fine
- olive oil for sautéing
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 t salt
- 1/2 t pepper
- 1 t Italian Seasoning or herbs of your choice
- 1 t sugar
- 1/2-1 cup water
- Meatballs:
- 1/4 lb ground veal
- 1/4 lb ground pork
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped finely
- Extra-Virgin Olive Oil for sautéing
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 cup torn day-old Italian bread
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs, combined
- 2/3 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/8 cup finely chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 t finely chopped oregano
- 1 t lemon zest
- salt
- pepper
Oven "Panko" Fried Chicken
By cacelias
This is a Sicillan version of oven-fried chicken, with its delightfully crunchy coating and moist, tender meat
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 1/2 pound cut-up free range or organic chicken (or)
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups lightly toasted panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup finely, freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon milk
Open Face BLT
By cacelias
Ryan's favorite recipe! Delicious alternative to a regular BLT, or pizza
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 1/2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons scallions, chopped
- 1 large loaf of french bread, cut in half and then lengthwise
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 5 slices bacon, cooked and drained, cut into small pieces
Oven Roasted Potatoes
By cacelias
This is a super easy recipe from Paula Deen
- 3 pounds red potatoes
- 1 large onion, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon dried crushed rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Turkey Tortilla Soup
By cacelias
This is an excellent soup to make after Thanksgiving or Christmas with the leftover turkey! You could leave out th...
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying tortilla strips)
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 quart homemade turkey or chicken broth
- 6 sprigs cilantro
- kosher salt
- 3- 6 inch corn tortillas, cut into 1/4 inch wide strips
- 1 cup shredded or diced leftover turkey
- 3/4 cup tomato, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cooked corn kernels
- 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup queso fresco or feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1/2 lime, cut into wedges
Campanelle with Tomato and Basil
By cacelias
Here's a recipe for an effortless summer dinner that is delicious
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 thinly sliced garlic cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 pound cooked and drained pasta, campanelle
- 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese
- 3-4 fresh basil leaves