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Skillet Pork Chops with Apples & Onion Recipe
By carol gorman
Simple recipes that land on the table fast are a lifesaver
- 4 boneless pork loin chops (6 ounces each)
- 3 medium apples, cut into wedges
- 1 large onion, cut into thin wedges
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Shrimp Scampi Ravioli with Lemon Pepper Cream
By gstark
Make this classic Italian dish in your own home! This Shrimp Scampi Ravioli with Lemon Pepper Cream goes great with...
- 1 (9-ounce) package Buitoni Refrigerated Light Four Cheese Ravioli, prepared according to package directions
- 12 ounces cooked medium shrimp
- 1 (10-ounce) container Buitoni Refrigerated Light Alfredo Sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- Chopped fresh parsley, optional
Deep Fried Deviled Eggs II
By scratch cook
Egg whites are deep fried and then filled with a traditional deviled egg mixture -- a perfect side dish or appetize
- 12 peeled hard-boiled eggs
- 1 cup flour
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- Oil for frying
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons pickle relish
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Pineapple Coconut Ice Cream - Dairy Free, Paleo
By MJH
This creamy and smooth tropical ice cream treat is made with chunks of fresh pineapple and coconut
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut, shredded
- 3 cups hot water
- 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons raw honey
- Pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh coconut meat, chopped (or dried coconut flakes)
Slow Cooker Creamy Herbed Chicken Stew
By carvalhohm2
Delicious Slow-Cooker Creamy Herbed Chicken Stew! Set it in the morning and let your slow cooker do the rest for a ...
- 2 cups baby-cut carrots
- 2 Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless skinless
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth (32-ounce carton)
- 1 cup snap pea pods
- 1/2 cup whipping (heavy) cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Almost-Famous Pumpkin Cheesecake
By jads8627
This Almost-Famous Pumpkin Cheesecake will be a big hit during the holidays
- 12 teaspoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 3/4 cups sugar
- Salt
- 2 pounds cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 15-ounce can pumpkins
- 6 larges eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Coca Cola Brisket
By carvalhohm
Whether you cook this brisket in the oven or a crockpot, you’ll be amazed at the flavor and tenderness that resul...
- 4 to 6 pound beef brisket, visible fat untrimmed
- 1 (12 ounce) can Coca Cola
- 1 cup bottled chili sauce (may substitute ketchup)
- 1 envelope dry onion soup mix
Perfect Pumpkin Pie (King Arthur Flour)
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This recipe comes from my trusted friends at King Arthur Flour
- FILLING:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (optional)
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups (or one 15-ounce can) pumpkin
- 1 1/4 cups light cream or evaporated milk
- CRUST:
- 1/2 batch Piecrust (I recommend the "Traditional American Pie Crust" recipe)
Sweet Potato Casserole
By inspiredbites
I'm on cloud nine having just had a small helping of my sweet potato casserole
- SWEET POTATOES:
- 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes (from baked sweet potatoes)
- 1/2 stick butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- TOPPING:
- 1 bag (6 ounce) pecan halves
- 4 tablespoons butter, unsalted
- 1/4 cup honey (I used chestnut honey)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
- salt
Roast Turkey Breast
By á-25010
Every day is a special occasion when you serve this roast turkey seasoned with lemon and Italian spices
- 1 whole turkey breast on the bone (about 6-1/2-pounds)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can chicken broth
30-Minute Kale, White Bean & Chicken Soup
By á-4084
A healthy and hearty chicken soup with kale, beans, onions, cabbage and zucchini
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups sweet Vidalia or yellow onion, peeled and diced small (about 2 medium/large onions)
- 1 cup celery, sliced thin (about 2 stalks)
- 2 to 3 cups green cabbage, sliced into thin ribbons (about 1/2 small head of cabbage)
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled and finely minced
- 64 ounces (8 cups) low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 to 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded (use about 1 whole store bought rotisserie chicken to save time; or roast or cook your own chicken in a skillet)
- 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoons salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- Leaves from 4 large stalks of kale, torn into bite-sized pieces (discard the center thick rib)
- 1 cup zucchini, diced small (from about 1 medium zucchini)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, optional (brightens up the flavor)
Cranberry Cider Punch
By á-81356
This adult Cranberry Cider Punch is perfect for this time of year and for Thanksgiving
- SIMPLE SYRUP:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 2 star anise
- Few slices orange rind
- BURSTING CRANBERRIES:
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/3 cup water
- PUNCH:
- 1 1/2 cups apple cider
- 3/4 cups cranberry juice
- 2/3 cup ginger beer
- 1/3 cup autumn simple syrup
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