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Pasta Fagioli Slow Cooker Crock Pot version
By jermeysmom@msn.com
Tastes just like the Pasta Fagioli they serve up at the Olive Garden
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 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) jar spaghetti sauce
- 8 ounces pasta
Cheese & Onion Enchiladas with Tex-Mex Chili Gravy
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This Tex-Mex dish is so easy to make, and you probably have most of the ingredients on hand
- CHILI GRAVY:
- 3 tablespoons Canola oil
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoon powdered garlic
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (Mexican oregano is preferred if it’s available)
- 2 tablespoon chile powder (either homemade or a dark brand such as Gebhardt’s or Whole Foods)
- 2 cups chicken broth or water
- CHEESE ENCHILADAS:
- 6 corn tortillas
- 12 Kraft American 2% Cheese singles (or velveeta for TexMex authenticity)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cups chili gravy
St. Patrick's Day Popcorn
By carvalhohm2
Sweet green popcorn -- what could be better on St
- 4 quarts popped popcorn
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter
- 8 to 10 drops green food coloring
Creamy Bacon & Cheese Dip
By dgrisko
Make sure to Invite all of your taste buds to this party and serve with your favorite crackers or chips
- 16 ounces sour cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups (8-ounces) cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 (3-ounce) jar bacon bits
- 1 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 envelope onion soup mix
- Crackers
- Assorted fresh vegetables (optional)
7-Layer Vegetarian Greek Dip
By á-174535
Artichokes, cucumber, roasted bell peppers, hummus, pita chips, greek yogurt, and an olive-herb-lemon zest mixture ...
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled and seeded
- Kosher salt to taste
- 2 cups 2% Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large clove garlic, finely grated
- 1/2 teaspoon dried mint or oregano
- 2 cups fresh parsley leaves, chopped, about 1 large bunch
- 1/2 cup chopped, pitted kalamata olives
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 4 scallions, chopped
- 2 (14-ounce) cans artichoke hearts, drained, coarsely chopped
- 2 cups chopped jarred roasted red bell peppers, about 14 ounces
- 2 cups pita chips, crushed, plus more for serving
- 2 cups prepared hummus
- 1 cup crumbled feta, about 8 ounces
Cranberry Christmas Cake
By á-44273
Tart cranberries, sweet buttery cake and a fantastic texture will call you and your guests back for more of this ca
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups flour
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
Halloween Candy Corn Cupcakes
By á-75888
These cupcakes are colored like candy corn with the yellow base, orange top and frosted with white! It would be fun...
- 1 box classic white cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large egg whites
- Red and yellow food dye
- Tub of fluffy white frosting
Crab Dip
By dmg9548
Always a favorite. Change the flavor each time you make it: add fresh garlic, horseradish, extra hot sauce, chopped...
- 2 sprays cooking spray
- 6 ounces low fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup plain low fat Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons uncooked onion, finely minced
- 1/2 pound lump crabmeat, fresh or canned, drained
- 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt, or to taste
- 2 tablespoon sherry (dry or sweet), or sweet sherry (or to taste)
Oreo Truffles
By lauramae
Three ingredients. One hour
- 1 (16-ounce) package Oreos
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (14-ounce) package white chocolate candy melts
St. Patrick's Day Spinach Pancakes & Corned Beef Hash
By á-174535
Spinach makes these traditional pancakes green for St
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup frozen spinach, defrosted, chopped and squeezed dry (about 3 to 4 ounces after squeezing)
- 1/3 cup chives, loosely packed chopped
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Kosher salt and freshly grated black pepper to taste
- 1 cup sharp or medium cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 eggs, fried
- 2 cups prepared corned beef hash, your own recipe or canned
- 2 tablespoons chives, chopped
Italian Brunch Torte
By Lulubelle
Serve this impressive layered breakfast bake with a salad of mixed greens and tomato wedges
- 2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls, divided
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 7 eggs
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 pound deli ham, thinly sliced
- 1/2 pound hard salami, thinly sliced
- 1/2 pound provolone cheese, sliced
- 2 jars (12 ounces each) roasted sweet red peppers, drained, sliced and patted dry
Limoncello Cake with Mascarpone Frosting
By rmulleni
Lemon-lovers rejoice--there's nothing quite like the pucker from this Limoncello Cake with Mascarpone Frosting, so ...
- CAKE:
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup limoncello or lemon-flavored liqueur
- zest and juice of one lemon
- white chocolate shavings to garnish
- FROSTING:
- 16-ounces mascarpone cheese, about 2 cups
- 1 1/4 cups lemon curd
- 2 cups chilled whipping or heavy cream
- 2/3 cups powdered sugar
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