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Meal Plan: May 25 - 31, 2014


Marinated Grilled Shrimp Recipe

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Grilled shrimp that can be served hot or cold. These delicious bites don't need any sauce, but go well with cocktail sauce if you like.
Marinated Grilled Shrimp Recipe
PREP: 10 minutes
COOK: 6 minutes
READY IN: 1 hour
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Ingredients
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
In a large bowl, stir together garlic, olive oil, and tomato sauce.

Season shrimp with basil, salt, and cayenne pepper. Add shrimp to the bowl, and stir until evenly coated.

Cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour, stirring once or twice.

Heat grill to medium; lightly oil grill grate.

Thread shrimp on skewers; pierce once near head and once near tail. Place shrimp on preheated grill.

Cook 2-3 minutes per side or until opaque.


Gourmet Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

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Rich and delicious, these scalloped potatoes make a perfect side for any of your family meals. A nice side to chicken, fish, ham, beef, pork, or your favorite burger.
Gourmet Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
PREP: 45 minutes
COOK: 1 hour
READY IN: 1.5 hours
Container: 9 x 13 baking dish or pan
Ingredients
  • 8 or 9 medium potatoes
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 pint half and half
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
Directions
  • Boil potatoes with skins on until barely tender. Cool overnight or several hrs.
  • Use a food processor or hand slicer to cut potatoes into thin slices (do not need to peel potatoes). Place in a buttered baking dish or pan (9x13).
  • Heat half and half, butter, and salt (do not boil); pour over potatoes.
  • Top with cheese. Bake 1 hr. at 350 degrees F.

Nutty Brussels Sprouts Recipe

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Once you get over the childhood fright after the mention of "Brussels Sprouts", you'll find they are a vegetable you want more often than special occasions. Versatile and delicious, these little morsels are delicious, especially when paired with pine nuts and garlic.
Nutty Brussels Sprouts Recipe
PREP: 5 minutes
COOK: 10 minutes
READY IN: 15 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, sliced thin (large)
  • 1/2 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed, halved
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
Melt 1 tablespoon butter with oil in a heavy skillet over moderate heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until pale golden, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to small bowl.

Reduce heat to low. Arrange sprouts cut side down in one layer in skillet. Sprinkle with pine nuts and salt to taste. Cook uncovered, without turning, until crisp-tender and golden brown on cut sides, about 10-15 minutes.

Transfer sprouts to a plate with brown sides up. Leave the pine nuts in the pan.

Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter to the pan and cook nuts over moderate heat, stirring until pale golden, about a minute.

Stir in the garlic from earlier, then spoon over the sprouts. Season with freshly ground pepper.


Pineapple Pretzel Salad Recipe

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A delicious salad that has just the right mix between a sweet and salty taste. The crushed pretzels provide for a crunchy texture and the pineapple provides great flavor. This sweet salad is often mistaken for a dessert.
Pineapple Pretzel Salad Recipe
COOK: 5 minutes
READY IN: 50 minutes
Container: bowl
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Ingredients
  • 8 ounces cream cheese , softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 8 ounces whipped topping
  • 1 can pineapple , 20 oz. crushed (well drained)
  • 2 cups crushed pretzels
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine , melted
  • 1/2 cup sugar
Directions
  • Combine the cream cheese and sugar together in a mixing bowl and beat until the sugar is well mixed into the cream cheese.
  • Add the whipped topping and pineapple. Beat just until they are mixed in evenly. Store in the refrigerator.
  • Combine the crushed pretzels, melted butter, and sugar. Stir together until thoroughly mixed..
  • Spread the pretzel mixture out on a small cookie sheet that has sides. Place in an oven preheated to 425 degrees F. and bake for 5 minutes. Remove and allow pretzels to cool.
  • Add the crushed pretzel mixture to the cream cheese mixture just before serving. Note: Mix up only the amount that you feel will be eaten because the pretzels will become soggy after a few hours of being mixed in the cream cheese mixture.

    Creamy Peanut Butter Pie Recipe

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    "Creamy" is the perfect word for this fabulous pie featuring an airy peanut butter filling in a buttery graham cracker crust.
    Creamy Peanut Butter Pie Recipe
    PREP: 15 minutes
    READY IN: 15 minutes
    Container: mixing bowl, 9
    Serving Description: 1/8 piece of pie
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    Ingredients
    • graham crackers - whole
    • 3 tablespoons sugar
    • 5 tablespoons butter - melted
    • 8 ounces cream cheese - softened
    • 1 cup peanut butter - creamy
    • 8 ounces whipped topping
    • 12 ounces sweetened condensed milk
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • cocoa powder or a milk chocolate bars, shavings
    Directions
    • Preheat oven to 350° F.
    • Crush graham crackers with a rolling pin or in a food processor. Combine sugar with the cracker crumbs; add butter and mix thoroughly.
    • Press mixture firmly into pie pan and along the sides of the pie pan.
    • Bake for 10 minutes. Let crust cool while making the pie filling.
    • Mix cream cheese, peanut butter, whipped topping, condensed milk, vanilla extract and lemon juice in mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
    • Pour into COOLED graham cracker pie crust.
    • Refrigerate for 5-6 hours.
    • Sprinkle with cocoa or chocolate shavings. Cut and serve.

    Grilled Lemon Chicken Recipe

    Outdoor grilled chicken with hint of lemon.
    Grilled Lemon Chicken Recipe
    PREP: 5 minutes
    COOK: 40 minutes
    READY IN: 45 minutes
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    Ingredients
    • 3 pounds chicken, cut up
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 5 dashes salt
    • 5 dashes pepper
    • 2 each lemons, halved
    Directions
    Wash and dry chicken; rub with oil and salt and pepper.

    Grill for 30-45 minutes for bone-in pieces or 20-25 minutes for boneless or until juices run clear, turning and squeezing lemons over each piece frequently.


    Old-Style Potato Salad Recipe

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    This is a delicious old-fashioned potato salad like Grandma use to make. Remember how she always added radishes and bacon for that special flavor? Here is the recipe that will bring back those memories.
    Old-Style Potato Salad Recipe
    PREP: 2 hours
    COOK: 30 minutes
    READY IN: 2.5 hours
    Serving Description: 1/2 cup of potato salad
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    Ingredients
    • 1/2 pound bacon (add more if desired)
    • 5 pounds potatoes
    • 12 eggs
    • 1 medium onion, minced
    • radishes, sliced
    • 1 jar salad dressing - 30 oz.
    • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
    • 3 tablespoons sugar
    • Salad Supreme, to taste
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    Directions
    • Fry bacon, blot off excess grease with a paper towel, and then crumble into pieces; set aside.
    • Peel the potatoes, cut into chunks, put in a large pot, cover with water, and boil until just tender when poked with a fork. Do not overcook! Drain well and allow to cool.
    • While the potatoes are cooking you can boil the eggs to make hard boiled eggs. When done cooking the eggs, drain and cover with cold water to cool them down.
    • Once the potatoes are cooled, slice into thick pieces and place in a large bowl.
    • Peel the eggs, rinse, and cut in half. Remove the yolk and place on a separate plate. Dice the egg whites and add to the potatoes. Mash the yolks slightly to eliminate chunks and then add to the potatoes and egg whites.
    • Add the minced onions. Clean and slice radishes and add to the other ingredients.
    • In a separate bowl, combine the salad dressing, mustard, and sugar; mix thoroughly and add to the potatoes and eggs.
    • Stir dressing into other ingredients until everything is evenly coated; sprinkle lightly with Salad Supreme and add salt and pepper to taste.
    • Stir in the crumbled bacon.
    • Taste test and adjust salad supreme, sugar, salt and pepper as needed for your personal taste.
    • Chill in the refrigerator for several hours before serving.
    Note: The potato salad can be made up 1 to 2 days ahead of time and then be refrigerated until serving.

    Slow Cooker Cowboy Beans Recipe

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    A potluck or a family dinner is a great place to serve these beans. Full of flavor and nutrition, this side dish will be loved by everyone involved.
    Slow Cooker Cowboy Beans Recipe
    PREP: 15 minutes
    COOK: 2 hours
    READY IN: 2.5 hours
    Ingredients
    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 1 onion, chopped
    • 1 pound bacon, cooked, crumbled
    • 2 cans red kidney beans
    • 2 cans pork and beans
    • 2 cans butter beans
    • 2/3 cup brown sugar
    • 1/2 cup catsup
    • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
    • 4 tablespoons molasses
    Directions
    Brown beef and onions. Drain grease. Add bacon.

    Mix remaining ingredients and heat in slow cooker until heated through, at least 2 hours.

    Note:These beans can be mixed up and refrigerated a day or two ahead of time. The day they are to be served, cook as directed above. Keep in mind that you may have to add a little more to the slow cooking time because the beans would be cold.


    Homemade Swiss Rolls Recipe

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    Brownies layered with a fluffy yummy filling. You will never want to buy store-bought Swiss Rolls again.
    Homemade Swiss Rolls Recipe
    PREP: 1 hour
    COOK: 20 minutes
    READY IN: 1.25 hours
    Container: Two 10 x 15 baking sheet.
    Serving Size: 1
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    Ingredients
    • 2 eggs
    • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or canola oil
    • 1 1/2 cups sugar
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
    • 2 cups flour
    • 2 cups applesauce
    • FILLING:
    • 2 Cool Whip - 8 oz. containers
    • 8 ounces Cream Cheese
    • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
    • TOPPING:
    • 5 tablespoons butter
    • 1 package milk chocolate chips
    Directions
    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease one baking sheet and line the other with waxed paper.
    • Cream the eggs, sugar and oil together in a large mixing bowl.
    • Add the salt, baking soda, cocoa, apple sauce, and flour. Beat until well mixed.
    • Pour batter into the two cookie sheets, divide evenly between the two.
    • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes.
    FILLING:
    • Beat all the ingredients together until smooth and fluffy.
    • Spread the filling evenly on the layer of brownies without the waxed paper.
    • Lift the second brownie from the cookie sheet using the waxed paper, carefully flip it over and place it on top of the filling layer.
    • Press this layer down slightly so that the filling spreads out to the edges.
    TOPPING:
    • Melt the butter, remove from the heat, and add the chocolate chips. Stir until chips are all melted.
    • Spread topping evenly over the top of the layered brownies.
    • Chill the brownies in the refrigerator; cut into 2 x 3 bars (can cut smaller if desired).

    Easy Stromboli Recipe

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    Easy and versatile sandwich that you can fill with your own variety of meats and cheeses.
    Easy Stromboli Recipe
    PREP: 15 minutes
    COOK: 30 minutes
    READY IN: 45 minutes
    Container: baking sheet
    Serving Description: 1 slice
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    Ingredients
    • 1 (11 oz.) tube of refrigerated crusty french loaf dough
    • 6 ounces thin sliced ham - approximately 8 slices
    • 6 ounces salami - approximately 15 slices
    • 4 green onions - finely diced
    • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
    • 1 1/2 cups shredded swiss cheese
    Directions
    • Unroll dough onto a greased baking sheet.
    • Place a layer of sliced ham on dough within a 1/2 inch of the edge.
    • Sprinkle evely with green onions and parmesan cheese.
    • Place a layer of thin sliced salami then sprinkle evenly with swiss cheese.
    • Roll up like a jelly roll starting on the long side.
    • Pinch the seam to seal and pinch the ends shut as well.
    • Roll so it is seam side down on the baking sheet.
    • With a knife, cut 8-10 1/4 inch deep slices across the top of the loaf approximately 1 inch long.
    • Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
    • Cool slightly, serve warm.

    Italian Pasta Salad with Ham Recipe

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    Rotini pasta and vegetables dressed in Italian dressing is a salad fit for any potluck. The beauty is there isn't any mayonnaise to worry about spoiling.
    Italian Pasta Salad with Ham Recipe
    PREP: 20 minutes
    READY IN: 20 minutes
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    Ingredients
    • 12 ounces rotini pasta
    • 8 ounces Italian salad dressing
    • 1 can black olives, chopped (2 ounce can)
    • 1 cup carrots, peeled, sliced
    • 1 cup cauliflower, chopped
    • 1 cup ham, diced (optional)
    Directions
    Cook pasta according to directions; drain and rinse with cold water.

    Mix all ingredients with the pasta. Refrigerate serveral hours or overnight.


    Parmesan Roasted Broccoli Recipe

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    Broccoli roasted with garlic is a favorite among young and old. The best part is you put it in the oven and forget about it until 20 minutes later. The basil and lemon add a fresh flavor to the warm broccoli.
    Parmesan Roasted Broccoli Recipe
    PREP: 10 minutes
    COOK: 25 minutes
    READY IN: 35 minutes
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    Ingredients
    • 4 pounds broccoli, cut into florets
    • 4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
    • 6 1/2 tablespoons olive oil - divided
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
    • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
    • 2 tablespoons basil leaves, julienned
    • 3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted (optional)
    Directions
    Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

    Place the broccoli florets on a sheet pan large enough to hold them in a single layer. Toss the garlic on the broccoli and drizzle with 5 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes, until crisp-tender and the tips of some of the florets are browned.

    Remove the broccoli from the oven and immediately toss with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, basil and pine nuts, if desired. Serve hot.


    Cabbage Casserole Recipe

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    The perfect casserole that tastes just like cabbage rolls but without all the fuss of rolling them up. For a healthier version, you can use ground turkey instead of ground beef.
    Cabbage Casserole Recipe
    PREP: 30 minutes
    COOK: 1.5 hours
    READY IN: 2 hours
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    Ingredients
    • 1 head cabbage (small head)
    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 1 onion, chopped
    • 1/2 cup uncooked rice
    • salt and pepper
    • 1 can crushed tomatoes (large can)
    • 1 can tomato soup (10.75 oz can)
    • 1 1/2 cups water
    • 10 ounces cheese, grated
    Directions
    Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 9x13 inch pan.

    Chop cabbage and spread onto bottom of prepared pan.

    Brown meat and onions in skillet until no longer pink; drain.

    Stir in rice, salt and pepper. Add tomatoes, soup and water. Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.

    Spoon mixture over cabbage and spread evenly. Sprinkle with cheese; cover tightly with foil. Bake approximately 1 1/2 hours.


    Easy Oreo Cookie Salad Recipe

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    Kids will eat every last bite of the sweet salad. Creamy whipped topping, tangy buttermilk and instant pudding all mixed around everyone's favorite Oreo cookie crumbs!
    Easy Oreo Cookie Salad Recipe
    PREP: 15 minutes
    READY IN: 15 minutes
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    Ingredients
    • 1/2 package Oreo cookies
    • 2 packages instant vanilla pudding (3 oz pkgs)
    • 2 cups buttermilk
    • 8 ounces whipped topping, thawed
    Directions
    • Crumble the Oreos and set aside.
    • Mix pudding with buttermilk. Fold in thawed whipped topping and Oreos.
    • Garnish with crumbled or mini Oreos.

    Scalloped Corn Recipe

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    Scalloped Corn Recipe
    COOK: 1 hour
    Container: 9 x 13 Baking dish
    Ingredients
    • 2 cans whole corn
    • 2 cans creamed corn
    • 1/2 cup butter, melted
    • 1 1/3 cups milk
    • 3 eggs, beaten
    • 2 packages saltine crackers, crushed, divided
    • 1/4 cup sugar
    • salt and pepper, to taste
    Directions
    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
    • Mix all of the corn, butter, milk, eggs, 1 package of crackers, sugar, salt, and pepper together.
    • Place in a baking dish. Sprinkle the other package of crackers on top.
    • Bake for 45-60 minutes.

    Easy Fruit Punch Recipe

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    A quick and simple way to add some sparkle to your beverage for lunch, supper, or anytime in between. The kids love the little sparkle this adds to their punch.
    Easy Fruit Punch Recipe
    PREP: 1 minute
    READY IN: 1 minute
    Ingredients
    • 1 gallon Hawaiian Punch
    • 1 bottle Sprite (2 liters bottle)
    Directions
    • Chill the punch and Sprite separately.
    • Mix together, half punch and half Sprite, just before serving.

    Bar B Q Pork Steak Recipe

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    Use your favorite barbecue sauce to dress up the flavor of your pork steaks. Coated in flour to help hold in the moisture and basted with barbecue sauce for great flavor, you will have a new way to enjoy these steaks.
    Bar B Q Pork Steak Recipe
    PREP: 15 minutes
    COOK: 2 hours
    READY IN: 2.5 hours
    Container: Large baking dish
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    Ingredients
    • 4 pork steaks cut in half
    • Salt and pepper
    • 1 cup flour
    • Favorite barbecue sauce
    Directions
    • Salt and pepper the steaks.
    • Dredge in the flour.
    • Brown in 2 tbsp. of oil in a large skillet.
    • Place in a large baking dish (doesn't hurt to overlap).
    • Drizzle with your favorite BBQ sauce.
    • Cover pan with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.

    Chicken Flavored Rice Mix Recipe

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    Rice mix that tastes better than any boxed mix and is as easy to prepare. You mix these up in advance and then prepare them when you want them. They also make great gifts when decorated in a pretty jar!
    Chicken Flavored Rice Mix Recipe
    PREP: 10 minutes
    COOK: 25 minutes
    READY IN: 30 minutes
    Ingredients
    • 3 cups long grain rice
    • 1 cup spaghetti noodles, broken into very short strands
    • 4 tablespoons instant chicken bouillon
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 2 teaspoons tarragon
    • 2 teaspoons parsley
    • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
    Directions
    Place rice and noodles in a bowl and stir until evenly distributed. Divide evenly into 3 1-pint air-tight containers.

    Combine the seasonings in a small bowl, mix well. Divide evenly into 3 small zipper bags. Place one seasoning packet into each of the containers of rice and noodle mixture.

    TO PREPARE: In a saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add one rice and noodle mixture; stir until lightly browned, 4-5 minutes. Stir in 2 1/2 cups water and one seasoning packet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook for 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

    NOTE: Use within 6-8 months.


    Glazed Carrots with Brown Sugar and Orange Zest Recipe

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    The orange peel brings out a little freshness with the sweet brown sugar. This will finish off any meal, from chicken to pork to fish. Glazed carrots at their finest.
    Glazed Carrots with Brown Sugar and Orange Zest Recipe
    PREP: 5 minutes
    COOK: 35 minutes
    READY IN: 40 minutes
    Ingredients
    • 1 1/2 pounds carrots
    • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon orange peel, grated
    • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
    Directions
    Heat 1 inch salted water (1/2 teaspoon salt to 1 cup water) to boiling.

    Add carrots. Cover and heat to boiling; cook until tender about 25 minutes. Drain.

    In large skillet, cook and stir brown sugar, salt, orange peel and butter until bubbly.

    Add carrots; cook over low heat; stirring occasionally about 5 minutes or until carrots are glazed and heated through.


    Crunchy Salad Recipe

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    A nice mix of lettuce with noodles, almonds, and bacon adding some extra crunch to this salad. It is lightly dressed with a sweet red wine vinegar dressing for a perfect finishing touch.
    Crunchy Salad Recipe
    PREP: 45 minutes
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    Ingredients
    • SALAD:
    • 1 head iceberg lettuce
    • 1 head romaine lettuce
    • 2 packages ramen noodles (do not use flavor packet)
    • 1/2 cup slivered almonds
    • 7 slices bacon, crumbled
    • 7 green onions diced (optional)
    • DRESSING:
    • 3/4 cup canola oil
    • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
    • 1/2 cup sugar
    • 3/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    Directions
    • Tear both types of lettuce into bite size pieces and toss together; set aside.
    • Fry bacon until crispy and then crumble into pieces.
    • Heat butter in the bottom of a skillet over medium heat and then add the noodles and slivered almonds; cook until lightly browned. Spread the noodles and almonds out on paper towels to drain excess butter.
    DRESSING:
    • Combine all ingredients for dressing in a separate bowl and whisk to mix well. Whisk again just before adding to the salad.
    • Just before serving add the bacon, noodles, and almonds to the lettuce.
    • Pour some of the dressing (do not use all the dressing) over the salad and then toss to coat evenly. Continue to add more dressing until the salad is coated to your taste.
    • Serve immediately.

    Toffee Monster Cookies Recipe

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    These peanut butter and oatmeal cookies will put a smile on your face. Instead of M&Ms, these cookies have bits of toffee in them for a delicious twist on an old classic.
    Toffee Monster Cookies Recipe
    PREP: 15 minutes
    COOK: 15 minutes
    Container: baking sheet
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    Ingredients
    • 1 cup brown sugar
    • 1 cup white sugar
    • 1 stick butter, softened
    • 1 1/2 cups peanut butter
    • 3 eggs
    • 2 teaspoons baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1 teaspoon corn syrup
    • 4 1/2 cups oatmeal
    • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
    • 1/2 cup toffee bits
    Directions
    • In a large bowl, cream together the sugars, butter, and peanut butter.
    • Add the eggs, baking soda, vanilla, and corn syrup.
    • Stir in the oatmeal, chocolate chips and toffee.
    • Place by the teaspoon on an ungreased cookie sheet.
    • Bake at 350° F for 10-12 minutes.
    • Cool on wire racks.

    California Burger with Grilled Peppers Recipe

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    This recipe gives a little extra to a classic California burger. A tasty boost of flavor for an all-time favorite burger.
    California Burger with Grilled Peppers Recipe
    PREP: 25 minutes
    COOK: 15 minutes
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    Ingredients
    • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
    • 1/4 cup mustard
    • 1/4 cup sour cream
    • 2 pounds ground beef
    • 1 1/4 cups French fried onions
    • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
    • 1 red pepper - cut in strips
    • 1 green pepper - cut in strips
    • Lettuce
    • Tomatoes, sliced
    • Sliced onion (optional)
    Directions
    • Combine the mayonnaise, mustard and sour cream; stir to mix and then set aside to use later.
    • Add the French fried onions, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, and pepper to the ground beef. Use your hands to mix in the ingredients.
    • Make ground beef into 8 patties.
    • Preheat an outdoor grill or a grill pan on the stovetop.
    • Grill on high heat until they are to your desired doneness.
    • Remove the burgers and then grill the peppers until lightly charred.
    • To serve, place a burger on a bun, add the mustard/mayo sauce, and top with grilled peppers, lettuce and tomato.

    Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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    Creamy and delicious, this is the ultimate comfort food. It's amazing how easy it is to make homemade macaroni and cheese too. You have to try this recipe!
    Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
    PREP: 20 minutes
    COOK: 30 minutes
    READY IN: 50 minutes
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    Ingredients
    • 2 cups elbow macaroni
    • 1/4 cup butter
    • 1/4 cup flour
    • 2 cups milk
    • 2 teaspoons mustard
    • 1 cup Velveeta cheese, cubed
    • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (divided)
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
    Directions
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a baking dish.

    Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.

    Melt butter over low heat. Mix in flour and stir until smooth; remove from heat.

    Add milk slowly. Return to heat and cook, stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil and thickens, approximately 5 minutes.

    Remove from heat and add mustard and cheese, reserving 1/4 cup of the Cheddar. Stir until cheese is melted.

    Season with salt and pepper.

    Mix in cooked macaroni. Pour into prepared dish. Top with reserved cheese.

    Bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes.


    Delicious Guilt-Free Green Beans Recipe

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    A healthy and flavorful vegetable that will have you coming back for seconds. This recipe is a great way to use those beans in the garden.
    Delicious Guilt-Free Green Beans Recipe
    PREP: 5 minutes
    COOK: 15 minutes
    READY IN: 20 minutes
    Serving Size: cup
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    Ingredients
    • 4 cups green beans, fresh or thawed
    • 1 cup chicken broth
    • 2 teaspoons olive oil
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1/4 cup almonds, dry roasted (optional)
    Directions
    In a large skillet, combine green beans and broth. Steam until tender, approximately 8-10 minutes.

    Drain any liquid off green beans.

    Wipe skillet and place over medium-high heat. Place beans in dry skillet. This will dry the beans before seasoning.

    Once dry, add olive oil and garlic; cook, stirring 1 minute.

    Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper. Stir in almonds, if desired.


    Turkey Tenderloins Recipe

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    Grilled turkey tenderloins are perfect to entertain with. The marinade these are in have a hint of Asian flavor and keep the turkey moist and tender. This marinade would also be wonderful on chicken.
    Turkey Tenderloins Recipe
    PREP: 10 minutes
    COOK: 20 minutes
    READY IN: 30 minutes
    Ingredients
    • 2 turkey tenderloins
    • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoons minced onion
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
    • 1 dash black pepper
    • 1/4 cup dry sherry
    • 1/4 cup soy sauce
    • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
    • 1 dash garlic powder
    Directions
    In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, minced onion, ginger, black pepper, sherry, soy sauce, oil and garlic powder to make marinade.

    Add turkey tenderloins and turn to coat both sides. Cover and marinate for several hours or overnight in the refrigerator, turning occasionally.

    Grill tenderloins over a hot grill 10-12 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Turkey is done when the meat is 170°.


    Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Chives Recipe

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    The roasted garlic mellows the flavor so nicely and this added to the mashed potatoes is perfect. You won't even have to top it off with butter since they are already so flavorful.
    Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Chives Recipe
    PREP: 20 minutes
    COOK: 20 minutes
    READY IN: 40 minutes
    Servings:
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    Ingredients
    • 2 1/2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
    • 1 whole garlic bulb
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 4 tablespoons butter
    • 1/4 cup sour cream
    • 1/8 teaspoon salt
    • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1/4 cup chives, snipped (optional)
    Directions
    Preheat oven to 375°.

    Peel potatoes and cut in small pieces. Put in a large pot of salted water. Cook about 20 minutes or until done.

    Separate garlic cloves, but do not peel them. Place in a bowl, add olive oil and toss to coat. Place on baking sheet and roast in oven until soft, about 10 minutes. Cool slightly.

    Drain and mash potatoes slightly. Add sour cream and butter. Squeeze pulp from garlic into potatoes. Mash potatoes until smooth, season as needed. Put into a serving bowl.

    Sprinkle with chives, if desired.


    Sautéed Asparagus Recipe

    Submitted by RecipeTips.com
    Quick, easy, and tasty.
    Saut#233ed Asparagus Recipe
    Container: heavy skillet
    Serving Size: pound
    Servings:
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    Ingredients
    • 1 pound fresh asparagus
    • 1 tablespoon butter, olive oil, or mixture
    • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
    Directions
    • Wash asparagus and snap off the tough ends (save ends for soup, if you wish). Cut stalks on the diagonal, into pieces about 2" long. Mix soy sauce with  4 tablespoons water.
    • Heat butter or oil in a heavy skillet and add asparagus. Cook, stirring to coat pieces, for a minute. Add soy sauce-water mix and cook (covered, if the asparagus is quite thick; uncovered, if  thin), until asparagus is crunchy-tender. Test for doneness every minute. (Taste a piece, or test with a sharp knife, to determine doneness.) The liquid should have mostly cooked away, leaving a slight glaze on the asparagus. Serve immediately.

    Layered Strawberry Jello Salad Recipe

    Submitted by RecipeTips.com
    A delicious jello salad that will impress all your guests. The sour cream layer offsets the sweet fruit and jello perfectly.
    Layered Strawberry Jello Salad Recipe
    Servings:
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    Ingredients
    • 2 packages jello (6 ounce packages)
    • 20 ounces crushed pineapple, undrained
    • 10 ounces frozen strawberries
    • 3 bananas, sliced
    • 1 package sour cream (16 ounce pkg)
    Directions
    Mix jello per package directions.

    Stir in frozen berries, pineapple and bananas. Pour half the jello mixture in serving bowl. Chill until setup.

    Top with sour cream and pour remaining jello mixture to top. Refrigerate for several hours.


    Chocolate Chip Sour Cream Chocolate Cake Recipe

    Submitted by RecipeTips.com
    A chocolate lover's delight! This moist and delicious cake is perfect for anyone who loves chocolate. It is one of those cakes that you want to eat slowly so that it lasts a long time.
    Chocolate Chip Sour Cream Chocolate Cake Recipe
    PREP: 45 minutes
    COOK: 40 minutes
    READY IN: 1.5 hours
    Container: Two 8-inch or 9-inch round cake pans
    Servings:
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    Ingredients
    • CAKE:
    • 1 package devil's food cake mix
    • 1 package instant chocolate pudding
    • 1 cup vegetable oil
    • 1 cup sour cream
    • 1/2 cup milk
    • 4 eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 2 cups mini chocolate chips
    • FROSTING:
    • 1 cup shortening
    • 4 cups powdered sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
    Directions
    CAKE:
    • Grease the bottom and sides of the cake pans. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
    • Add all the ingredients, except for the chocolate chips, in a large mixing bowl. Beat just until the mixture is well mixed and batter is smooth.
    • Stir in chocolate chips. Mix thoroughly.
    • Pour batter into the prepared cake pans. Bake as indicated on the cake mix package, adding 5 to 10 minutes to the time (approximately 40 minutes total). Watch the cake carefully for doneness. Check doneness by poking with a toothpick in the center of the cake. Toothpick should come out clean.
    • When the cake is done, remove it from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Then remove from the pans and place on a cooling rack to cool completely.
    • Be sure the cake is cooled before frosting.
    FROSTING:
    • Beat Crisco with an electric mixer until fluffy.
    • Add the sugar and beat until well blended.
    • Add the remaining ingredients and beat on medium to high speed until fluffy.
    • Place the first layer of the cooled cake on a cake plate and spread with a layer of frosting.
    • Add the second layer and use the remaining frosting to cover the top and sides of the cake. Spread evenly.
    • If desired add a decorative pattern to the frosting.

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    3 cloves garlic, minced Marinated Grilled Shrimp
    1/3 cup olive oil Marinated Grilled Shrimp
    1/4 cup tomato sauce Marinated Grilled Shrimp
    2 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined Marinated Grilled Shrimp
    2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped Marinated Grilled Shrimp
    1/2 teaspoon salt Marinated Grilled Shrimp
    1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Marinated Grilled Shrimp
    8 or 9 medium potatoes Gourmet Scalloped Potatoes
    1 stick butter Gourmet Scalloped Potatoes
    1 pint half and half Gourmet Scalloped Potatoes
    2 teaspoons salt Gourmet Scalloped Potatoes
    1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese Gourmet Scalloped Potatoes
    1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Gourmet Scalloped Potatoes
    1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided Nutty Brussels Sprouts
    1 tablespoon olive oil Nutty Brussels Sprouts
    2 garlic cloves, sliced thin (large) Nutty Brussels Sprouts
    1/2 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed, halved Nutty Brussels Sprouts
    2 tablespoons pine nuts Nutty Brussels Sprouts
    8 ounces cream cheese , softened Pineapple Pretzel Salad
    1/2 cup sugar Pineapple Pretzel Salad
    8 ounces whipped topping Pineapple Pretzel Salad
    1 can pineapple , 20 oz. crushed (well drained) Pineapple Pretzel Salad
    2 cups crushed pretzels Pineapple Pretzel Salad
    1/2 cup butter or margarine , melted Pineapple Pretzel Salad
    1/2 cup sugar Pineapple Pretzel Salad
    graham crackers - whole Creamy Peanut Butter Pie
    3 tablespoons sugar Creamy Peanut Butter Pie
    5 tablespoons butter - melted Creamy Peanut Butter Pie
    8 ounces cream cheese - softened Creamy Peanut Butter Pie
    1 cup peanut butter - creamy Creamy Peanut Butter Pie
    8 ounces whipped topping Creamy Peanut Butter Pie
    12 ounces sweetened condensed milk Creamy Peanut Butter Pie
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract Creamy Peanut Butter Pie
    2 tablespoons lemon juice Creamy Peanut Butter Pie
    cocoa powder or a milk chocolate bars, shavings Creamy Peanut Butter Pie
    3 pounds chicken, cut up Grilled Lemon Chicken
    2 tablespoons olive oil Grilled Lemon Chicken
    5 dashes salt Grilled Lemon Chicken
    5 dashes pepper Grilled Lemon Chicken
    2 each lemons, halved Grilled Lemon Chicken
    1/2 pound bacon (add more if desired) Old-Style Potato Salad
    5 pounds potatoes Old-Style Potato Salad
    12 eggs Old-Style Potato Salad
    1 medium onion, minced Old-Style Potato Salad
    1 jar salad dressing - 30 oz. Old-Style Potato Salad
    2 tablespoons Dijon mustard Old-Style Potato Salad
    3 tablespoons sugar Old-Style Potato Salad
    1 pound ground beef Slow Cooker Cowboy Beans
    1 onion, chopped Slow Cooker Cowboy Beans
    1 pound bacon, cooked, crumbled Slow Cooker Cowboy Beans
    2 cans red kidney beans Slow Cooker Cowboy Beans
    2 cans pork and beans Slow Cooker Cowboy Beans
    2 cans butter beans Slow Cooker Cowboy Beans
    2/3 cup brown sugar Slow Cooker Cowboy Beans
    1/2 cup catsup Slow Cooker Cowboy Beans
    1 teaspoon dry mustard Slow Cooker Cowboy Beans
    4 tablespoons molasses Slow Cooker Cowboy Beans
    2 eggs Homemade Swiss Rolls
    1/2 cup vegetable oil or canola oil Homemade Swiss Rolls
    1 1/2 cups sugar Homemade Swiss Rolls
    1 teaspoon baking soda Homemade Swiss Rolls
    1/4 teaspoon salt Homemade Swiss Rolls
    1/2 cup cocoa powder Homemade Swiss Rolls
    2 cups flour Homemade Swiss Rolls
    2 cups applesauce Homemade Swiss Rolls
    2 Cool Whip - 8 oz. containers Homemade Swiss Rolls
    8 ounces Cream Cheese Homemade Swiss Rolls
    1 1/2 cups powdered sugar Homemade Swiss Rolls
    5 tablespoons butter Homemade Swiss Rolls
    1 package milk chocolate chips Homemade Swiss Rolls
    1 (11 oz.) tube of refrigerated crusty french loaf dough Easy Stromboli
    6 ounces thin sliced ham - approximately 8 slices Easy Stromboli
    6 ounces salami - approximately 15 slices Easy Stromboli
    4 green onions - finely diced Easy Stromboli
    1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese Easy Stromboli
    1 1/2 cups shredded swiss cheese Easy Stromboli
    12 ounces rotini pasta Italian Pasta Salad with Ham
    8 ounces Italian salad dressing Italian Pasta Salad with Ham
    1 can black olives, chopped (2 ounce can) Italian Pasta Salad with Ham
    1 cup carrots, peeled, sliced Italian Pasta Salad with Ham
    1 cup cauliflower, chopped Italian Pasta Salad with Ham
    1 cup ham, diced (optional) Italian Pasta Salad with Ham
    4 pounds broccoli, cut into florets Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
    4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
    6 1/2 tablespoons olive oil - divided Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
    1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
    1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
    2 teaspoons lemon zest Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
    2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
    1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
    2 tablespoons basil leaves, julienned Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
    3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted (optional) Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
    1 head cabbage (small head) Cabbage Casserole
    1 pound ground beef Cabbage Casserole
    1 onion, chopped Cabbage Casserole
    1/2 cup uncooked rice Cabbage Casserole
    1 can crushed tomatoes (large can) Cabbage Casserole
    1 can tomato soup (10.75 oz can) Cabbage Casserole
    1 1/2 cups water Cabbage Casserole
    10 ounces cheese, grated Cabbage Casserole
    1/2 package Oreo cookies Easy Oreo Cookie Salad
    2 packages instant vanilla pudding (3 oz pkgs) Easy Oreo Cookie Salad
    2 cups buttermilk Easy Oreo Cookie Salad
    8 ounces whipped topping, thawed Easy Oreo Cookie Salad
    2 cans whole corn Scalloped Corn
    2 cans creamed corn Scalloped Corn
    1/2 cup butter, melted Scalloped Corn
    1 1/3 cups milk Scalloped Corn
    3 eggs, beaten Scalloped Corn
    2 packages saltine crackers, crushed, divided Scalloped Corn
    1/4 cup sugar Scalloped Corn
    1 gallon Hawaiian Punch Easy Fruit Punch
    1 bottle Sprite (2 liters bottle) Easy Fruit Punch
    4 pork steaks cut in half Bar B Q Pork Steak
    1 cup flour Bar B Q Pork Steak
    3 cups long grain rice Chicken Flavored Rice Mix
    1 cup spaghetti noodles, broken into very short strands Chicken Flavored Rice Mix
    4 tablespoons instant chicken bouillon Chicken Flavored Rice Mix
    1 teaspoon salt Chicken Flavored Rice Mix
    2 teaspoons tarragon Chicken Flavored Rice Mix
    2 teaspoons parsley Chicken Flavored Rice Mix
    1/4 teaspoon white pepper Chicken Flavored Rice Mix
    1/2 teaspoon onion powder Chicken Flavored Rice Mix
    1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Chicken Flavored Rice Mix
    1 1/2 pounds carrots Glazed Carrots with Brown Sugar and Orange Zest
    1/3 cup brown sugar, packed Glazed Carrots with Brown Sugar and Orange Zest
    1/2 teaspoon salt Glazed Carrots with Brown Sugar and Orange Zest
    1/2 teaspoon orange peel, grated Glazed Carrots with Brown Sugar and Orange Zest
    2 tablespoons butter or margarine Glazed Carrots with Brown Sugar and Orange Zest
    1 head iceberg lettuce Crunchy Salad
    1 head romaine lettuce Crunchy Salad
    2 packages ramen noodles (do not use flavor packet) Crunchy Salad
    1/2 cup slivered almonds Crunchy Salad
    7 slices bacon, crumbled Crunchy Salad
    7 green onions diced (optional) Crunchy Salad
    3/4 cup canola oil Crunchy Salad
    3 tablespoons red wine vinegar Crunchy Salad
    1/2 cup sugar Crunchy Salad
    3/4 teaspoon salt Crunchy Salad
    1/4 teaspoon pepper Crunchy Salad
    1 cup brown sugar Toffee Monster Cookies
    1 cup white sugar Toffee Monster Cookies
    1 stick butter, softened Toffee Monster Cookies
    1 1/2 cups peanut butter Toffee Monster Cookies
    3 eggs Toffee Monster Cookies
    2 teaspoons baking soda Toffee Monster Cookies
    1 teaspoon vanilla Toffee Monster Cookies
    1 teaspoon corn syrup Toffee Monster Cookies
    4 1/2 cups oatmeal Toffee Monster Cookies
    1/2 cup chocolate chips Toffee Monster Cookies
    1/2 cup toffee bits Toffee Monster Cookies
    1/4 cup mayonnaise California Burger with Grilled Peppers
    1/4 cup mustard California Burger with Grilled Peppers
    1/4 cup sour cream California Burger with Grilled Peppers
    2 pounds ground beef California Burger with Grilled Peppers
    1 1/4 cups French fried onions California Burger with Grilled Peppers
    1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce California Burger with Grilled Peppers
    1 teaspoon garlic salt California Burger with Grilled Peppers
    1/2 teaspoon pepper California Burger with Grilled Peppers
    1 red pepper - cut in strips California Burger with Grilled Peppers
    1 green pepper - cut in strips California Burger with Grilled Peppers
    2 cups elbow macaroni Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
    1/4 cup butter Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
    1/4 cup flour Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
    2 cups milk Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
    2 teaspoons mustard Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
    1 cup Velveeta cheese, cubed Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
    1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (divided) Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
    1/2 teaspoon salt Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
    1/2 teaspoon black pepper Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
    4 cups green beans, fresh or thawed Delicious Guilt-Free Green Beans
    1 cup chicken broth Delicious Guilt-Free Green Beans
    2 teaspoons olive oil Delicious Guilt-Free Green Beans
    3 cloves garlic, minced Delicious Guilt-Free Green Beans
    1/2 teaspoon salt Delicious Guilt-Free Green Beans
    1/4 teaspoon black pepper Delicious Guilt-Free Green Beans
    1/4 cup almonds, dry roasted (optional) Delicious Guilt-Free Green Beans
    2 turkey tenderloins Turkey Tenderloins
    2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Turkey Tenderloins
    2 tablespoons minced onion Turkey Tenderloins
    1/4 teaspoon ground ginger Turkey Tenderloins
    1 dash black pepper Turkey Tenderloins
    1/4 cup dry sherry Turkey Tenderloins
    1/4 cup soy sauce Turkey Tenderloins
    1/4 cup vegetable oil Turkey Tenderloins
    1 dash garlic powder Turkey Tenderloins
    2 1/2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Chives
    1 whole garlic bulb Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Chives
    1 tablespoon olive oil Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Chives
    4 tablespoons butter Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Chives
    1/4 cup sour cream Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Chives
    1/8 teaspoon salt Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Chives
    1/8 teaspoon black pepper Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Chives
    1/4 cup chives, snipped (optional) Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Chives
    1 pound fresh asparagus Sautéed Asparagus
    1 tablespoon butter, olive oil, or mixture Sautéed Asparagus
    1 teaspoon soy sauce Sautéed Asparagus
    2 packages jello (6 ounce packages) Layered Strawberry Jello Salad
    20 ounces crushed pineapple, undrained Layered Strawberry Jello Salad
    10 ounces frozen strawberries Layered Strawberry Jello Salad
    3 bananas, sliced Layered Strawberry Jello Salad
    1 package sour cream (16 ounce pkg) Layered Strawberry Jello Salad
    1 package devil's food cake mix Chocolate Chip Sour Cream Chocolate Cake
    1 package instant chocolate pudding Chocolate Chip Sour Cream Chocolate Cake
    1 cup vegetable oil Chocolate Chip Sour Cream Chocolate Cake
    1 cup sour cream Chocolate Chip Sour Cream Chocolate Cake
    1/2 cup milk Chocolate Chip Sour Cream Chocolate Cake
    4 eggs Chocolate Chip Sour Cream Chocolate Cake
    1 teaspoon vanilla Chocolate Chip Sour Cream Chocolate Cake
    2 cups mini chocolate chips Chocolate Chip Sour Cream Chocolate Cake
    1 cup shortening Chocolate Chip Sour Cream Chocolate Cake
    4 cups powdered sugar Chocolate Chip Sour Cream Chocolate Cake
    1 teaspoon vanilla Chocolate Chip Sour Cream Chocolate Cake
    1/4 teaspoon salt Chocolate Chip Sour Cream Chocolate Cake
    1/3 cup heavy whipping cream Chocolate Chip Sour Cream Chocolate Cake
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