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Meal Plan: July 6 - 12, 2014


Easy Grilled Beef Roast Recipe

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A marinated roast beef that is grilled to perfection. This is an easy way to prepare a roast for dinner any night of the week. The simple marinate allows the true flavor of the beef roast to come through.
Easy Grilled Beef Roast Recipe
PREP: 5 minutes
COOK: 2 hours
READY IN: 2 hours
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Ingredients
  • 4 pounds beef roast
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup cooking oil
Directions
  • Mix the Worcestershire sauce and cooking oil together.
  • Place the roast in a sealable bag and then pour the marinade over the roast; seal the bag and place in a pan to protect against leakage.
  • Place in the refrigerator and allow to marinate for at least half an hour or up to 4 hours.
  • Remove the roast from the bag and discard the marinade.
  • Place the roast in an aluminum pan. Place on the grill over direct high heat to sear each side for 5 minutes.
  • Finish grilling the roast over indirect heat for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or to desired doneness.
  • Remove from the grill and allow to stand for 15 minutes before carving.

Creamed Green Beans and Potatoes Recipe

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This is a great recipe to make when you have fresh green beans. It is the perfect garden fresh side dish to serve with grilled hamburgers or chicken. It is sure to be a family favorite.
Creamed Green Beans and Potatoes Recipe
COOK: 1 hour
READY IN: 1.5 hours
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Ingredients
  • 6 potatoes - medium
  • 1 pound fresh green beans - ends snapped off
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 3 teaspoons chicken bouillon - granuales
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Directions
  • Peel potatoes and cut into large cubes. Boil until tender when poked with a fork. Do not overcook.
  • Trim beans into 1 to 1 1/2-inch lengths. Cook until just tender but still having a little bite to them.
  • While the potatoes and beans are cooking, make up the sauce. Add the butter and flour to a small sauce pan and heat until butter is melted and flour is stirred in.
  • Add the milk, stirring constantly as it is added. Mixture may seem lumpy but as you keep stirring and cooking it the flour and butter will blend with the milk.
  • Add the chicken bouillon, salt and pepper. Continue to cook until sauce thickens and begins to boil. Once it has boiled, turn heat down.
  • Once the sauce has thicken to desired consistency, mix the sauce, beans, and potatoes altogether in one pan. Heat thoroughly and serve.

Foil Roasted Sweet Corn Recipe

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Sweet grilled corn without the fight for the butter and salt at the dinner table. Its already buttered and seasoned! Add any of your favorite seasonings or Parmesan cheese to make it even more flavorful.
Foil Roasted Sweet Corn Recipe
PREP: 10 minutes
COOK: 20 minutes
READY IN: 30 minutes
Ingredients
  • 6 each sweet corn
  • 1/4 pound butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions
Shuck and clean corn.

Melt butter; add salt, pepper and garlic.

Place corn on a square of foil. Brush with butter mixture and wrap corn in foil. Place corn on grill, away from very hot coals. Cook 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally.

NOTE: May be baked in oven 400 degrees for 20 minutes.


Fresh Fruit Plate Recipe

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Add some summer freshness with a plate of scrumptious, juicy fruit. Sometimes that is all you need as an accompaniment to a nice grilled steak or burger. The nice thing about a plate of fresh fruit is that it makes a great addtion to most any meal.
Fresh Fruit Plate Recipe
PREP: 45 minutes
READY IN: 45 minutes
Container: Large platter
Ingredients
  • 1 watermelon
  • 2 cantaloupe
  • 4 kiwis
  • 1 pint blueberries
Directions
  • Clean all the seeds from the melons. Cut melons into chunks.
  • Peel kiwi and cut crosswise into slices.
  • Go through blueberries and discard blemished or damaged berries. Gently rinse with cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.
  • Arrange the different fruit on the plate in sections so that they remains separated. If desired, distribute a few blueberries throughout the plate for color contrast.
  • If not ready to serve immediately, store in the refrigerator to keep chilled until ready to serve.
  • When serving, refill plate as needed.

No-Bake Cheesecake and Blueberry Topping Recipe

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Fresh blueberry topping makes this easy to prepare cheesecake a tempting treat. This lighter cheesecake is also very good when eaten just as the No-Bake Cheesecake on its own. Or, top it with a raspberry or rhubarb topping for just a little variation in flavor.
No-Bake Cheesecake and Blueberry Topping Recipe
PREP: 1 hour
COOK: 30 minutes
READY IN: 1.5 hours
Container: 9 inch pie plate, tin or dish
Serving Size: 1 slice
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Ingredients
  • CHEESECAKE:
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip
  • CRUST:
  • 18 graham cracker squares
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
  • TOPPING:
  • 2 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/8 cup water
  • 1/4 cup sugar (start by adding half of the sugar, add remaining to taste)
Directions
CRUST:
  • Crush graham crackers into crumbs.  Add sugar and butter/margarine until evenly mixed.
  • Bake in preheated 350° F oven for 6 to 7 minutes.  Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before filling.
CHEESECAKE:
  • Beat cream cheese and sugar together until smooth.  Add sour cream and vanilla and beat until mixed well.  Add Cool Whip and beat on low until well blended.  Do not over beat.
  • Pour into cooled crust and refrigerate until well chilled.
  • Serve with the fresh blueberry topping.
TOPPING:
  • Check blueberries for moldy, soft or blemished berries and discard any that are bad. Gently rinse with cold water and allow them to drain well. Place blueberries in a saucepan.
  • In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch, lemon juice and water together and stir until all the cornstarch is dissolved. Add this mixture to the blueberries in the saucepan.
  • Place over medium heat and cook until sauce thickens and is translucent. At the end of the cooking time, add half of the sugar. Taste the sauce, and if desired, add the rest of the sugar. Cook until sugar is dissolved.
  • Allow topping to cool and then serve over the cheesecake.

Cheesy Ranch Chicken Recipe

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A weeknight chicken dinner where most kitchens have all the ingredients on hand. The cheese gets a little crispy on top while the ranch keeps it moist and tender. Serve it with green beans and prepared stuffing.
Cheesy Ranch Chicken Recipe
PREP: 5 minutes
COOK: 25 minutes
READY IN: 30 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 4 chicken breasts, skinless, boneless
  • 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheese
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 375° F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper for easy clean up.

Mix dressing and flour. Coat each chicken breast with mixture. Arrange on prepared baking sheet.

Combine both cheeses and sprinkle over chicken breasts.

Bake 20-25 minutes or until chicken breast is no longer pink.


Just Baked Potatoes Recipe

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Simple baked potatoes served with butter or your favorite toppings. These potatoes are coated with oil before baking to create extra crispy potato skins.
Just Baked Potatoes Recipe
PREP: 10 minutes
COOK: 1.5 hours
READY IN: 1.75 hours
Ingredients
  • Russet potatoes - one per person
  • Vegetable or canola oil
  • Butter and any other desired toppings
Directions
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Wash potatoes and scrub skins to clean the best you can. Remove any blemishes.
  • Using your hands, rub the outside of the potatoes with vegetable or canola oil until skins are all coated.
  • Poke each potato with a fork several times.
  • Place on the middle rack of the preheated oven. Do not wrap in foil.
  • Bake for 1 1/2 hours or until tender when poked with a fork.
  • To enjoy the crisp potato skins, slice the potato in half lengthwise, remove the potato with a spoon and put on your plate. Then place a dab of butter in each half of the potato skins. Let the butter melt and then enjoy the nice crispy skins.
  • The remainder of the potato can be enjoyed with the rest of your meal.

Romaine Salad Tossed with Blueberries Recipe

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A light and crispy lettuce salad tossed with blueberries, cheese and nuts. Finished with a light coating of homemade poppy seed dressing this salad is the perfect side to any meal.
Romaine Salad Tossed with Blueberries Recipe
PREP: 20 minutes
Container: Large bowl for tossing the salad
Servings:
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Ingredients
  • DRESSING:
  • 1/3 cup white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chopped red onion
  • 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • dash Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • SALAD:
  • 2 full hearts of Romaine
  • 1 cup Swiss cheese
  • 2/3 cup slivered almonds or 3/4 cup of cashews
  • 1 cup blueberries
Directions
  • Whisk all the dressing ingredients, except the oil, together in a small bowl until thoroughly mixed; gradually whisk in the oil and set dressing aside.
  • Tear romaine lettuce into bite size pieces and combine with the cheese, nuts, and blueberries.
  • Just before serving, toss with the dressing. Add dressing gradually until the salad is coated to your liking. You may not want to use all of the dressing.

Ravioli Skillet Recipe

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Kids and adults will enjoy this pasta dish. Ravioli can be found in the refrigerated sections of most grocery stores. Take a little help from the store and have a nice family dinner. Serve it with some garlic bread and a green salad.
Ravioli Skillet Recipe
PREP: 10 minutes
COOK: 10 minutes
READY IN: 20 minutes
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Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3/4 cup green pepper, chopped
  • 1 ounce prosciutto or deli ham, chopped
  • 3 cups spaghetti sauce
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 package cheese ravioli (25 ounce pkg)
  • 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Directions
In a large skillet, cook beef, green pepper and prosciutto or ham over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.

Stir in spaghetti sauce and water; bring to a boil.

Add the ravioli. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 7-9 minutes or until ravioli is tender, stirring once.

Sprinkle with cheese. Simmer uncovered for 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.


Simple Toss Salad Recipe

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Sometimes all you need to finish out your menu is a simple lettuce salad. You can add any of your favorite toppings you have on hand or just top it with your favorite dressing.
Simple Toss Salad Recipe
PREP: 15 minutes
READY IN: 15 minutes
Ingredients
  • Lettuce, torn or cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 carrot, shredded
  • Salad dressing of choice
Directions
  • Tear or chop lettuce into bite size pieces. Place in a large serving bowl.
  • If desired, shred a carrot and toss with the lettuce to mix in.
  • Add any other of your favorite toppings that you may have on hand. Some common toppings are tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, radishes, broccoli, cauliflower, cheese, bacon bits, and croutons.
  • Serve lettuce salad and allow everyone to top it with their favorite dressing.

Garlic Bread With Dill Recipe

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The dill adds a freshness to this garlic bread that you're sure to love. The edges get crispy and the inside stays tender and buttery.
Garlic Bread With Dill Recipe
PREP: 5 minutes
COOK: 10 minutes
READY IN: 15 minutes
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Ingredients
  • 1 loaf French bread
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 375°.

Slice bread lengthwise.

Melt butter in a small skillet. Add garlic, and heat gently for 2 minutes.

Brush the melted butter generously on the cut sides of the bread halves. Sprinkle with dill and cheese. Bake until golden and very hot, 5-8 minutes.

Cut each half crosswise into 1" slices.


Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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These cake-like chocolate chip cookies will be a huge hit in your house. You'll never need to find another recipe.
Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
PREP: 15 minutes
COOK: 10 minutes
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Ingredients
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons hot water
  • 1/2 salt
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 package chocolate chips
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°.

Cream together butter, white sugar and brown sugar until smooth.

Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.

Dissolve baking soda in hot water. Add to batter along with salt.

Stir in flour and chocolate chips.

Drop by large spoonfuls onto ungreased pans. Bake for 8-10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.


Baked Deli Focaccia Sandwich Recipe

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Warm sandwich filled with flavor. The Italian seasoning adds just the right touch to the tomatoes and melted cheese. This is the perfect sandwich beside a bowl of soup.
Baked Deli Focaccia Sandwich Recipe
PREP: 15 minutes
COOK: 20 minutes
READY IN: 45 minutes
Container: Baking sheet
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Ingredients
  • 1 loaf focaccia bread
  • 1/4 cup pesto
  • 1/4 pound deli ham, sliced
  • 1/4 pound deli smoked turkey, sliced
  • 1/4 pound deli pastrami, sliced
  • 5 slices Provolone or American cheese
  • 1/3 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 small tomato, sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Directions
  • Cut focaccia horizontally in half; spread pesto over cut sides.
  • On bread bottom, layer the ham, turkey, pastrami, cheese, onion, and tomato. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
  • Replace bread top; wrap in foil.
  • Place on baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Cut into wedges.

Pasta Salad with Red Peppers Recipe

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A versatile pasta salad that can be changed up with the addition of tuna, chicken, or ham. Make it according to what will go best with your dinner that day.
Pasta Salad with Red Peppers Recipe
PREP: 1.5 hours
READY IN: 1.5 hours
Container: Serving bowl
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Ingredients
  • 3 cups small pasta shells, uncooked
  • 6 hard boiled eggs
  • 1/4 cup salad dressing
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups salad dressing
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons onion salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese or 3 slices of diced Velvetta
  • chicken, ham or tuna (optional)
Directions
  • Cook the pasta shells according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
  • Cook the hard boiled eggs. Drain and cool in cold water.
  • Peel the eggs; then remove the yolks and mix them with 1/4 cup of salad dressing and 1/4 tsp. of salt until mixture is smooth. Chop the egg whites and add to the yolks. Set mixture aside.
  • In a large bowl, add the salad dressing, milk, sugar, onion salt, salt, and pepper; stir until smooth.
  • Add the pasta shells, egg mixture, celery, cheese, and red peppers; stir until everything is evenly coated.
  • Add tuna, chicken, or ham; stir together and refrigerate until chilled.

Garlicky Peas Recipe

Spruce up those ordinary peas into something fabulous. Those green spheres aren't just for color on your plate anymore, they taste great, too.
Garlicky Peas Recipe
PREP: 5 minutes
COOK: 15 minutes
READY IN: 20 minutes
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Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion , chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 16 ounces frozen green peas
  • 1 tablespoon chicken stock
  • salt and pepper to taste
Directions
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Stir in onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute. Add frozen peas and chicken stock. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover, and cook until the peas are tender, about 6-8 minutes.

Taco Salad Recipe

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Perfect as a side dish or even as a main course, this full-flavored salad will be a real hit. This taco salad recipe can be easily doubled.
Taco Salad Recipe
PREP: 30 minutes
COOK: 15 minutes
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Ingredients
  • SALAD
  • 1 head lettuce - washed, dried and torn into bite size pieces
  • 1 pound ground beef - browned and drained
  • 8 ounces Cheddar cheese - grated
  • 15 ounces kidney beans - drained and rinsed (optional)
  • 1 onion - large, chopped
  • 4 tomatoes - medium, chopped
  • 1 bag of taco flavored chips
  • 1 package taco seasoning - divided
  • SALAD DRESSING
  • 8 ounces Thousand Island dressing
  • 1 tablespoon taco sauce
  • 1/4 cup sugar
Directions
  • Brown hamburger, draining off excess fat.
  • Add taco seasoning to the browned meat. Reserve 1 Tbsp for the salad dressing.
  • In a large bowl, add the torn lettuce first, then layer the hamburger, cheddar cheese, kidney beans, onion, and tomatoes.
  • To make the dressing, mix thousand island dressing with the sugar, taco seasoning and taco sauce, until blended. Pour over top of layered salad.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve. Just before serving crush the chips and add them to top of the salad.

Flour Tortilla Crisps with Garlic Recipe

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Crisp and salty, this crisp goes well with soups, stews and salads.
Flour Tortilla Crisps with Garlic Recipe
PREP: 20 minutes
COOK: 10 minutes
READY IN: 30 minutes
Container: 10 x 15 or 18 x 13 jelly roll pan, baking pan, or similar
Serving Size: 5 each
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Ingredients
  • 4 flour tortillas, 8 inch diameter sliced into strips
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon rosemary or herb of choice - more if desired
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, coarse ground
Directions
  • Preheat oven to 375ºF.
  • Cover cookie sheet with aluminum foil for ease of cleanup.
  • Generously brush the first tortilla with olive oil, coating both the top and bottom of the tortilla.
  • Place the first tortilla on a cutting surface. Then stack the next tortilla on top of the first tortilla so the bottom of the next tortilla becomes coated with the oil placed on the top of the first tortilla.
  • Coat the top of each remaining tortilla and continue to lay them on top of the one coated before it so the bottom of each tortilla thereafter is coated as it lays on the one coated just prior to it.
  • Season the top of each whole tortillas with the mixture of seasonings. While bending back each tortilla in the stack, sprinkle seasoning mixture of rosemary (or herb of choice), garlic salt and black pepper over top of each tortilla. Use any type of salt such as garlic, onion, Kosher, or a blend.
  • Slice across the stack of tortillas to begin making strips that are 1/4 to 1/2 inch wide or any width desired for the use.
  • Lay a single layer of strips on baking sheet and place in oven.
  • Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool and crispen further.
  • Tortilla crisps can be made a day ahead and kept in an airtight container or package until served.
  • Use to garnish soups, stews or salads.

Guacamole Avocado Dip Recipe

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A creamy and zesty appetizer that is perfect with tortilla chips or used as a condiment for any Mexican inspired dish. This is so easy to make, you'll never buy it from the store again. It is so delicate it is best eaten the moment it is made. In no time at all, that delicate green has aged, so make enough to eat, then eat it all. I have made this recipe for 35 years and is the BEST guacamole ever!
Guacamole Avocado Dip Recipe
PREP: 10 minutes
COOK: 0 minutes
READY IN: 10 minutes
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Ingredients
  • 2 avocados
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 onion, finely chopped (small)
  • 1 tomato, finely chopped
  • 2 sprigs fresh cilantro, finely chopped
Directions
Mash avocados in a small bowl.

Stir in lime juice, salt and pepper.

Stir in onion, cilantro and tomatoes.

Mix well and serve immediately.


Tomato and Corn Salsa Recipe

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This easy-to-make salsa recipe makes a great appetizer when served with chips. Use it as a topping for salmon and other varieties of fish. The fresh cilantro adds a refreshing aroma and flavor to this Mexican recipe.
Tomato and Corn Salsa Recipe
Container: mixing bowl
Serving Size: 3 ounces
Servings:
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Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh ripe tomatoes, diced - 2 medium
  • 28 oz. can of diced tomatoes, drained can be substituted
  • 3/4 cup corn kernels, cooked
  • 1/4 cup red onion, minced (sweet onion can be substituted)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Directions
  • In small bowl, combine the garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, corn kernels, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro.
  • This recipe makes approximately 2 1/2 cups of salsa.

**Note: For a milder onion flavor, a sweet onion can be substituted for the red onion.
**Note: Canned tomatoes can be substituted for fresh tomatoes. A 28-ounce can of tomatoes provides about 1 1/2 cups of tomatoes, drained. If canned tomatoes are used, drain the juice and mix the tomatoes with the other ingredients. If a spicier flavor is desired, add a can of seasoned diced tomatoes to the salsa ingredients rather than using regular canned tomatoes.

Chocolate Oatmeal No-Bake Treats Recipe

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A non-bake cookie that has all the good stuff in it like chocolate, oatmeal and peanut butter. Perfect when time is an issue. Kids will love to help out with these cookies.
Chocolate Oatmeal No-Bake Treats Recipe
PREP: 15 minutes
READY IN: 15 minutes
Servings:
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Ingredients
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softenened
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup cocoa
  • 2/3 cup peanut butter
  • 3 cups oatmeal
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
Directions
Combine sugar, butter, milk and cocoa. Heat on stove or in microwave.

Add peanut butter, oats and vanilla. When the peanut butter has melted and all is mixed well, drop mixture by teaspoons onto wax paper lined try or cookie sheet.

Cool completely.

Store in a cool, dry place.


Bacon and Cheeseburgers Recipe

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Bacon makes everything better, right? And these burgers are no exception! The bacon keeps the burger moist and adds great flavor.
Bacon and Cheeseburgers Recipe
PREP: 15 minutes
COOK: 10 minutes
READY IN: 25 minutes
Servings:
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Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup onion , grated
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 4 slices bacon - fried crisp and crumbled into pieces
  • 4 hamburger buns, split
  • lettuce, tomatoes, pickles (optional)
Directions
  • Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cheeses, onion, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.
  • Crumble in the ground beef and add the bacon. Mix together by hand just until combined. Don't over mix or your burgers will get tough.
  • Form into 4 patties. Place patties on the grill, and cook for 5 minutes per side, or until done. Place buns on the grill to toast cut-side, watching closely.
  • Serve on toasted buns with any toppings you prefer.

Chili Seasoned Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

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Sweet potatoes baked in the oven until crispy with chili seasoning to complement the sweetness in the potato. You'll never want regular fries again!
Chili Seasoned Sweet Potato Fries Recipe
PREP: 15 minutes
COOK: 25 minutes
READY IN: 40 minutes
Servings:
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Ingredients
  • 2 sweet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
Directions
Cut sweet potatoes like french fries. Spread onto baking sheet, trying to keep fries in a single layer.

Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with sea salt and chili powder or seasonings of your choice.

Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.


KFC Cole Slaw Recipe

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A tasty cole slaw recipe with a sweet and creamy dressing. Perfect side dish for serving with your favorite sandwich, fish, chicken, or any other entree.
KFC Cole Slaw Recipe
PREP: 20 minutes
Servings:
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Ingredients
  • 8 cups cabbage, shred or finely chopped (A 14 oz. bag of pre-shredded cole slaw mix is about the right amount.)
  • 1/4 cup carrot, shredded
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
Directions
  • Shred cabbage and carrots; or cut cabbage and carrots into small pieces about the size of rice kernels. (The food processor is great for this!) Prepare it according to your family's likes.
  • In salad bowl, combine the sugar, salt, pepper, milk, mayonnaise, buttermilk, vinegar and lemon juice. Beat until smooth.
  • Add the cabbage and carrots. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate.

Pasta with Shrimp in Creamy Paprika Sauce Recipe

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Quick, easy, tasty and colorful!
Pasta with Shrimp in Creamy Paprika Sauce Recipe
PREP: 10 minutes
COOK: 20 minutes
READY IN: 30 minutes
Servings:
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Ingredients
  • 1 pound long pasta (spaghetti or linguine)
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined, medium or small (bite size)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced, or 4 oz. canned (optional)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 cup dry white wine (substitute fish stock or vegetable stock)
  • 1/2 cup cream
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • salt and pepper as needed
Directions
  • In a large pot, put 2 or 3 quarts water (add 1 tablespoon salt if you wish) on to boil.
  • In a skillet, heat olive oil. Add onion, mushrooms (if using) and paprika. Cook, stirring, for several minutes, until onion softens. Add garlic.
  • When pasta water boils, cook pasta according to package directions.
  • While pasta cooks, add wine and shrimp to onion mixture, stirring to mix well. Cook until shrimp is done, approximately 5 minutes. Stir in cream, taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper as needed.
  • Drain pasta, pour shrimp mixture over, and toss. Sprinkle with parsley and serve at once.

Sweet Broccoli Salad Recipe

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A scrumptious broccoli salad that is made with a number of ingredients that add flavor and texture. Topped off with a light coating of a sweet homemade dressing, this salad is a perfect side for any holiday meal or special occasion.
Sweet Broccoli Salad Recipe
PREP: 40 minutes
Container: Salad bowl
Servings:
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Ingredients
  • 1 head broccoli, cut up into tiny pieces (large head)
  • 1 cup sunflower seeds
  • 12 slices bacon, fried and cut into tiny pieces
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • DRESSING:
  • 4 1/2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar
Directions
  • Prepare the ingredients as necessary; combine all the ingredients together in a large bowl; toss to mix evenly.
  • Prepare the dressing and add just before serving. Stir until evenly coated. Note: you may not have to use all the dressing. Add until you feel the salad is coated to your liking.
  • Serve immediately.

  • Italian Bubble Bread Recipe

    Submitted by RecipeTips.com
    Tear apart garlic bread that uses ready made bread dough. Great flavor and since the pieces are smaller, the garlic and seasonings are on every bite.
    Italian Bubble Bread Recipe
    PREP: 20 minutes
    COOK: 30 minutes
    READY IN: 50 minutes
    Ingredients
    • 1/2 cup butter, melted
    • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
    • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
    • 1 package grated Parmesan cheese (5 ounce pkg)
    • 2 loaves frozen white bread dough, thawed (1 lb loaves)
    Directions
    In a bowl. combine butter and seasonings. Cut dough into pieces, dip into butter mixture then roll into parmesan cheese.

    Place bread pieces in buttered 9x13 inch baking dish.

    Cover and let rise until doubles, approximately 1 hour.

    Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees F.


    Raspberry Chocolate Dessert Sandwich Recipe

    Simple dessert kids will love to create on their own. Press the edges with a fork to seal. For a slight change, broil it to get the toasted feel.
    Raspberry Chocolate Dessert Sandwich Recipe
    PREP: 5 minutes
    Servings:
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    Ingredients
    • 1/2 cup raspberries
    • 2 tablespoons chocolate sauce
    • 4 slices bread
    Directions
    • Puree half of the rapberries.
    • Spread the chocolate sauce and pureed raspberries over the bread slices. Place raspberries on 2 slices of bread, reserving 2 for topping. Make a sandwich out of the bread slices. Remove crusts, if desired.

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    4 pounds beef roast Easy Grilled Beef Roast
    1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce Easy Grilled Beef Roast
    1/4 cup cooking oil Easy Grilled Beef Roast
    6 potatoes - medium Creamed Green Beans and Potatoes
    1 pound fresh green beans - ends snapped off Creamed Green Beans and Potatoes
    3 tablespoons butter Creamed Green Beans and Potatoes
    3 tablespoons flour Creamed Green Beans and Potatoes
    2 cups milk Creamed Green Beans and Potatoes
    3 teaspoons chicken bouillon - granuales Creamed Green Beans and Potatoes
    1 teaspoon salt Creamed Green Beans and Potatoes
    1/2 teaspoon pepper Creamed Green Beans and Potatoes
    6 each sweet corn Foil Roasted Sweet Corn
    1/4 pound butter Foil Roasted Sweet Corn
    1/2 teaspoon salt Foil Roasted Sweet Corn
    1/8 teaspoon black pepper Foil Roasted Sweet Corn
    1/8 teaspoon garlic powder Foil Roasted Sweet Corn
    1 watermelon Fresh Fruit Plate
    2 cantaloupe Fresh Fruit Plate
    4 kiwis Fresh Fruit Plate
    1 pint blueberries Fresh Fruit Plate
    8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature No-Bake Cheesecake and Blueberry Topping
    1/2 cup sugar No-Bake Cheesecake and Blueberry Topping
    1 cup sour cream No-Bake Cheesecake and Blueberry Topping
    2 teaspoons vanilla No-Bake Cheesecake and Blueberry Topping
    8 ounces Cool Whip No-Bake Cheesecake and Blueberry Topping
    18 graham cracker squares No-Bake Cheesecake and Blueberry Topping
    1/4 cup sugar No-Bake Cheesecake and Blueberry Topping
    1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted No-Bake Cheesecake and Blueberry Topping
    2 1/2 cups fresh blueberries No-Bake Cheesecake and Blueberry Topping
    1 tablespoon cornstarch No-Bake Cheesecake and Blueberry Topping
    1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice No-Bake Cheesecake and Blueberry Topping
    1/8 cup water No-Bake Cheesecake and Blueberry Topping
    1/4 cup sugar (start by adding half of the sugar, add remaining to taste) No-Bake Cheesecake and Blueberry Topping
    1/2 cup ranch dressing Cheesy Ranch Chicken
    1 tablespoon flour Cheesy Ranch Chicken
    4 chicken breasts, skinless, boneless Cheesy Ranch Chicken
    1/4 cup shredded sharp cheese Cheesy Ranch Chicken
    1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Cheesy Ranch Chicken
    1/3 cup white vinegar Romaine Salad Tossed with Blueberries
    1/4 cup sugar Romaine Salad Tossed with Blueberries
    1 tablespoon chopped red onion Romaine Salad Tossed with Blueberries
    2 teaspoons poppy seeds Romaine Salad Tossed with Blueberries
    1 teaspoon ground mustard Romaine Salad Tossed with Blueberries
    1/2 teaspoon salt Romaine Salad Tossed with Blueberries
    1/4 teaspoon pepper Romaine Salad Tossed with Blueberries
    dash Worcestershire sauce Romaine Salad Tossed with Blueberries
    1 cup canola oil Romaine Salad Tossed with Blueberries
    2 full hearts of Romaine Romaine Salad Tossed with Blueberries
    1 cup Swiss cheese Romaine Salad Tossed with Blueberries
    2/3 cup slivered almonds or 3/4 cup of cashews Romaine Salad Tossed with Blueberries
    1 cup blueberries Romaine Salad Tossed with Blueberries
    1 pound ground beef Ravioli Skillet
    3/4 cup green pepper, chopped Ravioli Skillet
    1 ounce prosciutto or deli ham, chopped Ravioli Skillet
    3 cups spaghetti sauce Ravioli Skillet
    3/4 cup water Ravioli Skillet
    1 package cheese ravioli (25 ounce pkg) Ravioli Skillet
    1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Ravioli Skillet
    1 carrot, shredded Simple Toss Salad
    1 loaf French bread Garlic Bread With Dill
    1/2 cup butter Garlic Bread With Dill
    2 cloves garlic, minced Garlic Bread With Dill
    1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped Garlic Bread With Dill
    1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Garlic Bread With Dill
    1 cup butter, softened Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
    1 cup sugar Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
    1 cup brown sugar, packed Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
    2 eggs Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
    2 teaspoons vanilla extract Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
    1 teaspoon baking soda Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
    2 teaspoons hot water Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
    1/2 salt Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
    3 cups all-purpose flour Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
    1 package chocolate chips Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
    1 loaf focaccia bread Baked Deli Focaccia Sandwich
    1/4 cup pesto Baked Deli Focaccia Sandwich
    1/4 pound deli ham, sliced Baked Deli Focaccia Sandwich
    1/4 pound deli smoked turkey, sliced Baked Deli Focaccia Sandwich
    1/4 pound deli pastrami, sliced Baked Deli Focaccia Sandwich
    5 slices Provolone or American cheese Baked Deli Focaccia Sandwich
    1/3 cup red onion, thinly sliced Baked Deli Focaccia Sandwich
    1 small tomato, sliced Baked Deli Focaccia Sandwich
    1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning Baked Deli Focaccia Sandwich
    3 cups small pasta shells, uncooked Pasta Salad with Red Peppers
    6 hard boiled eggs Pasta Salad with Red Peppers
    1/4 cup salad dressing Pasta Salad with Red Peppers
    1/4 teaspoon salt Pasta Salad with Red Peppers
    1 1/4 cups salad dressing Pasta Salad with Red Peppers
    1/4 cup milk Pasta Salad with Red Peppers
    2 tablespoons sugar Pasta Salad with Red Peppers
    1 1/2 teaspoons onion salt Pasta Salad with Red Peppers
    1/2 teaspoon salt Pasta Salad with Red Peppers
    1/4 teaspoon pepper Pasta Salad with Red Peppers
    1/2 cup chopped celery Pasta Salad with Red Peppers
    1/4 cup red bell pepper chopped red bell pepper Pasta Salad with Red Peppers
    1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese or 3 slices of diced Velvetta Pasta Salad with Red Peppers
    2 tablespoons olive oil Garlicky Peas
    1 onion , chopped Garlicky Peas
    2 cloves garlic , minced Garlicky Peas
    16 ounces frozen green peas Garlicky Peas
    1 tablespoon chicken stock Garlicky Peas
    1 head lettuce - washed, dried and torn into bite size pieces Taco Salad
    1 pound ground beef - browned and drained Taco Salad
    8 ounces Cheddar cheese - grated Taco Salad
    15 ounces kidney beans - drained and rinsed (optional) Taco Salad
    1 onion - large, chopped Taco Salad
    4 tomatoes - medium, chopped Taco Salad
    1 bag of taco flavored chips Taco Salad
    1 package taco seasoning - divided Taco Salad
    8 ounces Thousand Island dressing Taco Salad
    1 tablespoon taco sauce Taco Salad
    1/4 cup sugar Taco Salad
    4 flour tortillas, 8 inch diameter sliced into strips Flour Tortilla Crisps with Garlic
    3 tablespoons olive oil Flour Tortilla Crisps with Garlic
    1/2 teaspoon garlic salt Flour Tortilla Crisps with Garlic
    1/2 teaspoon rosemary or herb of choice - more if desired Flour Tortilla Crisps with Garlic
    1/2 teaspoon black pepper, coarse ground Flour Tortilla Crisps with Garlic
    2 avocados Guacamole Avocado Dip
    2 teaspoons lime juice Guacamole Avocado Dip
    1/2 teaspoon salt Guacamole Avocado Dip
    1/4 teaspoon black pepper Guacamole Avocado Dip
    1/4 onion, finely chopped (small) Guacamole Avocado Dip
    1 tomato, finely chopped Guacamole Avocado Dip
    2 sprigs fresh cilantro, finely chopped Guacamole Avocado Dip
    1 1/2 cups fresh ripe tomatoes, diced - 2 medium Tomato and Corn Salsa
    3/4 cup corn kernels, cooked Tomato and Corn Salsa
    1/4 cup red onion, minced (sweet onion can be substituted) Tomato and Corn Salsa
    1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped Tomato and Corn Salsa
    1 clove garlic, crushed Tomato and Corn Salsa
    1 teaspoon olive oil Tomato and Corn Salsa
    1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Tomato and Corn Salsa
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    1/2 cup butter, softenened Chocolate Oatmeal No-Bake Treats
    1/2 cup milk Chocolate Oatmeal No-Bake Treats
    1/3 cup cocoa Chocolate Oatmeal No-Bake Treats
    2/3 cup peanut butter Chocolate Oatmeal No-Bake Treats
    3 cups oatmeal Chocolate Oatmeal No-Bake Treats
    2 teaspoons vanilla Chocolate Oatmeal No-Bake Treats
    1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Bacon and Cheeseburgers
    1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese Bacon and Cheeseburgers
    1/4 cup onion , grated Bacon and Cheeseburgers
    1 egg Bacon and Cheeseburgers
    1 tablespoon ketchup Bacon and Cheeseburgers
    1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Bacon and Cheeseburgers
    1/2 teaspoon salt Bacon and Cheeseburgers
    1/4 teaspoon pepper Bacon and Cheeseburgers
    1 pound ground beef Bacon and Cheeseburgers
    4 slices bacon - fried crisp and crumbled into pieces Bacon and Cheeseburgers
    4 hamburger buns, split Bacon and Cheeseburgers
    2 sweet potatoes Chili Seasoned Sweet Potato Fries
    2 tablespoons olive oil Chili Seasoned Sweet Potato Fries
    1 teaspoon sea salt Chili Seasoned Sweet Potato Fries
    1 teaspoon chili powder Chili Seasoned Sweet Potato Fries
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    1/4 cup carrot, shredded KFC Cole Slaw
    1/3 cup sugar KFC Cole Slaw
    1/2 teaspoon Salt KFC Cole Slaw
    1/8 teaspoon pepper KFC Cole Slaw
    1/4 cup milk KFC Cole Slaw
    1/2 cup mayonnaise KFC Cole Slaw
    1/4 cup buttermilk KFC Cole Slaw
    1 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar KFC Cole Slaw
    2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice KFC Cole Slaw
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    1 small onion, finely chopped Pasta with Shrimp in Creamy Paprika Sauce
    2 tablespoons paprika Pasta with Shrimp in Creamy Paprika Sauce
    8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced, or 4 oz. canned (optional) Pasta with Shrimp in Creamy Paprika Sauce
    1 clove garlic, minced Pasta with Shrimp in Creamy Paprika Sauce
    1 cup dry white wine (substitute fish stock or vegetable stock) Pasta with Shrimp in Creamy Paprika Sauce
    1/2 cup cream Pasta with Shrimp in Creamy Paprika Sauce
    1 tablespoon chopped parsley Pasta with Shrimp in Creamy Paprika Sauce
    1 head broccoli, cut up into tiny pieces (large head) Sweet Broccoli Salad
    1 cup sunflower seeds Sweet Broccoli Salad
    12 slices bacon, fried and cut into tiny pieces Sweet Broccoli Salad
    1/4 cup red onion, finely diced Sweet Broccoli Salad
    1 cup dried cranberries Sweet Broccoli Salad
    4 1/2 tablespoons sugar Sweet Broccoli Salad
    3/4 cup Mayonnaise Sweet Broccoli Salad
    1 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar Sweet Broccoli Salad
    1/2 cup butter, melted Italian Bubble Bread
    2 teaspoons Italian seasoning Italian Bubble Bread
    2 teaspoons garlic powder Italian Bubble Bread
    1/2 teaspoon garlic salt Italian Bubble Bread
    1 package grated Parmesan cheese (5 ounce pkg) Italian Bubble Bread
    2 loaves frozen white bread dough, thawed (1 lb loaves) Italian Bubble Bread
    1/2 cup raspberries Raspberry Chocolate Dessert Sandwich
    2 tablespoons chocolate sauce Raspberry Chocolate Dessert Sandwich
    4 slices bread Raspberry Chocolate Dessert Sandwich
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