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Meal Plan: May 1 - 6, 2016


Grilled Pork Loin with Cherry Sauce Recipe

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A grilled pork tenderloin smothered in this delectable cherry sauce is a dish that's hard to resist. The versatile sauce can be used for poultry dishes as well, especially grilled chicken or roasted duck.
Grilled Pork Loin with Cherry Sauce Recipe
PREP: 30 minutes
COOK: 40 minutes
READY IN: 70 minutes
Container: small bowl, medium sauce pan
Serving Description: 3 slices
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Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1/4 cup minced shallots, or onions
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 2/3 cup chicken broth (stock)
  • 1 cup dried cherries
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon cold water
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 pork tenderloin
  • salt and pepper to taste
Directions
  • Bring vinegar and sugar to a boil in saucepan over medium heat. Boil 5 minutes or until mixture has a glaze consistency; stir often.
  • Stir in wine, shallots, and cinnamon stick. Boil 15-20 minutes or until mixture is reduced to about 1/4 cup, stirring often.
  • Add the chicken broth and cherries; cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Remove the cinnamon stick, stir in the lemon juice, butter, and pepper. Remove from the heat.
  • In a small bowl dissolve cornstarch in water. Stir into the cherry sauce a little at a time.
  • Sprinkle salt and pepper over the pork. Grill over medium heat for approximately 8 minutes on each side, turning once.
  • Remove to a platter and allow to rest for 10 minutes covered with foil.
  • Slice the roast, spoon the cherry sauce over the meat, and serve.
  • You may serve the extra sauce on the side if desired.

Ranch Bacon Mashed Red Potatoes Recipe

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Savory mashed potato dish.
Ranch Bacon Mashed Red Potatoes Recipe
PREP: 20 minutes
COOK: 30 minutes
READY IN: 50 minutes
Serving Description: 1 cup
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Ingredients
  • 2 pounds red potatoes - unpeeled
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 slices bacon - fried crisp and chopped
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
Directions
  • Clean red potatoes, leaving skins on.
  • Boil in water until tender (apporixmatley 30 minutes).
  • Drain potatoes and put back in pot.
  • Add 4 tablespoons of butter, 1/2 cup mixed ranch dressing and bacon.
  • Mash altogether or whip to the consisteny you desire.
  • Put in a baking dish and top with cheese and bread crumbs.
  • Put under a low broiler for 5-10 minutes, just until lightly browned.
  • Serve hot.

Grilled Lemon Carrots Recipe

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In this recipe, lemon lends its refreshing taste to the flavor of sweet carrots, which are made even more flavorful by grilling. Try this simple but tasty side dish as an accompaniment for grilled chicken or pork chops.
Grilled Lemon Carrots Recipe
PREP: 15 minutes
COOK: 15 minutes
READY IN: 25 minutes
Container: 12x12 piece of foil, grill
Serving Description: 1 cup
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Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 pounds carrots - cut into 1/2 inch slices
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter - melted
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon thyme - chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • lemon zest for garnish
Directions
  • Spray foil with a nonstick cooking spray.
  • Place the cut carrots on the foil.
  • Sprinkle with olive oil.
  • Mix the lemon juice, butter, sugar, and thyme. Pour over the carrots; then fold the foil to make a packet.
  • Place on the grill over medium heat.
  • Cook for 10-15 minutes, just until the carrots are crisp tender.
  • Open the packet and stir occasionally and check for doneness.
  • Garnish with lemon zest if desired. Serve immediately.

Maple Frosted Poppyseed Cake Recipe

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This is a great dessert for coffee and tea parties as well as everyday meals.
Maple Frosted Poppyseed Cake Recipe
PREP: 15 minutes
COOK: 45 minutes
Serving Size: 1 piece
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Ingredients
  • 1 package white cake mix
  • 2 ounces poppy seeds
  • water
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 package instant vanilla pudding
  • FROSTING:
  • 1 cup milk
  • 5 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup crisco
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons maple flavoring extract
Directions
  • Soak poppy seeds in amount of water listed on cake mix for at least 2 hours.
  • Mix together cake mix, poppy seeds with water, egg whites, oil, and pudding mix and beat for 2 minutes.
  • Bake for 40 minutes at 350°.
  • For frosting: cook milk and flour until smooth.
  • Beat together butter, crisco, brown sugar, and maple extract for 5 minutes. Add the milk and flour mixture and beat 5 minutes more.
  • Frost cooled cake and enjoy.

Grilled Cuban Sandwich Recipe

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Wonderful combination of flavors that is easy to make and a great way to use turkey and ham leftovers.
Grilled Cuban Sandwich Recipe
PREP: 10 minutes
READY IN: 20 minutes
Container: small bowl, large skillet or a pannini press
Serving Description: 1 sandwich
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Ingredients
  • MUSTARD:
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika, regular or smoked
  • SANDWICH:
  • 4 hoagie rolls or 8 slices of your favorite bread
  • 6 ounces sliced turkey
  • 6 ounces sliced ham
  • leftover cranberry jelly - optional
  • 8 slices swiss, provolone or cheddar cheese
  • thin dill pickle
  • 1/2 cup soft butter
Directions
  • In a small bowl, stir together olive oil, mustard, cumin, paprika and a pinch of salt.
  • Split rolls or cut desired bread into slices (8).
  • Butter the outsides of the bread and lay out of a piece of tin foil or waxed paper.
  • Spread the inside of each roll or bread with mustard mixture.
  • Layer meats and cheese on bottom halves of rolls or bread.
  • Spread a layer of leftover cranberry jelly on top of the meat if desired.
  • Add a cheese layer and top with pickles.
  • Cover with the top halves of the rolls or bread.
  • Place on a hot skillet or pannini press.
  • If using a skillet, cover the sandwich with foil and set a heavy pan or pot on top to press down the sandwich. (Even a brick wrapped in foil makes a great press.)
  • Grill, pressing constantly and turning once, until the sandwiches are browned and crisp on both sides. (5-6 minutes per side)
  • Cut in half and serve warm.

Pasta Cucumber Salad Recipe

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"Cool as a cucumber" is what you'll be thinking once you try this refreshing, crunchy summertime salad recipe that features cabbage, carrots, onions, green peppers, and of course, cucumbers, tossed in a light mayo dressing and combined with freshly cooked pasta.
Pasta Cucumber Salad Recipe
PREP: 20 minutes
COOK: 15 minutes
READY IN: 35 minutes
Container: saucepan, serving bowl, small mixing bowl
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Ingredients
  • package ring shaped pasta
  • 3 1/2 cups cole slaw mix - shredded cabbage and carrots, packaged in the produce aisle
  • 1 yellow onion - small sized and finely diced
  • 1 cucumber - seeded and diced, can use more if you desire
  • 1 green pepper - diced
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup white vinegar
  • salt and pepper - to taste
Directions
  • Cook pasta according to package directions in a medium sized saucepan.
  • Drain and cool the pasta.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar until smooth.
  • Place the pasta, cabbage, onions, peppers and cucumber in a serving bowl.
  • Pour the dressing over it and stir to combine.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours for the flavors to blend.

Chocolate Caramel Bars Recipe

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Quick and easy bars loaded with chocolate and caramel. The combination of chocolate and caramel make these bars scrumptious. If you have kids around, the bars won't last long! Find more chocolate recipes that the kids and everyone else will love.
Chocolate Caramel Bars Recipe
PREP: 45 minutes
COOK: 25 minutes
READY IN: 1.25 hours
Container: 9
Serving Description: 1 bar
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Ingredients
  • 14-ounce bag of caramels
  • 1/3 cup evaporated milk (do not use sweetened condensed)
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
  • 18 1/4 ounce box of German chocolate cake mix
  • 1/3 cup evaporated milk (do not use sweetened condensed milk)
  • 3/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
Directions
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9" x 13" pan.
  • Melt caramels and 1/3 cup of evaporated milk over low heat in a heavy sauce pan. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine cake mix, 1/3 cup evaporated milk, melted butter, and nuts. Stir by hand until just combined. Press half of the dough mixture on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake for 6 minutes at 350 degrees F. Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips over baked crust.
  • Pour the melted caramel mixture over the top of the chocolate chips.
  • Crumble the remaining dough evenly over the top of caramel.
  • Bake for an additional 18 minutes.
  • Cool completely and refrigerate the bars before cutting into squares.

Light Chicken Quesadillas with Bean and Corn Salad Recipe

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A lighter version of the traditional quesadillas, made to please anyone wanting a moderate amount of food.
Light Chicken Quesadillas with Bean and Corn Salad Recipe
PREP: 10 minutes
COOK: 10 minutes
READY IN: 20 minutes
Container: large, heavy skillet
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Ingredients
  • Bean and Corn Salad:
  • 1 cup fresh corn kernels (approximately 2 large ears)
  • 1 sweet, red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 large, ripe tomato, seeded and chopped
  • 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro (or to taste)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
  • 15 ounces black beans, drained
  • Quesadillas:
  • 2 cups chicken, cooked and cubed
  • 1 cup fresh romaine or fresh spinach, shredded
  • 3/4 cup bottled salsa
  • 8 flour tortillas, 8
  • 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 fresh lime, quartered as garnish for salad mixture
Directions
  • Combine all of the bean and corn salad ingredients together in a bowl and set aside while preparing quesadillas (may be done 1 to 2 hours prior to serving, if refrigerated).
  • Combine cooked, cubed chicken with bottled salsa, shredded greens, and cheese.
  • Divide chicken mixture evenly on 4 flour tortillas and cover with 4 remaining tortillas.
  • Coat large skillet with non-stick vegetable spray.  Cook each quesadilla over medium heat, one at a time, for approximately 4 minutes on each side.
  • Remove quesadillas and cut each into 4 pieces.
  • Serve with bean and corn salad and bottled salsa.

Apple Enchilada Recipe

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Among dessert recipes, this one takes its place as one of the most inventive. With a few simple ingredients, you can quickly prepare these tasty fruit-filled enchiladas that pair so well with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Apple Enchilada Recipe
PREP: 15 minutes
COOK: 20 minutes
READY IN: 35 minutes
Container: 8x8 baking dish - coated with nonstick cooking spray
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Ingredients
  • tortillas (8-inch)
  • 21 ounces apple pie filling, 1 can
  • 1/3 cup butter or margarine
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Directions
  • Preheat oven to 350° F.
  • Warm tortillas in the microwave for approximately 20 seconds. This makes them easier to fold without cracking. Spoon fruit evenly onto the center of the tortillas. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Roll tortillas part way, tuck in ends, and finish rolling. Place, seam side down, in baking dish.
  • Bring butter, sugars, and water to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and stir constantly for 3 minutes. Pour sauce over the tortillas and sprinkle with extra cinnamon.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.

    Note: Any type of pie filling can be used for this recipe.

Mini-Mex Meat Loaf Recipe

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Individual meatloaves with a Mexican flare.
Mini-Mex Meat Loaf Recipe
PREP: 15 minutes
COOK: 40 minutes
READY IN: 55 minutes
Container: 4 (10 oz.) custard cups or large muffin tin.
Serving Description: 1 meatloaf
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Ingredients
  • 6-inch tortillas
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup picante sauce or salsa
  • egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder, or more to taste if you want spicier
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar, colby or monterey jack for topping
  • garnish with lettuce & tomatoes
Directions
  • In each tortilla cut a 1" slit towards the center (at the 12, 3, 9 o'clock positions). Place a tortilla in each of the 4 custard or muffin cups.
  • Combine meat, bread crumbs, picante sauce, egg and chile powder. Blend well.
  • Divide meat mixture into 4 equal portions. Place each portion in 1 tortilla lined custard cup.
  • Make slight indentations in center of loaf with spoon or thumb.
  • Place in oven and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle each center with shredded cheese of choice.
  • Let sit 2-3 minutes. Garnish with lettuce and tomatoes.
  • *May also microwave loaves at 70 percent (med-high) 8-9 minutes, rotating cups part way through. Remove and top with cheese.

Sweet Onion Corn Muffins Recipe

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Sweet-savory blends of flavors make these moist corn muffins a mouth-watering treat. These corn muffins make a nice addition to any meal. Also search our site for sweet muffin recipes that can be enjoyed for brunch, lunch, and tea time.
Sweet Onion Corn Muffins Recipe
PREP: 15 minutes
COOK: 20 minutes
READY IN: 35 minutes
Container: muffin tin, medium saute pan
Serving Description: 1 muffin
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Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 Vidalia onion or other large sweet onion, chopped
  • 4 ounces chile pepper - chopped
  • 8 ounces corn bread mix or corn muffin mix
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese - sharp, grated
  • 1 egg - beaten
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dill - dried
Directions
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter and sauté the onion until tender but not brown, for approximately 5 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and add the muffin mix, milk, sour cream, chiles and then the egg. (Do not add the egg first or it will scramble in the hot onion mixture.) Then add half of the cheese, salt and dill.
  • Stir to combine and pour into prepared muffin tins.
  • Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of each.
  • Bake muffins for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool slightly before removing them from the tins.
*Note: These can also be made into a bread when baked in an 8x8 baking pan instead of muffin tins.

Grilled Cheeseburgers Recipe

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The classic American favorite, the cheeseburger, tastes even better when grilled. This recipe combines a few simple ingredients to make juicy grilled cheeseburgers that everyone will love.
Grilled Cheeseburgers Recipe
PREP: 15 minutes
COOK: 15 minutes
READY IN: 30 minutes
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Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/4 cup onion, minced
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black ground pepper
  • 4 slices American cheese
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • OPTIONAL GARNISHES:
  • red onion, thinly sliced rings
  • tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • lettuce leaves
  • mustard
  • ketchup
  • cooking spray
Directions
  • Preheat grill.
  • In a medium bowl, combine ground beef, onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Form into 4 patties.
  • Spray the burgers with cooking spray to prevent them from sticking to the grill grate while grilling, or brush cooking oil directly on the grill grate. Grill burgers approximately 4 to 5 minutes per side.
  • Add sliced cheese during the last minute of grilling, allowing the cheese to melt slightly before serving.
  • Serve each burger patty on a bun and garnish as desired.

Candied Baby Carrots Recipe

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Sweet side dish that is full of color. Brighten up your plate with these carrots.
Candied Baby Carrots Recipe
PREP: 0 minutes
COOK: 25 minutes
READY IN: 25 minutes
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Ingredients
  • 1 pound baby carrots
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
  • In a large saucepan, cover carrots with water. Add salt. Cook over medium high heat until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Drain off most of the liquid, leaving bottom of pan covered with water. Set the carrots aside.
  • Add butter, brown sugar and pepper into the water. Simmer and stir until the butter melts. Return carrots to the pot, and toss to coat. Cover, and let sit for a 2-3 minutes.

Tangy Macaroni Salad Recipe

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With plenty of chopped red pepper, onions, and celery; diced hard boiled eggs; and tender pasta, this easy-to-make dish, featuring a slightly sweet mayonnaise, mustard, and vinegar dressing, will take its place among your favorite macaroni salad recipes.
Tangy Macaroni Salad Recipe
PREP: 10 minutes
COOK: 10 minutes
READY IN: 20 minutes
Container: medium saucepan, large mixing bowl
Serving Description: 2 serving spoonfuls
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Ingredients
  • 3 cups elbow macaroni
  • 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons mustard
  • 1 red pepper - finely chopped
  • 2 celery stalks - finely sliced
  • 3 eggs - hard boiled - diced
  • 1 onion - finely chopped
  • pepper to taste
Directions
  • Bring 4 quarts of water to boiling, add salt to add flavor and reduce stickiness.
  • Add macaroni to the boiling water, stir. Bring back to a rapid boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally. Cook until desired tenderness, drain well.
  • Let macaroni cool slightly.
  • Combine remaining ingredients with cooled macaroni into mixing bowl. Stir until well combined.
  • Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.

Slow Cooked Pulled Pork Recipe

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Classic pulled pork makes great sandwiches that are perfect for feeding a large group.
Slow Cooked Pulled Pork Recipe
PREP: 15 minutes
COOK: 6 or more hours
READY IN: 6 or more hours
Container: 6-quart slow cooker, small bowl, large bowl
Serving Description: 1 sandwich
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Ingredients
  • 5 pounds pork shoulder roast
  • 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes - crushed
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
Directions
  • Place pork shoulder in a slow cooker.
  • In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and pour over the pork roast.
  • Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 10-12 hours.
  • Remove the roast to a tray or cutting board.
  • Using two forks, pull the meat apart until shredded.
  • Place shredded pork in a large bowl and pour some of the liquid from the slow cooker over the meat until it is as moist as you like.
  • Return the meat to the slow cooker to keep it warm until ready to serve.
  • Serve on fresh buns for sandwiches.

Mamas Mac and Cheese Recipe

It's a yummy and delightful treat that could be eaten any time.
Mamas Mac and Cheese Recipe
PREP: 15 minutes
COOK: 45 minutes
READY IN: 1 hour
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Ingredients
  • 3 cups macaroni
  • 1 each medium yellow onion
  • 2 cups Velvetta cheese
  • 1 cup water
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 tablespoon white pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 tablespoon dijion mustard
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
Directions
  • Boil the noodles until you see that the noodles are looking less hard and more loose.
  • Cut the Velveeta cheese into cubes and add to the pasta.
  • When the pasta and the Velveeta cheese are into the pot add the chopped onion and let it cook on medium low heat.
  • Add 1 cup of water.
  • Add the white pepper then add the seasonings of choice.
  • Then add the flour but don't let the flour burn. If it does the recipe isn't messed up; just turn the heat down mix constantly.
  • Add the milk and mustard; let the macaroni cook.
  • Now, and finally, add the creamed cheese.
  • Put the macaroni and cheese mixture in a good sized baking pan.
  • Then melt the butter and add it to a large bowl; add your breadcrumbs and mix slowly.
  • Add the breadcrumbs on top of the mixture. Then take a cooking brush and remove the little bit of butter left in the bowl and brush it on the breadcrumbs.
  • Bake for 45 minutes.

Cereal Raisin Cookie Recipe

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Filled with chewy goodness, this cookie is sure to please.
Cereal Raisin Cookie Recipe
PREP: 15 minutes
COOK: 10 minutes
READY IN: 30 minutes
Container: baking sheets and mixer
Serving Description: 1 cookie
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Ingredients
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups flour
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup Total cereal
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups oatmeal
  • 1 cup coconut
  • 1 cup raisins
Directions
  • Cream butter, sugar and eggs together with an electric mixer.
  • In a medium bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
  • Combine this into the creamed mixture.
  • Add the vanilla.
  • Stir in oatmeal, Total flakes, coconut and raisins.
  • Drop by spoonfuls on an ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes.
  • Do not over cook these - keep them soft.

Fish Fillets in Creamy Dill Sauce Recipe

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Cod or any mild flavored fish is enhanced by this rich lemony sauce with a hint of dill.
Fish Fillets in Creamy Dill Sauce Recipe
PREP: 10 minutes
COOK: 15 minutes
READY IN: 25 minutes
Container: large skillet
Serving Description: 6 oz fish, 2 tablespoons sauce
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Ingredients
  • 4 fish fillets, about 6 oz. each
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1 lemon: 1/2 zested and juiced, the other half cut into wedges
  • 1/2 cup cream
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, or 2 teaspoons dried
  • salt and pepper
Directions
  • Salt and pepper the fillets. Heat butter in a skillet large enough to hold fish in a single layer. When pan is hot, add fillets and cook about 5 minutes, turn and cook until done. Allow about 10 minutes total cooking time for each inch of thickness.
  • Remove fillets to a warm platter or individual serving plates.( See TIP ) Add wine, zest and lemon juice to skillet, raise heat to high and bring to a boil. Add cream and dill and boil until sauce begins to thicken, 1 - 2 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste and spoon sauce over fish. Serve immediately, with lemon wedges on the side.
  • TIP: An easy way to warm plates: put them in the microwave with a small container of water. Heat for 1 -2 minutes and leave in oven until needed. Heat from the water will warm the plates. Make sure plates are microwavable, though!

Instant Cheese Potatoes Recipe

This recipe is a great way to add some extra flavor to instant potatoes. Your family won't settle for plain potatoes anymore.
Instant Cheese Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients
  • 6 servings of prepared instant potatoes
  • 1 can French fried onions
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
  • Prepare the mashed potatoes. Add 1/2 can of French fried onions and 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese. Stir just until evenly distributed.
  • Scoop into a buttered baking dish, uncovered; place in an oven preheated to 350 degrees and bake for 25 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Top the cheese with the remaining French fried onions.
  • Place the potatoes back in the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and serve while hot.

Sugar Snap Pea Cole Slaw Recipe

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The sugar snap peas add a fresh sweet flavor to this quick and easy cole slaw recipe that makes a perfect summer side dish.
Sugar Snap Pea Cole Slaw Recipe
PREP: 45 minutes
READY IN: 45 minutes
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Ingredients
  • 2 cups diagonally sliced sugar snap peas (8 oz. of whole peas)
  • 7 cups thinly slice cabbage (or 1 lb. bag of preshredded)
  • 6 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill (or 2 tsp. dried)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
  • Rinse the sugar snap peas and then snap the stem end off the pods. Cut the pods diagonally into small pieces.
  • If using head cabbage, cut into thin slices. Place cabbage and peas into a large bowl for mixing. Toss the sugar snap peas and cabbage together until evenly distributed.
  • In a smaller bowl, add the buttermilk (shake before adding), sour cream, dill, garlic, sugar, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Whisk until all ingredients are well blended.
  • Pour the dressing over the peas and cabbage and stir until well coated.
  • Pour the cole slaw into a smaller bowl and cover with plastic or place in an airtight container. Refrigerate until well chilled. Approximately 2 hours.
  • When thoroughly chilled, the cole slaw is ready to serve.

Chocolate Chip Cupcakes Recipe

Similar to a ho-ho. These freeze perfectly, too.
Chocolate Chip Cupcakes Recipe
Ingredients
  • 3 cups flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 cup cocoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • FILLING:
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • FROSTING:
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 40 mini marshmallows
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place paper liners in muffin tins. In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients. Beat in liquid ingredients until smooth. For filling, in a smaller bowl, beat cream cheese, egg and sugar until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips.. Fill cupcake tins 1/2 full with chocolate batter. Put 1 tablespoon of filling into center of each. Place a spoonful of batter over the filling. Bake for 30 minutes. For frosting, combine sugar, milk and butter in a small saucepan. Boil for 1 minute over medium heat. Remove from heat. Add chocolate chips and marshmallows and stir until melted. Spread over cupcakes.
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