Recipe: Mediterranean Couscous Salad

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Print Mediterranean Couscous Salad Ingredients1 cup chicken broth 3/4 cup uncooked couscous 1 cup cubed tomatoes (about 3 medium – I used Roma tomatoes since they don’t have so many seeds) 1 whole cubed unpeeled cucumber 1/2 cup halved pitted kalamata olives 1/4 cup chopped green onions (about 4 medium) 1/4 cup chopped fresh or [...]

Recipe: Fiesta Taco Casserole

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Print Fiesta Taco Casserole Ingredients1 lb ground beef 1 can (15 to 16 oz) spicy chili beans in sauce, undrained 1 can diced tomatoes, drained (or you could use chunky salsa) 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 1/2 onion, diced Optional: Lettuce Tomatoes Green Onions Quesadillas (tortillas and cheese) or Tortilla ChipsInstructionsHeat oven to [...]

Recipe: Roasted Brown Sugar Sweet Potatoes

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Print Roasted Brown Sugar Sweet Potatoes Ingredients1/4 cup vegetable oil 2-3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into cubes 1 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons butter Dash of salt and pepper depending on tasteInstructionsPreheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Pour the oil into a 9×13 inch baking dish, and place [...]

Recipe: Garlic Shrimp and Noodles

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Garlic Shrimp and Noodles Print Garlic Shrimp and Noodles IngredientsIngredients: 1 pkg cooked Creamette Egg Noodles 2 tbsp olive oil 3 tsp garlic, minced 1-1/2 lbs small shrimp, cleaned 1 cup green onion, chopped 1 tbs parsley, chopped For the dressing: 1/2 cup of olive oil 1 tsp of garlic lemon juice from 1 lemon [...]

Recipe: Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili

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Print Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili Ingredients2 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 3-4 chicken breasts) 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup) 2 medium stalks celery, sliced (about 1 cup) 2 medium carrots, chopped (about 1 cup) 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained, rinsed 1 [...]

Recipe: Balsamic-Glazed Green Beans With Cranberries

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Print Balsamic-Glazed Green Beans With Cranberries Ingredients1-2 lbs. fresh green beans, trimmed 2/3 cup dried cranberries 3 tsp. butter 1 cup finely chopped sweet onion (1 whole sweet onion) 1 cup brown sugar 3 Tbsp. Balsamic Vinaigrette DressingInstructionsCOOK beans and cranberries in Medium simmering water in skillet until beans are crisp-tender. This took about 10 [...]

Recipe: Slow Cooker Chive-and-Onion Bacon Creamed Corn

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Print Slow Cooker Chive-and-Onion Bacon Creamed Corn Ingredients6 slices bacon 32 ounces frozen whole kernel corn (or two 1-lb bags), thawed 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 2 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 container (8 oz) chive-and-onion cream cheese Optional: green onionsInstructionsCook bacon [...]

Recipe: Buffalo “Chicken” Cauliflower

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Print Buffalo “Chicken” Cauliflower Ingredients1 head cauliflower, cleaned and cut into bite-sized pieces 1 cup buttermilk – I didn’t have buttermilk so I used 1 tablespoon white vinegar and the rest milk to make 1 cup and let it sit for 5 minutes. 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons garlic salt or garlic powder 1 [...]

Recipe: Copycat Broccoli Cheese Soup

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Print Broccolli Cheese Soup Ingredients1/2 medium onion, chopped 1/4 cup melted butter 1/4 cup flour 2 cups half-and-half (I made my own with 2% milk- see recipe below) 2 cups chicken broth 1/2 pound fresh broccoli ( florets only) 1 cup carrots, julienne 1/4 teaspoon of salt 1/4 teaspoon Ginger (or Nutmeg) 1/2 teaspoon pepper [...]

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Pot Roast WIth Vegetables (Super Easy!)

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Print Slow-Cooker Pot Roast With Vegetables Ingredients4 potatoes 2 cups pearl onions, peeled 1 (2 lb.) boneless beef chuck or blade roast 1/2 cup Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing 1/2 cup beef broth 1/4 cup chopped parsley (I used dry but you could use fresh) 1 tablespoon olive oil Carrots (Optional)InstructionsPLACE all ingredients in slow cooker; cover [...]