I honestly can’t tell you the last time I had taco salad. Oh wait, yes I can… two weeks ago. When we made these. But before that I mean. Taco salad was always this oddly unappealing concept, something my mom would order when we’d go out to eat, that I’d side-eye skeptically as I plowed down my greasy cheese enchiladas. Because when you’re craving Mexican food, salad is usually the last thing to come to mind....
Suitable for vegetarian and gluten free diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points. If you’re like me and have kids that won’t eat a bite if there are any grill marks on their corn, then you understand why I love to boil corn. It’s fast, the corn tastes fresh, and there are no grill marks in sight. Like Boiled Broccoli and easy Boiled Carrots, I love boiled corn so much that I’ve been known to eat nothing but a few ears of corn on the cob as my dinner....
Browsing through her recipes I knew that they had made a good match. She is quite the gourmand, and as it turns out, is aspiring to turn her recipes into a cookbook one day (put me on the waiting list, because I definitely want a copy of that!) I’ve definitely got my eye on these Roasted Tomato and Goat Cheese tarts… mmm… will definitely be making that one in the coming weeks....
Ingredients 16 marshmallows 2 cup brown sugar ½ cup milk ¼ cup butter ½ cup nuts, chopped Preparation Boil sugar and milk to the soft-ball stage (235 degrees F.). Add butter and marshmallows, cut into small pieces. Beat until creamy and add nuts, if desired. Spread on cake. Related Video
10 clams, large, well rinsed and cleaned ¼ cup onion, minced 1 stick butter, stored at room temperature 2 tbsp parsley, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1½ tbsp lemon juice 1 cup Panko bread crumbs 1 tbsp clam juice ¼ cup cheddar cheese salt and pepper, to taste water, for boiling parsley, for garnish Boil the clams for about 10 minutes or until they open. Once the clams are boiled enough, remove them from the pot and discard any clams that haven’t opened....
I can’t speak for Santa, but classic thumbprint cookies are one of my all-time favorite cookies, the buttery shortbread serving as the perfect foundation for myriad filling possibilities. This festive take pairs dark chocolate with peppermint, plus a sprinkle of crushed candy canes for decoration and crunch. Along with gingerbread, spritz, and, obviously, amaretti, thumbprint cookies are a necessity for any holiday cookie box. And these festive, candy-cane inspired thumbprints are no exception....
1/2 cup orzo , or acini pepe pastina 2 cans chicken broth, add 1 more can if you like 2 eggs, beaten 2 grinds black pepper 1 pkg spinach , optional; thawed and drained or frozen Parmesan cheese, as desired, for topping Cook pasta in 1 cup of salted water until tender, for about 8 minutes. While pasta is cooking, add broth to a deep pot and bring to a boil....
Ingredients 3 cups rice, cooked and cooled 1 cup tomato salsa, preferably On the Border ¼ cup tomatoes, diced ¼ cup yellow onions, diced ¼ cup bell peppers of your choice, diced 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp coriander 1 tsp smoked paprika ¼ tsp chili powder salt and ground black pepper, to taste ¼ tsp cilantro, per serving Preparation Heat up oil in a deep skillet over medium heat....
3/4 cup fresh ricotta, for topping Caramel sauce 1/2 cup sherry vinegar 2 tbsp sugar 1/3 cup heavy cream 1 tsp salt Bread pudding 1 egg yolk 1 cup milk 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp cinnamon 4 cups ciabatta bread, diced 2 tbsp butter, for cooking the bread Sauteed apples 2 tbsp butter, divided 2 apples, peeled, cored and sliced 2 tsp sugar Making the caramel sauce Place vinegar and sugar in a small pot over medium heat....
1 can frosting 2 oz baking chocolate brownies Heat frosting in a small saucepan over low heat. Add chocolate and heat until melted, stirring frequently. The sauce will be fairly thin. Pour over brownies while they are still in the pan, or pour over bundt cake letting it drip down the sides. Cool completely. You can also use white frosting and white chocolate. I have made this and mixed in some nuts, chilled it, and cut it up like fudge....
7 oz pizza dough 4 oz mozzarella cheese, grated 1 cup ricotta, drained ⅔ cup sandwich ham, sliced into cubes 1 egg 3 tbsp water, add more for brushing 1½ tbsp parmesan cheese, grated or powdered ground black pepper, to season all-purpose flour, for dusting cornmeal, for dusting To serve: ¼ cup marinara sauce Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F then line your baking sheet with parchment paper and dust with cornmeal....
A yummy shortbread crust topped with a buttery, nutty pecan pie layer! I don’t think I can even convey how delicious they taste. Skip the pecan pie this year and make these easy delectable pecan squares. Bet you can’t eat just one! Tips To ensure that the pecan bars are done cooking, check the internal temperature. It should read 200 degrees F. The edges should be set and not be loose....
Which means you’ve gotta try this SUPER SIMPLE, creamy and crunchy Grape Salad Recipe. And y’all can thank me later. With upcoming barbeques, holidays and warmer weather approaching, it’s time to mix it up with a new recipe along with old favorites like pea salad. If you follow Trisha Yearwood or Pioneer Woman, you’ve probably heard them mention making a tasty Southern Grape Salad side dish or dessert. Related Link : Southern Pea Salad....
1 egg salt and pepper, to taste 1 English muffin 1 sausage patty, cooked 1 cheddar cheese slice Toast English muffins. Mix egg in a bowl with a fork until scrambled. Add salt and pepper. Heat saute pan on medium heat. Spray saute pan with a nonstick spray. Add egg mixture. Use a spatula to shape egg into a small round patty. Flip egg, keeping egg in one whole piece....
You’ll love Bailey’s White Russian, Jamaican Rum Punch, Sorrel Drink, and Peach Bourbon Smash. Suitable for vegan, low carb, and gluten free diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points. You might think that an Old Fashioned is an old man’s drink, but you’d be wrong. This classic cocktail has been around since the late 1800s gaining its fame at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York, and it continues to be a favorite all around the world....
¼ cup olive oil 6 large red bell peppers, cut into strips 2 medium onions, sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbsp O Olive Oil’s Port Balsamic Vinegar salt pepper 2 lbs Italian sweet sausage Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add peppers, onions, garlic, and balsamic vinegar and saute approximately for 10 minutes. Cover and cook until tender for about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, cook sausages in another heavy large skillet over medium heat until brown and cooked through, turning occasionally for about 15 minutes....
Ingredients 2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 cloves garlic, minced dash Worcestershire sauce ½ cup butter 3 lemons, juiced pepper, to taste Preparation In a large saucepan, melt the butter. Add garlic and saute until fragrant. Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients. Let shrimp marinate in this mixture for 30 minutes. Transfer shrimp to skewers and use an indoor or outdoor grill to cook for two or three minutes....
2 cup cranberry sauce, homemade or canned whole berry 1 ½ cup turkey, skin and bones removed, chopped cooked 16 oz wonton wrappers, package 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped 2 tbsp soy sauce, lite ok Non-stick cooking spray Dipping Sauce 1 cup cranberry sauce, homemade or canned whole berry 1 tbsp prepared white horseradish, drained For dipping sauce In a small bowl combine cranberry sauce with horseradish. Stir to blend....
2 oz raspberry vodka 2 oz cranberry juice cocktail 1 oz sweetened lime juice 1 oz grenadine raspberries, for garnish, optional In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, then pour in raspberry vodka, cranberry juice cocktail, sweetened lime juice, and grenadine. Shake vigorously until combined. Strain love potion cocktail into a martini glass. Garnish with raspberries or other red fruits. Sugar: 20g : Calcium: 7mg Calories: 245kcal Carbohydrates: 29g Fat: 1g...
What is the best way to peel peaches? Let’s start with the basics! The best way to peel fresh peaches is with a paring knife. Hold the peach in your non-dominant hand while using the other hand to slice the peach in half. Remove and discard the core and skin. When preparing peaches for homemade peach cobblers or other peach dessert recipes, slice the peaches into one-inch pieces. This allows the peaches to cook evenly in peach cobbler recipes....
