Archive for June, 2009

Singapore Slaw

Recipe & picture courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens
Start to Finish: 20 minutes
Makes 6 to 8 servings

3 cups shredded cabbage or 1/2 of a 16-ounce bag shredded cabbage with carrot
1-1/2 cups jicama cut into strips
1 orange, peeled and sectioned
1/2 of a medium green, red, or yellow sweet pepper, cut into julienne [...]

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Raspberry Cheesecake Shake

Recipe & picture courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 10 minutes

1 12-ounce package frozen unsweetened red raspberries, thawed
1 3-ounce package cream cheese, softened
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened
2 12-ounces cans or bottles cream soda
Fresh raspberries (optional)

In a blender combine the raspberries, cream cheese, almond extract, [...]

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Italian Zucchini Crescent Pie

Recipe & picture courtesy of Pillsbury
Prep Time: 30 Min
Total Time: 55 Min
Makes: 6 servings

2 tablespoons LAND O LAKES® Butter
4 cups thinly sliced zucchini
1 cup chopped onions
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
2 Eggland’s Best eggs, well beaten
2 cups shredded Muenster or mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
2 teaspoons yellow [...]

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Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Recipe & picture courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 10 minutes
Bake: 30 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes

4 strips bacon
1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
6 oz. dry elbow macaroni
8 oz. mozzarella cheese, shredded (2 cups)
2 to 4 oz. blue cheese, crumbled (cream cheese can be substituted)
1 cup half-and-half or light [...]

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Beer and Cheese Soup

Recipe & picture courtesy of Rachael Ray
4 Servings
Prep 10 min
Cook 20 min

5 tablespoons butter
2 carrots, finely chopped
2 leeks, white and light green parts only, finely chopped
Salt and pepper
1/3 cup flour
3 cups milk
One 12-ounce bottle amber beer, such as Dos Equis
1-1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
10 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated (about 3 1/2 cups)
Croutons, for garnish

In a [...]

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Harvest Creamy Corn “Choup”

Recipe & picture courtesy of Rachael Ray
4 Servings
Prep 5 min
Cook 25 min

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
4 slices bacon, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 pound small potatoes, cut into small chunks
4 to 5 large ears corn, kernels scraped from the cobs, or one 10-ounce box frozen corn
1 medium or 2 small [...]

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Five-Spiced Sesame Tuna and Avocado

Recipe & picture courtesy of Rachael Ray
4 Servings
Prep 10 min
Cook 10 min

2 avocados
Juice of 1/2 lime
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar (eyeball it)
1/4 cup tamari (dark soy sauce)
3 tablespoons honey (eyeball it)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Four 6-ounce tuna steaks
2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup toasted sesame seeds
1/4 cup snipped chives
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, shredded

Thickly slice [...]

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Cheesy Zucchini Boats

Recipe & picture courtesy of Rachael Ray
4 Servings
Prep 20 min
Cook 40 min

4 zucchini, halved lengthwise
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 red onion, chopped
5 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 cup bread crumbs
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper
6 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Preheat the oven to 375°. Using a small [...]

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Tuscan-Style Cauliflower

Recipe & picture courtesy of Rachael Ray
6 Servings
Prep 10 min
Cook 40 min

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 pounds tomatoes—peeled, seeded and chopped, or 4 cups canned tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 head cauliflower, broken into 1-inch florets
1/2 cup boiling water
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil [...]

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Smoky Chicken and Cheesy Potato Casserole

Recipe & picture courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: Low 5 to 6 hours (low)

Nonstick cooking spray
1 10-3/4-ounce can condensed cream of chicken with herbs soup
1 8-ounce carton dairy sour cream
6 ounces smoked cheddar cheese, shredded (1-1/2 cups)
1 28-ounce package frozen loose-pack diced hash brown potatoes with onion [...]

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