Make Ahead Comfort Meatballs

Ingredients

Meatballs:
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
3/4 cup quick oats
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons very finely minced onion
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Plenty of ground black pepper
4 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Sauce:
1 cup ketchup
4 to 6 tablespoons minced onion
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Dash of hot sauce, such as Tabasco

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Hot Parmesan Onion Dip

Click here for the original source Ingredients Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a mixing bowl combine cream cheese and mayonnaise with mixer. Then spoon in onion and cheese. Pour into a lightly greased medium baking dish.
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Slow Cooker Family Favorite Chili

Source: Betty Crocker

Ingredients

  • 2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
  • 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (16 oz) chili beans in sauce, undrained
  • 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Directions
  • In 12-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.
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Leftover Hambone Soup

Photo and Recipe Credit: Damn Delicious

Yield: 6 servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes

Use up your leftover hambone to make this cozy, hearty soup loaded with tons of veggies and chunks of sweet ham!

Ingredients:
  • 1 leftover hambone
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 1 russet potato, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup canned white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3/4 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 3/4 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups leftover diced ham
Directions:
  1. Place leftover hambone in a large stockpot or Dutch oven and add enough water to cover the bone halfway, about 6-7 cups.
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Bacon, Parmesan Cheese, Club Cracker Appetizer

Ingredients:

  • Club Crackers
  • Parmesan Cheese
  • Bacon

Directions:

Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on cracker the wrap in 1/2 piece of bacon.  Bake at 250 for 2 hours.  Put them on  a rack or broiler pan so grease can drop.

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Irish Cream No Bake Cookies

Source: Sugar and Soul   Ingredients:  
  • 3/4 cups unsalted butter
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cups irish cream liqueur (Bailey’s Original)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups oats (minute)
  • 1/4 cups coffee creamer (powdered)
  • 3 2/5 ounces vanilla instant pudding
  Instructions:
  1. Add butter, sugar, Irish cream, and vanilla to a large pot and bring to a boil.
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Hello Dolly Cookie Bars

Ingredients:

  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 cup coconut flakes
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup crushed graham crackers  (I use Gluten Free purchased at Sprouts)
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 can Eagle Brand Milk  (I use sweetened condensed coconut milk (nondairy) also from Sprouts)

Preparation:

Melt butter in a 9×12 pan.  Sprinkle 1 cup crushed graham crackers over butter. … Read More »

Crock Pot Santa Fe Chicken

Source:  Skinnytaste.com
Servings: 8 servings • Size: 1 cup • Points +: 4 pts • Smart Points: 4
Calories: 190 • Fat: 1.5 g • Fiber: 5.6 g • Carbs: 23.1 g • Protein: 21 g

Ingredients:

  • 24 oz (1 1/2) lbs chicken breast
  • 14.4 oz can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies
  • 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 8 oz frozen corn
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 14.4 oz can fat free chicken broth
  • 3 scallions, chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper (to taste)
  • salt to taste

Directions:

Combine chicken broth, beans (drained), corn, tomatoes, cilantro, scallions, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, cayenne pepper and salt in the crock pot.… Read More »

Spinach Frittata

Source: Simply Recipes.com

Ingredients
  • 1 lb spinach leaves (about 2 bunches), thoroughly cleaned
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 1 large clove garlic, minced
  • 9 large eggs
  • 2 Tbsp milk
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Sun-dried tomatoes, about 2 Tbsp chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 3 oz feta or goat cheese  (I prefer feta)
Preparation

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Pan-Seared Shrimp with Chive Grits and Salsa Verde

Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 1 cup yellow stone-ground grits
  • 6 tablespoons salted butter, divided
  • 2 pounds raw jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, divided
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives
  • 1 pt. cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Salsa Verde

Preparation

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Avocado Cauliflower Toast

Source: Delish

Ingredients
  • 1/2 head caulifloewr
  • 3 eggs, divided
  • kosher salt
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 avocado, peeled and pitted
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • pinch red chili flakes
Directions
  1. Grate cauliflower on a box grater. Transfer to a large bowl and mix with 1 egg and a large pinch of salt.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil.
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Chicken and Rice Casserole – Easy Weeknight Supper!

Ingredients
  • 3 chicken breasts, cut into cubes
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups instant white rice
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of celery soup
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup butter, sliced
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese (optional)
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
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Bob’s Salsa

Bob is a guy that I met in Phoenix, Arizona circa 1994.  He worked in an AT&T call center that I was visiting for sales training.  Everyone in the office was raving about Bob’s salsa so I asked him for the recipe and have made it often through the years.  I found myself with a plethora of tomatoes from my Dad’s garden so looked up Bob’s recipe and decided it was time to share the yumminess!… Read More »

Thai Chicken and Shrimp Noodle Salad

A ton of ingredients…but a short prep list!

Ingredients

 

  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons Asian sweet chili sauce*
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce* (such as nam pla or nuoc nam)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 9 ounces (250 grams) bean thread noodles**
  • 12 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 12 cooked peeled deveined medium shrimp
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 1/2 cups bean sprouts (about 3 1/2 ounces), rinsed
  • 1/2 English hothouse cucumber, very thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
  • 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves, torn if large
  • 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced shallots
  • 1 red jalapeño chile with seeds, sliced into thin rings
  • 2 tablespoons chopped toasted peanuts
  • 1 lime, cut into 6 wedges

*Available in the Asian foods section of most supermarkets and at Asian markets.… Read More »

Slow Cooker Coconut Curry Chicken

Source:  Boys Ahoy

Ingredients
  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs, cut into cubes
  • 5 large carrots, peeled and diced
  • 1 medium onion, peeled and quartered
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 large bell pepper, seeded and chopped (I used a green pepper)
  • 1 (5 oz ) can tomato paste
  • 1 (14 oz) can coconut milk
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and halved OR 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
Preparation:
  1. Grease your slow cooker with Pam.
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