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CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES (mine)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees 2 1/4 c flour 1 t baking soda 1 t salt 1 c softened butter (2 sticks) 3/4 c sugar 3/4 c brown sugar 1 t vanilla 2 eggs 1 bag (12 oz) unsweetened chocolate chips Can also add: 1 bag peanut butter chips Approx 12 oz shredded coconut Some […]

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SIMPLE BOLOGNESE

Select All 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled and coarsely chopped 1 celery stalk, coarsely chopped 1 carrot, coarsely chopped 1 pound ground chuck beef 1 –28-ounce can crushed tomatoes 1/4 cup flat-leaf Italian parsley, chopped 8 fresh basil leaves, chopped Salt  and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino cheese INSTRUCTIONS […]

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CHICKEN OR BEEF ENCHILADAS

1 pound lean ground beef or ground chicken 4 corn or white tortillas burrito shells 1 pkg taco seasoning mix 1 ¼ cups water 1 12 oz jar chunky salsa  1 10.75 oz can condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 10.75 oz can condensed cream of chicken soup 4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend Crumble the ground beef […]

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BAKED ZITI

Ingredients 12 ounces uncooked ziti or small tube pasta 2 pounds ground beef 1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce or fresh 2 large eggs, beaten 1 carton (15 oz) ricotta cheese 2-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 1/2 cup grated pecorino cheese Instructions Cook pasta according to package directions Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350° In […]

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BLUEBERRY COBBLER

Ingredients 8 cups blueberries fresh or frozen 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour, divided 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar divided 2 t baking powder 1/2 t cinnamon 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk Instructions Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease an 13 x9” baking dish In a large bowl, stir together blueberries, ¼ cup flour, […]

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BLUEBERRY CRISP

Ingredients  5 cups blueberries fresh or frozen  2 tablespoons sugar  3 tablespoons flour  1 lemon Topping  ¼ cup butter softened  ½ cup brown sugar  ¼ cup flour  ¾ cup oats regular or quick  ¼ teaspoon cinnamon   Instructions Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grate the rind of the lemon and squeeze the juice of half […]

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BREAKFAST FRITTATA

Preheat oven to 350f Cook chopped pepper, onions in evoo Lower heat, add 1 clove minced garlic & 2 c spinach until wilted Scramble 10 eggs, pour on top & bake approx 15 min or until eggs are set

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BEST PEACH COBBLER

Filling: 5 small peaches, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 5 cups) 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Batter: 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3/4 cup milk, at room temperature For the filling: Put the peaches, sugar, cinnamon, salt and lemon juice in a medium saucepan Place over medium […]

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FIRECRACKER CASSEROLE RECIPE

2 lbs 80/20 ground beef 1 med chopped onion 1 can drained & rinsed black beans 2 T chili powder 2 t ground cumin 1/2 t salt 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can 10 oz diced tomatoes 1 can of green chili’s, put only a little (Leave leftovers for those who like it […]

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SHRIMP MACARONI PESTO

Serves 3 8 ounces orzo pasta or noodles 2 T pesto 2 T extra-virgin olive oil, divide 2 c thawed raw shrimp 1/2 c diced red, yellow or green bell pepper  1 t capers  1/4 t dried oregano 1/4 t garlic powder  1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)  S & P to taste 1/4 c […]