Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Texas Ranch Style Stew

Texas Ranch Style Stew

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup small shell pasta (I used leftover dried small macaroni)
  • 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped (I used two fresh Anaheim peppers)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced3 cans (5-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium V8 juice
  • 1 can (15 ounces) Ranch Style beans (pinto beans in seasoned tomato sauce)
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Southwestern diced tomatoes, undrained
  • ½ cup frozen corn, thawed
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • Red pepper flakes and hot sauce (optional), to taste

See full recipe on : thetasteplace.com

Monday, January 12, 2015

Easy Cheesy Pull Apart Rolls

Easy Cheesy Pull Apart Rolls

Ingredients:

  • 12 oz tube of refrigerated biscuits
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh diced parsley
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil

See full recipe on : www.familyfreshmeals.com

Red Velvet Truffles

Red Velvet Truffles

Ingredients:

  • One 9x13 size red velvet cake - completely cooled
  • 8 ounces cream cheese - softened to room temperature
  • 4 bars white baking chocolate (16 ounces total)

See full recipe on : www.cookingwithanne.com

Sunday, January 11, 2015

Healthy Enchilada Casserole

Healthy Enchilada Casserole

Ingredients:

  • 6 whole wheat tortillas, cut into triangles
  • 2 cups low-fat shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend)
  • 1 can reduced-sodium black beans
  • 1 can Vegetarian Refried Beans
  • 1 can Mild Rotel Tomatoes
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 can Low-Salt Corn
  • 1 can Enchilada Sauce
  • 1 rotisserie chicken, meat removed and shredded OR
  • 4 cooked chicken breasts, finely chopped

See full recipe on : www.cookingwithcarly.com

Saturday, January 10, 2015

Slice n’ Bake Valentine Heart Cookies

Slice n’ Bake Valentine Heart Cookies

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 sticks butter, cold & cut into chunks
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons liquid red food coloring

Click here to see full recipe: laurenslatest

Broiled Feta with Caramelized Cinnamon Pears

Broiled Feta with Caramelized Cinnamon Pears

Ingredients

  • 2 (8-ounce) blocks of feta cheese
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 large pear, very thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
  • 3-4 tablespoons honey

Click here to see full recipe: howsweeteats

Friday, January 9, 2015

Basic Lasagna

Basic Lasagna

Ingredients:

For the tomato meat sauce:

  • 2 28 oz. cans tomatoes - I typically do one can diced, one crushed for a little bit of texture!
  • 1-2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 large onion
  • garlic, garlic, garlic - I always use a ton! I'd say two cloves minimum!
  • 1 lb. ground beef, preferably lean
  • dried oregano
  • crushed red pepper
  • salt and pepper
  • fresh basil - dried can also be substituted!

For the rest of the lasagna:

  • 1 package of noodles (should be around a pound in weight)
  • 1 lb. mozzarella
  • 1/2 lb. good quality parmesan
  • 1 lb. ricotta cheese

See full recipe on : www.instructables.com

Saturday, January 3, 2015

Crustless Zucchini Enchilada Quiche

Crustless Zucchini Enchilada Quiche

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup enchilada sauce, all natural or homemade
  • 2 eggs, large
  • 1/2 cup egg whites
  • 3 cups shredded zucchini (after liquid squeezed out), approx. 2 large or 3 medium zucchini
  • 5 corn tortillas (6" in diameter), coarsely chopped
  • 1.25 cup + 1/4 cup Tex mex or cheddar+mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup cilantro or parsley
  • Cooking spray

See full recipe on : ifoodreal.com

Thursday, January 1, 2015

Tomato Ricotta Tarts

Tomato Ricotta Tarts

Ingredients:

  • 1 package puff pastry ready-made sheets
  • 3/4 cup ricotta
  • 1/2 cup - 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons cream
  • pinch nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 2 large tomatoes
  • drizzle of olive oil

See full directions on : www.simplysogood.com

Baby Back Ribs Fall off the Bone Recipe

Baby Back Ribs Fall off the Bone Recipe

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds baby back ribs
  • salt & pepper
  • 1/2 cup Thai sweet chili sauce

See full recipe on : www.steamykitchen.com