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Sweet Red Pepper Spread
2 md red sweet peppers or a 7 oz jar roasted sweet peppers, drained 2 T tomato paste 1 t sugar 1 t snipped fresh thyme or 1/4 t dried thyme, crushed 1/4 t salt 1/8 t garlic powder Dash ground red pepper
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Calzone Dough
1 1/2 tsp. yeast 1 c lukewarm water 2 tsp honey 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 c unbleached white flour 1 1/2 c whole wheat flour 3 Tbs olive oil
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Garden Vegetable Sauce
14.5 oz can stewed tomatoes 2 T tomato paste 1 T snipped fresh mint or 1/2 t dried, crushed 1/2 t sugar 2 small yellow summer squash/zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced 5 oz asparagus spears cut into 1 inch pieces (1 c) Hot cooked pasta
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Pepper Cheese Pasta Sauce
.9 to 1 1/4 oz pak hollandaise sauce mix 7 oz jar roasted sweet peppers, drained and chopped 2 t white wine Worcestershire sauce 1/2 c shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno peppers Hot cooked pasta
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Orange Ginger Butter
1/2 c orange maramalade 1/2 c butter, softened 1 T balsamic vinegar or cider vinegar 1 T finely chopped crystallized ginger
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Penne Caprese
2 t olive oil 4 cloves minced garlic 1 lb plum tomatoes, about 4, coarsely chopped 3/4 c diced cucumber 1/2 c diced red onion 1/4 c chopped fresh basil 1/4 c chopped fresh parsley 3/5 t dried tarragon 3/4 t salt 8 oz part sim mozzarella, diced 1/3 c coarsley chopped, pitted kalamata or…
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Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes & Herbs
6 lg ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/2″ cubes 2 lg cloves garlic, peeled & chopped fine 1 lg onion, peeled & chopped fine 1/2 c finely chopped fresh basil leaves 2 T finely chopped fresh oregano 2 tsps finely chopped fresh rosemary, chopped fine 1 1/2 t salt Black pepper 1/2 c olive oil Juice…
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Honey Dijon Sauced Pork Tenderloin
Marinade: 1/4 c olive oil 1/4 c white wine 1 T balsamic vinegar 1 T honey 1 T Worcestershire sauce 1/4 t salt 1/8 t black pepper 1/4 t granulated garlic 1 t Italian seasoning 1 1/2 lbs pork tenderloin Sauce: 3/4 white wine 1 T chopped onions 1 c whipping cream 3 T Dijon…
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Chocolate Banana Lunch Box Cake
2 c sifted cake flour 2 T unsweetened cocoa powder 1 t baking soda 1/2 t salt 2 very ripe small bananas mashed 3/4 c buttermilk 2/3 c packed brown sugar 1/4 c dark corn syrup 3 T vegetable oil 1 T pure vanilla extract 1/3 c chocolate chips 2 T chopped nuts
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Red Velvet Poundcake
1 c butter, softened 3 c sugar 6 eggs 2 t vanilla 1oz bottle red food coloring 3 c cake flour 1/4 t salt 1 T cocoa 1 t baking soda 1 T cider vinegar 1 c buttermilk Cream Cheese FRosting: 1/2 c butter, softened 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1 t vanilla extract 1…
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Strawberry Pizza
Crust: 1 1/2 c confectioners’ sugar 3/4 c. butter, softened 1 1/2 c flour Filling: 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk 1/3 c. lemon juice 1 tsp vanilla Topping: 1 c. sugar 1/4 c cornstarch 3 c frozen whole strawberries, thawed
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Everyday Rice Pudding
4 c. milk 3 Tbs. uncooked rice 1/2 tsp. salt 2/3 c. sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract
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Red Wine Marinade
1/2 c dry red wine 1/2 c water 1 clove garlic, minced 1 t dried rosemary, crushed 1 t dried thyme, crushed 1/2 t salt 1/4 t pepper Beef, like flank steak, beef tenderlon, or lamb chops
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Zucchini Calzone
1/4 c olive oil 2 c minced onion 4 medium cloves garlic, crushed 1 tsp salt 1 tsp each basil & oregano 1 1/2 lbs zucchini, diced small Black pepper & red pepper to taste 1/2 lb mozzarella, grated 1 c ricotta
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Key Lime Pie
1 c sugar 3 T flour 3 T cornstarch 1/4 t salt 2 c boiling water 3 egg yolks 1/4 c Key lime juice 1/2 t grated lime peel 1 T butter 4 egg whites (extra yolk may be added) 3 T sugar 1/8 t cream of tartar 9″ deep-dish pastry shell, baked
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Tuscan Pantry Soup
2 Tbs. olive or vegetable oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 30 oz. low sodium chicken broth 1/4 c. prepared pasta or tomato sauce 1 tsp. dried basil 1/2 tsp. dried oregano 1/2 c. macaroni 15 oz. can white cannellini or Great Northern beans, drained Salt & pepper 4 Tbs. grated Parmesan…
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Black Forest Cheesecake
1 graham cracker crust 16 oz. cream cheese, softened 2/3 c. granulated sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 2 eggs 1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/4 c. whipping cream 21 oz. cherry pie filling
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Greek Salad
1 head iceberg lettuce, in bite size pieces 1 head romaine lettuce, in bite size pieces 1/2 c. radishes, thinly sliced 1/2 carrot, grated 2 Tbs. capers 1 green bell pepper, in thin strips Juice from 1 lemon 2 Roma tomatoes, in wedges 1 cucumber, sliced 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced 1/2 c. sliced green…
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Broccoli Salad
1 large heat broccoli, broken into small florets 1 medium red onion, chopped 1 c. raisins 1/2 c. sunflowre seeds 1/2 c. fresh mushrooms, sliced 1/2 c. diced red or yellow pepper 1 c. light mayo 1/2 c. sugar, or to taste 2 tsp. wine vinegar Crisp, crumbled bacon (opt)
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Chocolate Banana Shake (Low Cal)
1/2 banana, sliced 2 T skim milk 1/4 t chocolate extract 1/3 c club soda, chilled 1 pinch salt 1 t sugar 2 ice cubes, crushed
Kat Food
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