Spinach Artichoke Asiago Dip

Spinach Artichoke Asiago Dip
Ingredients
1 (14 ounce) can artichokes quartered
1 cup spinach blanched or frozen
4 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup asiago cheese, shredded
salt and pepper
Directions
shred or chop blanched or frozen spinach in a blender or food processor.
chop artichoke hearts into quarters if they are larger than a thumb.
mix everything together in a medium sized bowl.
add salt, pepper to your [...]

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Olive Garden Tuscan Garlic Chicken

Olive Garden Tuscan Garlic Chicken
Ingredients
4 each (4 oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 cups flour, plus 1 tablespoon
1 Tbsp salt
2 tsp black pepper
2 tsp Italian seasoning
1 lb fettuccine pasta, cooked according to package directions
5 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp garlic, chopped
1 red pepper, julienne cut
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 lb whole leaf spinach, stemmed
2 cups heavy [...]

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Autumn Beef Stew

 

 
Autumn Beef Stew
INGREDIENTS
12 small red potatoes, halved
1 pound carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large onion, cut into wedges
2 pounds lean beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/3 cup butter or stick margarine
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
DIRECTIONS
Place potatoes, carrots [...]

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Banana Sour Cream Bread

Banana Sour Cream Bread
INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup butter
3 cups white sugar
3 eggs
6 very ripe bananas, mashed
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons baking soda
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease four [...]

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Old Fashioned Bread Stuffing

Old Fashioned Bread Stuffing
Ingredients
3-4 loaves of white bread (or 5 if you like leftovers)
water
chicken broth
insides of the turkey
2 bunches of celery
1 or 2 onions
2 TBSP butter
1/2 tsp. sage
oysters (optional)
mushrooms (option)
Directions
The night before you want to eat the stuffing, break the bread into small pieces (about 1 inch squares) into 2 huge bowls or pots. Let [...]

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Caramelized Onion and Cornbread Dressing by Tyler Florence

Caramelized Onion and Cornbread Dressing
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
2 onions, chopped
6 large cornmeal muffins, cubed
A handful fresh sage leaves, chopped
1 egg
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chicken stock
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, for about 10 minutes, [...]

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Marinated Butternut Squash: Scapece Di Zucca by Mario Balta

Marinated Butternut Squash: Scapece Di Zucca
Ingredients
2 medium butternut squash, seeded and cut into 1-inch slices
Salt and pepper
4 tablespoons plus 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 medium red onion, sliced paper thin
1/2 teaspoon red chile flakes
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 clove garlic, sliced paper-thin
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
Directions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
Season the [...]

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Vodka Soup with Mushrooms

  
Vodka Soup with Mushrooms
INGREDIENTS
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken or vegetable broth
1 (15 ounce) container BUITONI® Refrigerated Vodka Sauce
1 cup half-and-half
2 cups sliced mushrooms
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
DIRECTIONS
Combine broth, sauce and half-and-half in medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat. When soup begins to simmer, add mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Stir [...]

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Cheesy Chicken Rolls

Cheesy Chicken Rolls
Prep: 15 min.
Bake: 20 min.
1/2 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
1 2-1/2-ounce jar sliced mushrooms, drained
1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 tablespoon snipped chives
1 tablespoon snipped parsley
1 tablespoon chopped pimiento
4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (12 ounces total)
1 tablespoon fine dry bread crumbs
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon plain low-fat yogurt
Directions
1. For filling, in a small [...]

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Cheese Muffins

CHEESE MUFFINS
1 3/4 C Whole Wheat Flour
1 TB Baking Powder
1/2 TS Salt
2 TB Sugar
3/4 C Cheddar Cheese — Sharp,Grated
1 Egg — Lg
1 C Skim Milk
1/4 C Margarine — Melted
Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a large bowl. Add the cheese and blend well. Make a well in the center of the mixture. [...]

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