Rich Chocolate Brownies

October 30, 2014 Leave a Comment

 

Rich Chocolate Brownies

Rich Chocolate Brownies

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

www.tasteofhome.com

 

I’m one of those people who need chocolate on a regular basis.  I looked high and low for a rich brownie recipe that called for cocoa instead of chocolate squares…and this is it.  My family loves these brownies – they never last more than a day at our house.

             Karen Trappe                                                                     N. Weymouth, Massachusetts

 

Rich Chocolate Brownies Recipe

Rich Chocolate Brownies

1 cup sugar

2 eggs

½ tsp. vanilla

½ cup butter, melted

½ cup flour

1/3 cup baking cocoa

¼ tsp. baking powder

¼ tsp. salt

FROSTING:         3 Tbsp. baking cocoa

3 Tbsp. butter, melted

2 Tbsp. warm water

1 tsp. instant coffee granules

1 ½ cups confectioners’ sugar

 

In a large bowl, beat the sugar, eggs and vanilla.  Beat in butter.  Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to butter and mix well.

Pour into a greased 8 inch square baking dish.  Bake at 350 F. for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.  Cool on a wire rack.

For frosting, combine the cocoa and butter.  Combine the water and coffee granules; add to cocoa mixture.  Stir in sugar until smooth.    Pour on top of brownies.  Let the frosting settle for a while.  Place in the refrigerator for 2 hour or until frosting is hard, then cut brownies.       12 servings

 

(Recipe for Rich Chocolate Brownies was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)

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Oven-Fried Chicken Drumsticks

October 27, 2014 Leave a Comment
Oven-Fried Chicken Drumsticks

Oven-Fried Chicken Drumsticks

 

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

www.tasteofhome.com

 

This fabulous oven-fried chicken uses Greek yogurt to create an amazing marinade that makes this chicken incredibly moist.   This recipe is DIABETIC FRIENDLY!!

              Kim Wallace                                                                      Dennison, Ohio

 

Oven-Fried Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

Oven-Fried Chicken Drumsticks

1 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt

1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard

2 garlic cloves, minced

8 chicken drumsticks (4 oz. each), skin removed

½ cup whole wheat flour

1 ½ tsp. paprika

1 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. pepper

Olive oil flavored cooking spray

 

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine yogurt, mustard and garlic.  Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat.  Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.

Preheat oven to 425 F.  In another plastic bag, mix flour, paprika, baking powder, salt and pepper.  Remove chicken from marinade and add, one piece at a time, to flour mixture; close bag and shake to coat.  Place on a wire rack over a baking sheet; spritz with cooking spray.  Bake 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 180 F.          4 servings

 

(Recipe for Oven-Fried Chicken Drumsticks was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)

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Sweet & Spicy Chicken Wings

October 26, 2014 Leave a Comment
Sweet & Spicy Chicken Wings

Sweet & Spicy Chicken Wings

 

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

www.tasteofhome.com

 

The meat literally falls off the bones of these wings!!  Spice lovers will get a kick out of the big sprinkling of red pepper flakes.

             Sue Bayless                                                                                        Prior Lake, Minnesota

 

Sweet & Spicy Chicken Wings Recipe

Sweet & Spicy Chicken Wings

3 lbs. chicken wings

1 ½ cups ketchup

1 cup packed brown sugar

1 small onion, finely chopped

¼ cup finely chopped sweet red pepper

2 Tbsp. chili powder

2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

1 ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

1 tsp. ground mustard

1 tsp. dried basil

1 tsp. dried thyme

1 tsp. pepper

 

Cut wings into three sections; discard wing tip sections.  Place chicken in a 4 quart slow cooker.  In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients.  Pour over chicken; stir until coated.  Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until chicken juices run clear.         2 ½ dozen

 

(Recipe for Sweet & Spicy Chicken Wings was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)

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Fluffy Caramel Apple Dip

October 25, 2014 Leave a Comment
Fluffy Caramel Apple Dip

Fluffy Caramel Apple Dip

 

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

www.tasteofhome.com

 

This sweet, smooth and fluffy dip is really a crowd-pleaser.  Be careful – it’s so good that you won’t want to stop eating!!  This recipe is Diabetic Friendly!!

 

Fluffy Caramel Apple Dip Recipe

Fluffy Caramel Apple Dip

1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened

½ cup package brown sugar

¼ cup caramel ice cream topping

1 tsp. vanilla

1 cup marshmallow crème

3 medium tart apples

2 Tbsp. lemon juice

2 Tbsp. water

 

In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, brown sugar, caramel topping and vanilla until smooth; fold in marshmallow crème.  Cut apples vertically into thin slices.

In a small bowl, combine lemon juice and water; toss apple in lemon juice mixture.  Drain.

Using Halloween cutters, cut out center of each slice.  Serve apple slices and cutout with dip.

2 cups

 

(Recipe for Fluffy Caramel Apple Dip was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)

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Toffee-Pear Crisp Bread Pudding

October 18, 2014 Leave a Comment

 

Toffee-Pear Crisp Bread Pudding

Toffee-Pear Crisp Bread Pudding

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

www.tasteofhome.com

 

My son loves pear crisp, but one night I was making bread pudding.  He asked if I could make both.  I compromised by combining two desserts into this one dish.  It’s absolutely FANTASTIC!

             Kurt Walt                                                                            Redwood City, California

 

Toffee-Pear Crisp Bread Pudding Recipe

Toffee-Pear Crisp Bread Pudding

1 ¾ cups 2% milk

1 cup butterscotch-caramel ice cream topping

¼ cup butter, CUBED

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

½ tsp. ground ginger

2 eggs

4 cups cubed day-old French bread

2 cups sliced peeled fresh pears (about 2 medium)

Topping:     ½ cup flour

½ cup packed brown sugar

1/3 cup cold butter

1/3 cup English toffee bits

 

Preheat oven to 350 F.  In a small saucepan, combine milk, caramel topping, butter, cinnamon and ginger.  Cook and stir over medium-low heat until butter is melted.  Remove from heat.

Whisk eggs in a large bowl; gradually whisk in a third of the milk mixture.  Stir in remaining milk mixture.  Add bread; stir to coat.  Let stand 10 minutes.  Gently stir in pears; transfer to a greased 11 x 7 inch baking dish.  Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, for topping, in a small bowl, combine flour and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly.  Stir in toffee bits; sprinkle over bread pudding.  Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes longer or until puffed, golden and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.  Let stand 10 minutes before serving.  Serve warm.  Refrigerate leftovers.          12 servings

 

(Recipe for Toffee-Pear Crisp Bread Pudding was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)

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Angel Hair Primavera

October 17, 2014 Leave a Comment
Angel Hair Primavera

Angel Hair Primavera

 

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

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I love to make this when summer is on full swing and the vegetables are at their very best.  You can substitute almost any vegetable when in season. This dish, at my house, is almost never the same.

           Tre Balchowsky                                                                                Sausalito, California

 

Angel Hair Primavera Recipe

Angel Hair Primavera

1 Tbsp. olive oil

2 medium zucchini, coarsely chopped

1 cup fresh baby carrots, halved lengthwise

1 cup fresh or frozen corn

1 small red onion, cut into thin wedges

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 package (4.8 oz.) Pasta Roni angel hair pasta with herbs

½ cup chopped walnuts, toasted

¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Coarsely ground pepper

 

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.  Add zucchini, carrots, corn and onion; cook and stir 10-12 minutes or until carrots are tender.  Stir in tomatoes and garlic; cook 1 minute longer.

Meanwhile, prepare pasta mix according to package directions.  Add to vegetable mixture; toss to combine.  Sprinkle with walnuts, cheese and pepper.            4 servings

 

(Recipe for Angel Hair Primavera was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)

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Shrimp Fajitas

October 14, 2014 Leave a Comment
Shrimp Fajitas

Shrimp Fajitas

 

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

www.tasteofhome.com

 

I’ve lost 50 pounds recently and my husband, Jere, has lost 65.  We’re always looking for tasty ways to keep the weight off.  I think working moms would love it as much as we do because it’s so quick and easy.

              Charlene Chambers                                                                        Ormond Beach, Florida

 

Shrimp Fajitas Recipe

Shrimp Fajitas

1 lb. uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

4 Tbsp. minced fresh cilantro, divided

1 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. olive oil, divided

3 tsp. Caribbean jerk seasoning

1/8 tsp. chili powder

1/8 tsp. ground cumin

1 cup (8 oz.) fat-free sour cream

1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced

1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into thin strips

1 medium green pepper, cut into thin strips

8 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed

½ cup salsa

 

In a large bowl, toss shrimp with 2 tablespoons cilantro, 1 tablespoon oil and spices; let stand for 10 minutes.  Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix sour cream and remaining cilantro.

In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat.  Add onion and peppers; cook and stir until crisp-tender.  Remove from pan.

In same pan, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat.  Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink.  Return onion mixture to pan; heat through.  Serve with tortillas, salsa and sour cream mixture.

4 servings

 

(Recipe for Shrimp Fajitas was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)

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Harvest Salad with Cherry Vinaigrette

October 11, 2014 Leave a Comment
Harvest Salad with Cherry Vinaigrette

Harvest Salad with Cherry Vinaigrette

 

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

www.tasteofhome.com

 

Mixed greens and plenty of produce make this salad so satisfying, and it’s gorgeous to serve for occasions.  * This recipe is DIABETIC FRIENDLY! *

Jaye Beeler                                                                         Grand Rapids, Michigan

 

Harvest Salad with Cherry Vinaigrette Recipe

 

Harvest Salad with Cherry Vinaigrette

3 medium fresh beets (about 1 lb.)

1 package (5 oz.) spring mix salad greens

2 medium apples, thinly sliced

1 medium carrot, shredded

½ cup grape tomatoes, halved

½ cup yellow grape tomatoes or pear tomatoes, halved

½ cup garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained

½ cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted

4 thick-sliced bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Cherry Vinaigrette:     ½ cup tart cherry preserves

3 Tbsp. olive oil

2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar

2 tsp. Dijon mustard

1 garlic clove, minced

¼ tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. pepper

 

Preheat oven to 400 F.  Scrub beets and trim tops to 1 inch.  Wrap in FOIL; place on a baking sheet.  Bake 50-60 minutes or until tender.  Remove foil, cool completely.  Peel beets and cut into ½ inch pieces.

In a large bowl, combine salad greens, apples, carrots, tomatoes, beans, walnuts, bacon and cooled beets.  In a small bowl, whisk vinaigrette ingredients until blended.  Serve with salad.

10 servings (1 cup each)

 

(Recipe for Harvest Salad with Cherry Vinaigrette was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)

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Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

October 6, 2014 Leave a Comment

 

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

www.tasteofhome.com

 

I love this chili recipe because it’s a quick meal to prepare in the morning and a delicious wholesome dinner to return to in the evening.

               Terri Crandall                                                                    Gardnerville, Nevada

 

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili Recipe

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

2 Tbsp. olive oil

1 ½ lb. ground turkey

1 medium onion, chopped

2 Tbsp. ground ancho chili pepper

1 Tbsp. chili powder

1 ½ tsp. salt

1 ½ tsp. ground cumin

1 ½ tsp. paprika

2 cans (14 ½ oz. each) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained

1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped

1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped

1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies

1 garlic clove, minced

1 cup brewed coffee

3/4/ cup dry red wine or chicken broth

1 can (16 oz.) kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (15 oz.) white kidney or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

Sliced avocado and chopped green onions

 

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.  Add turkey and onions; cook 8-10 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, breaking up turkey into crumbles.

Transfer to a 5 quart slow cooker; stir in seasonings.  Add tomatoes, sweet peppers, chilies and garlic; stir in coffee and wine.

Cook, covered, on low 7-9 hours.  Stir in beans; cook 15-20 minutes longer or until heated through.  Top servings with avocado and green onions.       8 servings

Freezer option:  Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers.  To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight.  Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding broth or water if necessary.

 

(Recipe for Slow Cooker Turkey Chili was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)

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Cheddar Corn Chowder

October 1, 2014 Leave a Comment
Cheddar Corn Chowder

Cheddar Corn Chowder

 

This soup is from Jackie Goplins is hearty and super tasty.

 

Cheddar Corn Chowder Recipe

Cheddar Corn Chowder

8 oz. bacon, chopped

¼ cup olive oil

6 cup chopped yellow onions (4 large)

4 Tbsp. butter (Jackie uses unsalted)

½ cup flour

2 tsp. salt (1 ½ tsp. if using salted butter)

1 tsp. PENZEYS FRESHLY GROUND PEPPER

1/2 tsp. TURMERIC

12 cups chicken stock (or 12 cups water mixed with 1 ½ Tbsp. CHICKEN SOUP BASE)

6 cups medium white potatoes, unpeeled, diced (2 lbs.)

10 cups corn kernels (10 large ears)

2 cups half & half

½ lb. sharp white cheddar cheese, grated

 (HIGHLIGHTED – are found in PENZEYS SPICES)

 

In a large pot, cook the bacon in the olive oil over medium-high heat until the bacon is crisp.  Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.  Reduced the heat to medium; add the onions and butter and cook for 10 minutes.  Stir in the flour, salt, PEPPER and TURMERIC; cook, stirring, until thick and creamy – about 3 minutes.

Add the chick stock and potatoes.  Bring to a boil and simmer, uncovered, until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.  If using fresh corn, cut the kernels off the cobs and blanch for 3 minutes in boiling salted water and then drain.  Reduce heat to low, add the corn to the soup, and then add the half & half and cheddar.  Cook for 5 more minutes until cheese is melted.  Season to taste and serve hot with a garnish of bacon.         Serves 22 – 24

(Recipe for Cheddar Corn Chowder was in Penzeys Spices catalog)

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