Breads

Blueberry Muffins

3/4 c butter1 c sugar3/4 c milk1 egg1 3/4 c sifted flour2 1/2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt1 c blueberries1 Tbsp flour

Cream butter and sugar. Add milk and egg and beat until smooth. Soft together flour, baking powder and salt. Add to creamed mixture. Mix until moistened. Toss blueberries with flour into batter. Fill a greased muffin pan 2/3 of the way full with batter. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

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Caramelized Onion Dip

1 Tbsp olive oil1 med yellow onion, diced1 garlic clove, chopped1 Tbsp sugar1 c sour cream4 oz goat cheese1/4 c fresh chives, chopped

Heat oil in frying pan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and sugar. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until caramelized and brown, about 25 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Combine sour cream, cheese, and chives in food processor. Add onion mixture and pulse until combined. Transfer to bowl and refrigerate 1 hour.

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Easy Thai Noodles

16 oz vermicelli noodles (or thin spaghetti)2 Tbsp rice vinegar1/4 c soy sauce2 Tbsp sesame oil1/3 c chunky peanut butter2 tsp bottled minced garlic1 tsp red pepper flakes1 tsp ground ginger

Cook noodles according to package. Combine the rest of the ingredients in a microwave dish. Stir well and cook 1 minute on high in the microwave. Pour sauce over noodles and toss to incorporate.

Chicken Tortilla Soup

1 tsp olive oil1 c chopped onion2 garlic cloves, minced2 c cooked shredded chicken1 c frozen corn1 can black beans1 tsp cumin1 tsp Worcestershire sauce1/2 tsp chili powder2 cans chicken broth1 can diced tomatoes1 can tomato soupGarnish: tortilla chips sour cream shredded cheddar cheese

Saute onion and garlic in oil for 2 minutes. Stir in chicken and ingredients up to and including tomato soup. Bring to a boil. Reduce hear and simmer 1 hour. Garnish bowls with crushed tortilla chips, sour cream, and cheese.

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Main Dishes

Thai Red Curry Chicken

1 Tbsp olive oil1 onion, sliced1 red pepper, cut into strips1 sweet potato,cut into 1-inch cubes2 Tbsp red curry paste*14 oz can of coconut milk1 can chicken broth2 Tbsp fish sauce1 tsp salt3 Tbsp brown sugar1/2 c frozen peas2 c cooked chicken, shredded1 can pineapple pieces (add half the juice)

Heat oil in deep skillet. Add onions and peppers. Cook 5 minutes. Add curry paste and cook until vegetables are softened. Add coconut milk, broth, fish sauce, salt, and brown sugar. Stir until combined. Add sweet potatoes and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer until potatoes are soft, about 20 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve over jasmine rice or glass noodles (skip broth if using noodles.)

*Green and red curry pastes can be found in most super markets. Curry paste will determine how spicy the dish is. Add more or less depending on preference. Different types of curry paste can be substituted for red curry paste.

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Baked Sweet Potatoes with Black Beans

4 medium sweet potatoes15 oz can black beans1 Tbsp olive oil1 tsp cumin1 tsp coriander3/4 tsp salt1/4 c sour cream1/4 c cilantro, chopped

Prick sweet potatoes with fork in several places. Bake at 425 degrees until tender, about 1 hour. When potatoes are almost done heat olive oil in small saucepan. Add beans, cumin, coriander, and salt. Stir and heat through. Remove potatoes form the oven and cut lengthwise. Top with beans, sour cream, and cilantro.

Easy Ramen Stir-Fry

1 lb boneless beef sirloin2 Tbsp soy sauce2 c water1 package Oriental flavor Ramen stir-fry16 oz bag stir fry vegetables1/4 c stir-fry sauce

Cut beef into strips. Cook in skillet 3-5 minutes on medium-high heat with soy sauce. Remove beef from skillet. Heat water to boiling in skillet. Break noodles up from ramen. Set aside seasoning packet. Add noodles to water and stir until softened. Stir in vegetables. Heat to boiling. Boil 5-7 minutes until vegetable are tender. Stir in season packet, stir-fry sauce, and beef. Cook 3-5 minutes and serve.

Spicy Crockpot Chicken

4-6 chicken breasts1 can diced tomatoes1 can green chilies1 can cream of chicken soup1 1/2 c shredded cheddar1 onion diced 1 packed taco seasoning (about 1/4 c)

Place everything in crockpot. Cook 4-6 hours on high until chicken can easily be shredded. Serve over rice

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Spaghetti Pie

1 lb hamburger, browned1 jar spaghetti sauce6 oz spaghetti noodles2 Tbsp butter2 beaten eggs1/3 c parmesan cheese1-2 c shredded cheddar or Jack cheese

Mix hamburger and spaghetti sauce together. Cook spaghetti noodles and drain. Mix in butter, eggs, and parmesan into the noodles. Pour noodle mixture into a greased 9 x 13 pan. Spread out evenly. Cover with hamburger mixture. Bake covered at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Take out and cover with cheese and bake uncovered 10 minutes more.

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Popcorn Glaze

1 c butter1 c sugar1/3 c corn syrup1 Tbsp water

Melt ingredients over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Boil 3-4 minutes. Immediately pour over popcorn and mix.

Mini Cheese Cakes

2- 8 oz packages cream cheese, softened3/4 c sugar2 eggs 1 Tbsp lemon juice1 tsp vanillaVanilla wafers

Mix all ingredients in order up to and including vanilla until fluffy. Put cupcake papers in muffin pan. Place one Vanilla Wafer in each paper. Fill 2/3 full with cream cheese mixture. Bake 15-20 minutes at 375 degrees. Let cool on wire rack

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