Layered Meatball Bake

1 Package of Stove Top Stuffing for Chicken1 can (1/ 3/4 oz.) reduced sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup1/4 cup milk1 pkg. (l lb.) frozen meatballs2 cups frozen peas 1 cup Kraft 2 % Milk Shredded Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese Variation:  Substitue 1 can (14 1/2 oz) of undrained diced tomatoes for soup, omitting milk […]

Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce

4 cups Half & Half2 cups sugar½ cup melted butter3 eggs – beaten2 tbsp vanilla extract1½ tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp nutmegOne 10-ounce loaf dry French bread, torn into bite-size pieces1 cup raisins1 cup shredded coconut1 cup chopped pecans Whiskey Sauce:1½ cups confectioners sugar1/2 cup butter1 egg yolk1/2 cup whiskey Combine the Half & Half, sugar, butter, […]

Stuffed Grape Leaves

2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice1 large onion, chopped1/2 cup chopped fresh dill1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves2 quarts chicken broth3/4 cup fresh lemon juice, divided60 grape leaves, drained and rinsedHot water as needed1 cup olive oil In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, sauté the rice, onion, dill and mint for about 5 minutes, […]

Pain de Maiz

2 cups yellow cornmeal1½ cups, plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar1 tsp salt2 tsp baking powder1 tablespoon baking soda3 eggs1 cup milk1/3 cup sour cream1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted but not clarified) Add, if desired:1/2 cup corn kernels2 tablespoons diced mild green chilis2 tablespoons pimientos Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9×11-inch brownie […]

My Parents’ Biscuits from Heaven

I remember these from my parents’ dinner parties as a child. I used to hang around kitchen like a puppy hoping for crumbs to fall off the counter just waiting for them to come out of the oven.

Broccoli Salad

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Salad ingredients may be prepared beforehand. Toss with dressing last minute.

Spicy Seafood Bisque

6 tbsp melted butter1 lb yellow onion, diced1 (46 oz) can tomato juice24 oz canned diced tomatoes in juice1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce1 tsp seafood seasoning (Old Bay Lemon & Herb)1 tsp dried oregano1/2 tsp garlic powder1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce1/2 tsp cayenne pepper2 tbsp chicken base1 (6 oz) can crabmeat drained & flaked, cartilage removed1 […]

Ham and Swiss Cheese Loaf

This is a hugely popular, high cholesterol, make-ahead-and-freeze hunt breakfast dish. Pulled from the freezer, baked and served with a green salad, it is perfect to feed lots of people.