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How to Make MAHOGANY BEEF STEW Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 4 tablespoons olive oil 3 1?2 lbs boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed, cut into 2 1/2 inch pieces 4 cups chopped onions 2 cups good-quality red wine 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained 1?2 teaspoon dried oregano 1?2 teaspoon dried basil 1?4 teaspoon thyme 1?2 cup hoisin sauce (this is the critical ingredient, don't leave it out!) 2 bay leaves 1 garlic clove, minced TO FINISH 1 lb slender carrot, peeled, cut diagonally into 1 inch lengths 1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with 1 tablespoon water 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley DIRECTIONS Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large pot over high heat. Sprinkle meat with salt and pepper. Add meat to pot; saut� until brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Push meat to sides of pot. Reduce heat to medium; add 2 tablespoons oil to pot. Add onions; saut� until golden brown, a...

How to Make MAGNOLIA BAKERY'S VANILLA BIRTHDAY CAKE AND FROSTING Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS CAKE BATTER 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 cups sugar 4 large eggs, at room temperature 1 1?2 cups self rising flour 1 1?4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla BUTTERCREAM FROSTING 1 cup unsalted butter, very soft 8 cups confectioners' sugar 1?2 cup milk 2 teaspoons vanilla DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350. Grease and lightly flour three 9 inch round cake pans, then line the bottoms with waxed paper. In a large bowl, on the medium speed of an electric mixer, cream the butter until smooth. Add the sugar gradually and beat until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flours and add in four parts, alternating with the milk and the vanilla extract, beating well after each addition. Divide batter among the cake pans. Bak...

How to Make MAGIC MUSHROOMS Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 1?2 cup butter 1 onion, diced 24 large mushrooms, sliced 1?4 teaspoon basil 1?4 teaspoon oregano 1?4 teaspoon salt 1?2 teaspoon garlic 1 -2 dash Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1?4 cup sherry wine DIRECTIONS melt butter and saute onions till soft. add mushrooms, and remaining ingriedients. bring to a low simmer for 10-15 minutes. serve with steaks or chicken. by: kimbearly

This easy MAGGIANO'S LITTLE ITALY HOUSE SALAD Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS FOR THE SALAD 5 cups romaine lettuce, bite-size 5 cups iceberg lettuce, bite-size 1 small red onion, peeled and thinly sliced 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled corn oil, for frying 4 ounces thinly slices prosciutto, cut into 2-inch squares FOR THE DRESSING 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 3?4 cup water 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced 1?3 cup red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon salt 2 cups vegetable oil fresh ground black pepper, to taste 1 pinch dried oregano DIRECTIONS In large, deep skillet, heat 1/2-inch corn oil. Add Prosciutto and cook until it turns dark brown and curls up on ends. Drain on paper towels. Cool and crumble into small bits. For dressing, in medium mixing bowl, combine mustard, sugar, water, garlic, vinegar and salt. Whisk until combined. Whisk in oil in thin stream. Add pepper an...

Try easy MADELINE ROSELAND'S DIRTY RICE Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 2 cups white rice 4 cups turkey drippings, juice 1 lb ground beef 1?2 lb ground chicken liver 1 large onion, chopped 1 large bell pepper, chopped 3 -4 stalks celery, finely chopped 4 fresh garlic cloves, minced 1?2 cup real unsalted butter 1?2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, more to taste 1?2 teaspoon cajun spices, more to taste (I use Tony Chaceries) salt black pepper DIRECTIONS Cook rice in turkey stock in microwave or rice steamer. If using the steamer, reduce turkey stock to 2 cups. Saut garlic and vegetables in butter until soft. Add ground meat and seasoning to sauted vegetables. Brown until done. Do not drain liquid--this is not a low fat recipe! Just continue cooking until the liquid is reduced almost completely (leave it a little juicy) back into the meat and vegetable mixture. You don't want the rice runny, just ...

TESTED & PERFECTED MACARONI SALAD (PAULA DEEN) Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 2 cups macaroni 3 hard-boiled eggs 1 cup celery 1?4 cup bell pepper (use green, red or yellow) 2 tablespoons green onions 2 tablespoons pimentos (chopped for color) 1 tablespoon honey dijon mustard 1 teaspoon Season-All salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon lemon pepper 1 cup mayonnaise DIRECTIONS Boil the macaroni and the eggs together in the same pot. Let cool Dice the eggs. Throw it all in the bowl and mix together. Add chicken, tuna or shrimp to turn it from a side dish to a meal. by: Adrienne in Reister

TESTED & PERFECTED MACARONI AND CORNED BEEF CASSEROLE Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 1 (12 ounce) can corned beef, crumbled 1 cup macaroni (cooked and drained) 1?4 lb cheddar cheese, grated 1 cup milk 1 (10 1/4 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup 1?2 cup minced onion 3?4 cup buttered bread or 3/4 cup cracker crumb DIRECTIONS Mix together all ingredients except for the crumbs. Put into a greased 1 1/2 QT casserole dish. Top with the buttered crumbs and bake at 350*F for 35 to 40 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned. by: MarieRynr

Try easy LYNN'S FAVORITE JERK CHICKEN Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 4 lbs chicken breasts, boneless and skinless 1?2 cup canola oil 2 teaspoons chili powder 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons onion salt 2 teaspoons basil 2 teaspoons thyme 2 teaspoons vegetable seasoning 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 teaspoons cumin 2 teaspoons coriander 2 teaspoons ginger 2 teaspoons black pepper 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon allspice 1 teaspoon salt 1?3 cup sugar 1 onion, diced 1 green pepper, diced DIRECTIONS Mix all ingredients, except chicken, in a medium bowl. Cut each chicken breast into 4-6 long pcs. Add marinade to chicken breasts. Marinate at least 4 hours or overnight. Can be grilled on barbecue or in broiler. Cook just until done, do not overcook. This will dry out if overcooked. by: Lavender Lynn

This easy LUSCIOUS BANANA BERRY SMOOTHIE Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 1 large ripe banana 1?2 cup strawberries or 1/2 cup berries, of choice 1?2 cup low-fat yogurt (your choice) 1 cup low-fat milk 1 teaspoon ginger 1?2 teaspoon honey (optional) DIRECTIONS Combine all ingredients in a blender and mix well to combine. Pour into a tall glass with some ice cubes for a great start to your day! by: Sharon123

How to Make BEAN SPROUT LUMPIA Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 1?2 head cabbage, shredded 1 (8 ounce) bag bean sprouts 1 lb hamburger, browned 1?2 cup onion, diced garlic, to taste soy sauce, to taste egg roll wrap oil DIRECTIONS Combine all ingredients except egg roll wrappers and cook until warmed through in a saucepan. Wrap 1-2 T of mixture in each egg roll wrapper, sealing edges with water. I put oil about 1" deep in fry pan. Fry in oil in frying pan until egg rolls are golden and crispy. I fry first half until brown then turn over and brown other side. by: Lavender Lynn

How to Make LUCKY CHARMS TREATS Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine 25 large marshmallows or 2 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows 5 cups Lucky Charms cereal DIRECTIONS Grease 9x9x2-inch pan. Melt margarine and marshmallows until smooth, either over medium heat in a saucepan or in the microwave. Stir in Lucky Charms until well coated. Press into pan with buttered hands. Cut into squares when cool. by: Karen..

TESTED & PERFECTED LOW-SODIUM WHOLE-GRAIN CRACKERS Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 2 cups whole wheat flour 1 1?2 cups quick-cooking oats (I just used old-fashioned..) 1?2 cup wheat germ 3 tablespoons sugar substitute or 3 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 2?3 cup water 1?2 cup olive oil DIRECTIONS In medium bowl, stir together first 5 ingredients. Add water and oil. Using rubber spatula stir until dough forms. Gather dough into a ball. Divide dough in half. On lightly floured surface, roll out each dough half to a 14 inch square. Cut each square into 3 1/2 inch squares, then cut each smaller square diagonally in half to form triangles. You may have to add a little water in every now and then if it gets too dry. Place triangles, 1/2 inches apart, on ungreased baking sheets. Bake in 350 degree oven for 18 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from baking sheets; cool on racks. Sto...

This easy LOW-FAT TERIYAKI GRILLED TUNA STEAKS Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 1?4 cup soy sauce 3 tablespoons brown sugar 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons sherry wine or 2 tablespoons chicken broth 2 tablespoons unsweetened pineapple juice 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1?8 teaspoon black pepper 4 tuna steaks (about 6 oz. each) DIRECTIONS In bowl, combine first 9 ingredients, and mix well. Remove 1/3 c. of mixture to small bowl for basting; cover and refrigerate. Pour remaining marinade into large ziplock bag, add tuna. Seal bag, and turn to coat steaks; refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray. Drain steaks and discard marinade. Grill tuna, uncovered, over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork, basting frequently with reserved marinade. by: Manda