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Here are a few recipes that my family enjoys.
Tara’s Favorite Swedish Meatballs
“This recipe has been a family favorite of ours for many years and is a Christmas
Eve Tradition. However, Tara requested it every day while growing up.” – Gail
1 lb. each of ground beef, veal & pork
2 cups soft breadcrumbs
2 cups chicken broth (divided)
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2-4 cloves of finely minced garlic
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 Tbsp. thyme
Salt & pepper
1-2 onions thinly sliced
Pre-heat oven to 375°F
Mix all ingredients except for the onion
Add more chicken broth if the mixture seems too dry
Form into meatballs the size of a walnut and bake in 3 Tbsp. canola oil with the onion
When almost completely brown, dissolve 1/4 cup of flour into 1-1/2 cups chicken broth to form a sauce
Cover and cook through – 20-30 minutes
Stir in a 1/2 to 1 cup of sour cream, add more parsley & seasoning
Serve over rice or noodles
If using as an appetizer, serve with your favorite cranberry sauce
Mom’s Cheesecake Brownies
Turn an ordinary brownie mix into an elegant dessert in a flash!
Prepare a family-size brownie mix or your favorite brownie recipe according to directions.
Topping:
8-oz. package of full or reduced fat cream cheese
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
Beat until smooth
Spread cream cheese mixture on top of brownie mix
Run a knife or spatula in a zigzag pattern to create a marble effect
Bake according to packaging directions
Chicken Veggie Bake
This is great weekday dish. Prepare this ahead of time and bake after a busy day.
2 medium sweet potatoes cut into small chunks
2 medium white potatoes cut into small chunks
1 large onion cut into wedges
2 carrots cut into 1" slices
2 celery ribs sliced into 1/4" pieces
6 garlic gloves (not peeled)
1 tsp. dry thyme (divided)
1 tsp. rosemary (divided)
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
4 bone-in split chicken breast
1/4 cup olive oil (divided)
Pre-heat oven to 375°F
Toss vegetables in 1/2 the olive oil, 1/2 the rosemary, and 1/2 the thyme
Place in large Temp-tations baker
Sprinkle with 1 tsp. of kosher salt and 1/4 tsp. of pepper
Add white wine
Arrange chicken breasts on top and drizzle with remaining olive oil, thyme, and rosemary
Add salt & pepper
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes
Uncover and cook for 20 minutes, or until chicken is brown, juices run clear, and veggies are tender
Crumb-topped Pasta with Pancetta and Spinach
Your Temp-tations and your microwave are great kitchen partners.
4 oz. French bread
6 oz. pancetta chopped
1/2 cup diced shallots
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
1/2 cup half & half
3 cups chopped fresh spinach
1 cup parmesan cheese grated
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 lb. tube shaped pasta – cooked and drained
1/4 cup butter melted
Pre-heat oven to 350°F
Pulse bread in food processor to form coarse bread crumbs – set aside
In 2.5-qt. Temp-tations dish, microwave the pancetta and shallots on high for 3 minutes
Dissolve flour in half & half and stir in milk
Add this to pancetta mixture and microwave an additional 3 minutes, stirring after each minute until slightly thickened
Stir in spinach, pasta, cheese, salt & pepper
Add melted butter to crumbs and sprinkle on top
Bake for 15-20 minutes until hot and bubbly
Serve with a green salad