Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs 45 mins

Ready Time: 3 hrs 50 mins


• combine orange juice, water, brown sugar, white sugar, and cinnamon in slow cooker; stir in cranberries. cook on high for 3 hours, stirring once each hour.
• remove lid; stir well. cook on high until sauce has thickened and most cranberries have popped, about 45 more minutes.

nonna's tuscan salad dressing

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup red vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small clove garlic, minced (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• place the mayonnaise, vinegar, water, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, olive oil, garlic, oregano, basil, and black pepper into a blender. blend for 2 minutes, then pour into a salad dressing container, and refrigerate at least 1 hour. shake well before using.

garlic basil mashed potatoes

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 2 pounds potatoes, scrubbed and chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 ounces cream cheese
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. drain.
• place drained potatoes, butter, cream cheese, sour cream, dried basil, and garlic powder in a large bowl. mix well with an electric mixer on medium speed. season to taste with salt and pepper.

Cool Cucumber And Avocado Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 english (hothouse) cucumbers, diced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup diced red onion
• 1 small red bell pepper, diced
• 2 limes, zested and juiced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• 4 dashes hot pepper sauce
• 2 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• place the cucumber slices into a colander set in the sink, and sprinkle with salt. set aside and allow to drip.
• in a salad bowl, mix together the red onion, red bell pepper, lime zest and juice, cilantro, sugar, curry powder, and hot pepper sauce until thoroughly combined and the sugar has dissolved. drain the cucumber slices, and pat them dry with paper towels. stir the cucumbers into the salad. gently toss the avocados with the salad and serve.

Simple Sassy Salmon

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey mustard
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 pound salmon fillet

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 7 mins


• combine the melted butter, vegetable oil, worcestershire sauce, honey mustard sauce, brown sugar, and garlic powder in a large bowl. whisk to combine. reserve 2 tablespoons marinade for basting. place the salmon in a shallow dish and pour the remaining marinade over. cover and chill for 45 minutes.
• preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 5 inches from the heat source.
• broil salmon for 12 minutes, brushing occasionally with the reserved marinade. salmon is done when it is glazed from the marinade and flakes easily with a fork.

Truly Key Lime Pie Ice Cream

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 2 cups milk
• 2/3 cup heavy cream
• 2 egg yolks, beaten
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup lime juice
• 2 teaspoons lemon extract (optional)
• 1 (3 ounce) package lime flavored jell-o® mix
• 6 whole graham crackers

Recipe

Preparation Time: 7 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 17 mins


• in a saucepan over low heat, combine the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, milk, and heavy cream. cook until warm, whisking frequently. once the mixture is hot to the touch, whisk in the gelatin mix and sugar, stirring constantly until sugar and gelatin are completely dissolved. whisk in the egg yolks, and remove from the heat. stir in the lime juice and lemon extract.
• pour the mixture into an ice cream maker, and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions. this recipe takes a bit longer to set up than the usual ice cream.
• once the ice cream is thick, open the canister, and place large pieces of graham cracker evenly on each side. they will break into smaller pieces as the machine churns. mix for about 5 more minutes. transfer to a freezer container, seal, and freeze until solid. i like to use 1 gallon resealable freezer bags.

Peanut Butter Cups

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup peanut butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• coat a small cup muffin tin with cooking spray. in a microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate with butter and oil, stirring often, until melted, 1 to 2 minutes. pour about a tablespoon of the chocolate mixture into each muffin cup.
• melt peanut butter in microwave, 30 to 40 seconds. spoon about 1 teaspoon of melted peanut butter over chocolate in each muffin cup. top with another tablespoon of chocolate.
• chill in refrigerator 30 minutes, until set.