Daily Dish for the Original Copy Officer Captains and 270,036 OCS, Lunch / Dinner for 3/21/21
- Katherine Victoria Vananderland
- Mar 21, 2021
- 9 min read
Updated: Mar 22, 2021
Here is a Sunday Brunch for the day to help you heal with the soul food we have a little bit of everything to find a good meal. May it bless your bodies and keep you full and give you happiness from the food that was chosen.
Peeps Sunflower Cake
Ingredients
1 yellow cake mix (regular size)
2 cans (16 ounces each) chocolate frosting
19 to 20 yellow chick Peeps candies
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (assorted sizes)
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Directions
Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions, using two parchment-lined and greased 9-in. round baking pans. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely.
If cake layers have rounded tops, trim with a long serrated knife to make level. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake.
For petals, arrange Peeps around edge of cake, curving slightly and being careful not to separate chicks. For sunflower seeds, arrange chocolate chips in center of cake.
Test Kitchen TipsThick frosting tends to tear cake. For easier spreading, try thinning it with 1-2 teaspoons water. Tweezers come in handy when arranging chocolate chips. Keeping Peeps connected works great for decorating this cake. But you can also cut them apart and arrange individual chicks around the cake's perimeter. Either method yields an adorable result.
Nutrition Facts 1 slice: 679 calories, 30g fat (10g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 417mg sodium, 105g carbohydrate (83g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
Potluck Macaroni and Cheese
Ingredients
3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 package (16 ounces) Velveeta, cubed
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
1-3/4 cups whole milk
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
3/4 cup butter, melted
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
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Directions
Cook macaroni according to package directions for al dente; drain. Transfer to a greased 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in remaining ingredients.
Cook, covered, on low 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads at least 160°, stirring once.
Nutrition Facts 3/4 cup: 388 calories, 28g fat (17g saturated fat), 122mg cholesterol, 652mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 17g protein.
Ingredients
1 bone-in beef rib roast (4 to 5 pounds)
1/4 cup kosher salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons dried rosemary, crushed
2 tablespoons wasabi powder
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon coarsely ground pepper
1 teaspoon herbes de Provence
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Directions
Preheat oven to 350°. Place roast, fat side up, on a rack in a foil-lined roasting pan. In a small bowl, mix salt, garlic powder, rosemary, wasabi powder, butter, pepper and herbes de Provence; pat onto all sides of roast.
Roast 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well 145°). Remove roast from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before carving.
Tips for Cooking Large Cuts of Meat Test Kitchen TipsBe sure to choose bone-in beef; the bones help control the meat’s temperature as it cooks. Look through our How to Cook Prime Rib guide for more insight.
Nutrition Facts 5 ounces cooked beef: 311 calories, 18g fat (8g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 1624mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 31g protein.
Ingredients
6 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped
1 small onion, thinly sliced
6 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
9 cups frozen french-style green beans, thawed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
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Directions
In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain. In the same skillet, saute onion in butter and oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in wine; bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, for 5-8 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half.
Add the green beans, salt, garlic powder and pepper; heat through. Stir in lemon juice and bacon.
Nutrition Facts 3/4 cup: 176 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 408mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
Ingredients
6 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 pounds small red potatoes
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 to 1/3 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup Stilton cheese
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
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Directions
Preheat oven to 400°. Cut stem ends off unpeeled garlic cloves. Place cloves on a piece of foil. Drizzle with oil; wrap in foil. Bake until cloves are soft, 35 minutes.
Meanwhile, place potatoes in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 15-20 minutes.
Unwrap garlic cloves; cool 10 minutes. Squeeze garlic from skins. Mash with a fork.
Drain potatoes; return to pan. Coarsely mash potatoes, gradually adding butter, cream cheese, garlic and enough milk to reach desired consistency. Stir in Stilton cheese, bacon, 2 tablespoons parsley, pepper and salt. Sprinkle with remaining parsley.
Nutrition Facts 2/3 cup: 292 calories, 21g fat (12g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 433mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
Ingredients
1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup shredded Gruyere or additional Swiss cheese
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
5 large eggs
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons minced fresh dill
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Directions
Preheat oven to 400°. Unroll crust into a 9-in. pie plate; flute edge. Sprinkle cheeses into crust. In a large bowl, whisk eggs and cream until blended. Stir in herbs; pour over top.
Bake on a lower oven rack 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts 1 piece: 394 calories, 26g fat (13g saturated fat), 209mg cholesterol, 380mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 17g protein.
Ingredients
5 cups chopped fresh kale
3 cups torn romaine
1 package (14 ounces) coleslaw mix
1 medium fennel bulb, thinly sliced
1 cup chopped fresh broccoli
1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/3 cup pureed strawberries
Sliced fresh strawberries
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Directions
Combine kale and romaine. Add coleslaw mix, fennel, broccoli and red cabbage; sprinkle with feta cheese and sesame seeds. Toss to combine.
Stir together olive oil and sesame oil. Whisk in honey, vinegar and lemon juice. Add pureed strawberries. Whisk until combined. Dress salad just before serving; top with sliced strawberries.
Nutrition Facts 1-1/3 cups: 192 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 140mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 1 starch.
Ingredients
3 cups sliced fresh strawberries, divided
2 tablespoons sugar
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 loaf (1 pound) cinnamon bread, cut into 1-in. pieces
5 large eggs
1 cup half-and-half cream
Sweetened whipped cream
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Directions
Toss 2 cups strawberries with sugar. In another bowl, beat the next 5 ingredients until smooth. Place half the bread in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Spoon cream cheese mixture over bread. Layer with strawberry mixture and remaining bread. Whisk eggs and cream until blended; pour over top. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.
Preheat oven to 350°. Remove casserole from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Top with whipped cream and remaining strawberries.
Nutrition Facts 1 piece: 431 calories, 21g fat (10g saturated fat), 160mg cholesterol, 382mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 5g fiber), 13g protein.
Ingredients
8 bacon strips
4 cups chopped fresh kale
4 large eggs
4 frozen waffles
1 large tomato, sliced
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Optional: chipotle mayonnaise and minced fresh parsley
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Directions
In a large nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Discard drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons. Cook and stir kale in 1 tablespoon drippings in same pan over medium heat until tender, 6-8 minutes. Remove and keep warm. Add remaining 1 tablespoon drippings to pan. Break eggs, 1 at a time, into pan; reduce heat to low. Cook until whites are set and yolks begin to thicken, turning once if desired.
Meanwhile, prepare waffles according to package directions. Top each waffle with kale, tomato slices, 1 egg, cheese and 2 bacon strips. If desired, serve with chipotle mayonnaise and parsley.
Nutrition Facts 1 serving: 382 calories, 26g fat (9g saturated fat), 228mg cholesterol, 695mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein.
Ingredients
1 cup fat-free milk
1 cup frozen unsweetened strawberries
1/2 cup frozen unsweetened raspberries
3 tablespoons sugar
1 cup ice cubes
Optional: Sliced fresh strawberries, fresh raspberries, chia seeds, fresh pumpkin seeds, unsweetened shredded coconut and sliced almonds
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Directions
Place the milk, berries and sugar in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Add ice cubes; cover and process until smooth. Divide mixture between 2 serving bowls. Add optional toppings as desired.
Nutrition Facts 1-1/2 cups: 155 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 54mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
Ingredients
4 large baking potatoes
4 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 slices halved Canadian bacon, warmed
1/4 cup prepared hollandaise sauce
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Directions
Preheat oven to 400°. Scrub potatoes; pierce several times with a fork. Bake until tender, 50-75 minutes.
Meanwhile, place 2-3 in. of water in a large saucepan or skillet with high sides. Bring to a boil; adjust heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Break cold eggs, 1 at a time, into a small bowl; holding bowl close to surface of water, slip egg into water.
Cook, uncovered, until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard, 3-5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, lift eggs out of water. With a sharp knife, cut an X in each potato. Fluff pulp with a fork; season with salt and pepper. Top potatoes with Canadian bacon, poached eggs and hollandaise sauce. If desired, sprinkle with minced parsley.
Nutrition Facts 1 stuffed potato: 444 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 212mg cholesterol, 535mg sodium, 66g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 8g fiber), 20g protein.
Upside-Down Apple Bacon Pancake
Ingredients
4 bacon strips, chopped
1 large apple, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 large egg, room temperature
3/4 cup 2% milk
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional toppings: Confectioners' sugar and maple syrup
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Directions
Preheat oven to 375°. In an 8-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels to drain, reserving drippings.
Add apple to drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with bacon, brown sugar and cinnamon.
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar and baking powder. In a small bowl, combine egg, milk, butter and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour over apples.
Bake until lightly browned, 20-25 minutes. Invert onto a serving plate. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar and serve with syrup.
Nutrition Facts 1 piece: 371 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 430mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.
Ingredients
4 large eggs
4 tablespoons vanilla greek yogurt with honey
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 thick slices sourdough bread, toasted
1 cup fresh arugula
1 medium tomato, sliced
1/3 pound thinly sliced prosciutto
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
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Directions
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Break eggs, 1 at a time, into pan; reduce heat to low. Cook until whites are set and yolks begin to thicken, turning once if desired.
Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise and garlic; spread over toast slices. Top with arugula, tomato, prosciutto and fried eggs; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts 1 open-faced sandwich: 531 calories, 22g fat (5g saturated fat), 221mg cholesterol, 1563mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 28g protein
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
TOPPINGS:
Banana slices, miniature semisweet chocolate chips, whipped cream and sweetened shredded coconut
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Directions
Preheat griddle over medium-high heat. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine egg, milk and melted butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
For each bunny, make a pancake 4 in. wide for the body, a pancake 2-1/2 in. wide for the head, two small oval-shaped pancakes for the feet and two small triangular pancakes for the ears. Spoon batter onto griddle; cook until bubbles form on top of pancakes. Turn; cook until second side is golden brown.
To form bunny, place ears at the top of a plate. Place head slightly overlapping the bottom of the ears; top with body slightly overlapping head and feet slightly overlapping body. Place a banana slice on each foot; arrange mini chocolate chips at the end of each foot for toes. Dollop whipped cream on body just above the feet; sprinkle with coconut for the tail. Serve immediately.
Test Kitchen Tip: A squeeze bottle filled with pancake batter is the perfect thing for getting just the right shapes. It's also a great way for little helpers to get creative. Test Kitchen TipsHave fun with these bunnies! Mix blueberries or mini chocolate chips into the batter for polka dots, or toast the coconut for a suntanned tail. Hop into fall by adding 1/4 cup canned pumpkin and 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice to your batter. Up the cuteness factor with a few strawberry hearts. Look for berries that have rounded tops and pointed bottoms, then use the tip of a sharp paring knife to cut out their leaves and cores. Slice in half and enjoy! Nutrition Facts 1 serving: 547 calories, 29g fat (17g saturated fat), 163mg cholesterol, 1329mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein.
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