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Looking for an extra-special entree to delight your busy crowd? My family always manages to make time for this rich shrimp dish. We enjoy it over golden egg noodles.
Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min. Makes 8 servings
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup minced italian seasoning w/ minced garlic
1/2 cup boiled mushrooms with butter and garlic
2 pounds large uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
Hot cooked noodles or rice
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Directions
Preheat oven to 400°. In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add broth and garlic. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in the cream, parsley, paprika, salt and pepper.
Butterfly shrimp, by cutting lengthwise almost in half, but leaving shrimp attached at opposite side. Spread to butterfly. Place cut side down in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Pour cream sauce over shrimp. Bake, uncovered, until shrimp turn pink, 15-18 minutes. Serve with noodles or rice.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 240 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 216mg cholesterol, 410mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 20g protein.
Caesar Salad
8 reviews Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time Prep/Total Time: 10 min. Makes 6 servings
This crunchy, refreshing Caesar salad has a zippy, zesty dressing that provides a burst of flavor with each bite. It's a great salad to perk up any spring or summer meal. —Schelby Thompson, Camden Wyoming, Delaware
Ingredients
1 large bunch romaine, torn
3/4 cup olive oil
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/2 fresh lemon
1/4 to 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Caesar-flavored or garlic croutons
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Directions
Place lettuce in a large salad bowl. Combine the next 6 ingredients in a blender; process until smooth. Pour over lettuce and toss to coat.
Squeeze lemon juice over lettuce. Sprinkle with pepper, cheese and croutons.
Nutrition Facts 1 cup: 265 calories, 28g fat (4g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 268mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
Stir-Fried Green Beans
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Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min. Makes 2 servings
In no time at all, Lapeer, Michigan's Heidi Wilcox stir-fries everyday green beans with garlic and a variety of herbs and spices for this well-seasoned side dish.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
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Directions
In a large nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add beans. Cook and stir until crisp-tender, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Stir in parsley, basil, salt, oregano and cayenne.
Nutrition Facts 3/4 cup: 77 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 358mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
7-Layer Gelatin Salad
5 reviews Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time Prep: 30 min. + chilling Makes 20 servings
Here's an eye-catching salad that my mother makes for Christmas dinner each year. You can choose different flavors to make other color combinations for specific holidays or other gatherings. —Jan Hemness, Stockton, Missouri
Ingredients
4-1/2 cups boiling water, divided
7 packages (3 ounces each) assorted flavored gelatin
4-1/2 cups cold water, divided
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk, divided
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Optional: Sliced strawberries and kiwifruit
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Directions
In a small bowl, add 3/4 cup boiling water to 1 gelatin package; stir 2 minutes to completely dissolve. Stir in 3/4 cup cold water. Pour into a 3-qt. trifle or glass bowl. Refrigerate until set but not firm, about 40 minutes.
In a clean bowl, dissolve another gelatin package into 1/2 cup boiling water. Stir in 1/2 cup cold water and 1/2 cup milk. Spoon over the first layer. Refrigerate until set but not firm.
Repeat 5 times, alternating plain and creamy gelatin layers. Refrigerate each layer until set but not firm before adding the next layer. Refrigerate, covered, overnight. Serve with whipped topping and, if desired, fruit.
EDITOR'S NOTE:Recipe may also be prepared in a 13x9-in. dish coated with cooking spray; follow recipe as directed. Cut into squares before serving. Nutrition Facts 1 serving: 163 calories, 3g fat (3g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 85mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
These boats are wonderful with tortilla chips, beans or rice. You can also cover them, pack them on ice, and take them to a picnic or potluck. Straight from the oven or cold, they're always delicious. —Frances Benthin, Scio, OregonAvocado Crab Boats
These boats are wonderful with tortilla chips, beans or rice. You can also cover them, pack them on ice, and take them to a picnic or potluck. Straight from the oven or cold, they're always delicious. —Frances Benthin, Scio, Oregon
Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min. Makes 8 servings
Ingredients
5 medium ripe avocados, peeled and halved
1/2 cup Vanilla Greek Yogurt w/ Honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
2 tablespoons minced chives
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1 Green Pepper Pitted
1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Lemon wedges
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Directions
Preheat broiler. Place 2 avocado halves in a large bowl; mash lightly with a fork. Add mayonnaise and lemon juice; mix until well blended. Stir in crab, 3 tablespoons cilantro, chives, serrano pepper, capers and pepper. Spoon into remaining avocado halves.
Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with cheese and paprika. Broil 4-5 in. from heat until cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro; serve with lemon wedges.
Peppers (Hot) Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face. Nutrition Facts 1 filled avocado half: 325 calories, 28g fat (6g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 427mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 6g fiber), 13g protein.
Aunt Marion’s Fruit Salad Dessert
25 reviews Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time Prep: 20 min. + chilling Makes 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
Aunt Marion, my namesake, is like a grandma to me. She gave me this luscious salad recipe, which goes to all our family reunions, hunt club suppers and snowmobile club picnics...and I go home with no leftovers! —Marion LaTourette, Honesdale, Pennsylvania
Ingredients
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches, drained and cut into bite-size pieces
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
3 bananas, sliced
2 unpeeled red apples, cut into bite-sized pieces
fruit sauce:
1 cup cold whole milk
3/4 cup sour cream
1/3 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
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Directions
In a large bowl, combine fruits. Whisk sauce ingredients until smooth. Gently fold into fruits. Cover and chill for 3-4 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts 1 cup: 218 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 86mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein.
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