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Hot Fudge Sundae Cake

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Submitted by Shane

Ingredients

1 c. flour ¾ c. granulated sugar
2 tbsp Cocoa (good stuff if possible) 2 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt ½ c. milk
2 tbsp vegetable or canola oil 1 tsp vanilla extract
1 c. chopped nuts (optional) 1 c. brown sugar
¼ c. Cocoa (separate from the 2 tbsp) 1¾ c. hot water
Garnish nuts, ice cream, whipped cream, & Maraschino cherries

Directions

  1. Preheat over to 350°F.
  2. Grease a 9″ square pan.
  3. Mix flour, granulated sugar, 2 tbsp cocoa, baking powder, & salt.
  4. Add milk, oil, & vanilla & mix with fork until smooth.
  5. Spread the mixture evenly in the pan.
  6. Sprinkle evenly with brown sugar & ¼ c. cocoa.
  7. Pour hot water over the batter. DO NOT mix.
  8. Bake 40 minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes.
  9. Serve with ice cream & spoon fudge over top. Finish with whipped cream, nuts, & a cherry.

Double Stuffed Potatoes

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Serves 4

Ingredients

4 large baking potatoes 2 tbsp butter or margarine
½ c. chopped onion ¾ c. shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, divided
¼ c. reduced-fat sour cream 2 tsp dried chives
Salt & Pepper

Directions

  1. Scrub potatoes; pat dry. Pierce each potato several times with a fork. Microwave on HIGH for about 10 minutes; rotate potatoes. Microwave until tender, about 3 minutes longer.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F. melt butter in a medium skillet over low heat. Add onion to skillet; cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Slice off potato tops.
  3. Scoop out potatoes, keeping shells intact; place pulp in a medium bowl. Mash potato pulp; add onion, ½ c. Cheddar, sour cream, chives, salt & pepper to bowl.
  4. Spoon potato mixture into shells, dividing evenly. Sprinkle potatoes with remaining Cheddar. Place in a medium casserole. 
  5. Bake potatoes until heated through, about 10 minutes.

Super Easy Rosemary Potatoes

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Submitted by jennifer_ann7

Ingredients

1½ lbs red potatoes, quartered 1 tbsp butter
1 tsp garlic, minced 1 tsp dried rosemary
½ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper

Directions

  1. Organic Red Potatoes by artizone on FlickrPlace butter & garlic in 8″ square baking dish.
  2. Microwave for 45 seconds or until butter melts.
  3. Add rosemary, salt, pepper & potatoes.
  4. Toss well. Cover & microwave for 7-10 min.
  5. Carefully remove cover (steam is VERY hot) & poke a potato with a fork to check for tenderness.
  6. If they aren’t done, re-cover & continue to microwave at 2 min. intervals until cooked.

Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

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Garlic Mashed Potatoes by Shihmei Barger on FlickrSubmitted by Wally

Ingredients

1 whole head garlic, roasted 1 – 1½ medium potatoes per diner
3 tbsp butter ¼ c. whole milk, half & half, or cream
1/3 c. shredded Parmesan 1 tbsp dried parsley
salt & pepper to taste

Roasted Garlic Directions

  1. Cut the top off of all the individual cloves of the head, keeping the entire head of garlic intact.
  2. Place in a square of aluminum foil that will be large enough to wrap the entire head & enclose it.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over the top & sprinkle with a pinch of kosher salt.
  4. Wrap the garlic in the foil & place in 350°F oven for 1 hour.

Main Directions

  1. Cut potatoes into roughly bite sized pieces, close to the same size. Place potatoes in a large stock pot & cover with enough water to just barely cover the potatoes.
  2. Bring to a boil & reduce heat to medium & simmer for approximately 10-15 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.
  3. Remove the potatoes from the water, but place them back into the still warm pot. Add butter & milk, & mash with either potato masher or electric hand mixer until it begins to smooth but is still quite lumpy.
  4. Add Parmesan & continue to mash until you reached the desired consistency. Add parsley on top for garnish & enjoy.

Pasta with Clam Sauce

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Submitted by Monica

Ingredients

3 6½ oz. cans chopped clams 6½ oz. can whole clams
3-4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp dry Italian seasoning
2 tbsp fresh oregano 2 tbsp fresh basil
2 tbsp fresh parsley (flat leaf or Italian) 1 box pasta
Olive Oil salt & Pepper
Dry White Wine (Sauvignon blanc works well) Romano cheese

Directions

  1. On medium heat, in a large skillet, add olive oil & minced garlic. Cook until slightly browned , add Italian seasoning & toast for 2 minutes.
  2. Add 4 cans of clams (with juice), add salt & pepper to taste.
  3. Bring to a boil, add one full can of wine (or, if you don’t want to use wine, add the juice of 1 lemon), turn down heat to a simmer.
  4. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until only about ¾ to 1 c. of liquid is left (about 30-40 minutes)
  5. Cook pasta according to directions on the pkg. in salted water (the water should have at least 1 full tsp of salt – NO OIL).
  6. When the pasta is al dente, add pasta to the pan with clam sauce to finish cooking.
  7. Add pasta water as needed to make a creamy sauce (you’ll need anywhere from ½ to 1½ c.).
  8. Add fresh herbs & cheese, fold together. Serve with hot crusty bread & more cheese.