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Chocolate Revel Bars

This recipe comes to us from Val Lochner, a co-worker of mine. I have had these before at various venues, but could never land the recipe until now. It is a soft chewy oatmeal bar mixed with a sweet, tasty chocolate filling. Just flat out AWESOME!! Val, when you bringing in more? Love it!

Oatmeal Mixture
1 C. shortening
2 C. brown sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
2 l/2 C. flour
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
3 C. quick oatmeal

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in eggs and vanilla. Sift together flour, soda, and salt. Stir in oatmeal. Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture. Set aside.

Chocolate Filling
15 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
12 oz. package chocolate chips
2 T. butter
1 cup nuts
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla

To make filling, mix chips, condensed milk, butter, and salt; melt over low heat. When smooth, add nuts and vanilla.

Spread 2/3 of oatmeal mixture in a 10 x 15 (or half-sheet, 13 x 18) pan. Cover with chocolate filling. Dot with remaining 1/3 of oatmeal mixture.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

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Chocolate Mint Dessert Brownies

Post author By Liza Torborg
Post date March 20, 2010
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I hosted a Lia Sophia party and made these brownies to share. I was trying to work “green” into the food since the party was on St. Patrick’s Day. The ladies all seemed to like them a lot. I actually used a box brownie mix and then added the mint and chocolate topping from this recipe, which I got from the All Recipes website.

1 C. white sugar
1/2 C. butter, softened
4 eggs
1 1/2 C. chocolate syrup
1 C. all-purpose flour
2 C. confectioners’ sugar
1/2 C. butter, softened
2 T. creme de menthe liqueur
6 T. butter
1 C. semisweet chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup of softened butter until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in the chocolate syrup. Stir in the flour until just blended. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until top springs back when lightly touched. Cool completely in the pan.
In a small bowl, beat the confectioners’ sugar, 1/2 cup butter or margarine and creme de menthe until smooth. Spread evenly over the cooled brownies, then chill until set.
In a small bowl over simmering water, or in the microwave, melt the remaining 6 tablespoons of butter and the chocolate chips, stirring occasionally until smooth. Allow to cool slightly, then spread over the top of the mint layer. Cover, and chill for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares.

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Salted Peanut Bars

I got this recipe from a co-worker of mine, Val Lochner. She said they are simple to make! As a the official taste-tester in the office, all I can say is that they were simply delicious to eat. Val also indicated that they are, “not a low-calorie item, but hey” 🙂

1 jar of lightly salted Planter’s peanuts
1 pkg. peanut butter chips
3 T. butter
1 can condensed milk
10 oz. bag mini marshmallows

Sprinkle half a jar of peanuts into a greased 9 x 13 pan.

Melt the chips and butter. Add the condensed milk, heat 1-2 minutes more, but do not boil. Add marshmallows. Spread over nuts in pan.

Top with remaining half jar of peanuts. Press together to get peanuts to “stick.”

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Chocolate Chip Cookies from the Splendid Table

Post author By Scott Torborg
Post date February 22, 2010
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This recipe came from my co-worker Don. He brought these in on his birthday and they were fabulous. Don found the recipe on the Splendid Table site, a radio program by Minnesota Public Radio. He also had a couple changes from the original recipe:

“I made smaller cookies than the recipe defines, and these were baked for 17 minutes at 350 degrees F. Next time I’ll try 16.5 minutes. A couple of good tricks are to use parchment paper or baking mats, to use thin silver cookie sheets rather than air-bake pans, and to make sure the baking powder is no older than nine months.”

2 C. minus 2 T. (8-1/2 ounces) cake flour
1-2/3 C. (8-1/2 ounces) bread flour
1-1/4 tsp. baking soda
1-1/2 tsp. baking powder
1-1/2 tsp. coarse salt
2-1/2 sticks (1-1/4 C.) unsalted butter
1-1/4 C. (10 oz.) light brown sugar
1 C. plus 2 tablespoons (8 oz.) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp. natural vanilla extract
1-1/4 pounds bittersweet chocolate disks or fèves, at least 60 percent cacao content (see note)
Sea salt

1. Sift flours, baking soda, baking powder and salt into a bowl. Set aside.
2. Using a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugars together until very light, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla. Reduce speed to low, add dry ingredients and mix until just combined, 5 to 10 seconds.
3. Drop chocolate pieces in and incorporate them without breaking them. Press plastic wrap against dough and refrigerate for 24 to 36 hours. Dough may be used in batches, and can be refrigerated for up to 72 hours.
4. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat. Set aside.
5. Scoop 6 3-1/2-ounce mounds of dough (the size of generous golf balls) onto baking sheet, making sure to turn horizontally any chocolate pieces that are poking up; it will make for a more attractive cookie. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt and bake until golden brown but still soft, 18 to 20 minutes. Transfer sheet to a wire rack for 10 minutes, then slip cookies onto another rack to cool a bit more. Repeat with remaining dough, or reserve dough, refrigerated, for baking remaining batches the next day. Eat warm, with a big napkin.Note: Disks are sold at Jacques Torres Chocolate (www.jacquestorres.com); Valrhona féves (oval-shaped chocolate pieces) are available at Whole Foods.
Makes 1-1/2 dozen 5-inch cookies
Time: 45 minutes, plus at least 24 hours for chilling

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Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Cauliflower

Post author By Liza Torborg
Post date February 21, 2010
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I got this recipe from Real Simple magazine. I love baked macaroni and cheese and this seems to be a more healthy version using multigrain pasta and cauliflower. It’s delish!

12 oz. multigrain elbow macaroni
1 head cauliflower, roughly chopped
4 slices multigrain bread, torn
1/2 C. flat-leaf parsley, chopped
3 T. olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 C. grated extra-sharp Cheddar (6 oz)
1 1/2 C. reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 C. percent milk
1 T. Dijon mustard

Heat oven to 400º F.
Cook the pasta according to the package directions, adding cauliflower during the last 3 minutes of cooking time; drain.
Meanwhile, pulse the bread in a food processor until coarse crumbs form. Add the parsley, 2 tablespoons of the oil, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and pulse to combine; set aside.
Return the pasta pot to medium heat and add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Add the onion, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, just until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix in pasta, cauliflower, cheese, sour cream, milk and mustard.
Transfer to a shallow 3-quart baking dish, sprinkle with bread crumbs, and bake until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.

Hands-on time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Serves: 6

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Chicken Tortilla Soup

3 skinless boneless chicken breasts
1/2 tsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. minced garlic
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
2 (14.5) cans chicken broth
1 C. frozen corn kernels
1 C. chopped onion
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1 T. lemon juice
1 C. chunky salsa
8 oz. corn tortilla chips
1/2 c. shredded Monterrey jack/pepper jack cheese (optional)

Directions:

In a large pot over medium heat, saute the chicken in the oil for 5 min.
Add the garlic & cumin and mix well.
Then add the broth, corn, onion, chili powder, lemon juice, & salsa.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20-30 minutes.
Break up some tortilla chips into individual bowls* and pour soup over chips.
Top with cheese and a little sour cream.

* We used the chips to eat the soup (instead of spoons) rather than break them into our bowls.

NOTE – The recipe doesn’t call for it, but we added one can of black beans – drained and rinsed.

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Good Beef Burgers

Went down to Iowa to visit my father in-law with the family and he made this for lunch. It was so simple to make and yet so tasty. Certainly something we’ll be trying again at home. Thanks Rog!

1 1/2 lb. browned ground beef
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 can – chicken gumbo soup
1 1/2 T. mustard
1 T. ketchup

Simmer for 30 minutes and serve.

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Langs Wild Rice Soup

Wild Rice Soup recipe from the Bartholomew Buffet - bbuffet.com — Wild Rice Soup

I got this recipe from our neighbors, the Langs. The consistency is perfect, not too thick/pasty and not too watery . . . plus it’s packed with flavor.

3/4 C. uncooked wild rice
6 C. chicken broth
1 1/2 C. chopped carrots
1/2 C. chopped celery
1/2 C. chopped onion
3 T. butter
1/2 C. all purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1 1/2 to 2 C. whipping cream or half and half
2 C. chopped cooked chicken

In a large pot, combine six cups chicken broth, wild rice, carrots, onion and celery. Bring to a boil, reduce heat. Simmer covered for one hour or until rice is tender. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan. Then add the four, salt and pepper. Stir until thickened, then add the whipping cream (or half and half if you are looking for less fat), and stir until thickened and all the lumps are out. Stir whipping cream mixture into rice mixture. Stir in chicken. Heat through, then serve.

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Stuffed Shells

This recipe comes from my sister in-law Becky Lenz. She made this dish for dinner one night over Christmas. It was a great dish, full of flavor. The picture doesn’t do it justice, so don’t judge the recipe by the photo, just make and you’ll agree!

1 box jumbo shells
1 lb. ground beef
1/2 lb. Italian sausage
1 small onion – chopped
1 medium pkg. shredded mozzarella cheese
1 small pkg. shredded Italian 5 blend cheese
2 lg. can Hunts 4 cheese spaghetti sauce
2-3 tsp. Grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
4-5 tsp. oregano
3-4 shakes of parsley flakes

Cook noodles according to package. Drain with cold water and let cool.
Brown meat and onion
Add salt, pepper and oregano
Cook until the meat is browned and the onion is clear
Drain grease off meat mixture
Add 2 cups sauce and 1 cup of each type of cheese to meat mixture and mix together until cheese is partially melted
Cover bottom of 9 x 13 baking dish with sauce
Stuff shells with mixture and place in baking dish
Cover with remaining shredded cheese
Cover with remaining spaghetti sauce
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley flakes
Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
Remove foil and bake for additional 5-10 minutes

NOTE — Make sure that noodles remain covered with sauce while baking

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Shaun’s Rigatoni

We got this recipe from our neighbors (the Langs) after the birth of our third kiddo. They brought over a big casserole dish and it had excellent flavor. Absolutely something we would make again, or accept from our neighbors if they are so inclined to deliver over another pan. Hint, hint!

1 lb. ground beef
1/2 C. chopped onion
1/4 C. chopped green pepper
1 pkg. Italian style spaghetti sauce mix (Shilling Brand)
1 – 16 oz. can whole tomatoes
1 – 6 oz. can tomato paste
3/4 C. water
Velveeta Cheese
3/4 box Rigatoni Noodles

Fry hamburger, onion and green peppers together.
Boil noodles.
Combine hamburger with paste, tomatoes, sauce mix and water.
Stir into noodles.
Layer with Velveeta in casserole pan.
Bake at 350º for approximately 35 minutes covered.