~Loaded Potato Soup~

The weekend is here!!! What a wonderful day for "Soup" this is soooo good. I hope everyone has a great weekend. I'm off to the market to get my potato's to make this scrumptious soup and salad. BonAppetit

Ingredients:

1 lb. baking potatoes (about 2), cubed

1 can (14-1/2 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth

1 cup milk

3 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled and divided

1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided

1 green onion sliced, divided

1/4 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream

Directions:

MICROWAVE potatoes in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 5 min., stirring after 2-1/2 min. Stir in broth and milk. Microwave 10 min., stirring after 5 min. Carefully crush potatoes with potato masher.

RESERVE 2 Tbsp. each bacon and cheese and 1 Tbsp. onions for topping. Stir remaining bacon, cheese and onions into soup.

SERVE topped with reserved bacon, cheese, onions and sour cream.

Enjoy,
Sandy

~Barefoot Contessa~

~Brownie Pudding~ ina garten

This is so incredibly chocolatey, gooey and yummy. bon appetit !

Ingredients

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• 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus extra for buttering the dish
• 4 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
• 2 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup good cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• Seeds scraped from 1 vanilla bean
• 1 tablespoon framboise liqueur, optional
• Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Directions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly butter a 2-quart (9 by 12 by 2-inch) oval baking dish. Melt the 1/2 pound of butter and set aside to cool.

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the eggs and sugar on medium-high speed for 5 to 10 minutes, until very thick and light yellow. Meanwhile, sift the cocoa powder and flour together and set aside.

When the egg and sugar mixture is ready, reduce the speed to low and add the vanilla seeds, framboise, if using, and the cocoa powder and flour mixture. Mix only until combined. With mixer still on low, slowly pour in the cooled butter and mix again just until combined.

Pour the brownie mixture into the prepared dish and place it in a larger baking pan. Add enough of the hottest tap water to the pan to come halfway up the side of the dish and bake for exactly 1 hour. A cake tester inserted 2 inches from the side will come out 3/4 clean. The center will appear very under-baked; this dessert is between a brownie and a pudding.

Allow to cool and serve with vanilla ice cream.

~St. Louis Toasted Ravioli~

This is our Family's Favorite movie night treat.

Submitted By: Sandy Prep Time: 15 min Ready In: 30min

Ingredients
2 tablespoons whole milk
1 egg
3/4 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/2 (25 ounce) package frozen cheese ravioli, thawed
3 cups vegetable oil for frying
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce

Directions:
1.Combine milk and egg in a small bowl. Place breadcrumbs and if desired, salt in a shallow bowl. Dip ravioli in milk mixture, and coat with breadcrumbs.
2.In a large saucepan, heat marinara sauce over medium heat until bubbling. Reduce the heat to simmer.
3.In a large heavy pan, pour oil to depth of 2 inches. Heat oil over medium heat until a small amount of breading sizzles and turns brown. Fry ravioli, a few at a time, 1 minute on each side or until golden. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve immediately with hot marinara sauce.

Paula Deens Caesar Salad Pita

Saturday afternoons at our house is catch up day; laundry, groceries, haircuts and cleaning. It is the perfect sandwich day, one of my family's fav's is this ceasar chicken. I hope your family enjoys it as much as mine! bon appetit.



Caesar Salad Pita

Ingredients
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 large pita rounds, halved
Chopped romaine lettuce
Caesar Dressing
Grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
1. In a heavy-duty zip-top resealable bag, combine oil, lemon juice, mustard, soy sauce, and garlic; add chicken breasts. Seal bag, and refrigerate 2 hours.
2. Preheat oven to 350˚. Line a rimmed baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Remove chicken from marinade, discarding marinade. Place chicken on prepared baking sheet. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until done. Thinly slice chicken; set aside.
3. Stuff pita halves with romaine lettuce. Top evenly with chicken, Caesar dressing, and grated Parmesan. Serve immediately.

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One Of Georgia's Own "Pride and Joy"

~Magnolia Bakery NYC~

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Magnolia Bakery’s cult-favorite vanilla cupcakes
Steal the simple recipe for the ‘Sex and the City’ ladies’ preferred dessert

Want to impress your friends — and your taste buds? Steal this easy-to-follow recipe for the “Sex and the City” ladies’ preferred dessert, the famous Magnolia Bakery cupcakes. Take your pick of either luscious vanilla or chocolate buttercream icing and serve for the ultimate in delicious, chic entertaining.

Magnolia Bakery cupcakes
Makes 2 dozen cupcakes

INGREDIENTS
• 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Line two 12-cup muffin tins with cupcake papers.
In a small bowl, combine the flours. Set aside.
In a large bowl, on the medium speed of an electric mixer, cream the butter until smooth. Add the sugar gradually and beat until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk and vanilla. With each addition, beat until the ingredients are incorporated but do not overbeat. Using a rubber spatula, scrape down the batter in the bowl to make sure the ingredients are well blended. Carefully spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling them about three-quarters full. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted into the center of the cupcake comes out clean.

Cool the cupcakes in the tins for 15 minutes. Remove from the tins and cool completely on a wire rack before icing.

Vanilla buttercream icing
Makes enough for one 2-layer 9-inch cake or 2 dozen cupcakes

INGREDIENTS
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 6-8 cups confectioners’ sugar
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS
Place the butter in a large mixing bowl. Add 4 cups of the sugar and then the milk and vanilla. On the medium speed of an electric mixer, beat until smooth and creamy, about 3-5 minutes.

Gradually add the remaining sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition (about 2 minutes), until the icing is thick enough to be of a good spreading consistency. You may not need to add all of the sugar.

If desired, add a few drops of food coloring and mix thoroughly. (Use and store the icing at room temperature because icing will set if chilled.) Icing can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

~Don't Forget That Sweet Valentine~

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

Card-Carrying Romantics

Let the kids take the lead when it comes to choosing or making Valentine's Day cards.

* One and all. Encourage kids to include all classmates on their Valentine's Day list so no one feels left out. Be sure to remember teachers and school staff, too.
* Think inside the box. Allow kids to buy boxed cards if that's their preference, but help them personalize the sentiment by decorating envelopes with stickers, stamps and drawings.
* Get creative. You don't have to spend money on commercial valentines--create something unique instead. Use a cookie cutter to trace heart shapes on red or pink cardstock or construction paper. Cut out pictures from magazines for charming collages. Recycle old valentines: mount fronts of cards on heavy red or pink paper or flattened cupcake liners, and decorate with ribbon bows.
* Immitation is the highest form of flattery. Check out poetry books from the library to help older kids think about messages to put on their valentines.
* Poets who know it. Have younger kids pen poetry using a "Roses are Red, Violets are blue" theme. Or show them how to write a love note that expresses why they appreciate someone: "How do I like you? Let me count the ways…"

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