After seven years, this will be our final issue featuring “What’s for Dinner? Ask Linda.”
However, we hope to occasionally feature articles from Linda Cahill throughout the coming years about exciting new products or recipes from The Pampered Chef.
We’re very proud of the recipes and cooking tips shared in This Awful Awesome Life and past articles will remain available for you to enjoy.
The holidays are here, and Linda has delicious and easy recipes to make any and every gathering special.
HOT CHOCOLATE
Ingredients:
First Stage:
4 cups (1 L) milk
¼ cup (60 mL) brown sugar
¼ tsp. (1 mL) salt
Add-In:
1 cup (250 mL) semi-sweet chocolate chips
MINI CINNAMON ROLL WREATH
Ingredients:
2 packages (8 oz/235 g each) seamless crescent dough, divided
2 tbsp. (30 mL) butter
1/4 cup (50 mL) granulated sugar
1 tsp. (5 mL) Cinnamon
1 cup (250 mL) powdered sugar
1 tbsp. (15 mL) milk
Optional garnish (see Cook’s Tip)
CHEESY PINWHEEL SPINACH WREATH
Ingredients:
2 pkgs. (8 oz or 235 g each) refrigerated crescent rolls
⅔ cup (150 mL) gourmet spreadable cheese with garlic and herbs
8 slices (1 oz/30 g each) thinly sliced deli ham
1 cup (250 g) packed spinach leaves
DENVER OMELET
Ingredients:
1 tbsp. (15 mL) butter, divided
2 tbsp. (30 mL) finely chopped onion
2 tbsp. (30 mL) finely chopped red bell pepper
2 tbsp. (30 mL) finely chopped green bell pepper
3 tbsp. (45 mL) diced ham
2 eggs
1 tbsp. (15mL) water
⅛ tsp. (0.5 mL) salt
⅛ tsp. (0.5 mL) pepper
2 tbsp. (30 mL) cheddar cheese, shredded
Optional garnish: sliced green onions
https://www.pamperedchef.com/pws/janicemanley/recipe/Breakfast+%26+Brunch/Denver+Omelet/52354
TAMALE ROUND-ABOUT
Ingredients:
Filling
2 1/2 cups Make-Ahead Ground Beef or 1 1/4 pounds lean (90%) ground beef (see Cook's Tip)
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 jar (16 ounces) thick and chunky medium salsa
1/4 cup red or green bell pepper or combination of both, chopped
Corn Bread
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4-1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups milk
2 eggs
1/4 cup vegetable oil
4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (1 cup)
Sour cream (optional)
https://www.pamperedchef.com/pws/janicemanley/recipe/Main+Dishes/Tamale+Round-About/9961
EASY GUACAMOLE
Ingredients:
2 ripe avocados
1 plum tomato, chopped
1/2 cup (125 mL) sour cream
2 tbsp. (30 mL) chopped, pitted ripe olives
2 tbsp. (30 mL) chopped onion
1 tbsp. (15 mL) snipped fresh cilantro
1 tsp. (5 mL) lime juice
3/4 tsp. (4 mL) salt
GARLIC AND HERB BEEF TENDERLOIN
Ingredients:
4 lbs. (1.8 kg) beef tenderloin, trimmed
2 tbsp. (30 mL) olive oil, divided
1 tsp. (5 mL) salt
3 tbsp. (45 mL) Garlic & Herb Rub, divided
¼ cup (60 mL) finely chopped shallot
2 cups (500 mL) shiitake mushrooms, sliced
½ cup (125 mL) red wine
2 cups (500 mL) beef broth
2 tbsp. (30 mL) flour
2 tbsp. (30 mL) butter
BUTTERNUT SQUASH PASTA WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND BACON
Ingredients:
1 medium butternut squash
Oil for spritzing
Salt and pepper
5 slices bacon
10 oz. (300 g) fresh Brussels sprouts
6 sage leaves
½ cup (125 mL) chicken broth
AWESOME AU GRATIN POTATOES
Ingredients:
1 can (10 1/2 oz or 284 mL) condensed cheddar cheese soup
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) shredded white cheddar cheese
1/4 cup (50 mL) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1 cup (250 mL) milk
1 garlic clove
3.5 lbs. (1.6 kg) baking potatoes (about 10 medium)
1/2 tbsp. (7 mL) fresh thyme leaves (optional)
POTATO ROLLS
Ingredients:
1 pkg. (16 oz/453 g) hot roll mix (including yeast packet) from The Pampered Chef
⅓ cup (75 mL) instant mashed potato flakes
1 tbsp. (15mL) granulated sugar
1 cup (250 mL) hot water (120°-130°F/49°-54°C)
2 tbsp. (30 mL) butter, softened
1 egg beaten
Flour for dusting
Oil for brushing
Homemade Lemon-Rosemary Butter (optional) see Cook's Tips
MARSHMALLOW AND CHOCOLATE DREIDELS
Ingredients:
1 bag (12 oz or 350 g) blue candy melts
12 mini pretzel sticks
12 regular-size marshmallows
12 chocolate candy kisses, unwrapped
1/4 cup (50 mL) white chocolate morsels
CHOCOLATE-RASPBERRY MACADAMIA TART
Ingredients:
Crust
½ cup (125 mL) toasted macadamia nuts
½ 9 oz. pkg. (5.5 oz/137.5 g) pie crust mix
½ cup (125 mL) packed light brown sugar
2 oz. (60 g) bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
1-2 tbsp (15-30 mL) cold water
Filling
3 ½ cups (875 mL) fresh raspberries, divided
6 oz. (175 g) bittersweet chocolate for baking, chopped
1 cup (125 mL) heavy whipping cream
⅛ tsp. (0.5 mL) salt
1 tbsp. (15 mL) powdered sugar
Optional garnish: Mint leaves
TREE MERINGUES
Ingredients:
2 large egg whites, room temperature
1/4 tsp. (1 mL) cream of tartar
1 tube green gel food coloring
1/2 cup (125 mL) sugar
1/8 tsp. (.5 mL) peppermint extract
small candies for decoration
https://www.pamperedchef.com/pws/janicemanley/recipe/Desserts/Christmas/Tree+Meringues/1025713
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