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How to Make PERFECT MICROWAVED SCRAMBLED EGGS AND CHEESE FOR ONE. Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons milk 1?8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1?4 teaspoon salt 1 scallion, thinly sliced (green onion) 2 tablespoons cheddar cheese, grated 1 cherry tomatoes, quartered (optional) salt and pepper DIRECTIONS In a large (10oz) microwave-safe custard cup or ramekin, combine eggs, milk, cayenne pepper, and salt. Stir in scallion. Microwave (uncovered) on high for 45 seconds; stir with a fork. Continue cooking until eggs are almost set, about 45 seconds more. Remove from microwave. With a clean fork, stir in cheese; cover with a paper towel. Let stand until cheese has melted and eggs are set, about 1 minute. Top with tomato and season with salt and pepper to taste. by: Redbelly

TESTED & PERFECTED PERFECT DIVINITY Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 2 1?2 cups sugar 1?2 cup light corn syrup 1?2 cup water 1?4 teaspoon salt 2 egg whites 1 teaspoon vanilla 1?2 cup chopped pecans (optional) or 1/2 cup cherries (optional) DIRECTIONS In a 2 quart saucepan combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt. Cook to hardball stage, (260 degrees), stirring only until sugar dissolves. Meanwhile, as temperature of syrup reaches 250 degrees, beat egg white till stiff peaks form. When syrup reaches 260 degrees, very gradually add the syrup to egg whites, beating at high speed with electric mixer. Add vanilla and beat until candy holds its shape, 4-5 minutes. Stir in the chopped nuts or cherries, if desired. Quickly drop candy from a teaspoon onto waxed paper, swirling the top of each piece. Let cool. by: txgammi

TESTED & PERFECTED PERFECT BROWN RICE Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup brown rice 1 egg 2 cups chicken broth 1 tablespoon olive oil DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350F. Saut brown rice with egg in butter, stirring constantly over medium heat until mixture is dry. Add broth and oil and pour into deep larger baking dish. Bake at 350F for one hour.(you may need to bake longer, make sure all water is absorbed!). DO NOT STIR! DO NOT POKE! DO NOT DISTURB! Just LOOK at the rice after 30 minutes and cover with foil at that time. by: Susan Lee

How to Make PERFECT BAKED POTATOES - OVEN OR GRILL Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS POTATO 4 large baking potatoes 4 teaspoons butter FLAVORED OIL 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 garlic clove, crushed and finely minced (optional) 1 teaspoon liquid smoke (choose mesquite -o-r- hickory flavor) SEASONING MIX 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1?2 teaspoon garlic powder 1?4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly cracked DIRECTIONS FLAVORED OIL: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, liquid smoke and garlic. Set aside. SEASONING MIX: In a small dish mix kosher salt, garlic powder and black pepper. Set aside. Wash, scrub and dry potatoes well. With a sharp paring knife, cut out a nice wedge from the potato's middle. Remove the wedge and place 1 teaspoon of butter in the hollow. Sprinkle with seasoning mix. Replace the wedge pressing down gently. Place each potato on its own sheet of foil. Rub the potato with the olive

TESTED & PERFECTED PEPPERS AND STEAK FOR CROCK POT Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 2 lbs lean round steak 2 green peppers, sliced 2 tablespoons minced dried onion 1 cup beef bouillon 1?4 cup soy sauce 1?2 teaspoon ground ginger 1?2 teaspoon garlic powder DIRECTIONS Cut steak into serving size portions (I do strips). Place 1/2 the steak in crock pot. Arrange green peppers on steak. Place remaining steak on top. Mix remaining ingredients together and pour over meat. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high 4-5 hours serve over white rice. by: Dana-MMH

TESTED & PERFECTED PEPPERONI BREAD Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 1 lb frozen bread dough, thawed 1 egg, beaten 4 ounces pepperoni, sliced 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded 1?4 cup parmesan cheese, grated 1 1?2 teaspoons italian seasoning DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 375 F. Lightly grease a baking sheet. Roll frozen bread dough out into a rectangle. Brush dough with beaten egg. Arrange pepperoni, mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese over the dough. Sprinkle on the Italian seasoning. Roll up dough like a jellyroll and pinch seam to seal; place, seam side down, on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 40 minutes, or until golden. by: Debe6496

This easy PEPPERCORN PORK TENDERLOIN Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 1?2 - 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, on the coarse side 1 pork tenderloin 2 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons brandy 1?2 cup whipping cream 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1?4 teaspoon salt 1 pinch thyme 1 pinch marjoram 1 pinch rosemary DIRECTIONS Press pepper into all sides of tenderloin. Heat butter in a frying pan that just fits the pork and brown over medium high heat. Reduce heat to low. Pour brandy over the pork. Mix remaining ingredients and stir into pan. Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes. Remove pork and cut into 1/2 inch slices. Pour sauce over top. by: Jan in Lanark

TESTED & PERFECTED PENNE WITH PUMPKIN SAUCE Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 1?2 medium onion, chopped fine 1?2 medium red bell pepper, chopped fine 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1?2 cup canned solid-pack pumpkin (I would use a little more, but this is the amount the recipe calls for...) 1 cup chicken broth 1?2 cup water 2 tablespoons heavy cream freshly grated nutmeg, to taste 1?2 lb penne pasta 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves parmesan cheese, freshly grated,as an accompaniment DIRECTIONS In a large skillet cook the onion, bell pepper and garlic in the butter over moderate heat, stirring, until the vegetables are softened. Stir in the pumpkin, broth, water, cream, nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer the sauce, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. While the sauce is simmering, in a kettle of boiling salted water, boil the penne until it is al dent

How to Make PENNE ALLA VODKA Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons butter 3 -4 garlic cloves, chopped finely 1 cup thinly sliced prosciutto 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained and chopped 1?2 cup heavy cream 1?4 cup vodka (only a kind you would drink) salt and pepper 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes 1 lb penne pasta 3?4 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese DIRECTIONS In a wide pot big enough to hold all the pasta and sauce, melt the butter. add the garlic and cook until golden brown. stir in the proscuitto and cook for a a minute or two. add the tomatoes, crushed pepper, pepper and salt. simmer for 5 minutes. stir in the cream and cook for 2 minutes stirring alot. add the vodka and cook until it no longer smells strongly of vodka (about 3-5 minutes). cook the pasta as directed on box but al dente. add the pasta to the pot with the sauce and mix until it is all coated over

TESTED & PERFECTED PECAN PRALINES SOUTHERN STYLE Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 1 cup pecans 1?4 cup heavy cream 1?4 cup unsalted butter 1 cup light brown sugar, plus 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon Bourbon (optional) DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spread the pecans on a cookie sheet and place in the oven for 3 minutes. Stir and bake for 3 more minutes (Watch them closely so the don't get over toasted). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Fit a heavy-bottomed saucepan with a candy thermometer. Over high heat, cook the cream, butter and brown sugar to 240 degrees (soft ball). If necessary, stir once to help dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat and let sit for 15 seconds. CAREFULLY stir in the vanilla, bourbon, and toasted pecans. (It might spit and sputter) Stir until the mixture looks creamy and slightly thickened. Drop by tables

TESTED & PERFECTED PECAN PIE BAR COOKIES Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS SHORTBREAD BASE 3?4 cup butter 2 cups flour 1?2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1?2 teaspoon salt FILLING 1?2 cup butter 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1?3 cup honey 2 tablespoons cream (I use MILK) 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups pecans, chopped DIRECTIONS Shortbread base: mix above ingredients together until mixture is crumbly. Pat crumbs into a lightly-greased 13x9 inch pan. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes. While this is baking, prepare filling. Filling: melt butter over low heat in small saucepan. Once melted, stir in remaining ingredients except for pecans. Simmer over low heat for about a minute. Remove from heat and stir in pecans. Pour mixture over hot crust and spread evenly. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes until center is bubbly. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely. Cut into bars when cool. by: Julie

Try easy PEAS WITH LEMON AND TARRAGON Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 16 ounces frozen baby peas 1 teaspoon sugar 1?2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon (or 1/2 tsp dried) 1?2 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1 teaspoon lemon juice salt and pepper DIRECTIONS Place peas, sugar and salt in a medium saucepan; add just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer about 6 minutes. Drain. Return the drained peas to the saucepan and add all remaining ingredients. Toss well to coat. Serve. by: Parsley

How to Make PEAR CRISP Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 6 cups sliced fresh pears 1?3 cup sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1?2 teaspoon lemon, zest of 1 cup quick-cooking oatmeal 1?3 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons flour 1?2 teaspoon cinnamon 1?2 teaspoon ginger 4 tablespoons butter DIRECTIONS Heat oven to 400 F degrees. Combine pears with white sugar, lemon juice, and lemon peel. Place in greased 8 inch square baking dish. Combine oatmeal, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and ginger. Cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle crumb mixture over pears. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, until topping is crisped. Serve warm. by: Terri F.