Cranberry Cocktail Meatballs
Ingredients - As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2 Harried Housewife Cranberry Cocktail Meatballs
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- MEATBALLS
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
- 1 small onion, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
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- SAUCE
- 3/4 cup jellied cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup chili sauce
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions - Preheat oven to 375 degrees. For meatballs, in a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and egg. Shape into 1-inch balls; place in a 10x15-inch baking pan. Bake until browned and cooked through, 28 to 32 minutes. For sauce, in a large saucepan, combine cranberry sauce, chili sauce, barbecue sauce, water, and onion powder. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring continuously. Add meatballs. Reduce heat; simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with wooden picks. Makes about 60 meatballs.
Notes Save time in the kitchen by substituting 60 store-bought frozen meatballs that have been thawed in place of homemade meatballs, if desired. 3.1 https://www.theharriedhousewife.com/appetizers/cranberry-cocktail-meatballs/ Copyright 2017 by Cynthia O\'Connor O\'Hara - All Rights Reserved - The Harried Housewife is a registered trademark of Cynthia O\'Connor O\'Hara
Ingredients - As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2
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- Vegetable shortening, for pie plate
- 1/2 cup flour, plus more for pie plate
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, cut into small pieces
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Whole Nutmeg (optional)
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions - Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease a 9-inch pie plate with shortening; dust with flour. Combine milk, sugar, 1/2 cup flour, butter, eggs, and vanilla in a blender. Cover; blend until mixed, about 1 minute. Pour into prepared pie plate; grate nutmeg over the top, if desired. Bake until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Serve warm or cooled, with a dollop of whipped cream and grated nutmeg, if desired. Makes 8 servings.
3.1 https://www.theharriedhousewife.com/desserts-2/easy-custard-pie/ Copyright 2017 by Cynthia O\'Connor O\'Hara - All Rights Reserved - The Harried Housewife is a registered trademark of Cynthia O\'Connor O\'Hara
Ingredients Instructions - In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, wine, orange juice, sugar, orange zest, and cinnamon. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, partially covered, until most of the cranberries have popped, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Mash with a potato masher. Cool at least 1 hour before serving. (May be prepared up to five days in advance; store covered and refrigerated.) Makes 8 servings.
3.1 https://www.theharriedhousewife.com/holidays/cranberry-cabernet-sauce/ Copyright 2017 by Cynthia O\'Connor O\'Hara - All Rights Reserved - The Harried Housewife is a registered trademark of Cynthia O\'Connor O\'Hara
Butterscotch Caramel Apple Dip
Ingredients - As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2
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- 1 (8-ounce) package regular or reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup butterscotch caramel ice cream topping
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Apple wedges, for dipping
Instructions - For dip, in a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, ice cream topping, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Serve with apple wedges. Makes 12 servings
3.1 https://www.theharriedhousewife.com/desserts-2/butterscotch-caramel-apple-dip/ Copyright 2017 by Cynthia O\'Connor O\'Hara - All Rights Reserved - The Harried Housewife is a registered trademark of Cynthia O\'Connor O\'Hara
Ingredients - As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2
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- 4 fresh mint leaves
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons light rum
- 1 tablespoon orange-flavored liqueur, such as Triple Sec
- Crushed ice
- 1/4 cup cranberry juice cocktail, chilled
- Lemon-lime soda or club soda
- Lime slices (optional)
- Mint sprigs (optional)
Instructions - Place mint, sugar, and lime juice in a tall glass. With a muddler or back of spoon, crush mint until sugar has dissolved. Stir in rum and orange-flavored liqueur. Fill glass with crushed ice; pour cranberry juice cocktail into glass; top with soda. Stir drink well. Garnish with lime slices and mint sprigs, if desired. Makes 1 serving.
3.1 https://www.theharriedhousewife.com/harried-housewifes-recipe-box/cosmo-mojito/ Copyright 2017 by Cynthia O\'Connor O\'Hara - All Rights Reserved - The Harried Housewife is a registered trademark of Cynthia O\'Connor O\'Hara
Ingredients - As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2
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- 1/2 cup regular or light mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup regular or light sour cream
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 (14-ounce) package coleslaw mix
- 2 teaspoons grated onion (optional)
Instructions - In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, celery seed, salt, and pepper. Add coleslaw mix and onion, if desired; toss to combine. Cover, and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Makes 8 servings.
3.1 https://www.theharriedhousewife.com/side-dishes/easy-creamy-coleslaw/ Copyright 2017 by Cynthia O\'Connor O\'Hara - All Rights Reserved - The Harried Housewife is a registered trademark of Cynthia O\'Connor O\'Hara
Ingredients - As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2
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- 1 (9-ounce) package fresh cheese tortellini
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 (6-ounce) jar marinated artichokes, drained
- 2 medium scallions, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2/3 cup regular or fat-free Italian salad dressing
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 6 cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions - Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain again. In a large bowl, combine tortellini, broccoli, parsley, artichokes, scallions, basil, salt, and pepper; toss to combine. Pour dressing over tortellini mixture; toss to combine. Cover, and refrigerate 1 hour. Just before serving, add Parmesan cheese and tomatoes; toss to combine. Makes 6 servings.
3.1 https://www.theharriedhousewife.com/main-dishes/tortellini-salad/ Copyright 2017 by Cynthia O\'Connor O\'Hara - All Rights Reserved - The Harried Housewife is a registered trademark of Cynthia O\'Connor O\'Hara
Ingredients - As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2
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- 1 (16-ounce) package pound cake mix, plus ingredients to prepare it
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Instructions - Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with shortening; dust with flour. Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Stir in lime zest. Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 50 to 55 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack set over foil. Cool 10 minutes more. Meanwhile, combine sugar and lime juice in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH just until sugar has dissolved, 10 to 20 seconds. Stir well. Poke a long skewer into the top of cake at about 1-inch intervals; brush lime-sugar mixture over cake. Cool completely. Makes 12 servings.
3.1 https://www.theharriedhousewife.com/desserts/easy-lime-pound-cake/ Copyright 2017 by Cynthia O\'Connor O\'Hara - All Rights Reserved - The Harried Housewife is a registered trademark of Cynthia O\'Connor O\'Hara
Ingredients - As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2
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- STRAWBERRY FRUIT DIP
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- 1 (6-ounce) carton non-fat strawberry yogurt
- 1 (6-ounce) carton non-fat vanilla yogurt
- 1 (8-ounce) carton regular or light frozen whipped topping, thawed
- Assorted fresh fruit, such as strawberries, pineapple, grapes, kiwi, cantaloupe, for dipping
Instructions - For dip, in a large bowl, combine strawberry and vanilla yogurt. Fold in whipped topping. Serve with assorted fresh fruit. Makes 24 servings.
3.1 https://www.theharriedhousewife.com/desserts-2/strawberry-fruit-dip/ Copyright 2017 by Cynthia O\'Connor O\'Hara - All Rights Reserved - The Harried Housewife is a registered trademark of Cynthia O\'Connor O\'Hara
Ingredients - As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2 Harried Housewife Double Chocolate Muffins
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- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup regular or light sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips, divided
Instructions - Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 15 muffin cups or line with paper liners. In a medium bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, combine eggs, sour cream, milk, sugar, brown sugar, butter, and vanilla. Whisk until well blended. Add flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Stir in 1/4 cup chocolate chips. Divide batter among muffin cups. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips. Bake until a toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean, 17 to 21 minutes. Cool in pans 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Makes 15 muffins.
3.1 https://www.theharriedhousewife.com/desserts/double-chocolate-muffins/ Copyright 2017 by Cynthia O\'Connor O\'Hara - All Rights Reserved - The Harried Housewife is a registered trademark of Cynthia O\'Connor O\'Hara
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