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Roasted Garbanzo Beans/Chickpeas

Nicole
This is a really interesting recipe. I had never had Garbanzo Beans/Chickpeas in my life until tonight. Roasting them turns them into a nice healthy crunchy snack. I would compare them to a corn nut. Not as good as a corn nut, but still a very good healthy snack. Be sure to watch them really well the last 20mins because they tend to get done quickly. Some of mine got over cooked. The bad part is they are different sizes so it can be difficult to get them all cooked and not have some of them over cook.
Ingredients:
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans (chick peas)
  • cooking spray/Olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning, heaping
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • cayenne, to taste

Directions:
  1. Drain garbanzo’s in a strainer and rinse well with cool water. Shake to help remove water. Let sit to drain while proceeding.
  2. Cover a rimmed cookie sheet or shallow casserole dish with cooking spray. Pour garbanzos on the foil and spread them into a single layer. Take a few sheets of paper towel and gently press over the top of the beans just to remove any extra liquid- speeds cooking time too.
  3. Spray top of beans with cooking spray and sprinkle seasonings over the beans. Shake pan to help distribute the seasoning and make sure the beans are all in a single layer.
  4. Place pan in an oven and set to 350 F- no need to preheat. Use lowest rack on oven and return every 15-20 minutes or so to shake the pan so nothing burns. Be gentle or they may spill over the sides. Cook until beans are browned and crispy. About 45 minutes.
  5. Remove from oven and pour into a plastic bowl with tight fitting lid to cool. Careful they are HOT to the touch!

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Bread Machine Dinner Rolls

Nicole
This was a good recipe, but nothing special. I was expecting them to be a lot lighter and fluffier than they were. I have made much better Bread Machine Dinner Rolls than these. I would recommend these first: Sweet Dinner Rolls
Makes 18 rolls
Ingredients:
  • 3/4 cup milk, warmed
  • 6 tablespoons soft butter
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Directions:
  1. Place ingredients into bread machine according to manufacturers directions.
  2. Select dough cycle.
  3. When cycle is complete, shape dough as desired or wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
  4. If refrigerated, let dough set out for an hour before using.
  5. To shape, divide dough into 24 equal parts and roll into balls in your hand.
  6. Place on lightly greased baking sheet.
  7. Cover rolls with damp cloth and let rise for about 20 minutes or until doubled in size.
  8. Bake in preheated 400° oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
  9. Brush tops with melted butter.

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    Zesty Guacamole

    Nicole
    This is one of the many dips I made for New Year’s Eve this year. This is an excellent recipe. Thank you Sue for sharing! I love guacamole! It’s simply delicious and creamy. I especially love to slather it on a ham and cheese wrap! Remember Avocado is a good and healthy fat!

    Ingredients: 

    • 2 avocados

    • 1 lime, juiced
    • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
    • 1 medium onion, chopped fine
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)

    Directions:

    1.      Halve avocados; remove fruit by running spoon next to skin; discard seed or save for other uses.

    2.      Place avocado in bowl and mash with fork; immediately mix in lime juice, incorporating well.

    3.      Mix in remaining ingredients; serve immediately. 

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    Creamy Potatoes and Carrots

    Nicole

    I love this recipe. I lost it a long time ago, and just happened to find it again. It’s an excellent recipe and makes a tasty side dish. Although the picture does it no justice (old picture) this recipe is delicious!

    Ingredients:
    • 3-4 potatoes, peeled and quartered
    • 1 lb. pre-cut baby carrot
    • 1/2 onion, sliced and quartered
    • 1 cup water
    • 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
    • Salt
    • Pepper

    Directions:

    1. Spray roasting pan with nonstick spray.
    2. Place potatoes, carrots and onions on pan.
    3. Add cream of mushroom soup.
    4. Mix in the water
    5. Season with salt and pepper.
    6. Bake covered 350 for 1 hour.

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    Grandma Helen’s Chicken Spaghetti

    Nicole

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups of chicken breasts, cooked & chopped 
    • 1 can Ro-Tel tomatoes
    • 1 lb Velveeta cheese, cubed
    • 12 ounces spaghetti, cooked & drained
    • 1 large can of mushrooms

    Directions

    1. In a large pot mix together the chicken, Ro-tel tomatoes, mushrooms, and spaghetti heat through
    2. Add Velveeta cheese to mixture and melt together
    3. Heath until chicken spaghetti is bubbly and serve hot