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Lasagna

By Csmith
In a Dutch oven, cook sausage, ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until well browned
- 1 pound sweet Italian sausage
- 3/4 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup minced onion
- 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
- 2 (6.5 ounce) cans canned tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 16 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 pound mozzarella cheese (sliced)
Garlic Bread

By Csmith
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 (1 pound) loaf Italian bread, cut into 1/2 inch slices
Bruschetta

By Csmith
Preheat the oven on broiler setting
- 6 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, stems removed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 French baguette
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Ranch Oyster Crackers

By Csmith
Preheat oven to 250. In a large bowl, combine the dressing mix, vegetable oil, and garlic powder
- 1 (1 ounce) package Ranch-style dressing mix
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
White Chocolate Snack Mix

By Csmith
Line 3 baking sheets with waxed paper or parchment
- 1 (10 ounce) package mini twist pretzels
- 5 cups toasted oat cereal
- 5 cups crispy corn cereal squares
- 2 cups salted peanuts
- 1 (14 ounce) package candy-coated milk chocolate pieces
- 2 (11 ounce) packages white chocolate chips
Cheese Blintzes

By Csmith
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 1 (1 pound) loaf white bread
- 4 tablespoons white sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Lil Smokies

By Csmith
Combine grape jelly and barbeque sauce in a slow cooker
- 2 (16 ounce) packages miniature smoked sausage links
- 1 (8 ounce) jar grape jelly
- 1 (12 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce
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Pimento Cheese

By Csmith
Beat the cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; add Cheddar cheese and continue beating ...
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 pinch garlic powder
- 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
Apple Pie Shot

By Csmith
Pour apple juice and vodka into a shot glass
- 1 shot apple juice
- 1 shot vodka
- 1 dash cinnamon
Creamsicle Shot

By Csmith
Pour the vodka and triple sec into a mixing glass filled with ice
- 1 oz vanilla vodka
- 1/2 oz triple sec
- orange juice
- Half and half