Call for deliciousness! (PLEASE!)

[curieuse]

So, brilliant friends...

What is your favorite recipe to make at home? The thing that is so delicious and reliably wonderful that you're always excited when you're planning to make it? The go-to recipe for company coming over, or a nice night in? Yummy delicious fall comfort foods?

Tell me tell me now and please paste the actual recipe in the

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Broccoli Shrimp Pasta "Alfredo"

[curieuse]

Broccoli Shrimp Pasta Alfredo

(This isn't a true alfredo sauce but it's quick, relatively inexpensive, and reliably delicious, all of which real alfredo is not.)

1 package fettucine
1 lb. frozen uncooked shrimp (get the kind that are raw, but peeled and veined)
3-6 cloves of minced garlic, depending on how much you like garlic
1/4 cup (half a stick) butter
8 oz cream cheese
1 cup milk
3/4 cup shredded/shaved Parmesan cheese
10 oz package of frozen chopped broccoli
1/2 tsp salt
some pepper to taste

Fully cook fettucine (about 10 min). Saute shrimp and garlic in butter until shrimp turn pink. Remove and keep warm. Combine cream cheese, milk & parmesan, cook until smooth. This takes a little while, whisk over medium heat for about 10 minutes or longer until very smooth. Place broccoli in saucepan with 2 in of water, boil and simmer 6-8 minutes. Drain. Stir broccoli, shrimp, salt & pepper into cheese sauce, and heat through. Serve immediately over fettucine.

Cheesy Chicken Corn Chowder

[curieuse]

Cheesy Chicken Corn Chowder
from Southern Living, 1997

"This soup is great served in bread bowls, with crackers, or alone."

3 cans (10.75oz each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 (14.5oz) can chicken broth
1 (10oz) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (Ro-Tel)
1 (16oz) can cream-style corn
1 (16oz) package frozen whole kernel corn
8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed (smallest package)
1 garlic clove, minced (or more to taste)
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 cups chopped cooked chicken

Combine all ingredients, whisk smooth, and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking/scorching. Reduce heat and simmer approximately 30 minutes.

This makes a large batch, but it freezes really well in individual portions. Even better when reheated the 2nd day.

No-Knead Bread made even easier

[curieuse]

No Knead Bread

Re: No-Knead Bread made even easier

[fitfool]

One of these days I need to give this recipe a try. I bought a covered pot specifically to try out Lahey's recipe but then I had stumbled onto the Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day book and I've been playing with that method ever since. Still, I'd like to make this so I can compare the resulting loaves. Thanks for the tips on making it easier!

Italian Meat Bars

[syganzychick]

Any time company is coming over. Especially this time of year. :)

http://www.food.com/recipe/italian-meat-bars-402477

Yes, I posted this on food.com and am too lazy to re-write it out. :)

Re: Italian Meat Bars

[syganzychick]

Ach, I went back and saw you want the actual recipe. I'm lazy, but not that lazy

Re: Italian Meat Bars

[curieuse]

Yum!! Thanks! :)

[klarenka]

GARLIC CHEESY MASHED POTATOES.

Boil some potatoes. Mash them. Don't burn yourself on the hot potatoes.
Add garlic - diced or roasted.
Add butter.
Maybe some milk, if you want.
ADD CHEESE - we do parmesan, romano, and any other salty, melty cheese that we like.
Add whatever else you want.

EAT THEM ALL.