I’m sorry this is so  late.  
Gary knows how badly I’m  suffering with this arm, and he generously shared this group of recipes with  permission to share with you.  This will be it for today.  I HOPE to  get some recipes rounded up this weekend to send at least M-W-Th.  And Friday  next week.  Thanks so much Gary!
Alan Jackson's Sausage  Cheese Balls  
File In: Appetizers, Snacks, Retro  from March 2010
Ingredients
About:  This recipe is one of  Country Singer Alan Jackson's favorite.
Makes 4–5 dozen
Ingredients
1 pound hot ground sausage 
2 cups shredded extra sharp cheddar  cheese 
3 cups Bisquick (or any brand) baking  mix 
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. 
Mix all ingredients by hand. Roll  into 1- to 2-inch balls. 
Bake on ungreased cookie sheet for  20–25 minutes until golden brown, turning once every 10 minutes. 
Uncooked sausage cheese balls can be  frozen until ready to cook. 
Blueberry Banana Oatmeal  Smoothie  
File In:  Drinks, Smoothies
About:  ""This is a  quick and healthy breakfast or snack. You can easily replace the blueberries  with any other fruit or berry. I've also just used banana and added some peanut  butter. Yum. You can replace the sugar with Splenda(R), if desired."
Prep 10 min; Ready In  10 min
Ingredients
1 cup soy milk
1 frozen banana, sliced
1/4 cup frozen blueberries
1/4 cup oats
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon white sugar, or more to  taste
Directions
Blend soy milk, banana, blueberries,  oats, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and white sugar together in a blender until  smooth.
Cilantro Lemon Marinated Chicken  Kabobs
File In:  Grilling
Source:  Taste of Home at: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/cilantro---lemon-marinated-chicken-kabobs/print  
About: "Cook the onions first so  there’s plenty of room on the grill for the chicken skewers. Give the  whole platter a spritz of lemon for a sunshiny delight. —Moumita Ghosh,  Kolkata, West Bengal"
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 40 minutes +  marinating Grill: 20 minutes.
YIELD: 6 servings
Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless  chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/3 cup fresh mint leaves
2 Serrano peppers, sliced
1 piece fresh gingerroot (1 inch),  coarsely chopped
4 garlic cloves, sliced
3 medium sweet onions, cut crosswise  into 1/2-inch slices
4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
Lemon wedges
Directions
1. In a large bowl, toss chicken  with lemon juice and salt; let stand 15 minutes. Meanwhile, place water,  yogurt, herbs, peppers, ginger and garlic in a blender; cover and process until  smooth. Stir into chicken mixture; refrigerate, covered, 2 hours.
2. Moisten a paper towel with  cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Brush  onions with 2 tablespoons oil. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in.  from heat 10-12 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally.
3. Remove chicken from marinade;  discard marinade. Thread chicken onto six metal or soaked wooden skewers.  Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 10-12 minutes or  until chicken is no longer pink, turning occasionally and brushing with  remaining oil during the last 4 minutes. Serve with grilled onions and lemon  wedges. Yield: 6 servings.
Editor's Note: Wear disposable  gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your  face.
Nutritional Facts
1 kabob with 1/2 grilled onion: 224  calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 651mg sodium, 4g  carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein. 
Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat,  2 fat, 1 vegetable.
Creamed Chicken and  Mushrooms for Two
File In:  Easy Meals Just For  Two
Source:  Dixie Merrill, Newark,  Ohio
Link:  As posted in Taste of  Home:  http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/creamed-chicken-and-mushrooms/print  
About:  Total Time: Prep/Total  Time: 20 Minutes.  
Yield: 2 Servings
Ingredients
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon paprika
Dash ground nutmeg
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup milk
1 cup cubed cooked chicken
Hot cooked rice
Directions
1. In a small saucepan, sauté  mushrooms in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, parsley, salt, paprika and  nutmeg until blended. Gradually add broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and  stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in chicken. Cook 2 minutes longer or  until heated through. Serve over rice. Yield: 2 servings.
Fabulous Cheese Fondue 
File In: Dips, Appetizers
Source: http://www.crock-pot.com/slowcooker-recipe?search=true&rid=3263  
About: Time on High: 1 to 2 hours  Time on Low: 2 to 3 hours
Ingredients
1 Tablespoon margarine
  1/4 Cup onion, chopped
  2 Cloves garlic, minced
  1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
  1/2 Cup dry white wine
  1/4 Cup reduced-fat milk
  8 Ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
  8 Ounces Gruyère cheese
  2 Ounces blue cheese
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in the  Crock-Pot® stoneware. Cover cook on Low 2 to 3 hours, stirring once or  twice, until cheese is melted and smooth.
French Onion Soup Burger 
File In:  Sandwiches
Source:  The French Onion Soup  Burger was created by Chef Paul Denamiel, owner of Le Rivage and Little Prince  in New York City. https://thomasbreads.com/recipes/french-onion-soup-burger
About:  What does the Food  Network, Thomas’ and New York City, have in common? Chef Paul Denamiel  and his French Onion Soup Burger.
Servings 6;  Prep Time 25 minutes;  Cook Time 10 minutes
Ingredients
Béchamel Sauce:
  2 Tbsp. Butter
  2 Tbsp. Flour
  1 1/4 Cup Heated Milk
  Ground Pepper
  Burger
  4 Large Spanish Onions
  1 Cup Beef or Chicken Stock
  2 Sprigs Fresh Thyme
  4 Tbsp. Olive Oil
  6 Burgers (prepackaged or a blend of brisket, chuck and short rib)
  6 Slices of Emmental Cheese
  6 Thomas’® Original Sandwich Size English Muffins
Directions
Béchamel sauce
  In a heavy-bottom saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in flour, stirring  constantly, about 2 min. Mixture will bubble. Do not let it brown. Whisk in hot  milk, making sure there are no lumps and mixture is smooth. Continue to stir as  sauce thickens. Bring to a boil. Add salt and pepper, lower heat, and cook,  stirring for 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat. To cool this sauce for later  use, cover it with plastic wrap. Set aside.
Burger
  Peel onions and cut them in half, lengthwise. Cut into thin  half-moon slices. Over medium heat, sauté onion with 4 tbs. olive oil  and thyme sprigs until caramelized. Add stock and cook until most is  evaporated. This may take about 20 minutes. Remove thyme sprigs. Salt and  pepper. Set aside.
Heat a grill pan over high heat.  Lightly brush pan with olive oil. Generously salt and pepper both sides of each  burger. Place burger on grill pan and cook 5–6 minutes each side for  medium burger. After burger is flipped, place cheese on top and cook until  desired internal temperature is reached and cheese is melted.
Split the English Muffins with a  fork. Toast and butter each side. Then, layer on a tbs. of béchamel  sauce, followed by meat and sautéed onions.
Beefy Corn and Black Bean Chili 
File In:  Healthy, Soups, Sides
Source:  From Oxmoor House and  posted on: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/beefy-corn-black-bean-chili  
No one will ever guess that this  chili hasn't simmered on the stove all day. (Our secret: it's ready in about  half an hour.) 
This dish has the flavor and aroma of  a chili that  has simmered all day—and only you have to know it hasn't. Dress it up  with a dollop of sour cream and sliced green onions, and serve it with Cheesy  Cheddar Corn Bread.
Prep Time 1 minute; 
Cook Time 27 minutes; 
Servings 6: 1 cup
Ingredients
1 pound ground round
2 teaspoons salt-free chili powder  blend (such as The Spice Hunter)
1 (14-ounce) package frozen seasoned  corn and black beans (such as Pictsweet)
1 (14-ounce) can fat-free,  less-sodium beef broth
1 (15-ounce) can seasoned tomato  sauce for chili (such as Hunt's Family Favorites)
Reduced-fat sour cream (optional)
Sliced green onions (optional)
Directions
Combine beef and chili powder blend  in a large Dutch oven. Cook 6 minutes over medium-high heat or until beef is  browned, stirring to crumble. Drain and return to pan.
Stir in frozen corn mixture, broth,  and tomato sauce; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.  Uncover and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Ladle chili into bowls. Top each  serving with sour cream and onions, if desired.
NUTRITION INFORMATION 
calories 193, calories from fat 14 %,  fat 3 g, sat fat 1 g, mono fat 1 g, poly fat 0.3 g
protein 20 g.
Mexican Pasta Salad with Creamy  Avocado Dressing 
File In:  Healthy, Pasta Salads
About: “Everyone will love this  Mexican-inspired pasta salad recipe. We lighten up the creamy dressing with  avocado for a healthier version of a picnic favorite.”
Cook Time 20 minutes; Ready In 29 minutes
Ingredients
Dressing
1/2 ripe avocado
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 small clove garlic, grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cumin
Pasta Salad
8 ounces whole-wheat fusilli (about 3  cups)
1 cup halved grape or cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed
1/2 cup corn, fresh or frozen  (thawed)
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
To prepare dressing: Combine avocado,  mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic, salt and cumin in a mini food processor. Puree  until smooth.
To prepare pasta salad: Cook pasta in  a large pot of boiling water according to package directions. Drain, rinse with  cold water, then drain again. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in tomatoes,  beans, corn, Cheddar, onion and cilantro. Add the dressing and toss to coat.
Make Ahead Tip: Cover and  refrigerate, without dressing, for up to 1 day. Toss with the dressing about 1  hour before serving.
Healthy Spiralized Sunomono Salad and  Shrimp 
File In:  Healthy, One Dish  Meals
Source:  From Lisa Lillien,  Hungry Girl at http://www.hungry-girl.com/weekly-recipes/spiralized-sunomono-salad-n-shrimp-turnip-noodles-and-chicken-sausage  
About:  "Sunomono salad is  a staple at sushi restaurants. Here, we give it a modern twist with a punch of  protein. It's basically perfect!"
Prep: 10 minutes,   Chill: 15 minutes, MAKES 4 SERVINGS
Ingredients:
1 1/4 lbs. seedless cucumber (about 2  large or 5 small cucumbers)
3 tbsp. seasoned rice vinegar
1 tsp. reduced-sodium/lite soy sauce
Half a packet no-calorie sweetener  (like Truvia)
8 oz. ready-to-eat bay shrimp
2 tsp. sesame seeds
Directions:
Using a spiral vegetable slicer  like the Veggetti, cut cucumber into spaghetti-like noodles. (If  you don’t have a spiral veggie slicer, peel cucumber into thin strips,  rotating the cucumber after each strip.) Roughly chop for shorter noodles.
  
  Transfer noodles to a strainer, and pat dry.
  
  In a large bowl, combine rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sweetener. Mix well.
  
  Add cucumber noodles and shrimp. Gently toss to mix. Cover and refrigerate for  at least 15 minutes.
  
  Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Nutrition
1/4th of recipe (about 1 1/4  cups): 109 calories, 1.5g total fat (<0.5g sat  fat), 467mg sodium, 9.5g carbs, 1g fiber, 6g  sugars, 14.5g protein
  
  SmartPoints® value 2*
Lemon Butter Wafers
File In:  Desserts
Source:  Recipes By Diane Mott  Davidson
Link:  http://recipiesbydianemottdavidson.blogspot.com/  
About:  Makes 32.
Ingredients
  3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
  1 cup sugar
  2 large eggs
  1 1/4 cups sifted flour
  2 tablespoons very firmly minced lemon zest (see notes)
  1/3 cup ground almonds (see notes)
  
  
Directions
  In the large bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter until  smooth and add the sugar, beating until creamy. Beat in the eggs, scraping down  the sides of the bowl. Add the flour, beating just until combined. Add the  lemon zest and almonds, stirring until well incorporated. Cover the bowl with  plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator until well chilled, at least 3  hours.
  
  Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter a non-stick cookie sheet. Using a  ½ tablespoon measure, spoon out level ½ tablespoons of chilled  cookie dough onto the cooking sheet, placing them 3 inches apart. Bake for  about 10 minutes or until the cookies have just flattened and are lightly  browned around the edges. Cool the cookies on racks. Stir in a covered  tin. 
  Makes 64 cookies
  
  Note: It is best to grind the almonds and mince the lemon zest in a small  electric grinder such as a clean coffee grinder. The result is superior to that  obtained with an ordinary food processor.
  
  Variation: Spread 1 tablespoon best quality seedless raspberry jam on the  bottom of one cookie, then place the bottom of another cookie on top. This  makes a delicious lemon-raspberry cookie sandwich. 
Potstickers Panfried Pork Dumplings 
File In:  Ethnic, Appetizers
Source: https://www.thespruce.com/panfried-pork-potstickers-694859  
About:  Potstickers are one of  the most popular types of Chinese dumplings. This recipe includes a dipping  sauce and instructions on making the dough.
  Yields about 48 potstickers.
What You'll Need
Dumpling Dough*
2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup boiling water
Filling:
8 ounces celery cabbage (Napa  cabbage)
3 tsp salt, divided
1 pound lean ground pork
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions,  with tops
1 TB white wine
1 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp sesame oil
Dash white pepper
Dipping Sauce:
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
Other:
2 - 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
How to Make It
1. Cut the cabbage across into thin  strips. Mix with 2 teaspoons salt and set aside for 5 minutes. Squeeze out the  excess moisture.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the celery cabbage, pork, green onions, wine,  cornstarch, the remaining 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and the white  pepper.
  3. In a bowl, mix the flour and 1 cup boiling water until a soft dough forms.  Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface about 5 minutes, or until smooth.
4. Divide the dough in half. Shape  each half into a roll 12 inches long and cut each roll into 1/2-inch slices.
  5. Roll 1 slice of dough into a 3-inch circle and place 1 tablespoon pork  mixture in the center of the circle. Lift up the edges of the circle and pinch  5 pleats up to create a pouch to encase the mixture. Pinch the top together.  Repeat with the remaining slices of dough and filling.
  6. Heat a wok or nonstick skillet until very hot. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable  oil, tilting the wok to coat the sides. If using a nonstick skillet, add 1/2  tablespoon vegetable oil. Place 12 dumplings in a single layer in the wok and  fry 2 minutes, or until the bottoms are golden brown.
  7. Add 1/2 cup water. Cover and cook 6 to 7 minutes, or until the water is  absorbed. Repeat with the remaining dumplings.
  8. To make a dipping sauce, in a small bowl, mix the soy sauce with 1 teaspoon  sesame oil. Serve with the dumplings.
  Reprinted with permission from Everyday Chinese Cooking: Quick and Delicious Recipes from the  Leann Chin Restaurants.
Triple Layer Toffee Bars
File In:  Desserts
About: These easy caramel and  chocolate layered cracker toffee bars are a twist on a traditional cracker  toffee.
Prep 25 Minutes; Total 1 Hour 25 Minutes;  Ingredients 6; Servings 48
Ingredients
90 buttery rectangular crackers (from  13.7-oz box)
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed  milk (not evaporated)
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup milk
1 bag (11.5 oz) milk chocolate chips  (2 cups)
Steps
1. Line 13 x 9-inch pan with foil.  Spray foil with cooking spray. Place 30 of the crackers in bottom of pan.
2. In 2-quart saucepan, mix condensed  milk, brown sugar, butter and milk. Cook over medium heat until butter is  melted, stirring frequently. Increase heat to medium-high; heat to boiling.  Boil 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Pour one-third of the caramel  mixture over crackers in pan. Arrange 30 of the crackers over caramel. Top with  one-third of the remaining caramel mixture. Repeat with remaining crackers and  caramel.
4. In small microwavable bowl,  microwave chocolate chips uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30  seconds, until melted and smooth. Pour over caramel; spread evenly. Refrigerate  about 1 hour or until set. Cut into 6 rows by 8 rows. Store covered up to 4  days.
Nutrition: Calories 140, Calories  from Fat 60, Total Fat 7g 10%, Saturated Fat
3 1/2g 17%, Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol  10mg 3%, Sodium 85mg 4%, Potassium
75mg 2% Total Carbohydrate 18g 6%,  Dietary Fiber 0g 0%, Sugars 13g.
Blueberry Scones with Lemon Glaze
File In:  Biscuits, Breads,  Scones, Muffins, Etc.
Source: Recipe courtesy of Tyler  Florence, Food Network.com at
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/blueberry-scones-with-lemon-glaze-recipe-1914780  
Total: 40 minutes; Active: 20 minutes;  Yield: 8 scones; Level: Easy
Ingredients
Blueberry Scones:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold,  cut in chunks
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup heavy cream, plus more for  brushing the scones
Lemon Glaze:
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 lemon, zest finely grated
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Sift together the dry ingredients;  the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Using 2 forks or a pastry blender,  cut in the butter to coat the pieces with the flour. The mixture should look  like coarse crumbs. Fold the blueberries into the batter. Take care not to mash  or bruise the blueberries because their strong color will bleed into the dough.  Make a well in the center and pour in the heavy cream. Fold everything together  just to incorporate; do not overwork the dough.
Press the dough out on a lightly  floured surface into a rectangle about 12 by 3 by 1 1/4 inches. Cut the  rectangle in 1/2 then cut the pieces in 1/2 again, giving you 4 (3-inch)  squares. Cut the squares in 1/2 on a diagonal to give you the classic triangle  shape. Place the scones on an ungreased cookie sheet and brush the tops with a  little heavy cream. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until beautiful and brown. Let  the scones cool a bit before you apply the glaze.
You can make the lemon glaze in a double  boiler, or for a simpler alternative, you can zap it in the microwave. Mix the  lemon juice with the confectioners' until dissolved in a heatproof bowl over a  pot of simmering water for the double-boiler method, or in a microwave-safe  bowl. Whisk in the butter and lemon zest. Either nuke the glaze for 30 seconds  or continue whisking in the double boiler. Whisk the glaze to smooth out any  lumps, then drizzle the glaze over the top of the scones. Let it set a minute  before serving.
Caramel Bread Pudding for  Two 
File In:  Desserts, Just For Two
Source: Recipe courtesy of Food  Network Kitchen
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/caramel-bread-pudding-for-two-3364140  
Just two small croissants make enough  decadent bread pudding for two people, with no leftovers!
Total: 1 hour 5 minutes; Active: 15  minutes; Yield: 2 servings; Level: Easy
Ingredients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter,  melted, plus more butter for greasing the cups
2 croissants (about 2 ounces each),  torn into 1-inch pieces
1 large egg
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon sugar
3/4 cup half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 soft caramel candies, chopped
Directions
Special equipment: 2 ovenproof  6-ounce tea or coffee cups
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.  Lightly butter 2 ovenproof 6-ounce tea or coffee cups. Tear a loosely packed  1/2 cup of the croissant pieces into slightly smaller pieces, and toss them  with the melted butter in a small bowl; set aside.
Whisk the egg with 2 tablespoons of  the sugar in a medium bowl until the sugar is dissolved. Whisk in the  half-and-half and vanilla. Stir in the remaining 1-inch croissant pieces and  the caramels, and let the mixture sit, folding occasionally, for about 15  minutes. Don't worry if the mixture seems too wet; the excess moisture will be  absorbed as the pudding bakes.
Divide the soaked bread mixture  between the prepared cups. Top each with half the buttered croissant pieces,  and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of the remaining sugar. Bake until the bread  pudding puffs above the rim of the cups and is set, about 30 minutes. Let cool  a few minutes (the pudding will sink), and serve warm.
Carrot Cake Oatmeal 
This warm breakfast cereal made in  the slow cooker is a great way to get your veggies in the morning and keep a  healthy diet! For extra crunch, I garnish individual servings with ground  walnuts or pecans.
8 Servings  Prep: 10 minutes.  Cook: 6 hours
Ingredients
4-1/2 cups water
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple,  undrained
2 cups shredded carrots
1 cup steel-cut oats
1 cup raisins
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Brown sugar, optional
Directions
In a 4-qt. slow cooker coated with  cooking spray, combine the first seven ingredients. Cover and cook on low for  6-8 hours or until oats are tender and liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with brown  sugar if desired. 
Nutritional Facts: 1 cup equals 197  calories, 2 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 23 mg sodium, 46 g  carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 4 g protein.
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