Dinah Recipes

DINAH'S STUFFED MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Arrange mushroom caps hollow side up in the baking dish.
• In a medium bowl, mix together minced clams, garlic, Parmesan cheese, onion, bread crumbs, green bell pepper, parsley, Italian-style seasoning and black pepper. Slowly stir in approximately 1/2 the butter, enough to make the mixture slightly moist.
• Generously fill the mushroom caps with the clam mixture. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Drizzle with remaining butter.
• Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until lightly browned.

DINAH'S BAKED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
• Combine crushed crackers, black pepper and garlic powder in a small bowl. Press scallops into mixture so that they are evenly coated, and place them in the greased baking dish.
• In a separate bowl, mix together melted butter, wine and lemon juice; drizzle mixture over scallops.
• Bake in preheated oven until scallops are lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley.

DINAH'S BAKED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
• Combine crushed crackers, black pepper and garlic powder in a small bowl. Press scallops into mixture so that they are evenly coated, and place them in the greased baking dish.
• In a separate bowl, mix together melted butter, wine and lemon juice; drizzle mixture over scallops.
• Bake in preheated oven until scallops are lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley.

TENNESSEE LASAGNA BY DINAH SHORE

Steps:

• Prepare macaroni as directed on package.
• For Sauce:.
• Brown onion and garlic in oil; add celery and green pepper. Cook until softened. Remove from pan.
• Add ground beef to pan and brown well. Add salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, Worcestershire sauce, pinch oregano, mushrooms, and then onion mixture. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
• Add tomatoes and tomato sauce.
• Simmer low for 1 hour, or until sauce blends.
• In a large casserole dish, assemble by putting a layer of cooked macaroni; dot with butter, add 1/2 of cheese cubes, and then layer of sauce. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
• Then add another layer of macaroni, butter and cheese cubes.
• Finish with a layer of sauce;top with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake in 350°F oven for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted inside and dish is thoroughly heated.
• This can be prepared ahead.

SEVEN LAYER DIP II

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mash the avocados. Mix in lime juice, cilantro, salsa, garlic salt and pepper.
• In a small bowl, blend the sour cream and taco seasoning.
• In a 9x13 inch dish or on a large serving platter, spread the refried beans. Top with sour cream mixture. Spread on guacamole. Top with tomatoes, green onions, Mexican-style cheese blend and black olives.