Ingredients 3 Cups cooked spiral macaroni 6 hard cooked eggs, chopped 3 ounces cheddar cheese, cubed small 1 cup finely chopped celery 1 cup mayonnaise 2 Tablespoons finely chopped green onions 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 3 Tablespoons toasted slivered almonds salt and pepper to taste Preparation Cook macaroni, drain and cool. Combine the remaining ingredients except for the almonds and fold into the macaroni. Sprinkle with almonds. Chill Serves 6
Ingredients 16 dried Calmyrna figs (about the size of a small walnut), cut in half lengthwise 1 wedge of crumbly Gorganzola cheese (about 4 oz) 11/2 Cups Balsamic vinegar Preparation Heat the balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan over low heat and stir occasionally until it reduces to a syrup, about 8-10 minutes. Press a small amount of the Gorganzola cheese, about a 1/4 tsp, into the cut face of each fig half and arrange the prepared figs on an ungreased cookie sheet....
Ingredients Cucumber Pickle 1/2 cup rice vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup white sugar 2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and cut in thin strips 2 carrots, peeled and grated 2 scallions, white bulb and 2 inches of the green part, cut in circles 3 small chili peppers, seeded, finely chopped 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts, crumbled Asian Style Stir-Fried Chicken 1 pound sandwich, cut in strips 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger...
Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Garnish: coarse or sanding sugar; or melted chocolate (see cook’s note, below) Preparation Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl. Beat together butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes in a standing mixer (preferably fitted with paddle attachment) or 6 with a handheld....
Ingredients Squash: 2-2 1/2 lbs. butternut squash peeled and cubed 2 garlic cloves minced 2-3 Tbl chopped parsley 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup kale Topping: 1/4 cup almonds 1/4 cup pecans 1/8 tsp olive oil 1 tsp olive oil Parmesan chuncks Preparation 400 degree oven Toss all squash ingredients except kale in a casserole dish with some olive oil. Cover with foil, poke holes in foil and bake for 45 min....
Ingredients Ingredients Cooking spray 3 cups chopped onion 10 cup fresh spinach 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded sharp provolone cheese 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 large eggs 1 (15-ounce) carton part-skim ricotta cheese 1 (15-ounce) carton fat-free ricotta cheese 3 cups diced peeled butternut squash 6 cups Smoky Marinara 12 oven-ready lasagna noodles (such as Barilla) 1 cup (4 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese...
Ingredients 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips. 2 tbsp. Cajun seasonings 2 tbsp. butter 8oz. Red Bell Peppers, thinly sliced 4 large mushrooms, sliced 1 green onion, sliced 1lb, cleaned Spinach Leaves Cayenne Pepper to desired taste 1c. milk 1/4 tsp. each: basil, garlic powder, black pepper 1 tbsp. Cornstarch 1 lb. Penne Pasta, cooked & drained 1/2c. shredded Parmesan, Romano, and Asiago cheeses. You can determine the amounts of each based on personal taste....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 to 3 teaspoons dried Cajun seasoning 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 package (9 oz.) frozen diced cooked chicken breast, thawed 1 cups cold cooked rice 3 stalks celery, diced (1 cup ) 6 medium green onions, chopped (1/3 cup) 1 large tomato, diced (1 cup) 1 medium green bell pepper, diced (1 cup) Preparation In small bowl, combine vinegar and Cajun seasoning; mix well with wire whisk....
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Ingredients Dressing 6 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon rice wine (or apple cider) vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt Salad 3 boneless, skinless whole chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds) 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon sweet chili powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Vegetable oil cooking spray 1 teaspoon olive oil 3 ears of corn, husked 1/2 pound asparagus stalks (about 10), ends trimmed, cut into thirds...
Ingredients Whole Rib Eye Red Pepper Granulated Garlic Salt Preparation Preheat oven 500 degrees Trim heavy fat and tail off roast Weigh meat precisely. Rub meat down with seasonings I like to roll and tie roast. Place on rack in 500 degree oven for exactly 5 minutes per pound,adjust for partial pounds i.e. 1/2 pound is 2 1/2 minutes. When the calculated time is up cut off the heat and don’t open the oven door for two hours....
Ingredients 1 pound extra firm tofu 1/2 Cup brown rice 2/3-1 pound brussel sprouts, trimmed and roughly chopped 4 cloves garlic 2 Tablespoons cilantro 2 Tablespoons brown sugar 3 Tablespoons soy sauce 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil Salt and pepper Optional toppings: More soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, chopped scallions, peanuts. Preparation Press tofu block between a few paper towels. Put a cutting board on top with something heavy to press out liquid....
Ingredients 1/2 cup Good quality unsalted butter, at room temperature 10 ounces Good quality bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled 1 teaspoon Ground Cardamon 1 piece whole orange, zested 4 eggs, prefer organic free range 1/2 cup sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350. Melt chocolate in a double boiler and then set aside to cool. Creme room temperature butter until light and fluffy. Add the sugar and beat until light and fluffy....
Ingredients 4 tbsp unsalted butter 1 cup creamy peanut butter 16 ounces mini marshmallows 8 cups Honey Nut Cheerios 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chipe 1cup heavy whipping cream Preparation Une nonstick cooking oil spray to grease the inside of an 8 or 9 inch squre baking pan. Line the pan with parchment paper so that two sides of it overhang enough to help pull out the slab of uncut bars later on....
Ingredients 1/4 cup grated Parmesan 1/3 cup grated Gruyere 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves 1 (11-ounce) container refrigerated breadstick dough (recommended: Pillsbury) Finely ground sea salt, optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 heavy large baking sheets with silicone baking sheets or parchment paper. In a food processor, chop the Parmesan, Gruyere and rosemary together until coarsely chopped. Set the cheese mixture aside. Separate the dough strips....
Ingredients 1/2 lb. butter, room temp 2 c. grated cheddar 1 egg white, lightly beaten 1/4 t. garlic salt 1 T. milk or cream 1-2 loaves unsliced white bread Preparation Combine all ingredients but the bread until well mixed and smooth. Cut the bread into approx 1" cubes. Cover 5 of the 6 sides with mixture, place on a baking sheet. Can be frozen. Bake at 350 for 10 min. if fresh, 15 min....
Ingredients 1 cup dried tart cherries 1/3 cup cherry liqueur 2 tablespoons water 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 Cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup packed golden brown sugar 2 large eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp almond extract 1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips 1 1/4 white chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F....
Ingredients 3 cups frozen broccoli florets 3/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries 1/4 cup sweet onion slices, separated into rings 1 small jicama, peeled, shredded (about 3 cups) 1/2 cup lemon yogurt 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon white balsamic or rice vinegar Preparation In 2-quart microwave-safe casserole, combine broccoli and 2 tablespoons water. Cover; microwave on HIGH for 6 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring once halfway through cooking. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool....
Ingredients 1 pkg (15.5 oz) Pillsbury™ Fudge Supreme Chocolate Chunk Premium Brownie Mix 2 cups coconut 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon oil 1 egg Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper. In large bowl, combine brownie mix and coconut; mix well. Add water, oil and egg; stir until moistened. Shape dough into 1 1/2-inch balls. Place 3 inches apart on greased cookie sheet; flatten slightly....
Ingredients Nonstick vegetable oil spray 1 cup large pecan halves 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt plus additional for seasoning 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup whole grain Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 pounds brussels sprouts, trimmed Preparation Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray large sheet of foil with nonstick spray....
