Ingredients garlic, 1 sm clove brussels sprouts, 10-12 halved bacon or salted pork/pancetta, 1-2 slices white wine or stock salt parmesan Preparation 1 - Clean and prepare brussels sprouts, cutting each in half and removing blemished parts and leaves 2 - Heat skillet over medium heat, add bacon or pancetta and garlic 3 - When bacon/pancetta is slightly rendered and garlic lightly browned, add brussels sprouts halves face down in single layer....
Ingredients 3 TBLS butter 3/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper 2 1/2 cups 1/2 pieces peeled butternut squash 1 15 ounce can whole golden hominy, rinsed, drained 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed 1/3 cup fresh cilantro Preparation Melt 2 TBLS butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add red and green bell peppers. Saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add squash, stir to blend....
Ingredients 1 cup flour 1/2 cup corn starch 1/2 cup of powdered or confectioner’s sugar, and extra for dusting at the end 3/4 cup butter or butter-flavored crisco* 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cups butterscotch chips Preparation Combine the flour, corn starch, and powdered sugar in a bowl and set aside. In a mixer fitted with a paddle, cream the butter or crisco until creamy, then add in the vanilla extract....
Ingredients 4 slices white bread, crusts trimmed and buttered on one side 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese 3/4 cup cleaned crabmeat 1/2 cup cooked shrimp, tails removed 1 4 oz. can chopped green chiles 6 eggs 2 cups milk 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp dry mustard Preparation Arrange bread buttered side down in 7 x 11 in....
Ingredients 10 Limes 2 Sweet and Ripe Grapefruits (1/2 inch Dice) 2 Blood Oranges (1/2 inch dice) 1 Navel Orange 2 Serrano Chiles Seeded and finely chopped (Reserve 1 Chile’s seeds) 1 Mango (1/4" Dice) 2 White Peaches (1/4" Dice) 1 Red Onion (1/4" Dice) 3 Roma Tomatoes juiced and seeded and chopped into 1/2" pieces 2 Avocados (these have to be perfectly ripe or they will be too hard or fall apart in the mixture)...
Ingredients 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box 1 cup apple pie filling with more fruit (from 21-oz can) 3/4 cup miniature marshmallows 3 tablespoons caramel topping Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Unroll pie crusts on work surface. With 4 1/2-inch round cookie cutter, cut 4 rounds from each pie crust. Spoon about 2 tablespoons pie filling onto center of each pie crust round....
Ingredients 1 pound white cauliflower florets, preferably heirloom, cut into small, bite-size pieces 3/4 pound purple cauliflower florets, preferably heirloom, cut into small, bite-size pieces 12 fresh chestnuts, roasted, peeled, and chopped 4 cups heavy cream 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups Herb Breadcrumbs Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium stockpot or Dutch oven, combine cauliflower, chestnuts, and heavy cream....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 medium onions, minced 1 clove garlic, minced 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 1 fresh, hot green chili pepper, minced 1 tablespoon ground coriander 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (I used a quarter of this because my cayenne is extremely hot) 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, toasted and ground 1 tablespoon amchoor powder (see note) 2 teaspoons paprika...
Ingredients 1 lbs. ground beef 1 tube refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (makes 8) ½ cup ketchup 1 tbsp. prepared mustard 1 ½ tsp. Worcestshire Sauce 2 tbsp. brown sugar ½ cup Velveeta cheese, cubed Preparation Press each biscuit into the bottom and up the sides of a greased muffin pan. In a large skillet, brown ground beef until no longer pink. Drain. Add ketchup, mustard, Worcestshire sauce and brown sugar. Stir until mixed....
Ingredients 1/3 cup butter 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 cup all purpose flour 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts 1/4 cup white sugar 8 oz. cream cheese softened 1 egg 1 T. lemon juice 1/2 tsp. vanilla 2 T. milk Preparation blend the first 4 ingredients until well mixed and crumbly. press most of this mixture into a greased 8" square pan. save a little to sprinkle on top. bake crust at 350 F 12 minutes....
Ingredients 3.5 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast 1 Tablespoon milk 2 melba toasts or grissini sticks 1 Tablespoon Mrs. Dash Original Blend (or your favorite sugar & starch-free seasoning mix) Preparation Crush melba toast or grissini sticks and mix in a bowl with Mrs. Dash seasoning. Dip chicken in milk (can substitute lemon juice if desired). Dip milk-covered chicken in seasoning and coat well. Immediately transfer to a hot pan or grill and cook until chicken is thoroughly cooked....
Ingredients 1 1/2 cup minute rice 1 med onion, chopped 1/2 cup sliced celery 1 can cream of celery soup 2 packages chopped broccoli 1 1/3 cup milk 1 cup velvetta cheese 1/8 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp salt Preparation Bring to a boil 1 1/2 cups of water. Add 1 1/2 cup of Minute rice. Set aside for 5 minutes. Brown 1 medium onion, chopped and 1/2 cup sliced celery in 2 tsp melted butter....
Ingredients 2 bunches broccoli, fresh 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded 1 cup miracle whip 2 tbs. apple cider vinegar 1/2 cup sugar 1 lb bacon Preparation Cook bacon and crumble, chop broccoli in small pieces (tops) Stir broccoli, bacon, and cheese. Mix miracle whip, vinegar, and sugar, pour over broccoli mixture and refrigerate overnight. I put one bunch of broccoli and one head of cauliflower.
Ingredients For Dip 2 tbsp chives,finely chop 1 tbsp worcestershire, dijon mustard 1/2 tbsp sherry vinegar 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/2 tsp horseradish 1 1/3 cup heavy cream 3/4 cup gorgonzola crumbles 3 tbsp creme fraiche 1 pinch cayenne and cumin. salt and pepper to taste For Duck Wings 12 duck wings 6 qt duck fat 8 oz frank hot sauce 1 tsp smoke paprika 1/4 c.butter 2 tbsp honey salt...
Ingredients 1 c. (2 sticks) butter 2/3 c. sugar 3 egg yolks 1 tsp. vanilla 2 1/2 c. sifted AP flour Preparation Preheat oven to 375. Cream butter and sugar until waxy. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla. Slowly add flour 1 Tb. at a time. Using a spoon–do not touch batter–scoop into a cookie press and extrude into festive shapes. Sprinkle with sanding sugar, if desired. Bake 7-8 minutes. Cookies should be tender and not very brown....
Ingredients 1 egg 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar 1 cup buttermilk 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Preparation Beat egg. Combine flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and sugar; add to egg. Add buttermilk and oil, beating until mixture is smooth. For each pancake, pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto a hot, lightly greased griddle. Turn pancakes when tops are covered with bubbles and edges look cooked....
Ingredients a generous splash of olive oil or (3T.) knob of butter 3 large shallots, chopped a couple pinches of fine-grain sea salt pinch of crushed red pepper flakes 3-inch sprig of rosemary 1 1/2 pounds yellow or green summer squash, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices/chunks 3/4 pound potatoes, un-peeled, cut into 1/4-inch thick pieces 3 medium cloves garlic, chopped 3 cups lightly flavored vegetable stock or water 2/3 cup buttermilk...
Ingredients 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, preferably high-fat European-style (cultured), softened, plus more for pan 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for pan 3/4 cup cake flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 large eggs, room temperature 2 large egg yolks, room temperature 3/4 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar 1/2 cup heavy cream 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, preferably high-fat European-style (cultured) 1 3/4 teaspoons fleur de sel, divided 1/4 to 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted Preparation Cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and position a rack in the center of the oven....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon kosher salt plus 1 1/2 teaspoons 3/4 pound linguine 2 1/2 tablespoons good olive oil 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons minced garlic (4 1/2 cloves) 1 pound large shrimp (about 16 shrimp), peeled,deveined and without tails. 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 lemon, zest grated 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons) 1/8 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes...
Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 8 tbsp. unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup sugar 3 large eggs 2/3 cup finely crushed candy canes (about 12 canes) * 2 tbsp. melted white chocolate for garnish *To crush my candy canes, I simple unwrapped the canes and placed inside a sealed plastic bag. I then got out some holiday angst with my handy kitchen mallet and crushed away....
