Ingredients 400g penne 1tbsp olive oil 1 garlic clove 100g semi-dried tomatoes 100g marinated artichoke hearts, halved 100g char-grilled red peppers, sliced 100g char-grilled eggplant, sliced 1/2c Kalamata olives 1/2c chicken stock 1c basil leaves shaved parmesan to serve Preparation Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Heat a medium non-stick frying pan over high heat. Add the oil and garlic and cook for 1 minute....
Ingredients 1 1/2c. flour 1/2 lb. sharp cheddar cheese 1/2 c. melted butter 10 to 12 drops of tobasco sauce 6 oz. juar stuffed olives, drained. Preparation Combine flour, cheese, butter, tobasco sauce and garlic salt. Wrap around olives, making a small ball. Freeze until ready to bake. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Makes about 50 balls.
Ingredients 6 ten-inch flour tortillas 8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar, grated 8 ounces Monterey Jack, grated 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 jar store-bought salsa (optional) Preparation Lay out 3 tortillas on a cutting board. Combine the cheddar and Monterey Jack in a small bowl. Spread a third of the cheese on each tortilla, leaving a 1-inch edge. Place the remaining 3 tortillas on top. Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter in a 12-inch omelet pan set over medium heat, and add one filled tortilla....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 5 medium onions, thinly sliced (about 5 cups) 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 cans (14 oz each) beef broth 2 cups water 1/2 cup dry sherry or water 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves...
Ingredients 1 pkg (8 oz) Cream cheese, softened 1 pkg (6 oz) smoked ham, chopped 1 pkg (8 oz) shredded cheddar cheese, divided 3 lbs red potatoes, thinly sliced (~12 cups) 1 cup chicken broth 1 cup frozen peas 1/2 cup sour cream Preparation Preheat oven 350* Spray 13 x 9 dish with cooking spray. Mix cream cheese, sour cream and chicken broth in large bowl until well blended. Add potatoes, ham, peas and 1 3/4 cups fo the cheese....
Ingredients 1/2 cup Butter(softened). 1/4 cup Vegetable Shortening(softened). 1 3/4 cups Bakers Sugar. 3 1/2 cups Cake Flour(sifted). 3 1/2 tsp.Baking Powder(sifted). 1/2 cup Milk. 1/2 cup Water. 2 tsp. Vanilla. 1 tsp.Salt. 4 Egg Whites(beaten). 2 8" Cake Pans(greased and floured). ICING: 3 oz. Cream Cheese(softened). 1/4 cup Butter(softened). 1/3 cup Melted Caramels(old original recipe;or(present day) you could use ice cream caramel topping). 4 cups Powdered Sugar(divided and sifted)....
Ingredients 6 eggs 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1-2 Tbsp. honey mustard 1 Tbsp. bread and butter pickles (sliced or grated) 1/4 tsp. pepper Paprika (optional) Preparation Hard-boil, cool and peel eggs. Cut in half lengthwise; carefully remove yolks and place in a small separate bowl. Mash with fork. Add mayonnaise, honey mustard, pickles and pepper. Blend well until smooth. Scoop into egg halves; garnish with paprika, if desired. Refridgerate until ready to serve....
Ingredients 1 envelope (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast (not rapid-rise, 2 1/4 teaspoons) 1 cup warm milk (110 degrees) 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped 4 1/2 cups, plus 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour (1 1/4 pounds), plus more for dusting 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon kosher salt 4 sticks (2 cups) unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into tablespoons, plus more for pan 2 large eggs, plus 1 large egg yolk 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1 cup light-brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch of kosher salt 1 large egg, lightly beaten Preparation Dough: In a small bowl, sprinkle yeast over milk; stir until dissolved....
Ingredients 1 ½ sticks Butter or Margerine 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar 1 C flour 2 ¼ C packed dark brown sugar 3 Eggs, separated 1 C chopped pecans ¾ C. sweetened coconut flakes ¼ C confectioner’s sugar, optional Preparation Heat oven to 350. Beat butter and sugar. Stir in flour to form thick dough. Pat mixture into a greased 9X13 pan. Bake until light brown around the edges, 12-15 minutes....
Ingredients 1 cup sliced almonds 4 Tbs. unsalted butter 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. vanilla extract 4 Golden Delicious apples (2 lb.), peeled and cut into ¼-inch slices ½ cup raisins ½ cup maple syrup Preparation Heat wok over medium heat. Add almonds, and cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until toasted and golden brown, stirring constantly. Transfer almonds to plate. Melt butter in wok over medium heat, then add cinnamon and vanilla....
Ingredients Candied walnuts: 1 pound walnut halves 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 tsp salt of salt Salad: 5 cups baby lettuce greens 2 cups torn arugula leaves 1 1/2 ounce soft goat cheese, crumbled chilled Dressing: 1 small shallot, peeled and chopped 2 Tbs finely minced fresh ginger 2 Tbs chopped fresh cilantro or basil 1/4 cup walnut oil 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons thin soy sauce...
Ingredients Cannoli French Toast From Everyday 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar plus more for dusting 1 cup ricotta cheese 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk 12 slices sandwich bread, crusts removed 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Preparation Sift confectioners’ sugar into a small bowl, then stir in ricotta cheese. In a medium bowl, beat together 2 eggs and 1/2 cup milk. Trim the crusts off 12 slices of sandwich bread and using a rolling pin, roll out the bread to flatten....
Ingredients 1 c sugar, 3 eggs, beaten, 1 1/2 c Nonfat milk, 1 tsp. vanilla, Preparation In a heavy saucepan, cook 2/3 cup sugar over med-high heat, until sugar begins to melt. Shake occasionally, but DO NOT STIR. Reduce heat to low and cook until sugar is golden brown- stirring frequently. Divide melted sugar (caramel) into 6 individual 1 cup or one 3 1/2 cup custard cups. Tilt cups to distribute caramel evenly along the bottom....
Ingredients 36 caramels, unwrapped 3 T. cream 1 C. chopped coconut 1 C. Rice Krispie 1 C. Cornflakes 1 C. pecans, chopped Preparation Melt caramel with cream in top of double boiler. Place cereal, coconut and nuts into a bowl. Pour melted caramels over all. Mix well. Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper and let cool to set.
Ingredients 2 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed 1/3 cup olive oil a few generous pinches of coarse sea salt a healthy drizzle of your best, best extra virgin olive oil (I covet the bottles I get from Armando Manni in Tuscany) 1 lemon, halved Preparation Steam the sprouts for 7 minutes or until just tender. Let them cool a bit and then cut each in half, lengthwise. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat....
Ingredients mirepoix: 2c chopped onion 1c chopped celery 1c chopped carrot 1/4 c butter or olive oil 2 tbs curry powder 1 quart chicken stock 1 pound carrots, peeled and chopped into 1" pieces 1 quart water 1 cup red lentils 1/4 cup minced or chopped ginger 1 can coconut milk 1/4 cup fish sauce Preparation Heat the butter or oil in the pan. (If you are worried about calories, you can add a little at a time, you just need enough to coat the veggies and make them sweat....
Ingredients 2 cakes dried noodles 150g bean sprouts salt to taste 4 scallions 1.5 tbs peanut oil 1.5 tbs soy sauce (a mix of 生油 and 老油) 2 tbs broth 1.5 tsp ma la oil Preparation Boil water in a wok. Turn heat off and add noodles. Agitate noodles w/chopsticks to separate noodles. Remove noodles, drain, and reserve. Mix broth & soy sauce in a bowl and reserve. Cut scallions into 1 inch segments & julienne....
Ingredients 4 lg. Pasilla/Poblano Chile Peppers 2 lbs. Queso Fresco Sauce: 1/2 cup virgin olive oil 1 lg. onion, sliced 3 garlic cloves, whole 1 1/2-2 lbs. tomatoes, fresh, cut in halves or fourths 2 cup water 2 tbs. chicken bouillon 2-4 tbs. cilantro leaves Salt to taste 8 oz Crema Mexicana or sour cream for garnish Cilantro leaves, (garnish) Egg Batter: Soybean or vegetable oil for deep frying, enough to cover frying pan 2" deep...
Ingredients 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup (Regular or 98% Fat Free) 1 1/3 cups water 3/4 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice 1/2 tsp. onion powder 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts halves 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese Preparation Stir the soup, water, rice, onion powder, black pepper and vegetables in an 11 x 8-inch (2-quart) shallow baking dish....
Ingredients 2 pounds game-bird or poultry bones 3 carrots, coarsely chopped 3 stalks celery, coarsely chopped 1 onion, quartered, with skin on 1 tablespoon tomato paste 12 cups water 2 cloves garlic, peeled 2 bay leaves Parsley stems 1 sprig fresh rosemary or a large pinch of dried rosemary 4 sprigs fresh thyme or a large pinch of dried thyme 1 scant tablespoon peppercorns Preparation Heat oven to 400 degrees. Rinse and pat bones dry....
