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RED-PEPPER SOUP WITH BASIL CREAM
By Vanetta
Sauté garlic and onion with olive oil in large pot over medium heat for 6 minutes
- 3 clove(s) (small) garlic, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
- 1 can(s) (15-ounce) crushed tomatoes
- 1 jar(s) (12-ounce) marinated roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
- 2 cup(s) chicken broth
- 1/2 cup(s) packed fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon(s) balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoon(s) sugar
- 1/4 cup(s) sour cream
- 1/4 cup(s) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup(s) chopped fresh basil, for basil cream
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) freshly ground pepper
PITA POCKETS
By Vanetta
Preheat oven to 400°F and grease 2 baking sheets
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 (1/4-ounce) packages active dry yeast or 5 teaspoons
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
CRANBERRY ORANGE SCONES
By Vanetta
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 4 cups plus 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar, plus additional for sprinkling
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
- 3/4 pound cold unsalted butter, diced
- 4 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup cold heavy cream
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 egg beaten with 2 tablespoons water or milk, for egg wash
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, plus 2 tablespoons
- 4 teaspoons freshly squeezed orange juice
RED HOT SPICED TEA
By Vanetta
Mix all ingredients. Add 2 rounded spoonful to boiling water and stir
- 1 large jar Tang
- 2 c. sugar
- 1 pkg. lemonade mix
- 1 c. instant tea
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp. cloves
- 1/4 tsp. ginger
- 1 small bag red hots
ITALIAN POT ROAST
By Vanetta
Place potatoes, carrots and celery in 3/4-qt
- Italian Pot Roast for the Slow Cooker
- 4 medium potatoes, quartered
- 2 cups fresh or frozen baby carrots
- 1 stalk celery, cut into 1" pieces
- 2-1/2 lb. boneless beef chuck roast
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1 can CAMPBELL'S Tomato with Roasted Garlic & Herbs Soup
- 1/2 cup water
Peppermint Liqueur
By Vanetta
This peppermint liqueur recipe is similar to peppermint schnapps
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint oil OR 2 teaspoons peppermint extract (For stronger mint taste, add 3/4 teaspoon of peppermint oil or 3 teaspoons of peppermint extract)
- 3 cups Vodka
- 4-6 drops red or green food coloring (optional)
BLUEBERRY AND MASCARPONE TURNOVERS
By Vanetta
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons sugar, plus extra for sprinkling
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/3 cup fresh or frozen and thawed blueberries
- 2 (9-inch) refrigerated pie crusts
- 1 egg, beaten
- Vegetable oil, for frying
POPOVERS
By Vanetta
Preheat oven to 450. Mix flour & salt
- 1 c. flour
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 c. milk
VANILLA ALMOND COFFEE
By Vanetta
Combine all ingredients together
- 1 1/2 cups non-dairy coffee creamer
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup instant coffee crystals
- 2 tbsp. vanilla powder
- 1/2 tsp. almond extract
NEW YORK STRIP STEAKS WITH MUSHROOM SAUCE
By Vanetta
Prepare a hot fire in a charcoal grill or heat a gas grill or broiler
- 2 New York strip steaks, each 4 ounces, trimmed of all visible fat
- 1 teaspoon trans-free margarine
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 ounces sliced shiitake mushrooms
- 2 ounces button mushrooms
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon rosemary
- 1/4 cup whiskey