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White Beans and Rosemary Crostini
By pattie_d
Heat a fireplace to medium heat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 4 ounces pancetta, diced
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves removed
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and thickly sliced
- Two 15-ounce cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- Squeeze of lemon juice
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Baguette, sliced
Hearty Spanish Paella with Sherry, Chorizo and Shrimp
By pattie_d
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat
- 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into large chunks
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 6 ounces chorizo sausage, cut into large chunks
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
- 2 pinches paprika, or to taste
- 3/4 cup Oloroso sherry, optional
- 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
- Pinch saffron, optional
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups chicken stock, plus more if not using sherry
- 1 large bunch scallions, trimmed and sliced
- 12 ounces unpeeled medium shrimp
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- Lime wedges, to serve
Crab and Pumpkin Bisque
By pattie_d
Melt margarine in a large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 4 generous cups
- Calories: 157 per serving
- Percent from Fat: 32%
- 1 tablespoon unsalted nonhydrogenated margarine, such as Smart Balance
- 1 large leek, white and light green part thinly sliced (3/4 cup)
- 1 (15 oz.) can pumpkin puree, such as Libby's brand
- 2 1/2 cups low salt chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 6 oz. lump crabmeat
- 1/4 cup drained, thickened nonfat yogurt, such as Fage
- Optional garnishes: toasted pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries
7-Minute Frosting
By pattie_d
In a stainless steel bowl, combine the egg whites, cold water, sugar, and cream of tartar in the top of a double bo...
- 2 egg whites
- 6 tablespoons cold water
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
S'mores Brownies - Recipe.com
By pattie_d
Marshmallows, graham crackers and chocolate bars marry with fudgy brownies for s'more great taste
- 1 box Betty Crocker® Original Supreme brownie mix (with chocolate syrup pouch) (1 pound 6.5 ounces) see savings
- Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box see savings
- 3 cups miniature marshmallows see savings
- 4 graham crackers, broken into small pieces see savings
- 2 milk chocolate candy bars, broken into 1-inch squares (1.55 ounces each) see savings
Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe
By pattie_d
Homemade ice cream is delicious and surprisingly easy
- 8 large egg yolks
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 2 cups skim milk
- 1 vanilla bean (split and scraped), or 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy cream
Blueberry Jam Recipe
By pattie_d
At the height of blueberry season, you'll find me making many jars of this savory jam for friends and family
- 1/3 cup thawed apple juice concentrate
- 1 envelope plain gelatin
- 5 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Sticky Buns
By pattie_d
Directions Generously grease two 6-cup jumbo muffin tins with softened butter
- 1 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 3/4 cup packed dark-brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups whole pecans, lightly toasted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
Basic Pancake Mix
By pattie_d
Say goodbye to Aunt Jemima, once you taste these homemade pancakes I think you'll agree they're much better than th...
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4-1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Broccoli with Garlic Sauce
By pattie_d
Trim broccoli and cut into florets
- 1 large bunch fresh broccoli, (about 1 1/3 pound)
- 3 large cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup fat-free, low-sodium beef or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or sugar substitute
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon canola or corn oil
- 3-4 scallions, thinly sliced