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HG's ChocoMint Martini
By pattie_d
In a tall glass, combine cocoa mix and sweetener with 2 ounces (1/4 cup) hot water, and stir to dissolve
- PER SERVING (1/2 of recipe, 1 martini): 145 calories, 0g fat, 90mg sodium, 7g carbs, 0.5g fiber, 4.5g sugars, 1g protein -- PointsPlus® value 5*
- 1 packet hot cocoa mix with 20 - 25 calories (like Swiss Miss Diet or Nestlé Fat Free)
- 1 no-calorie sweetener packet (like Splenda or Truvia)
- 2 tbsp. Cool Whip Free, thawed
- 1 tbsp. light chocolate syrup
- 3 oz. vodka
- 2 drops peppermint extract
- Optional garnish: chocolate graham crackers
Funghi Porcini Trifolati - Porcini mushrooms with garlic and parsley
By pattie_d
This is a very popular side dish to compliment a veal or beefsteak entree
- • 17 ounces (approx. 500 grams) of small porcini mushrooms
- • 2 cloves of garlic
- • 1 hand-full of Italian parsley, finely chopped
- • 2 tbsp (tablespoons) of extra virgin olive oil
- • Black crushed pepper
- • Salt
Melon Sorbet
By pattie_d
Enjoy this frozen fruit dessert without a lot of bother or even an ice-cream maker
- 1 melon
- sugar to taste
- water as needed
Frozen Mango Margarita
By pattie_d
Put all the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth
- 1 (10-ounce) bag frozen diced mango
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2/3 cup tequila (preferably silver, 80 proof)
- 2 tablespoons Cointreau or other orange liqueur
- 2 tablespoons superfine sugar
- 2 cups ice water
Vegetable Stock
By pattie_d
Surprisingly easy to make, this stock is built on basic vegetables that are often already on hand (carrots, onion, ...
- 2 leeks, white and pale-green parts only, cut into 1-inch rounds, rinsed well
- 2 carrots, cut into 1-inch rounds
- 1 small onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 garlic cloves
- 8 cups water
- 5 flat-leaf parsley sprigs
- 2 thyme sprigs
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns, crushed
Fig and Walnut Cookies
By pattie_d
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 9 ounces dried Mission figs, stems discarded
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 3/4 cup honey
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 large egg, beaten to blend
Strawberry Lemonade Whipped Style
By pattie_d
In a blender, combine strawberries, sparkling water, lemon juice, honey and mint; cover and puree on low speed for ...
- 8 large strawberries, stems and leaves removed
- 1 cup sparkling mineral water, chilled
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 4 large fresh mint leaves
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
Chicken and Dumplings - Recipe.com
By pattie_d
This fantastic chicken and vegetable stew recipe is comfort food at its finest
- 1 3-1/2 pound whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces and skin removed
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning, divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large leeks, trimmed and sliced (white part only)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 14-ounce can chicken broth
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 2 large celery ribs, diced
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup half-and-half cream
Coffee-Glazed Italian Doughnuts (Zeppole)
By pattie_d
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis, 2008
- 4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/4 cup whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur (recommended: Kahlua)
- 2 teaspoons espresso powder
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- Water, as needed
- 1 (3-ounce) chocolate bar, optional
- 1 cup raspberries, optional
Tuscan Brick Chicken - Recipe.com
By pattie_d
For tender, succulent chicken that's juicy inside and crispy outside, grab a couple bricks and fire up the grill
- 2-3 pounds Chicken, laid open
- Kosher salt
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- 4 teaspoons grated lemon zest (4 lemons)
- 2/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 6 cloves garlic, mashed
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary leaves
- Freshly ground black pepper