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Mediterranean Frittata
By pattie_d
1. Preheat broiler. In a large broilerproof skillet cook onion and garlic in 2 tablespoons hot oil until onion is j...
- This vegetarian frittata, also called an Italian omelet, contains cheeses, roasted peppers, and olives. Prepared in less than 30 minutes, it makes a delicious entree for breakfast or brunch.
- Total: 25 mins
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup half-and-half, light cream or milk
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 ounces)
- 1/2 cup chopped bottled roasted red sweet peppers
- 1/2 cup sliced kalamata or pitted ripe olives, optional
- 1/4 cup slivered fresh basil
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup onion-and-garlic croutons, coarsely crushed
- 2 tablespoons finely shredded Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
Apple Awesome Pie-lets
By pattie_d
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for topping, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups peeled and chopped apples (preferably Fuji)
- 6 large square egg roll wrappers
- 18 sprays no-calorie butter spray
- Fat-free whipped topping, for topping, optional
Coconut Custard Pie
By pattie_d
Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F
- For the Filling:
- 1 prebaked pie crust
- 1 1/4 cups flaked coconut
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 egg yolks
- 3 cups milk
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- For the Topping:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Italian Three-Bean Chili
By pattie_d
The beans in this easy meatless chili make it high in protein and fiber
- 1 medium red onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 15- to 16-ounce can great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup frozen green soybeans
- 1 4-1/2-ounce can diced green chile peppers
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/3 cup sliced pitted ripe olives
- 2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
- Hot cooked rice, pasta, or couscous
- Shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
Shrimp Paulista
By pattie_d
1. Place shrimp in a medium nonreactive bowl and toss with lime juice, 1/4 cup cilantro, half the garlic, 1/4 teasp...
- Prep: 15 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
- 8 cloves garlic, minced, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, divided
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Autumn Torte Rustica
By pattie_d
The wonderful flavor and lovely look of this cheese and vegetable pie is worth the bit of extra effort it takes to ...
- 1 small butternut squash (1-1/2 pounds), peeled, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 3 eggs
- 3 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup grated Romano cheese
- 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
- 1 teaspoon water
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
Quinoa Salad-Milliken & Feniger
By pattie_d
Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan
- 12 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed
- 5 pickling cucumbers, peeled, ends trimmed, and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 1 small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 1 large tomato, cored, seeded, and diced
- 1 bunch Italian parsley leaves, chopped
- 2 bunches mint leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 heads endive, trimmed and separated into individual spears
- 1 avocado, peeled, seeded and diced, for garnish
Yum Yum Brownie Muffins
By pattie_d
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 1 (18 1/4-ounce) box devil's food cake mix
- 1 (15-ounce) can 100-percent pure pumpkin
- Fresh berries, for serving, optional
Cheesecake Flan
By pattie_d
Special equipment: 10 (3 1/2-inch) ramekins Set a large bowl of ice water next to your stovetop
- Prep Time:15 minInactive Prep Time:2 hr 0 minCook Time:45 min Level: Intermediate
- Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 12 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
- 1 1/2 cups milk, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Lemon Ginger Bundt Cake
By pattie_d
Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for pan
- 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest and 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
- 1/3 cup minced crystallized ginger
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream