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Chocolate Ganache
By pattie_d
Directions Place the chocolate into a medium bowl
- 9 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon dark rum (optional)
Arugula Pesto Hamburger Topped with Grilled Onion Steaks and Mozzerella
By pattie_d
To make the pesto: Rinse spinach, drain briefly, and then place in large glass bowl
- Burgers:
- • 6 oz. baby spinach leaves (about 6 cups )
- • 1 to 2 garlic cloves - peeled
- • 1/2 teaspoon (packed) finely grated lemon peel
- • 3 cups fresh arugula leaves
- • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- • 2 lbs ground chuck
- • Ciabatta buns
- • 4 fresh mozzarella slices - 1/3 inch thick (about 6 oz total )
- • Large slices tomato
- • Salt + pepper
- Onion steaks:
- • 1/4 cup olive oil
- • 2 tablespoons butter - melted
- • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- • 1/4 cup honey
- • 1-1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- • 2 large sweet onions, peeled, cut horizontally into 1/2 inch thick slices
- • Salt + pepper
- • Bamboo skewers, approximately 6” long (soaked in water for several hours)
Potato Crust Quiche Recipe
By pattie_d
In a large bowl, combine crust ingredients; press into a well-greased 10-in
- CRUST:
- Ingredients
- 4 cups coarsely shredded uncooked potatoes (about 4 large)
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- FILLING:
- 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Colby cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
- 1-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup half-and-half cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Dash ground nutmeg
- Paprika
HG's Awesome Eggplant Stir-Fry
By pattie_d
"HG, why does a simple veggie stir-fry need a guilt-free makeover?" Oh, sweet reader, how we wish this were a world...
- 1 tsp. cornstarch
- 1 tbsp. reduced-sodium/lite soy sauce
- 2 tsp. sweet Asian chili sauce
- 1 no-calorie sweetener packet (like Splenda or Truvia)
- 1/2 tsp. sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 cups peeled eggplant cut into 1" cubes (Chinese or Japanese eggplant, if available)
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- 3 tbsp. chopped scallions, or more for garnish
Bacon & Cheese Appetizer Bites
By pattie_d
PREHEAT OVEN TO 400 SPRAY COOKIE SHEET WITH NO STICK COOKING SPRAY MIX SOUR CREAM AND WATER IN A MEDIUM BOWL UNT...
- Ingredients:
- Prep time: 5
- Cook time: 10-12 MIN
- Total time: 20
- CRISCO NO STICK COOKING SPRAY
- 1/2 CUP SOUR CREAM
- 1 TBSP WATER
- 1 CUP OF HUNGRY JACK BUTTERMILK COMPLETE PANCAKE AMD WAFFLE MIX [JUST ADD WATER]
- 1/2 CUP SHREDDED CHEDDAR CHEESE
- 1/4 CUP BACON COOKED AND CRUMBLED [YOU CAN ADD MORE BACON IF YOU LIKE ]
- 2 TBSP BUTTER MELTED
- PAPRIKA
Orange-Angel Jelly Roll Recipe
By pattie_d
Line a greased 15-in. x 10-in
- 1 package (16 ounces) angel food cake mix
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
- 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
- 3 drops yellow food coloring, optional
- 1 drop red food coloring, optional
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 2/3 cup orange marmalade
- Additional confectioners' sugar and orange curls
Veggie Couscous Quiche Recipe
By pattie_d
Tomato,green onions and broccoli bring red and green color to this sunrise specialty,giving it Christmasy flair
- FILLING:
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon onion salt
- 2 cups cooked couscous, cooled
- 1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup half-and-half cream
- 4 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed
- 1 can (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 plum tomato, finely chopped
- 2 green onions, chopped
Salad Dressing Olive Garden style
By pattie_d
Combine all of the ingredients with a mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds -Or- in a blender on low speed for 30 se...
- 1/4 cup white or red wine vinegar (more or less, to taste)
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil or olive oil
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 2 1/2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
- 2 tablespoons dry pectin (used to thicken jelly)
- 2 tablespoons beaten egg or egg substitue
- 1 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic or 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
- pinch of oregano
- pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
Petite Wonton-Bottomed Shepherd's Pies
By pattie_d
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- 12 small square wonton wrappers (stocked with the tofu in the refrigerated section of the market)
- 1 cup instant mashed potato flakes
- 1/2 tbsp. light whipped butter or light buttery spread (like Brummel & Brown)
- 1/4 tsp. plus 1/8 tsp. salt, divided
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper, divided
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 8 oz. raw lean ground turkey
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 3/4 cup fat-free turkey gravy
- 1 1/2 cups frozen petite mixed vegetables
Lamb Shanks Braised with Garlic and Indian Spices
By pattie_d
Rajat Parr braises his ultratender lamb shanks in a rich mix of red wine, tomatoes, and cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 lamb shanks (5 pounds total)
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
- 1 head of garlic, separated into cloves and peeled
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh ginger
- 1 14-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 3 cups dry red wine, such as Syrah
- 1 quart chicken stock
- 4 whole cloves
- 2 cardamom pods
- 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 stick cinnamon (1/2 inch)
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced mint leaves
- Cheesy Farro-and-Tomato Risotto, for serving