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Olive Paste
By pattie_d
In a food processor, make a smooth paste of the olives, capers, garlic, and thyme if using dried
- 1 cup olives, such as Niçoise, Kalamata, or green, pitted
- ¼ cup capers, rinsed
- 2 small garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons chopped thyme leaves or ½ teaspoon dried
- 1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Freshly milled pepper
- Fresh lemon juice
Makeover Ricotta Nut Torte Recipe
By pattie_d
Line three 8-in. round baking pans with waxed paper
- BATTER:
- 2 cartons (15 ounces each) reduced-fat ricotta cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 3 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each), grated
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 1-1/4 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1-1/4 cups fat-free milk
- 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
- Whole hazelnuts and shaved chocolate, optional
Vanilla Cream Filling
By pattie_d
Whisk together the flour and milk
- 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup milk (low fat is fine)
- 1/2 cup butter (or trans fat-free shortening)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 scraped vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon vanilla
Mock Meat Loaf
By pattie_d
Mock meat loaves were common fare for vegetarians in the 60s and 70s, and then they went out of favor
- 9 slices (8 ounces) commercial whole wheat bread (such as Arnold or Pepperidge Farm)
- 2 cups (8 ounces) walnuts
- 3 large eggs
- 3 medium onions, diced
- 1 small green bell pepper, diced
- 1 small celery rib, minced
- 1 small bunch parsley, stems discarded and leaves chopped
- 2/3 cup canned crushed tomatoes or 1 (16- ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained very well
- 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Generous seasoning freshly ground black pepper
Day 2-Shredded Beef Shepherd's Pie Recipe
By pattie_d
1. Heat oven to 350 degree F
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 1/2 cups shredded pot roast (about 9 ounces)
- 1 10 ounce box frozen peas and carrots, thawed
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 21 ounce package prepared mashed potatoes (such as Country Crock)
- Paprika, for sprinkling
Cabbage Rolls with Red Salsa
By pattie_d
c.1997, M.S. Milliken & S
- Red Salsa
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 jalapeno chile, stemmed, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups canned plum tomatoes with their juices
- Pinch of sugar to taste
- Cabbage Rolls
- 1 head green cabbage
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2/3 cup fresh bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Garnish: 2 ounces Cotija cheese, crumbled (about 1/2 cup)
Grilled Chicken with Maple Chipotle BBQ Sauce
By pattie_d
From Food Network Kitchens
- 3 cups water
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt plus more to taste
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- Small bunch fresh thyme
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 pounds bone-in skinless chicken pieces, such as legs, thighs and breasts, halved
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped chipotles in adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
Crunchy Spiced Horns
By pattie_d
Directions Heat the oven to 375°F
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp. water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup finely ground walnuts
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp. ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
- 1 pkg. (17.3 ounces) Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets, thawed
- All-purpose flour
Baramundi with Raisin Salsa
By pattie_d
Baked barramundi goes dinner-party fancy with a salsa of raisins and toasted pecans
- 1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/2 clove garlic, finely grated (using a zester)
- Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for pan
- Coarse salt
- 1 pound broccoli, stalks peeled and thinly sliced and florets cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 4 (5-ounce) skinless barramundi fillets
*Asian Slaw
By pattie_d
In a medium bowl, whisk together canola oil, vinegar, carrots, lime juice, soy sauce, ginger, and sugar; set dressi...
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup rice-wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup finely grated carrots
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 8 cups finely shredded green cabbage
- 4 cups finely shredded red cabbage
- 2 fresno chiles or jalapeno peppers, thinly sliced crosswise
- 1/2 pound snap peas, thinly sliced on the bias
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper