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Pumpkin Soup with Sage and Ham
By sandycon
In a large pot, melt the butter over moderate heat
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1 rib celery, chopped
- 1/2 tart apple, such as Granny Smith, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 2 cups canned pumpkin puree (from one 29-ounce can)
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon dried sage
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 1/2 cups water
- 2 1/2 cups canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
- 1 1/2-pound piece of ham, cut into 1/4-inch dice
Baby Blue Salad
By sandycon
For ease, make the Sweet-and-Spicy Pecans and Balsamic Vinaigrette ahead of time
- 1 (5-ounce) bag mixed spring salad greens
- 2 ounces crumbled blue cheese
- 1 orange, peeled and sectioned
- 1/2 pint fresh strawberries, quartered
- 1/2 cup Sweet-and-Spicy Pecans
- Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Preparation
- Toss together first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle with 1/2 cup Balsamic Vinaigrette, gently tossing to coat. Serve with remaining vinaigrette.
Middle Eastern Fire-Roasted Eggplant Dip: Babaganoush
By sandycon
Directions There are 2 ways to cook the eggplants
- 2 large eggplants
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2/3 cup tahini ( sesame seed paste, available in the international aisle at the supermarket)
- 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley leaves
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Pita chips, for dipping
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Pie Steel Cut Oats
By sandycon
Mix all ingredients in a large (6 quart) slow cooker and cook on warm overnight or at least 8 hours
- 2 cups steel cut oats
- 7 cups water
- 2 cups skim milk
- 15 ounce can of pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- extra milk for topping, optional
- brown sugar for topping, optional
- extra pumpkin pie spice for topping, optional
- toasted pecans for topping, optional
How to Make Easy Homemade Pita Bread Cooking Lessons from The Kitchn
By sandycon
How to Make Easy Homemade Pita Bread Cooking Lessons from The Kitchn | The Kitchn How to Make Easy Homemade Pit...
- to recipe for those who are just getting into baking and don't feel quite ready to make a full
- Emma
Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip
By sandycon
Instructions Add the frozen spinach and artichokes to large saucepan over medium heat and sprinkle with a little ...
- 2 (14oz) cans Artichoke Hearts, drained
- 16 oz Frozen Spinach
- 1 cup Cashews, roasted and unsalted
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Dried Basil
- 1 tsp Sea Salt
- 1/2 tsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
Paleo Lime Mayo
By sandycon
Instructions Place the eggs and lime juice in a blender or food processor (I use a Blendtec)
- 2 eggs
- 4 Tbsp Fresh Lime Juice at room temperature
- 1 tsp Dry Mustard
- 1 tsp Sea Salt
- 1/2 cup plus 2 cup Light or Extra Light Olive Oil (NOT extra virgin) at room temperature
- (optional - see notes) 1 4oz can Diced Jalapenos
Sweet-and-Spicy Pecans
By sandycon
Stir together 1/4 cup sugar and warm water until sugar dissolves
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
Tex-Mex Chicken Chili with Lime
By sandycon
Robby Melvin, Southern Living OCTOBER 2013
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large white onion, diced
- 1 medium-size red onion, diced
- 1 poblano or bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 red or green jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and chopped
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons chipotle powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 (16-oz.) cans navy beans, drained
- 1 (12-oz.) bottle white ale
- 4 cups shredded deli-roasted chicken
- 4 cups chicken broth
- Toppings: Lime Cream, fresh cilantro, green onions, lime wedges
Maple Spiced Nuts
By sandycon
1) In a large skillet set over medium-high heat, melt the butter and add the nuts
- 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 1 pound nuts — single variety, or a mixture
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup