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Cranberry Noels
By Meals_by_Mel
Directions 1.In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar on m...
- Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- Read more at Marthastewart.com: Cranberry Noels - Martha Stewart Recipes
Red Peppers
By Meals_by_Mel
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen
- 4 large red bell peppers
- 3/4 pound ground chuck
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
- 2 teaspoons House seasoning, recipe follows
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1/2 cup jarred cheese and salsa
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped green onion tops
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 cup salt
- 1/4 cup black pepper
- 1/4 cup garlic powder
Mushroom and Parsley Salad
By Meals_by_Mel
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis, 2008
- 1 pound large button mushrooms, trimmed, cleaned and thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2-ounce piece Parmesan
Cheddar Cheese Biscuits
By Meals_by_Mel
Directions PREHEAT oven to 400° F
- 2 cups all-purpose flour plus additional for kneading
- 1 1/2 cups (6 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup dry NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Instant Nonfat Dry Milk
- 1/4 cup chopped chives (optional)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon water
Italian Pot Roast
By Meals_by_Mel
Brown the pot roast On a large plate, stir together the flour, salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
- 4 lb. boneless beef chuck, trimmed of excess fat and tied
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 1 can (28 oz.) whole plum tomatoes, drained
- 1 Tbs. dried oregano
- 2 tsp. sugar
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/4 cup slivered fresh basil
Sausage and Herb Dressing
By Meals_by_Mel
Spread the bread out on a baking sheet and let dry overnight
- 1 1/2 lb.-loaf French bread, crusts removed, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 1/2 Tbs. unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 1/2 lb. well-seasoned fresh bulk pork sausage
- 3 Tbs. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
- 3/4 cup chicken stock
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Stuffed Roasted Red Peppers in Roasted Garlic-White Wine Broth with Angel Hair Pasta
By Meals_by_Mel
Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2002
- 2 heads garlic
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 11/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/8 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 4 large red bell peppers
- 1/2 pound buffalo mozzarella, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 1/4 cup finely sliced fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 cups dry white wine
- 6 ounces angel hair pasta
- Shaved Parmesan
Stuffed Cabbage with Rosemary Brown Butter and Parmigiano-Reggiano
By Meals_by_Mel
Peel 6 large outer leaves off each cabbage head and set aside
- 2 heads savoy cabbage, each about 1 1/4 lb.
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 3 Tbs. olive oil
- 4 oz. thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/4-inch strips
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups fresh bread crumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 4 Tbs. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- Leaves from 2 small fresh rosemary sprigs (optional)
Holiday Bread
By Meals_by_Mel
My home on Christmas morning? I never have time to make breakfast
- 2.333 cup(s) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup(s) sugar
- 1.5 teaspoon(s) baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
- 1/2 cup(s) (1 stick) cold butter or margarine
- 1 cup(s) part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1 cup(s) dried tart cherries or other dried fruit, coarsely chopped
- 1/3 cup(s) pecans, toasted and chopped
- 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) grated fresh lemon peel
- 2 large eggs
- Confectioners' sugar (optional)