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Fettuccine with Mushrooms and Hazelnuts
By Meals_by_Mel
1. Cook the pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat
- 1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated fresh fettuccine
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup chopped blanched hazelnuts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 3 (4-ounce) packages presliced exotic mushroom blend
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
- 2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, shaved
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
Pork Rib Roast
By Meals_by_Mel
Heat oven to 350°. Wash the roast and pat dry
- •1 center-cut pork rib roast, about 3 pounds
- •2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- •1 teaspoon dry mustard
- •1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
- •1/2 teaspoon salt
- •4 cloves garlic, minced, divided
- •3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- •2 pounds fingerling potatoes, scrubbed
- •1 large onion, cut into 6 to 8 wedges
- •2 tablespoons melted butter
- •salt and pepper
- •1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
Ribollita (Italian Bread Soup)
By Meals_by_Mel
Domenica Marchetti, Cooking Light NOVEMBER 2010
- 3 cups (1-inch) cubed hearty Italian country bread (about 6 ounces)
- Cooking spray
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 6 cups water, divided
- 6 cups (1-inch) chopped kale
- 6 cups chopped Savoy cabbage
- 4 cups chopped broccoli rabe
- 2 cups (1-inch) cubed peeled Yukon gold or red potato
- 1 cup thinly sliced carrot
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can whole plum tomatoes, undrained and chopped
- 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans or other white beans, rinsed, drained, and divided
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shaved or grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Creamy Potato and Prosciutto Salad
By Meals_by_Mel
Recipe courtesy Sunny Anderson
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 ounces prosciutto
- 2 pounds baby tricolor or red bliss potatoes, quartered into bite-size pieces
- 2 scallions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1/4 cup stone-ground mustard
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
French Onion Soup
By Meals_by_Mel
Cooking the onions for a very long time over low heat mellows their flavor
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 pounds yellow onions, sliced 1/4-inch into half circles
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup dry sherry
- 3 cups Homemade Beef Stock
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 small French baguette, sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
- 8 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated on the large holes of a box grater (about 3 cups)
Green Beans With Caramelized Onions
By Meals_by_Mel
This dish is a wonderful accompaniment to juicy steakhouse-style steaks
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion, sliced, about 2 cups
- 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dry cajun seasoning
- 1 1/2 lbs green beans
White Bean Chicken Chili Recipe
By Meals_by_Mel
Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper
- 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) white kidney or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, divided
- 3 cups chicken broth, divided
- 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- Sour cream and minced fresh cilantro, optional
Cream Cheese Brownies
By Meals_by_Mel
Directions Melt chocolate with 3 tablespoons of the butter over very low heat
- 4 (1 ounce) squares German sweet chocolate
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Salted Caramel Cheesecakes
By Meals_by_Mel
Directions 1.MAKE THE CHEESECAKE Preheat the oven to 325°
- cheesecake
- 1/2 pound cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- caramel
- 6 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Fleur de sel
Banana Pudding Cheesecake
By Meals_by_Mel
Rhonda Harms, Clearwater, Florida, Southern Living MARCH 2012
- 1 1/2 cups finely crushed vanilla wafers
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 17 vanilla wafers
- 2 large ripe bananas, diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 3 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup coarsely crushed vanilla wafers
- Garnishes: sweetened whipped cream, vanilla wafers, sliced bananas tossed in lemon juice