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Risotto with Fresh Corn and Basil Oil
By Late2Serenity
Holding each ear of corn by its pointed end and steadying its stalk end on a cutting board, cut down along the ear ...
- 2 or 3 ears of yellow corn, husks and silks removed
- 2 Tbs. unsalted butter
- 1 cup thinly sliced leeks, white and light green portions, rinsed well
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 3 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 2 Tbs. thinly sliced fresh chives
- 4 Tbs. store-bought basil olive oil
APPLE CINNAMON STEEL CUT OATS
By Late2Serenity
Start by spraying your crockpot with non-stick cooking spray
- 2 apples peeled and cut into cubes
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 2 tbs brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tbs unsalted butter (cut into small pieces)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (for garnish)
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
By Late2Serenity
Hands-on time: 10 mins
- 4 ounces butter
- 4 5/8 ounces sugar
- 8 ounces mashed banana, about 2 medium or 1 1/2 large bananas
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon butter rum or coconut flavor, optional
- 2 5/8 ounces milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 5 1/4 ounces King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 4 ounces King Arthur Traditional Whole Wheat Flour or King Arthur White Whole Wheat Flour
- 4 1/2 ounces chocolate chips
- 4 ounces chopped walnuts, pre-toasted in a 350°F oven for 8 minutes, if desired
- 6 ounces cinnamon chips or cinnamon Flav-R-Bites, optional but tasty
Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
By Late2Serenity
If you don't have hazelnut flour, you can make this recipe with blanched, toasted hazelnuts
- 1 3/4 cups toasted hazelnut flour
- 2/3 cup milk chocolate chunks or chopped milk chocolate, melted and cooled slightly
- 2 tablespoons King Arthur Triple Cocoa Blend, or Dutch-process cocoa
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 to 3 teaspoons vegetable oil
Easy Mexican Pizza
By Late2Serenity
Heat oven to 425°F. Grease or spray 15x10x1-inch pan
- 1 can (13.8 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated classic pizza dough
- 1 cup canned Old El Paso™ refried beans
- 1/2 cup canned Old El Paso™ red enchilada sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese (6 oz)
- 3 medium green onions, chopped (3 tablespoons)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
Chicken-Alfredo Baked Penne
By Late2Serenity
In large pot of water, cook 24 oz uncooked penne pasta until al dente as directed on box
- 24 oz uncooked penne pasta (1 1/2 boxes)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 lb uncooked chicken tenders (not breaded), cut into chunks
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 bag (12 oz) Green Giant™ Valley Fresh Steamers™ frozen broccoli cuts, thawed
- 2 jars (16 oz each) Alfredo sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
PASTA WITH 15-MINUTE HAM, PEA, AND CREAM SAUCE
By Late2Serenity
Cook farfalle in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente; drain, reserving 2 Tbs...
- 1 pound farfalle or other short pasta
- Kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup thinly sliced shallots (about 2 large)
- 4 ounces thick-cut ham (about 4 slices), cut into thin strips
- 1 cup frozen or fresh shelled peas
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest (from about 1 large lemon)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for serving
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Freshly grated Parmesan (for serving)
Banana-Honey Cake
By Late2Serenity
Position a rack in the middle of an oven and preheat to 350°F
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 8 Tbs. (1 stick) plus 2 Tbs. unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 eggs
- 2 bananas, peeled and mashed
- 2/3 cup chopped walnuts or almonds (optional)
Asparagus Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing
By Late2Serenity
Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients until combined
- For the dressing:
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taste (optional)
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- For the salad:
- 1 pound asparagus
- 2 1/2 cups uncooked pasta, such as penne or rotini
- 2/3 cup sliced red onions
- 1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes
- 2/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, for serving
Cheese and Rosemary–Stuffed Focaccia
By Late2Serenity
Storage tip: The focaccia dough, shaped in square 8-inch or round 9-inch pans, can be frozen for up to 1 month
- 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more as needed
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as needed 5 tsp. (2 packages) active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 1/4 cups warm water (110°F)
- 4 oz. Teleme jack or Monterey jack cheese, thinly sliced
- 2 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste