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Roasted Cauliflower and Cheddar Soup
By KDCooks
1.Toss the cauliflower florets in the oil along with the salt and pepper and arrange them in a single layer on a la...
- 1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 1/2 cups aged white cheddar, shredded
- 1 cup milk or cream
- salt and pepper to taste
Beurre Blanc Sauce (L'Academie de Cuisine)
By KDCooks
From - Culinary Skills Lab - Sauces - 10/10/11 Great on Fish, Scallops, Veggies **NOTE: Beurre Blanc should b...
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 5 sprigs thyme
- 10 peppercorns
- 2 TB white wine vinegar
- 2 TB white wine
- 2 TB cream
- 1/2 LB butter, cut into small cubes
- salt
Rose Sangria
By KDCooks
Mix the wine, liqueur and sugar in a pitcher, stirring to dissolve the sugar, then add the fruit
- 1 bottle (750 ml) dry rose wine
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 2 tablespoons raspberry liqueur
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 cups raspberries
- 1 1/2 cups quartered strawberries
- 1 sliced lemon
- 1 1/2 cups seltzer
Chicken Fried Rice
By KDCooks
Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet set over medium heat
- 1 TB butter/margarine
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into strips
- 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups cooked brown rice
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
Agave Margarita
By KDCooks
muddle in two thin rounds of jalapeno for a spicier version
- 2 lime wedges
- 1/4 cup tequila blanco
- 2 TB agave syrup
- 2 TB fresh lime juice
Roasted Chicken with Lemons and Thyme
By KDCooks
From Cooking Light
- 1 (6-pound) roasting chicken
- 2 teaspoons Hungarian paprika
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, divided
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 2 lemons, divided
- Cooking spray
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (such as sauvignon blanc)
- 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- Lemon slices (optional)
- Thyme sprigs (optional)
Avocado Chicken Salad
By KDCooks
From Culinary Skills Lab - Poultry 9/19/11
- Pulled Meat from Whole Roasted Chicken
- 3-4 Avocados (ripe)
- 1/4 of a red onion, sliced thinly
- 1 jalapeno, seeded, sliced thinly
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Juice of 3 limes (to taste)
- Salt
- Flour tortillas & pitas - optional
Herb Coeur a la Creme - Ina Garten
By KDCooks
Place the cream cheese in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment
- 12 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Grated zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons minced scallions, white and green parts (2 scallions)
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Crackers, for serving
Sundried Tomato, Pesto & Goat Cheese Palmiers (Ina Garten)
By KDCooks
From Ina Garten "Back to Basics"
- Homemade Pesto:
- 1 package frozen Pepperidge Farm puff pastry, defrosted
- 1/4 cup prepared pesto, store bought or homemade (recipe follows)
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese, such as Montrachet
- 1/4 cup finely chopped sundried tomatoes in oil, drained
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
- Kosher salt
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- 1/4 cup pignolis
- 3 tablespoons chopped garlic (9 cloves)
- 5 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups good olive oil
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
“Infamous” Apple Cake
By KDCooks
This was the infamous Apple Cake that was part of the first dinner I made Matt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 11/2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup margarine, melted
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 cups chopped Rome apple
- Cooking spray