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Spicy Tomato Vodka Sauce with Seared Scallops
By KDCooks
Made for NYE 2009 dinner
- Sauce:
- 1 TB butter
- 1 TB olive oil
- 1 large shallot, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 TB dried italian seasoning
- (1) 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup vodka
- 1/4 cup light cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
- pasta of choice
- Scallops:
- Sea Scallops, washed very well and dried
- 2 tsp oil
- 1 TB butter
- Salt & Pepper
No-Bake Chocolate Raspberry Cream Pie
By KDCooks
The perfect dessert for your next barbecue: This chilled pie is an appealing combination of chocolate, berries, and...
- 7 ounces chocolate wafer cookies (about 32), coarsely broken
- 1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup crème fraîche*
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
- 2 1/2 cups fresh raspberries (two 6-ounce containers)
Mexican Chicken (Rachel Ray)
By KDCooks
Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees
- Spice Blend:
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated onion or onion powder
- 1 teaspoon mexican oregano
- 1 teaspoon ancho (mild) or chipotle (hot) chile powder
- salt and pepper
- Chicken or Fish:
- 4 pieces (6-8 oz each) skinless, boneless chicken breasts or thick whitefish fillet (such as cod or pollock)
- EVOO for liberal drizzling
- 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, ,thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 jalapeno chile peppers, thinly sliced
- Queso fresco crumbles and a handful of cilantro leaves for garnishing
Asparagus and Parmesan Cheese Tart (Sandra Lee)
By KDCooks
Preheat oven to 450°. On a lightly floured surface, unroll dough
- 1/2 (14.1-ounce) package refrigerated pie crust, Pillsbury®
- 8 thick asparagus spears, trimmed and cut in half lengthwise
- 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese
By KDCooks
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F
- 3 jalapenos, cut in half lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 cup light cream cheese
- Dash of garlic salt
- 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar
- 8 slices country white bread
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
Roman Style Artichokes
By KDCooks
Yum!
- 1 lemon
- 6 artichokes (8 to 10 ounces each)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more for sprinkling
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic (from about 5 cloves)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
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Mini Burger Bites
By KDCooks
Crowd-favorite! Great for tailgating or watching the big game!
- 1 lb. ground beef chuck (80%)
- 8 oz. package shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1/2 package dry onion soup mix
- 24 (2 inch) dinner rolls
Herb Garlic Crusted Beef Tenderloin with Mustard Horseradish Sauce
By KDCooks
I made this for Christmas day 2007 as an elegant alternative to turkey
- Horseradish Sauce:
- 8 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 21/4 - to 23/4-pound pieces beef tenderloin (thick end), trimmed
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 21/2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme
- 21/2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
- 6 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1/4 cup prepared horseradish, drained
- 1 tablespoon minced chives
- 1 teaspoon Champagne or white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- Dash hot red pepper sauce
- In a bowl, combine all the ingredients and blend well. Adjust the seasoning, to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Easy Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese Croutons - Ina Garten
By KDCooks
In a large pot or Dutch oven such as Le Creuset, heat the olive oil over medium heat
- Grilled Cheese Croutons:
- 3 3 3 tablespoons good olive oil
- 3 3 3 cups yellow onions, chopped (2 onions)
- 1 1 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
- 4 4 4 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
- 1 1 can 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, preferably San Marzano
- Large pinch Large pinch of saffron threads
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup orzo
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Grilled Cheese Croutons (see below)
- 4 4 slices 4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices country white bread
- 2 2 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 4 4 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated
- 5 to 1 1-inch the panini grill for about 5 minutes, until nicely browned. Place on a cutting board, allow to rest for 1 minute and cut into 1-inch cubes.
Cranberry Glazed Meatballs
By KDCooks
Great for Parties
- 1 bag 32-count frozen precooked meatballs
- 1 bottle chili sauce (12 ounces)
- 1 can jellied cranberry sauce (16 ounces)