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Autumn Golden Vegetable Lasagna (Rachael Ray)
By KDCooks
I added onions, garlic, fresh thyme, sage and green peas to he butternut squash, and sauteed the veggies in chicken...
- NOTES:
- 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 2 1/4 cups peeled, cubed butternut squash (10 oz.)Salt and pepper
- 2 cups Creamy White Sauce
- 1 can (15 oz.) pure pumpkin puree
- 1 egg
- 10 egg roll wrappers (5-inch square)
- 1 3/4 cups shredded aged gouda cheese (about 8 oz.)8 large basil leaves
- ADD: onions, garlic, fresh thyme, to the butternut squash, and sauteed the veggies in chicken stock and then used those juices and added to the white sauce...
- Can also use regular lasagna noodles
Almost-Famous Pumpkin Cheesecake
By KDCooks
Very similiar to "The Cheesecake Factory's" signature pumpkin cheesecake
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 3/4 cups sugar
- Salt
- 2 pounds cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 15-ounce can pure pumpkin
- 6 large eggs, at room temperature, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 cups sweetened whipped cream
- 1/3 cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped
Marinated Tomato Salad with Arugula and Goat Cheese (Cooks Country)
By KDCooks
1. Toss tomatoes and salt in large bowl, then transfer to baking sheet lined with paper towels; let drain 15 minute...
- 1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes , cored and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups baby arugula
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove , minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese (see note)
- tip: To make the task of crumbling the goat cheese less messy, first let the cheese firm up in the freezer for 15 minutes.
Cheesecake Brownies
By KDCooks
1. Prepare brownie mix batter according to package directions
- 1 * 1 package fudge brownie mix (13-inch x 9-inch pan size)
- 2 * 2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 6 * 6 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/2 * 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 * 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 * 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 * 1 can (16 ounces) chocolate frosting
Mushroom Turnovers with Arugula Salad
By KDCooks
Preheat the oven to 450°
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound white mushrooms, coarsely chopped
- Salt and pepper
- 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- Grated peel and juice of 1/2 lemon
- One 8-ounce package cream cheese, cut into small pieces
- One 17.3-ounce package frozen puff pastry, thawed
- Optional - add cooked chicken
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 4 cups baby arugula
- parmasan cheese - shaved
Grilled Zucchini Rolls with Herbed Cheese
By KDCooks
From Ellie Kreiger (Food Network)
- 3 zucchini (about 1/2 pound each), sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Pinch freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 ounces reduced-fat soft goat's cheese
- 1 tablespoon freshly minced parsley leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
- 1/3 cup basil leaves
Mushroom-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
By KDCooks
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 pork tenderloins (2 to 2 1/2 pounds total), trimmed
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Buffalo Chicken "Cupcakes"
By KDCooks
Saute chopped onions in butter over medium heat
- 1 recipe Pizza Dough (I use store bought 'fresh' pizza dough)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup favorite Buffalo Sauce (I like Texas Pete Buffalo Or Franks Wing Sauce)
- 2 cups fresh mozzarella
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
Waldorf Chicken Salad
By KDCooks
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake walnuts in a single layer in a shallow pan 6 to 8 minutes or until toasted and fragr...
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 3 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
- 1 large Gala apple, diced
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4- 1/2 cup honey mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sautéed Chicken with Olives, Capers and Lemons
By KDCooks
Heat tablespoons of the oil in it
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1/2 lemon, squeezed juice
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons plain dry bread crumbs (optional)
- Four 6-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, for dusting
- 1/2 cup pitted green olives, sliced
- 2 tablespoons drained capers
- 1 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small dice
- 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
- parmesan cheese