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Chicken soup (mom's)
By michellecresta
- whole chicken - i.e. young or fryer
- large onion
- stalk of celery
- curly fresh parsley
- sage
- salt and pepper
- optional: tomato
Tomato Salad with Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette
By michellecresta
Whisk basil, lemon juice, oil, mustard, salt and pepper in a large bowl
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper
- 4 large firm multicolor heirloom tomatoes, sliced
- 2 medium English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- ⅔ cup crumbled feta cheese
BROWN BUTTER CINNAMON CRINKLE COOKIES
By michellecresta
Serves: 36 cookies NOTES The original recipe calls for ½ cup chopped pecans, mixing them into the dough after the...
- INGREDIENTS
- 10 tablespoons butter, sliced
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
country apple brownies with cinnamon milk icing
By michellecresta
Generously butter a 6 x 10 inch glass baking pan
- for 8 apple brownies:
- preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- 1 stick butter, melted and cooled
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 medium size sweet apples, peeled and cubed into 1/2 inch cubes (plus 8 thin apple slices for decoration)
- 1 teaspoon pure almond extract
- powdered sugar
Christmas sandwich creme cookies
By michellecresta
In a mixing bowl, combine butter, cream and flour; mix well
- FILLING:
- 1 cup butter (no substitute), softened
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- Sugar
- 1/2 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Food coloring
Scallops with Lemon-Basil Sauce
By michellecresta
Finely grate lemon rind, reserving 1/4 teaspoon
- 1 large lemon
- 1 1/2 pounds large sea scallops
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1 tablespoon butter, divided
- 3/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
Spicy Arrabiata Penne
By michellecresta
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 pound penne rigate (penne pasta with ridges) 1/4 cup olive oil 3 cl...
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound penne rigate (penne pasta with ridges)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- One 26.42-ounce container chopped tomatoes, such as Pomi
- 1/2 teaspoon red chile flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 6 leaves fresh basil, chopped, plus more for garnish
- Block of Parmigiano-Reggiano, for garnish
COUNTRY PINEAPPLE CASSEROLE
By michellecresta
cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs one at a time beating well after each addition
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 8 eggs
- 2 cans (20 ounces each) crushed pineapple drained
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 10 slices day old white bread cubed
Crab Cakes
By michellecresta
Combine all ingredients except crab and bread crumbs
- 1 (16oz) can crabmeat (Chicken of the Sea Lump)
- 3/4 cup bread crumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 Tbsp. mayo
- 1 tsp. crab seasoning
- 1 Tbsp. mustard (dijon)
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp. seafood seasoning
- hot sauce optional
- 1 tsp. dry mustard (michelle uses 1/2)
Old Fashioned Goulash
By michellecresta
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- 2 lbs ground beef or turkey
- 3 tsp minced garlic
- 1 large Yellow onion, diced
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 (15ounce) cans tomato sauce
- 2 (15ounce) cans diced tomatoes
- 1 T Italian seasoning
- 1 T Adobo Seasoning
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 T seasoned salt
- 1/2 T black pepper
- 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1/2 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese