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MEDITERRANEAN CHICKPEA SALAD
By michellecresta
DIRECTIONS: In a large bowl, toss together the salad ingredients
- SALAD:
- Two 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
- 2/3 cup chopped bell pepper (mix red/yellow/orange)
- 3/4 cup halved grape tomatoes
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 12 kalamata olives, sliced in half
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- DRESSING:
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- salt and pepper, to taste
Shrimp Scampi with Linguini
By michellecresta
replaced the pasta with zucchini noodles Sautéed them in OO and white wine
- Ingredients
- 1 pound linguini
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 2 shallots, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Pinch red pepper flakes, optional
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley leaves
- Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/shrimp-scampi-with-linguini-recipe.html?oc=linkback
Libby's® Famous Pumpkin Pie
By michellecresta
Libby's® Famous Pumpkin Pie
- Ingredients
- 1 h 10 m 8 servings 283 cals
- 1 (9 inch) unbaked deep dish pie crust
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 eggs
- 1 (15 ounce) can LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin
- 1 (12 fluid ounce) can NESTLE® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
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THE MOST AMAZING WHITE CAKE
By michellecresta
Notes WHITE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING 1 ½ cups softened butter2 teaspoons almond extract4 cups powdered sugar1 tables...
- • 1 cup salted butter softened
- • 1 1/2 cups sugar
- • 2 teaspoons almond extract
- • 3 1/2 cups cake flour
- • 4 teaspoons of baking powder
- • 1/2 teaspoon salt
- • 6 large egg whites room temperature
- • 1 1/2 cups milk room temperature
Spinach and Feta Filo Bundt Cake
By michellecresta
Put the spinach into your biggest pan with the water, over a low heat
- 2 kg spinach
- 100ml water
- 50ml olive oil
- 2 onions, finely diced
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
- 1 lemon, zest only
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- Large bunch dill
- Large bunch parsley
- 3 eggs
- 400g feta
- 200g butter, melted butter
- 1 tbsp black and white sesame seeds
- 10 sheets filo pastry
Sweet Potato Cookies
By michellecresta
THE SKINNY (serving size: 2 cookies): 200 calories, 10g fat, 3
- INGREDIENTS
- Two large sweet potatoes, baked with peel removed and flesh pureed
- 4 large eggs
- 6 tablespoons natural almond butter with honey (I like Justin’s)
- 1 cup oatmeal
- 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
MINI BLT BITES
By michellecresta
Cut off the tops of each cherry tomato
- 36 cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled small
- 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup chive and onion cream cheese (I used Philadelphia brand)
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 Tablespoon green onion, chopped
- 1 Tablespoon parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup cheese and garlic croutons, crushed
Rum Cake with Butter Rum Glaze
By michellecresta
Moist and delicious rum cake topped with a butter rum glaze is the perfect ending to your holiday dinner
- Non-stick cooking spray
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3.4 ounce box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup light rum
- Butter Rum Glaze
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup light rum
- 1/4 cup water
Dreamsicle Orange Punch
By michellecresta
Pour 1 Liter Sprite or 7-Up Into A Large Punch Bowl
- 1 Quart Orange Sherbet
- 1 Quart Vanilla Ice Cream
- 1 Liter Of Sprite or 7-Up.
- 1 Can Of Cream Soda.
Sour Cream Pound Cake
By michellecresta
Adding a little sour cream, buttermilk, or cream cheese improves the flavor and texture of this favorite traditiona...
- Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups butter, softened $
- 3 cups sugar
- 6 large eggs $
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 (8-oz.) container sour cream $
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract