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Rigatoni
By contessawannabe
Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 jars Via Elisa Passionately Perfect Tomato Sauce
- 1 tablespoon coarse salt, plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more to taste
- 1 pound rigatoni
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 1/2 pounds whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano
Slow-Cooker Brisket Sandwiches
By contessawannabe
Directions Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 5-to-6-pound first-cut or flat-cut brisket, cut into 3 pieces
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
- 1 12-ounce bottle stout beer
- 4 stalks celery, cut into large pieces
- 2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 brioche or other rolls, split open and toasted
- Coleslaw, for serving
- Per serving: Calories 474; Fat 16 g (Saturated 7 g); Cholesterol 128 mg; Sodium 265 mg; Carbohydrate 18 g; Fiber 0 g; Protein 61 g
Carrot Cake Vegan (Jenny Belushi)
By contessawannabe
Heat the oven to 350 and grease/flour two 9" cake pans
- Ingredients for the frosting are:
- 2 cups All-Purpose flour (I substituted one for Whole Wheat Pastry),
- 2 tsp baking powder,
- 2 tsp baking soda,
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon,
- 1 tsp salt,
- 2 cups sugar,
- 1 1/4 cup vegetable oil (I used safflower),
- 2 eggs (Ener-G Egg replacer),
- 4 cups grated carrots, and
- 1 cup sweetened (I used unsweetened) coconut.
- 11 oz. Tofutti Better Than Cream Cheese,
- 4 TBSP Earth Balance butter,
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar,
- 2 tsp vanilla
Ranch Dressing (Light Version)
By contessawannabe
Whisk until combined. Use immediately or save, covered in teh refrigerator for 2 days
- 1/2 cup reduced fat sour cream
- 1/2 cup low fat buttermilk
- 2 tsp EVOO
- 1 lemon, zest finely grated & juiced
- 2 tsp fresh thyme chopped
- 1 garlic clove minced (1 tsp)
- 1/2 tsp coarse salt
Oatmeal (unprocessed)
By contessawannabe
soak oat groats overnight in water with a tablespoon of vinegar (to eliminate phytates which keep you from absorbin...
- 1 cup oat groats
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 2 cups milk
- Whatever you like (blueberries, flax seeds,nuts, brown sugar, etc.) for serving
Summer Burger (Brad Kolowich)
By contessawannabe
1. In a large bowl, whisk the egg
- 1 egg
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 / cup oats
- 1/3 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup chopped spinach
- 2 Tbsp reduced-fat chredded Mexican-blend cheese
- 4 whole-grain buns
- Salt and pepper to taste
Carrot Cake (Jenny Belushi
By contessawannabe
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour two 8” cake pans
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 4 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- 1 pkg. (8oz.) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 pkg. (3oz.) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla
Caramel Croissant Pudding - Nigella Lawson
By contessawannabe
Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 stale croissants
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 eggs, beaten
Savory Parmesan Shortbread Rounds
By contessawannabe
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper
- 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (about 2 1/2 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1/2 small garlic clove, minced
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1 cup (2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Uncle Abe's Favorite Chocolate Cake
By contessawannabe
Directions: To make cake: Preheat oven to 375° and position rack on lowest rung
- Cake:
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter , cut into 1-inch pieces, plus extra for pan
- All-purpose flour for pan
- 10 ounces bittersweet chocolate , coarsely chopped
- 6 large eggs , separated
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons sugar
- Chocolate glaze:
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate , coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream