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Appetizers (Mussels with Tomatoes & Salami)
By chefbobby
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/4 pound salami, thinly sliced and cut into strips
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or low-sodium chicken broth
- 5 plum tomatoes, chopped
- Kosher salt
- 4 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded
- 1/2 cup torn fresh basil
- Crusty bread, for serving (optional)
Sides (Broiled Parmesan Tomatoes)
By chefbobby
1) Place tomatoes, cut side up, in an ungreased 15-in
- 2 medium tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup butter, divided
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
Desserts (Sweet Cheese Delights)
By chefbobby
1) In large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cans (8 oz each) Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Powdered sugar, if desired
Desserts (Grilled Bananas)
By chefbobby
1) Place unpeeled bananas on grill over medium high heat
- 4 Bananas, unpeeled
- Assorted favorite dessert toppings
Desserts (Chocolate-Hazelnut-Coconut Bars)
By chefbobby
1) Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan (dark pan not recommended) with Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spra...
- 1 roll Pillsbury® refrigerated chocolate flavored chip cookie dough
- 1 1/4 cups hazelnut spread with cocoa (from 13-oz jar)
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 LAND O LAKES® Egg White
- 1 can (14 oz) Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 3 cups shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
- 3 tablespoons LAND O LAKES® Butter
- 1/2 cup toasted shredded coconut, if desired*
Meals (Caesar Shrimp & Pasta)
By chefbobby
1) In a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions, adding the broccoli during the last 4 minutes o...
- 3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 pound peeled and deveined cooked medium shrimp
- 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup reduced-fat creamy Caesar salad dressing, divided
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Drinks (Lemon-Pineapple Punch)
By chefbobby
1) In a large punch bowl, combine the pineapple juice, lemonade concentrate, sugar and lemon juice
- 1 can (46 ounces) unsweetened pineapple juice
- 2 cans (12 ounces each) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 liters lemon-lime soda, chilled
- 2 pints pineapple sherbet, softened
- 5 drops yellow food coloring, optional
- Pineapple chunks and maraschino cherries, optional
Meals (Mexican Stew: Birria)
By chefbobby
On hot griddle toast the ancho and gaujillo chile and submerge in hot water
- Sauce:
- 4 guajillo chiles
- 4 ancho chiles
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 pound top round, cubed for stew
- 1 pound baby back ribs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 1/2 quarts water
- 1 onion
- 6 garlic cloves
- 2 fresh bay leaves
- 6 sprigs thyme
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground chile piquin
- Garnish:
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 limes, cut into wedges
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- Corn tortillas, as an accompaniment
Meals (Chicken Primavera Crescent Braid)
By chefbobby
1) Heat oven to 350°F. In 3-quart saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat
- 2 tablespoons LAND O LAKES® Butter
- 2 small green onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh asparagus
- 1/2 cup sliced fresh sugar snap peas
- 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Cayenne Pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Basil Leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Sage
- 1/8 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Black Pepper
- 2 cups finely chopped cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup savory garlic cooking creme (from 10-oz container)
- 1/2 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend (2 oz)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 can Pillsbury® Butter Flake refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
- 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Sesame Seed
Meals (Chicken Souvlaki & Tzatziki Sauce on Garlic Naan)
By chefbobby
1) Place cucumber in a strainer, sprinkle with salt and let sit for 20 minutes
- 1/2 seedless cucumber, peeled and shredded on a box grater
- salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup EVOO
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 4 cloves garlic, grated or minced
- 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried greek oregaon
- 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken tenders, cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks
- 1 cup greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 4 garlic naan
- Chopped romaine, diced tomatoes, chopped greek hot peppers, chopped red onions