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Rustic Pear Tart
By bakers_delight85
In a bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt; cut in butter until crumbly
- Filling:
- 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 Tbsp. sugar
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 7 Tbsp. cold butter, cubed
- 2 to 3 Tbsp. cold water
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 tsp. dried grated lemon peel
- 1/2 to 3/4 tsp. grated cinnamon
- 4 medium ripe pears, peeled and sliced
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- Topping (optional):
- 1 egg white
- 1 Tbsp. water
- Coarse sugar
- Glaze (optional):
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1-1/2 tsp. milk
- 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
Easy Basic Peanut Sauce
By bakers_delight85
This sauce is actually a base-a thick, rich, peanutty base to which you can add coconut milk for a dip or soy sauce...
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced or pressed through a garlic press
- 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice (from 1 to 2 limes
- 1 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger
- 1-1/2 tsp. Asian chile paste, such as Sriracha, or hot sauce
Roasted Bell Pepper and Avocado Sandwich
By bakers_delight85
Note: To roast peppers, preheat the broiler
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp. honey
- 2 slices multigrain bread
- 1 leaf Boston lettuce
- 1/2 red bell pepper, roasted
- 1/4 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup alfalfa sprouts
- 1 slice Cheddar cheese (about 1/2 ounce)
Tortellini & Zucchini Soup
By bakers_delight85
Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat
- 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 large carrots, finely chopped
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 Tbsp. minced garlic
- 1 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 14-ounce cans vegetable broth
- 2 medium zucchini, diced
- 8 ounces (about 2 cups) fresh or frozen tortellini, preferably spinach and cheese
- 4 plum tomatoes, diced
- 2 Tbsp. red-wine vinegar
Couscous Chicken Salad
By bakers_delight85
In a large saucepan, bring broth and water to a boil
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/3 cup water
- 1-3/4 cups uncooked couscous
- 3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
- 1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
- 1 small cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 3/4 cup fat-free Italian dressing
Classic Vanilla Rice Pudding
By bakers_delight85
In a large heavy saucepan, combine the milk, rice, salt and split vanilla bean (if using extract, stir it in after ...
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup medium-grain white rice
- Pinch of table salt
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, or 1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 2 egg yolks from large eggs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
Aunt Flora's Olive Salad
By bakers_delight85
In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients and toss to blend
- 1 cup (5 ounces) drained pimento-stuffed green olives, quartered crosswise
- 3 ribs tender celery hearts with leaves, diced
- 1 tsp. best-quality red wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 4 plump fresh garlic cloves, degermed and minced
- 1/4 tsp. dried leaf oregano
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red peppers (hot red pepper flakes), or to taste
Cocoa Crinkles
By bakers_delight85
These cookies freeze well and the dough will hold in the fridge a couple of days if you don't want to use it all at...
- 1/4 cup (4 Tbsp.) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs, at room temperature, lightly beaten
- 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- Confectioners' sugar, for rolling
Big-Batch Tomato Sauce
By bakers_delight85
In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery, including leaves, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp. dried basil leaves
- 1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cans (28 ounces) plum tomatoes, including juice, chopped
- 1 can (5 1/2 ounces) tomato paste
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes
By bakers_delight85
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
- 2 lb. small tomatoes, such as grape or cherry tomatoes
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/4 tsp. sea salt
- 1/4 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup chopped, fresh flat leaf parsley