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WATERMELON SALAD
By gaster16
Vinaigrette: Puree first 4 ingredients in blender until smooth
- Raspberry Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam
- 1/4 cup cranberry juice cocktail
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Caramelized Macadamia Nuts:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons packed golden brown sugar
- 3/4 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts
- Salad:
- 2-1/2 to 3 lbs. watermelon cut into triangles
- 1 5-6 ounce bag mixed baby greens
- 3/4 cup Gorgonzola cheese crumbled
- 1/2 small red onion, halved, thinly sliced
PEANUT BUTTER PIE
By gaster16
Use graham cracker crust or make your own by combining crackers, sugar, butter and cinnamon
- Crust:
- 1 9" graham cracker crust or 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Filling:
- 1 quart vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup peanut butter chunky or cream
- Whipped cream
- Fudge sauce
- Cherries
- Cinnamon candies or chopped nuts
CREAM CHEESE SWIRL LOAVES
By gaster16
In large bowl combine sugar, salt, yeast and 1 cup flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 packages dry yeast
- 3-1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup margarine or butter (1 stick)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 2- 8 oz. cream cheese softened
- 2/3 cup confectioners sugar
- 1 tablespoon grated orange rind
- 2 large egg yolks
CITRUS TART
By gaster16
Crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- FOR THE CRUST:
- 1-1/2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
- 1-1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/2 cup whole blanched almonds
- 3/4 cup confectioners sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- FOR THE FILLING:
- 5 large eggs
- 1-1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from six lemons) plus 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 4 limes)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional)
- Garnish: red currants or raspberries and confectioner's sugar
QUARTERBACK DIP
By gaster16
Combine all ingredients except chips
- 1 can white shoepeg corn, drained
- 1 diced red bell pepper
- Dash of garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- Dash of chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips
TIRAMISU WITH RUM AND CHOCOLATE
By gaster16
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup white or amber rum
- 4-1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped
- 1-1/2 cups heavy cream chilled
- 1/3 cup confectioners sugar
- 3-1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
BROCCOLINI WITH PECAN BROWN BUTTER
By gaster16
Bring large pot of salted water to boil
- 2-1/4 to 2-1/2 lbs. broccolini (about 4 bunches)
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
- 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots (about 2 medium)
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans, coarsely chopped
- Coarse kosher salt
QUESO BLANCO
By gaster16
In medium saucepan over very low heat, combine cheese and green chilies
- 2 (8 oz.) package queso blanco, room temperture
- 1 (4 oz.) can diced green chilies
- 1 (7 oz.) can hot jalapeno relish
- 2 medium tomatoes chopped
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Tortilla chips
APPLE GALETTE
By gaster16
Place butter in freezer 1 hour ahead
- Dough:
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3-1/2 to4 tablespoons ice cold water
- Filling:
- 1-1/2 lbs. golden delicious or granny smith applies (2-3)
- 3 tablespoons sugar (divided)
- 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
PASTA E FAGIOLI
By gaster16
Brown beef in a large stock pot over medium heat
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup julienne carrot
- 3 ribs celery chopped (1 cup)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 14.5 ounce cans diced tomatoes
- 1 15 oz. can red kidney beans (with liquid)
- 1 15 ounce can great Northern beans (with liquid)
- 1 15 ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 12 ounce can V-8 vegetable juice
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon each oregano, basil
- 1/2 teaspoon each pepper, thyme
- 1/2 lb. ditali pasta