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Basil Pesto
By melissaf
Pounding the basil releases its flavorful oils into the pesto more readily
- 1/4 1/4 cup 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted (or substitute almonds or walnuts)
- 3 3 medium cloves 3 medium cloves garlic, unpeeled
- 2 2 cups 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
- 2 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves (optional)
- 7 7 tablespoons 7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt
- 1/4 1/4 cup 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese or Pecorino Romano
- Ground black pepper
Cadbury Egg Inspired Trifle
By melissaf
Pour marshmallows into a large microwave safe bowl, drizzle water over top
- 12 Oreo Cookies (I used Spring variety)
- 4 cups marshmallows (about 2/3 of a 16 ounce bag)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 (3.4 ounce) box French vanilla pudding
- 2 cups cold milk
- 6 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
Better Than "Anything" Cake
By melissaf
1. Bake the cake according to the directions on the box
- INGREDIENTS:
- 1 box devil's food cake mix
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (12-ounce) jar caramel ice cream topping
- 8 ounces Cool Whip
- 1/2-1 cup Heath toffee bits
BANANA PUDDING POKE CAKE
By melissaf
Directions 1 1 Follow the direction on the cake mix box to prepare the actual cake
- Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix (& ingredients to make cake)
- 2 box (small) instant banana pudding
- 4 c milk
- 8 oz whipped topping
- 20 vanilla wafers, crushed
- sliced bananas
Couscous Stuffed Chicken Breast with Feta, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Kalamata Olives
By melissaf
In saucepan over medium heat add olive oil, when hot, add the garlic and red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 4 tablespoons kalamata olives, chopped
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 (10-ounce) box couscous
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 pound feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 6 tablespoons julienned sun-dried tomatoes
- 4 tablespoons roughly chopped kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 pound feta cheese, crumbled, for garnish
Italian Chicken Soup with Parmesan Dumplings
By melissaf
Use the large holes of a box grater to shred the Parmesan
- 4 4(5- to 7-ounce) 7-ounce) bone-in chicken thighs, trimmed
- Salt and pepper
- 1 1 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 1 1 1/2-inch bulb, 1 tablespoon fronds minced, stalks discarded, bulb halved, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 1 1 onion, chopped fine
- 2 2 2 carrots, peeled and cut into
- 3/4-inch 3/4-inch pieces
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 8 8 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1 3 Parmesan cheese rind, plus 3 ounces Parmesan, shredded (1 cup)
- 2 2 1-inch slices hearty white sandwich bread, torn into 1-inch pieces
- 2 2 2 large egg whites
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- Pinch Pinch ground nutmeg
- 1/2 1/2 1/2-inch 1/2 small head escarole (6 ounces), trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Veal Soup - Aunt Mary
By melissaf
Cover veal bones with water
- 4 lbs veal breast & veal bones
- 8-10 quarts water
- Carrots – 3 lbs sliced
- Celery – 1 package sliced
- Onion – 3 chopped
- Stewed or Diced Tomatoes – 4 cans
- Orzo - 1 – 1 1/2 lbs
- Parsley
- Salt & Pepper
- 4 Bay Leaves
- 8 Chicken bouillon cubes
Skirt Steak
By melissaf
Heat charcoal, preferably natural chunk, until grey ash appears
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 4 scallions, washed and cut in 1/2
- 2 large cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar or Mexican brown sugar
- 2 pounds inside skirt steak, cut into 3 equal pieces
- Special equipment: blow dryer
Sunday Steak with French Butter
By melissaf
1. At least 6 hours before and up to the day before you plan to cook the steaks place them on a cooling rack set ov...
- 2 porterhouse steaks, 1 pound each
- Kosher salt
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon shallot, minced
- Freshly ground white pepper
- Half a fresh lemon
- Oil
Easy Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese Croutons
By melissaf
Barefoot Contessa Foolproof: Recipes You Can Trust
- 3 tablespoons good olive oil
- 3 cups yellow onions, chopped (2 onions)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
- 4 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, preferably San Marzano
- Large pinch of saffron threads
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup orzo
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Grilled Cheese Croutons (see below)