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SOFT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
By jarren
Preheat oven to 350F. Whisk together flour, salt and baking soda
- 1 1/4 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup milk chocolate chips
WATERMELON, TOMATO, FETA & PINE NUT SALAD
By jarren
Core tomatoes and cut each one into four 1/4-inch thick slices
- Balsamic reduction:
- 2 large ripe tomatoes
- 1/4 medium watermelon
- OR
- Grape tomatoes and balls of watermelon
- 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded mint
- Can add: cucumber, avocado or sweet onion
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- You can add cucumber, avocado or sweet onion for a change.
LOUISIANA SHRIMP
By jarren
In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme (or 1/4 tsp dried thyme)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups peeled, seeded and chopped fresh tomatoes
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, with tails left on
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 tsp Tabasco
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
GREEN GODDESS DRESSING
By jarren
Place ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth
- 2 tbsp chopped mixed fresh herbs, such as parsley, tarragon and chives
- 1 white anchovy fillet in oil, drained and chopped
- 1 green onion, trimmed and chopped
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH LEMONY HERB BREADCRUMBS
By jarren
Preheat oven to 425 degrees
- 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, washed trimmed and halved if large.
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 clove garlic, smashed
- 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- Pinch of crushed red pepper
- Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
PARMESAN-MUSTARD POTATOES
By jarren
Peel potatoes. Cut in half
- 4 large Yukon Gold potatoes, about 3 pounds (1.5 kg)
- 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) milk
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 to 2 tablespoons (30 to 45 ml) grainy mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon (2 ml) salt
- 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) grated Parmesan or old white cheddar
OVEN-BAKED BREAD STUFFING WITH SAGE & THYME
By jarren
Adjust oven rack to center position and heat oven to 400F
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter, plus extra for baking dish
- 1 large onion, chopped medium (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 4 medium ribs of celery, diced medium (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 tsp dried sage
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried marjoram
- 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
- 12 cups dried bread cubes
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 3 large eggs, beaten lightly
- 1 tsp salt
ROASTED RED PEPPER & FETA DIP
By jarren
Position a rack 5 to 6 inches from the broiler element and heat the broiler on high
- 3 medium red bell peppers
- 1 medium clove garlic, crushed
- Fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup crumbled Feta cheese
- 2 tbsp plain dry breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp chopped fresh dill
FESTIVE BROCCOLI SALAD
By jarren
To prepare dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise,vinegar, sugar, pepper and salt until blended; set aside
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 lb broccoli, trimmed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup dried cranberries or raisins
- 1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 1 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 can mandarin oranges, drained
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Southern Wings with Coriander Dip
By jarren
These succulent wings can be prepared ahead and either baked at the last minute or simply reheated
- CORIANDER DIP:
- 4 pounds chicken wings
- 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups cornmeal
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup chopped fresh coriander or parsley
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh chives or green onions
- 1 (4-ounce) can chopped mild green chiles
- 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
- 1 teaspoon salt