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SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE WITH BACON CRUMBLE
By jarren
For sweet potatoes: Heat oven to 375 degrees
- Sweet Potatoes:
- 3 pounds medium sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 sprig rosemary, broken in half
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Crumble:
- 2 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter,at room temperature, cut into small pieces
- Kosher salt
RASPBERRY TRIFLE
By jarren
- 1/3 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- 1/4 cup dry sherry
- 2 packages frozen raspberries (12 ounces each), thawed
- 2 Teaspoons grated lemon zest
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 store-bought pound cake (12 ounces), cut into 3/4-inch-thick slices
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds, coarsely chopped
GINGER-SESAME BOK CHOY
By jarren
In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 5 thin slices peeled fresh ginger
- 4 to 5 heads baby bok choy
- (1 pound), each halved lengthwise
CHEESY ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
By jarren
Heat oven to 450F. Combine cauliflower and garlic in a large bowl
- 1 medium head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into florets
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
CHARDONNAY ZINGER
By jarren
Divide chardonnay, tonic water, limoncello and lemon juice among 6 wine glasses
- 1 1/2 cups chardonnay
- 1 1/2 cups tonic water
- 1/3 cup limoncello
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 6 round lemon slices
WHOLE WHEAT PEANUT COOKIES
By jarren
Beat butter with brown sugar
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups peanuts
- 1 cup Corn Flakes
OLIVE NUT DIP
By jarren
Combine the cream cheese and mayonnaise in a medium bowl and mix well
- 6 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup light or regular mayonnaise
- 1 cup chopped green salad olives
- 2 tbsp olive juice
- Dash of ground black pepper
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup bacon bits
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
THOUSAND ISLAND SALAD DRESSING (CHART HOUSE)
By jarren
Chop all ingredients very finely
- 1/2 medium red onion
- 4 stalks celery
- 4 gherkin pickles
- 2 hard boiled eggs
- 1/2 green pepper
- 2 1/2 sprigs parsley
- 2 tsp pimento or canned red peppers
- 1 quart mayonnaise
- 1 cup ketchup
RICE PILAF (BAKED)
By jarren
Preheat oven to 350F. In a large oven-proof skillet, saute onions and mushrooms in butter and olive oil until soft...
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1/2 lb mushrooms, chopped
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp
- Minced fresh parsley for garnish
COCKTAIL MEATBALLS WITH CRANBERRY MARINARA
By jarren
Heat oven to 425F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp finely chopped jalapeño slices
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 tsp fennel seeds
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 3 lbs ground beef (93 per cent lean)
- 14 oz can whole berry cranberry sauce
- 15 oz can diced tomatoes (crush the tomatoes)
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
- Splash of hot sauce