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CLASSIC VINAIGRETTE
By jarren
Whisk garlic, vinegar and mustard in a small bowl
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE
By jarren
Break cauliflower into florets and cook until tender-crisp
- 1 large head cauliflower
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 1/3 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp dry mustard
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup cornflake crumbs
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH BACON & FETA CHEESE
By jarren
Preheat oven to 500F. Place the asparagus on a baking sheet covered with aluminum foil
- 1 pound asparagus, washed and dried
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 slices of bacon, cooked to a crisp
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
MAXIMILLIAN SALAD DRESSING (Patti)
By jarren
Mix all together
- 3 tbsp tarragon vinegar
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
SHRIMP PARMA
By jarren
Cut prosciutto slices in half
- 2 dozen jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 24 leaves of fresh basil
- 12 thin slices of prosciutto
- 1 clove of garlic, finely chipped
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup dry cream sherry
- 1/4 cup virgin olive oil
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
BLUE CHEESE DIP (lightened up)
By jarren
In bowl, mash blue cheese with buttermilk until smooth with a few chunks remaining
- 1/3 cup crumbled good quality blue cheese, such as Roquefort
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup 0% plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp liquid honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
MUSHROOM PATE
By jarren
Preparation time may be made 3 days in advance
- 4 Tbs unsalted butter (2+2)
- 8 oz. minced mushrooms
- 1 1/2 tsp. garlic-minced
- 1/4 c. minced green onions (white part only)
- 1/3 c. chicken stock
- 4 oz. softened cream cheese
- 2 Tbs. minced green onions (green part only)
- 2 tsp. Worcestershire
- 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tsp. minced fresh thyme
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- Pepper
- chopped parsley, red bell pepper or green onion for garnish
SHRIMP QUESADILLAS WITH NECTARINES
By jarren
Heat a large non-stick pan over medium=high
- 2 tsp canola oil
- 1 lb shrimp, thawed and peeled
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 red pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp hot red chili flakes
- 2 nectarines, unpeeled, cut into thin wedges
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar
PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS WITH CURRY CREAM SAUCE & CURRIED RICE
By jarren
Curry Sauce: Carmelize onion in olive oil, add garlic and saute until golden
- Scallops & Sauce:
- 3-4 lb dry pack scallops (10-12 per pound or larger)
- Olive oil
- 2/3 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 minced garlic clove
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 can coconut milk (unsweetened, not cream of coconut)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tsp curry powder
- Curried Rice:
- 1 cup rice
- 1 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 minced garlic clove
- 1 1/2 tsp curry powder
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 tbsp mango chutney
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 cup chopped green onion
- Olive oil
ONE-POT MACARONI WITH BEEF & TOMATOES
By jarren
In Dutch oven or large deep saucepan, saute beef over medium-high heat, breaking up with spoon, until no longer pin...
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 2 carrots, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 796 ml crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups macaroni
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley