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Chocolate Mice
By Grammie926
"Not a creature was stirring
- 4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/3 cup chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
- 24 silver dragees decorating candy
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 12 (2 inch) pieces long red vine licorice
STUFFED PEPPER SOUP
By Grammie926
Easy, hearty & oh so cozy on those cold winter days!
- 1 lb. of ground beef
- 1 can (680ml) Tomato Sauce + 1 can of water
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 1 can (28oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups of chopped peppers (I like to use a variety red/orange/yellow/green)
- 2 tablespoons beef soup base dissolved in 2 cups of hot water
- 1/4 cup of brown sugar
- 1 bay leaf
Baked Clams
By Grammie926
Baked clams have been a delicacy for me since the time I lived in Boston
- 2 lbs (1 kg) cherrystone clams, about 24
- 1 ⁄2 cup (125 mL) white wine
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 3 sprigs thyme
- 1 ⁄4 cup (50 mL) whipping cream
- 1 ⁄4 cup (50 mL) unsalted butter
- 1 ⁄4 cup (50 mL) finely chopped pancetta
- 1 ⁄2 cup (125 mL) finely chopped onion
- 1 ⁄2 cup (125 mL) finely chopped celery
- 1 ⁄4 cup (50 mL) fresh bread crumbs
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) finely chopped parsley
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) finely chopped basil
- 1 ⁄4 tsp (1 mL) hot pepper sauce or to taste
- Salt to taste
Pesto by Dorothy
By Grammie926
Great for fresh pasta
- 2 c fresh basil chopped
- 4 large garlic cloves peeled & chopped
- 1 c shelled chopped walnuts
- 1 c olive oil
- 1 c grated fresh parmesean cheese
- 1/4 c grated romano cheese
- salt & pepper to taste
CHICKEN CORN SOUP
By Grammie926
The Pennsylvania Dutch sure can cook!
- 4-5 lb. roaster chicken
- 1 med. onion (abt 8oz.)
- 2 stalks celery(abt 4-5 oz)
- 4 qts. water
- 3 fresh ears yellow corn cut from the cob (or 1 can)
- 3 fresh ears white corn cut from the cob (or 1 can)
- 4 hard boiled eggs (sliced)
- 3-4 sprigs fresh parsley
- pinch of saffron
- salt and pepper to taste
Shitake Mushroom & Coconut SOup
By Grammie926
Soak mushrooms in 3 cups (750 mL) warm water until softened, about 30 minutes
- 24 dried shiitake mushrooms
- 2 stalks lemongrass (or 2 strips lemon rind)
- 2 stalks fresh coriander
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
- 2 shallots, minced (or1/3 cup/75 mL minced onion)
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) minced gingerroot
- 2 hot red peppers, thinly sliced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) whole peppercorns
- 3 whole cloves
- 3 cups (750 mL) chicken stock or vegetable stock
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) fish sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
- 1 can (400 mL) coconut milk
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) lime juice
BBQ Chicken Zesty in Crockpot
By Grammie926
Easy to make yet delicious
- BBQ Sauce
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp. Worchestershire sauce
- 1 pkg chicken breast (3-5 lbs)
Balsamic Flank Steak on White Bean Purée
By Grammie926
This quick and delicious recipe can also be used for chicken and pork, as well as beef
- This quick and delicious recipe can also be used for chicken and pork, as well as beef. Everything being prepared in one pan makes this dish even better, as the cleanup is a cinch.
- 2 lbs (1 kg) flank steak
- Marinade
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tsp (5 mL) fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 ⁄4 tsp (1 mL) freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp (10 mL) olive oil
- 1 ⁄2 cup (125 mL) balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) honey
- White Bean Purée
- The creamy, earthy beans make a terrific backdrop to the sweet and sour flavours of the beef.
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) olive oil
- 1 ⁄2 cup (125 mL) white onion, coarsely chopped
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) garlic, finely chopped
- 1 ⁄4 tsp (1 mL) chili flakes
- 2 tsp (10 mL) fresh sage or oregano, coarsely chopped
- 2 cans (540 mL each) cannellini or white kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 ⁄2 cup (125 mL) beef stock
- 1 ⁄4 cup (50 mL) 35% cream (optional)
- Salt to taste
Peanutbutter Cookies
By Grammie926
Edna Porter's yummy melt-in-your-mouth cookies
- 1/2 c sugar
- 1/2 c brown sugar
- 1/2 c peanut butter
- 1/2 c shortening
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 c flour
Caprese Salad recipe - Canadian Living
By Grammie926
Celebrate Italy's Tricolore flag with this salad's red plum tomatoes, green basil leaves and white mozzarella chees...
- 1-1/3 cups (325 mL) lightly packed fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) extra-virgin olive_oil
- 4 tsp (20 mL) balsamic_vinegar
- Pinch each salt and pepper
- 1 pkg (340 g) mozzarella ball
- 4 tomatoes, preferably plum
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) thinly sliced red onion