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Tomatoes Caprese
By gina62_cooks
In a medium saucepan, cook balsamic vinegar over medium heat, swirling pan occasionally, until vinegar is reduced t...
- 1 (12-oz) bottle balsamic vinegar
- 1 red tomato, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 1 yellow tomato, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 1 orange tomato, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 1 green tomato, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 1 (8-oz) pack whole milk mozzarella, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
Chili-Lime Grilled Shrimp
By gina62_cooks
Preheat grill to high. Rinse shrimp; pat dry with paper towels
- 24 fresh jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 3 tbsp Asian chili sauce
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp fresh black pepper
Corn Souffle
By gina62_cooks
Heat oven to 400. Coat the bottom and sides of a round 2 qt souffle dish with butter
- 5 TBSP butter, plus more for baking dish
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped finely
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups fresh whole corn kernels (thawed, if frozen)
- Kosher salt and fresh pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup AP flour
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup grated extra-sharp white Cheddar cheese
Strawberry Cream Pie
By gina62_cooks
Whisk together first 3 ingredients and 2/3 cup sugar in a medium-size heavy saucepan
- 3 TBSP cornstarch
- 2 TBSP all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup sugar, divided
- 3 cups half-and-half
- 6 egg yolks
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1 (9 oz) package chocolate wafer cookies
- 1/2 (4 oz) semisweet chocolate baking bar, chopped
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 qt. fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup red currant jelly
- 1 TBSP orange liqueur
Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake
By gina62_cooks
Preheat oven to 350. Stir together first 3 ingredients in a small bowl, using a fork
- 2/3 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 3/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 (12 oz) package semisweet chocolate mini-morsels
Original Bloody Mary
By gina62_cooks
Mix all ingredients. Serve over ice with lemon wedges and celery sticks
- 1 container (46 oz) tomato juice
- 6 oz vodka
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
- 1 TBSP black pepper
- 2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp celery salt
- 5 dashes hot sauce
Bloody Mary
By gina62_cooks
Cut the celery in large dice, including leaves, and puree in the bowl of a food processor
- 3 large stalks celery from the heart, including leaves, plus extra for serving
- 36 oz tomato juice
- 2 tsp prepared horseradish
- 1 tsp grated yellow onion
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp celery salt
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 12 dashes hot sauce
- 1 1/2 cups vodka
Monster Cookies
By gina62_cooks
Heat the oven to 375. Cream the butter with both sugars in a mixing bowl til fluffy
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 TBSP vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups AP flour
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups oats (either quick or regular)
- 1 cup M & Ms
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips (milk or semisweet)
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 2 1/4 cups Rice Krispies
Pastina with Peas and Carrots
By gina62_cooks
Cook pasta according to directions, about 8 to 10 minutes
- 1/2 lb (8 oz) pastina or other small-shaped pasta
- 2 TBSP olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup frozen petite peas, thawed
- 1/2 cup (4 oz) cream cheese, room temp
- 1/2 cup (4 oz) mascarpone cheese, room temp
- Kosher salt
- 2 TBSP chopped fresh basil leaves
Quick Parmesan Couscous
By gina62_cooks
Bring chicken broth and butter to a boil
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp butter
- 10 oz package plain couscous
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper