Shauna's profile page
Recipes
Warm Savory Cheese Spread
By shauna
In a lg. bowl, combine the first eight ingredients
- 2 C. Mayonnaise
- 2 C. ( 8 oz. ) Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 Lg. Onion, finely chopped
- 8 Bacon Strips, cooked & crumbled
- 1/2 C. Sweet Red Pepper, finely chopped
- 1/2 C. Green Pepper, finely chopped
- 1 tsp. Dried Oregano
- 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder
- 1 Round Loaf ( 1 lb. ) Sourdough Bread
- Assorted Crackers
Peanut Brittle
By shauna
In a 11/2 qt. casserole, stir together sugar & syrup
- 1 C. Sugar
- 1/2 C. White Corn Syrup
- 1 tsp. Butter
- 1 tsp. Vanilla
- 1 tsp. Baking Soda
- 1 C. Roasted, Salted Peanuts
Beef & Vegetables With Spaghetti
By shauna
Cook pasta in boiling, salted water till al dente ( approx
- 4 oz. Dried Spaghetti
- 12 oz. Boneless Beef Sirloin Steak
- 1 tsp. Salt
- 1/2 tsp. Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
- 1 Med. Onion, cut into thin wedges
- 4 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1/4 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper
- 1 141/2 oz. Can Diced Tomatoes With Basil, Garlic & Oregano
- 1 C. Bottled Roasted Red Sweet Peppers, drained & coarsely chopped
- 1 Tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 C. Fresh Baby Arugula or Spinach Leaves
- 1 Tbsp. Fresh Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley, snipped
- 1 oz. Grated Romano Cheese
Cozze (Mussels) In Black Garlic Cream Sauce W/ Roasted Fennel & Cipolini Onions
By shauna
A dish we fell in love with after trying at Cibo a Trattoria , then recreated at home
- 1 Fennel Bulb
- 4 Cipolini Onions, thinly sliced (can substitute 1 1/2C. Pearl Onions)
- 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
- Salt
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 3 Tbsp. Butter
- 1 Bulb Black Garlic, cloves sliced
- 1 C. White Wine
- 2 C. Whipping Cream
- 4 lbs. Fresh Mussels
- 1 Baguette
Ravioli With Herbed Ricotta Filling
By shauna
To prepare ravioli, place ricotta in a cheesecloth-lined colander; drain 30 min
- 3/4 C. ( 6 oz. ) Whole-Milk Ricotta Cheese
- 1/4 C. ( 1 oz. ) Grated Fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese
- 2 Tbsp. Fresh Basil, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp. Lemon Rind, grated
- 1/4 tsp. Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 1 Lg. Egg
- Classic Pasta Dough ( See "Pasta " )
- 6 Qts. Water
- 2 Tbsp. Fine Sea Salt
- 2 Tbsp. Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 G1/4 C. Fresh Basil, chopped
- 1/4 C. ( 1 oz. ) Shaved Fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese
- 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
Bechamel Sauce
By shauna
Melt butter in a saucepan over med-heat
- 4 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter
- 1/4 C. All-Purpose Flour
- 4 C. Whole Milk
- 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt
- 1/4 tsp. White Pepper
- 1/8 tsp. Ground Nutmeg
Lemon Couscous
By shauna
In a med. saucepan, bring 21/2 C
- 11/2 C. Couscous
- 3 Tbsp. Fresh Lemon Juice
- 3/4 tsp. Salt
- 1/4 tsp. Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 1/4 C. Green Onions, chopped
Balsamic Chicken Drumettes
By shauna
First, prepare the marinade: Mix together the balsamic vinegar, honey, soy sauce, brown sugar & garlic cloves
- 1 Pkg. Chicken Wings &/or Drumettes
- 1/2 C. Balsamic Vinegar
- 1/2 C. Honey
- 1/4 C. Soy Sauce
- 1/2 C. Packed Brown Sugar
- 5 Garlic Cloves, cut in half
- Fresh Rosemary Sprigs
- 2 Tbsp. Sesame Seeds, toasted
- 2 Tbsp. Flat-Leaf Italian Parsley, chopped
Raspberry & Lemon Cream Tart
By shauna
To make the crust, blend the flour, salt & sugar in a food processor till combined
- For Crust:
- 1 1/4 C. All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 tsp. Salt
- 1 Tbsp. Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 C. Unsalted Butter, chilled & cut into cubes
- 4 Tbsp. Ice Water
- For Lemon Cream:
- 1 C. Water
- 3/4 C. Granulated Sugar
- 2 Heaping Tbsp. Corn Flour
- 1/2 C. Fresh Lemon Juice (from approx. 2 Meyer Lemons)
- 1 Tbsp. Lemon Zest
- 2 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter, cut into 1/2" cubes
- 4 Egg Yolks, beaten to blend
- 1/2 C. Whipping Cream
- 1 lb. Fresh Raspberries
Roast Beef & Red Pepper Sandwiches
By shauna
In a sm. bowl, combine mayonnaise, dijon-style mustard & horseradish
- 1/4 C. Light Mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp. Dijon-Style Mustard
- 11/2-2 tsp. Prepared Horseradish
- 6 4-6-in. Ciabatta or Other Italian Rolls
- 2 C. Fresh Spinach
- 12 oz. Cooked Roast Beef, thinly sliced
- 6 oz. Monteray Jack or Mozzarella Cheese, thinly sliced
- 1 C. Roasted Red Sweet Peppers, drained & cut into 1/4-in. wide strips
- 2 C. Fresh Watercress, tough stems removed