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Chocolate Layered Dessert
By LaurenBoyle
Bake the cake in 2 layer pans - let cool
- 4 boxes Instant Chocolate Jello
- 2 Cool Whips or 3 (if you really like Cool Whip)
- 1 box Betty Crocker chocolate Devils Food Cake
- 10 frozen Skor Bars or Heath Bars
Polpette Alla Romana" (Roman-Style Meatballs)
By LaurenBoyle
1. Put the beef into a bowl, add the prosciutto, and blend by hand
- 1 1/4 pounds ground beef
- 1/4 pound slices prosciutto, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
- 1 cup fresh bread crumbs (I used store bought, not fresh)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon finely minced garlic (I didn't measure this, just grated a clove and included it)
- 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (I used normal nutmeg/not grated and didn't even measure it; just put in a few shakes)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley (I also chopped a bunch here and added it, no measuring)
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder
By LaurenBoyle
1.) Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F 2
- 1 4-5 pound boneless pork shoulder at room temperature, rolled and tied
- 6 leaves fresh sage finely chopped
- 6 fennel fronds, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 cup apple cider or unfiltered apple juice (I ended up using about 1 1/2)
Mandel Brott (Jewish Biscotti)
By LaurenBoyle
- 1 cup of oil
- 1 cup of sugar
- 3 beaten eggs
- 3 cups of flour
- 1 tsp. of baking powder
- 1 tsp. of vanilla
- Chocolate chips and/or nuts (if desired)
Bacon, Gruyère and Spinach Quiche
By LaurenBoyle
Prepare the pastry shell Preheat an oven to 400°F
- All-purpose flour for rolling out dough
- 1 disk cream cheese pie dough, thawed (see related recipe at left), or purchased piecrust
- 6 thick-cut bacon slices, chopped
- 1 shallot, minced
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
- 1/8 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/2 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
Emeril's Chicken Stir-Fry with Green Beans
By LaurenBoyle
Cook Time: 8 min / Prep Time: 15 min / Level: Easy
- 6 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, very thinly sliced 1/8-inch thick
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3/4 teaspoon Asian spice blend
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 pound green beans, stem ends trimmed, cut into 3-inch lengths
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped cashews
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon lightly toasted white sesame seeds
- 1 1/2 teaspoons roasted garlic-red pepper sauce (recommended: Sriracha)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
Farfalle with Tomatoes, Onions, and Spinach
By LaurenBoyle
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil with 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon plus 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces uncooked farfalle pasta
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 cup vertically sliced yellow onion
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 5 garlic cloves, sliced
- 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 3 tablespoons shaved fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup (3 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
Spicy Quinoa, Cucumber and Tomato Salad
By LaurenBoyle
1. Place the quinoa in a bowl, and cover with cold water
- 1 cup quinoa
- 3 cups water
- Salt to taste
- 2 cups diced cucumber
- 1 small red onion, finely minced (optional)
- 2 cups finely diced tomatoes
- 1 to 2 jalapeño or serrano peppers (to taste), seeded if desired and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, plus several sprigs for garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 avocado, sliced, for garnish
Emeril's Shrimp and Pasta with Chilis, Garlic, Lemon and Green Onions
By LaurenBoyle
Toss the shrimp in a medium bowl with the Essence
- 20 to 25 (1 1/4 pounds) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus 2 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound cooked linguini
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion, tops only
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Spinach-and-Sausage-Stuffed Peppers
By LaurenBoyle
1. In a very large skillet, cook the spinach over high heat just until wilted, about 1 minute
- One 5-ounce bag baby spinach
- 2 slices of white sandwich bread, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
- 1 pound sweet or hot Italian sausage, casings removed
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 8 small or 4 large Italian frying peppers—halved lengthwise and cored, stems left intact
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup canned tomato sauce
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth