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Clean Eggs Benedict
By smyth77
Place flour in a heavy saucepan over medium heat; gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk until blended
- 2 tbsp whole-wheat flour
- 1 cup skim milk
- 3/4 cup low-fat sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper, divided
- 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 packed cups fresh baby spinach
- 3 cups portobello mushrooms, chopped
- Olive oil cooking spray
- 10 egg whites
- 4 whole-grain English muffins, split and toasted
Pasta E Fagioli
By smyth77
In saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook garlic, carrot, onion, salt and pepper, stirring, for about 8 minutes ...
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large carrot, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
- 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) Italian-style stewed tomatoes
- 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup (250 mL) diced Black Forest ham, (optional)
- 3 cups (750 mL) orecchiette pasta or shell pasta
- 1 potato, peeled and diced
- 4 cups (1 L) fresh spinach, trimmed and torn in bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) freshly grated parmesan cheese
Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes
By smyth77
In large pot of boiling salted water, cover and cook potatoes until tender, about 20 minutes
- 15 Yukon Gold potatoes, (about 5 lb/2.2 kg)
- 1 cup (250 mL) sour cream
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) butter, cubed
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) minced fresh parsley
- 1 tsp (5 mL) salt
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) pepper
Butter Tart Bars
By smyth77
Combine first ingredients until crumbly
- Topping:
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup syrup
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Skyhigh Strawberry Pie
By smyth77
In a large bowl mash enough berries to equal 3 cups
- 3 quarts strawberries
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 6 tbsp cornstarch
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 deep dish pastry shell, baked
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 tbsp instant vanilla pudding mix
Crunchy Fudge Fondue
By smyth77
Break bars in half, add milk and corn syrup
- 4 nestle crunch bars
- 6 tbsp evaporated milk
- 1 tbsp corn syrup
Appetizer Cheese Balls
By smyth77
Mix cream cheese and cheddar cheese, divide in half
- Have ready at serving time:
- 3 pkgs cream cheese
- 4 cups shredded cheese
- 2 tbsp pesto
- 1 tbsp grated onion
- 1/4 tsp dry mustard
- 2 drops red pepper sauce
- 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley or cilantro
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 tbsp chopped red pepper
- assorted crackers
Holiday Melting Moments
By smyth77
In large bowl, beat 1 cup butter and egg yolk with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon
- Cookies
- 1 cup butter, softened (do not use margarine)
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Vanilla Frosting
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 to 3 2 to 3 teaspoons milk
- 2 candy canes, about 6 inches long, finely crushed
Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
By smyth77
Melt butter over low heat
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 1/2 cups icing sugar
- 2 cups peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate
Three-Cheese Macaroni
By smyth77
Whisk the egg, evaporated milk, cayenne, nutmeg, and salt and black pepper to taste in a bowl
- 1 large egg
- 1 12-ounce can evaporated whole milk
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/3 cups grated muenster cheese (4 ounces), plus 4 deli-thin slices (1 ounce)
- 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese (2 ounces)
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (1 ounce)
- 1/2 head cauliflower, cut into small florets (4 cups)
- 4 cups medium pasta shells (9 ounces)