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Pesto Chicken with Orzo
By RossanaV
Prepare the orzo. In large bowl, combine the orzo, chicken, pesto and tomatoes
- orzo
- grilled or roasted chicken, chopped
- pesto
- grape tomatoes, sliced in half
- toasted pine nuts
- parmesan cheese
Chocolate dipped Figs in Port Sauce
By RossanaV
Dip ripe figs half way up in chocolate and let firm up
- Figs
- Melted chocolate
- 1 c Port
- 1/2 c sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
Banana Bread Brownies
By RossanaV
1. Heat oven to 375F. Grease and flour 15x10-inch jelly roll pan
- Ingredients:
- 1-1/2 c. sugar
- 1 c. sour cream
- 1/2 c. butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1-3/4 (3 or 4) ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 c. all purpose flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 c. chopped walnuts (optional)
- Brown Butter Frosting:
- 1/2 c. butter
- 4 c. powdered sugar
- 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp. milk
Seafood Rub and Seasoning
By RossanaV
Similar to pricey Old Bay Seasoning, this mix is fantastic for grilling all types of seafood
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground celery seed
- 1 teaspoon sweet Hungarian paprika
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground bay leaf
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
North Country Stew
By RossanaV
Serve with tossed salad with Ranch dressing and garlic bread
- 12 oz pkg pork sausage links, cut in small pieces
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 c celery, chopped
- 2 cups cooked wild rice mix
- 4 oz jar sliced mushrooms, drained
- 10 oz can cr of mushroom soup
- 1 soup can of water,
- 1 1/2 t Italian seasonings,
- 1 beef bouillon cube
- 1/4 t pepper
Almond Roca Cake II
By RossanaV
Cake: 6 eggs plus 2 egg yolks 1/4 c
- SYRUP:
- 6 eggs plus 2 egg yolks
- 1/4 c. granulated sugar
- 1/2 c. brown sugar, tightly packed
- 1/2 c. ground toasted almonds
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
- 1 c. sifted all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 3 tbs. unsalted butter, melted and lightly browned
- 1/3 c. granulated sugar
- 1/2 c. water
- Amaretto to taste (at least 2 tbs)
- 1 recipe thick chocolate glaze
- 16 to 20 oz. Almond Roca broken into small bits, some as large as 1" square whipped cream
- THICK CHOCOLATE GLAZE:
- 4 oz. semisweet chocolate chips or grated squares
- 1/2 c. granulated sugar
- 1/4 c. light corn syrup
- 5 tbs. unsalted butter
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 4 to 5 tbs. confectioners sugar
Creamy Cole Slaw
By RossanaV
This cole slaw recipe shines when it accompanies grilled meats, chicken or fish
- 1 (16-ounce) bag cole slaw mix
- 2 tablespoons diced onion
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
Sam's Deep Fried Bacon-Wrapped King Trumpet Mushrooms
By RossanaV
Tear mushrooms in half lengthwise with fingers
- Dipping sauce:
- 4 large King Trumpet (eryngii) mushrooms
- flour
- bread crumbs
- 8 slices of bacon
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- lemon
- mayo
- your favorite sauce/spice or condiment...Sam just added tarragon
Bacon Jam
By RossanaV
1. In a non stick pan, fry the bacon in batches until lightly browned and beginning to crisp
- 500 grams/1 pound smoked bacon (or use regular bacon and liquid smoke)
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 medium brown onion sliced
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- Tabasco sauce (according to taste)
- 1 cup coffee
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- Black pepper to taste
- extra water
Indian Roasted Cauliflower
By RossanaV
Preheat oven to 425F In large bowl combine butter and spices and whisk until blended
- 4 T. melted butter
- 1 t. ground cumin
- 1 T. Garam Masala or Tandoori Spice
- 1/2 t. salt
- 1 head cauliflower, rinsed, cored and cut into 2" pieces