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Maple Tabasco Viniagrette
By CathyD
Throw everything into the blender and mix until smooth Stream in olive oil on low until blended
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 1 shallot
- 1 Tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 Tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 Tablespoons of Tabasco
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Valencian Paella
By CathyD
The classic dish of Spain goes with green salad, garlic French bread, and, of course, wine, although you might try ...
- 2 onions
- 6 large mushrooms, sliced thin
- 1 green pepper, chopped coarsley
- 2 cloves garlic, cruished
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 frying chicken, cut into serving pieces
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 4 hot Spanish sausages
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon saffron
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 1 1/2 cups raw rice
- 2 large tomatoes, quartered
- 2 sliced canned pimentoes
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1 poiund raw prawns, shelled and deveined
- 1 small can artichoke hearts
- 1 cup very hot clam broth
- 1 pound clams in their shells
Christmas Bells
By CathyD
This was part of the Betty Crocker pamphlet that we used every Christmas
- 1/2 cup soft shortening (part butter)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups sifted flour
- 1/4 teaspoon soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
How to Marinate Olives
By CathyD
4 bay leaves, 1/2 tsp. (2
- 1 . Place 2 cups (236 ml) of jarred green olives, into a large bowl, jar with a lid or plastic storage bag. Be sure to drain the olives first.
- 2 . Add 2 cups (236 ml) of jarred black olives, drained.
- 3 . Drizzle 1/2 cup (118 ml) of olive oil over the olives.
- 4 . Pour in 1/4 cup (59 ml) of red or white wine vinegar.
- 5 . Mix in 2 tbsp. (30 ml) of minced garlic. This step is optional. Garlic gives the olives a richer, more savory flavor.
- 6 . Add seasonings to taste. Note the following variations below.
Scalloped Sweet and White Potatoes
By CathyD
Cover potatoes with cold water in a large saucepan
- 1 pound white potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes
- 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 1/2 cups 2 percent reduced-fat milk
- 4 ounces aged shredded white Cheddar cheese or Comté cheese
- 2 ounces finely grated Romano cheese
Fruit Drops
By CathyD
Richly studded with fruits and nuts
- 1 cup soft shortening
- 2 cups brown sugar (packed)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup sour milk, buttermilk, or water
- 3 1/2 cups sifted flour
- 1 teaspoon soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups broken pecans
- 2 cups candied cherries, cut in halves
- 2 cups cut-up dates
Duluth Grill Ratatouille
By CathyD
Serve this vegetarian casserole with polenta or brown rice
- Vegetables:
- 2 large onions, coarsely chopped
- 2 large bell peppers, coarsely chopped (about 2 1/2 cups)
- 2 large zucchini, coarsely chopped (about 3 cups)
- 1 large eggplant, coarsely chopped (about 3 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Sauce:
- 3 large tomatoes, peeled
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, or 1 teaspoon dried
- 20 basil leaves, chiffonade
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 1 cup Kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup (4-ounces) crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese
Apricots with Basil-Goat Cheese and Almonds
By CathyD
Fresh goat cheese, deeply flavorful Blenheim apricots (tangier and sweeter than Turkish apricots) and stubby, rich ...
- 4 ounces fresh goat cheese such as Laura Chenel, at room temperature
- 2 About 2 tsp. milk
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
- 40 dried apricots, preferably Blenheim*
- 40 almonds, preferably Marcona or Marchini*
- 2 teaspoons honey
Pork With Red-Eye Gravy
By CathyD
1.Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine 1 cup water with 1 tablespoon instant coffee, then microwave on HIGH 2 minutes or...
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
- 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 lb)
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 3 slices bacon
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons browning sauce
- 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup presliced green onions (optional)
Melted Leek Mashed Potatoes
By CathyD
Like onions, leeks develop a rich, savory flavour when cooked slowly
- 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- Salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cups thinly sliced and cleaned leeks
- 1/2 cup chicken stock or broth
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives