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Pears and Field Greens in a Saffron-Walnut Dressing
By HeatherS
From the Carnival Cruise Lines Spa Menu
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron, divided
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary, chopped
- 3 pears
- Saffron-Walnut Dressing
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1/2 cup chopped shallots
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup walnut oil
- 6 cups assorted field greens
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts
Southwestern Corn and Roasted Red Pepper Soup
By HeatherS
This dish can be assembled the night before it is cooked without adding the roasted pepper and whipping cream
- 1 red bell peppers, roasted and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 dried New Mexico chili (optional)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 large onion, diced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp cumin seeds
- 1 tbsp chopped rosemary, dried or fresh
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cups corn kernels, thawed if frozen
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 cups whipping cream
- Finely chopped parsley or cilantro
Frozen Peanut Butter Turtle Pie
By HeatherS
MIX baking crumbs and butter; press onto bottom and up side of 9-inch pie plate
- 1-1/4 cups Oreo Baking Crumbs
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 tub (250 g) Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread
- 1/3 cup Kraft Extra Creamy Peanut Butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1-3/4 cups thawed Cool Whip Whipped Topping
- 1/4 cup butterscotch-flavoured topping
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
- 2 squares Baker's Semi-Sweet Chocolate
Lemon Meringue Squares
By HeatherS
Bottom Layer: Cream butter and sugar in medium bowl
- BOTTOM LAYER
- 1/2 cup Butter (or hard margarine), softened
- 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup All-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup Cornstarch
- 1 tbsp. Milk
- MIDDLE LAYER
- 14oz Can of sweetened condensed milk
- 2 Egg yolks (large)
- 1 tbsp. Finely grated lemon zest
- 1/2 cup Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- TOP LAYER
- 2 Egg whites (large)
- 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Medium coconut
- 1/3 cup Flake coconut
Creamy Gruyere Sauce
By HeatherS
Melt the butter and stir in the fiour, and cook over a moderate heat for about 1-2 minutes
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp plain flour
- 1-7/8 cup hot vegetable or chicken stock
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- pinch of ground mace
- 2 tbsp dry sherry
- 3 oz Gruyere cheese, grated
Grilled Tomato Toast
By HeatherS
Use a juicy ripe tomato so that fresh tomato flavour really soaks into the toasted bread and be very generous with ...
- 1 baguette, sliced lengthwise and then cut into 4 or 6 large pieces
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 to 3 ripe tomatoes
- Extra virgin olive oil, to taste
- Sea salt, to taste
Ham 'n' Cheese Strata
By HeatherS
Arrange six slices of bread in the bottom of a greased 13-in
- 12 slices white bread, crusts removed
- 1 pound fully cooked ham, diced
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 eggs
- 3 cups milk
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Dash cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup crushed cornflakes
Cajun Chicken Pasta
By HeatherS
Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl or resealable plastic bag; toss or shake to coat
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into thin strips
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 8 slices each green and sweet red pepper
- 4 large fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1 green onion, sliced
- 1 to 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 4 ounces linguine, cooked and drained
- Grated Parmesan cheese, optional
PROSCIUTTO ROAST PORK TENDERLOIN WITH FENNEL CARROT SLAW
By HeatherS
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C)
- 6 thin slices of prosciutto
- 2 pork tenderloins (each 8 to 12 ounces/250 to 375 g), trimmed and patted dry
- FOR THE SLAW
- 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of honey
- 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of dried dill
- 1 cup (250 mL) of grated fennel bulb
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) of grated carrot
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- A sprinkle or two of salt and lots of freshly ground pepper
Catalan Chicken
By HeatherS
Though all the ingredients here are cooked together in one casserole, the pieces of dried fruit can be served as a ...
- 2/3 cup dried apricots
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 2 tomatoes, halved
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 whole chicken legs (4 1/2 pounds)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- l/2 pound thickly sliced bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 large onions, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1 head of garlic, cloves peeled
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 3 thyme sprigs
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 12 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
- 1/4 cup pine nuts