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Candy Cane Oreo Chocolate Chunk Cookies
By sschwartz
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 stick/8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 Cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 Cup all purpose Gold Medal Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspooon baking soda
- 12 Candy Cane Oreo Cookies
- 1 1/2 Cups chocolate chunks
Everyday Italian Tossed Salad
By sschwartz
Classic everyday Italian salad is perfect with just about any dinner, not just Italian food! The homemade vinaigre...
- SALAD:
- 8 cups torn or roughly chopped romaine lettuce (or a standard 10-oz bag of lettuce greens)
- 1/2 cup quartered artichoke hearts (half of 14 oz. can), drained
- 1/4 cup diced pimentos or roasted red peppers, drained
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup Everyday Vinaigrette (recipe below)
- EVERYDAY VINAIGRETTE:
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar (substitute white wine vinegar, if preferred)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 1/2 cup pine nuts, optional
- 1/4 cup black olives, optional
Banana Dream Cake
By sschwartz
Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C)
- For the cake:
- 3/4 cup butter
- 2 1/8 cups granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 oz applesauce
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 cup mashed over ripe bananas (about 2 large bananas)
- For the frosting:
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 (12 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 5 3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Cinnamon, for sprinkling
Black Bean Salsa
By sschwartz
Mix all ingredients, refrigerate overnight before serving
- 2 cans black beans, drained
- 10-oz. corn, (frozen)
- 2-4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup chopped red onion OR Vidalia
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- ½ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
- ½ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp dried pepper flakes
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 small red pepper, chopped
- ½ cup fresh lime juice
- 1 ½ Tbsp olive oil
Lemon Squares
By sschwartz
Sidney Fry, MS, RD, Cooking Light AUGUST 2012
- 3.4 ounces all-purpose flour (about 3/4 cup)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- Cooking spray
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg white
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Lemon Squares
By sschwartz
- 3.4 ounces all-purpose flour (about 3/4 cup)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- Cooking spray
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg white
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Sour Cream Chicken
By sschwartz
1.Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray
- 4-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons Borsari salt (or 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper)
- 1 Tablespoon chopped chives
- 2 Tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
- 1/2 cup panko crumbs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
Jody’s Potato Salad
By sschwartz
Cook potatoes Peel when warm whisk dressing and pour over potatoes
- 4 lbs red potatoes
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
Caesar Salad
By sschwartz
Dressing: Place anchovies into a blender or food processor
- FOR SALAD DRESSING:
- 2 cloves Fresh Garlic (peeled)
- 4 whole Anchovy Fillets
- 2 Tablespoons (up To 3 Tablespoons) Dijon Mustard
- 1 Tablespoon Balsamic (or Red Wine) Vinegar
- 1/2 whole Lemon, Juiced
- 1/2 cups Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 dash Salt
- Generous Black Pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cups Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
- _____
- FOR CROUTONS:
- 1/2 loaves Crusty French Bread
- 1/4 cups Olive Oil
- 2 cloves Fresh Garlic (peeled)
- Salt To Taste
- _____
- FOR SALAD:
- Dry Hearts Of Romaine Lettuce
- Fresh Parmesan Cheese
Pumpkin Dream Cake
By sschwartz
Preheat oven to 300°F. Grease 3, 8-inch round cake pans
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup milk
- 12 oz (1 1/2 packages) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 6 cups powdered sugar