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Greek Appetizer Platter
By davidv
“Your guests may have trouble pronouncing “Tzatziki” (tat-zeek-ee) and Spanakopita (span-a-cope-a-tah), but t...
- Tzatziki Sauce:
- Lamb Kabobs with Tzatziki Sauce
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 Tbsp fresh mint, chopped
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 cup ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 cup seedless cucumber, squeezed dry and grated
- Kabobs:
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tsp fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup plain bread crumbs
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- 14 –16 bamboo skewers
- Spanakopita Bites:
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 large onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 (7-oz) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- Generous pinch of ground nutmeg
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 30 premade mini filo cups
Peach Fritters
By davidv
Sweet fried dough is the perfect way to use up the rest of those summer peaches
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 Tbsp. melted butter or vegetable oil
- 1-1/4 cups diced peaches sprinkled with a touch of cinnamon
- Granulated sugar in flat – sided bowl
- Oil for fryer or deep – frying pan
Summer Broccoli Salad
By davidv
"Everyone's got a great recipe for a summer potato or macaroni salad
- Dressing:
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 2 Tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
- 1-1/2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salad:
- 3 broccoli heads with stems
- 1 cup carrots, grated
- 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
- 1/4 cup dry roasted sunflower seeds
- 3/4 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
- 4 thick-cut slices cooked bacon (or 8 regular slices), chopped in small pieces
Death by Chocolate Trifle
By davidv
Trifles are essentially easy, dump-and-stir recipes
- Grilled Strawberries:
- 2 lbs strawberries, hulled and halved
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup strawberry preserves
- Trifle:
- 2-1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup cold strong coffee
- 2 (3.9-oz) packages chocolate fudge instant pudding mix
- 1 (16-oz) container whipped topping, divided
- 1 lb chocolate cake, cut into 1" pieces
- 1 (14.3-oz) package Oreos, crumbled
Black Forest Cake Napoleons (David Venable)
By davidv
To prepare the cake, preheat the oven to 350°F
- Cake:
- 1-1/8 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup +1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1-1/4 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup + 1 Tbsp milk
- 1/3 cup + 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup hot water
- Cherry Filling:
- 2 (14-oz) cans pitted sour cherries, drained, 2/3 cup of the juice reserved
- 1/3 cup kirschwasser
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Whipped Cream:
- 2-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1-1/2 Tbsp kirschwasser
- 1/3 cup confectioners sugar
Strawberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast (David Venable)
By davidv
French toast is always a crowd-pleaser, but this version, with fresh strawberries and rich cream cheese, will send ...
- Filling:
- 12 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 Tbsp seedless strawberry jam
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1-1/4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- French Toast:
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 Tbsp orange juice
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 10 slices challah bread, sliced 3/4-inch thick
- Butter, for cooking
- Strawberry Sauce:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp orange zest
- 1 Tbsp orange juice
Skillet Apples with Cranberries
By davidv
To be prepared in K19792 — Cook’s Essentials® Stainless Steel 10-piece Cookware Set
- 6 large apples (Granny Smith or any cooking apple)
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 4 Tbsp. butter
- 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 6 Tbsp. brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- Dash of nutmeg
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
Down Home Southern Fried Chicken
By davidv
This recipe is prepared in the 14
- Ingredients:
- 1-3/4 lbs. chicken, cut up into 6 parts
- Flour Mixture:
- 6 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. dried thyme
- 1 tsp. marjoram
- 2 tsp. onion powder
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 2 Tbsp. salt
- 1 Tbsp. black pepper
- Buttermilk Brine:
- 1-qt. buttermilk
- 2 Tbsp. hot sauce
- 1 Tbsp. salt
- 1 Tbsp. pepper
Mardi Gras Cups
By davidv
"Bring the flavors of New Orleans home and celebrate Mardi Gras with these easy, tasty cups
- 1/2 lb fresh chorizo sausage, casing removed
- 1 (14.5-oz) can petite diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 (8.5-oz) package precooked, seasoned red beans and rice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 30 pre-made mini filo cups
- 1-1/2 cups extra sharp cheddar cheese
Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Hot Buttered Rum Sauce
By davidv
To be prepared in K30618 — Green Apple 2-piece Naturally Nonstick Bakeware Set
- Pudding:
- 1 loaf rich egg bread, such as Challah or Brioche equal to about 1 lb., cut into large, 1-inch cubes (bread can be day-old)
- 15-oz. can of organic pumpkin puree (such as Farmer's Market) or regular pumpkin puree
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 2-1/2 cups whole milk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp. ground allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Sauce:
- 1 stick (4 oz.) unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 3 Tbsp. dark rum