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Chocolate Champagne Truffles
By davidv
You don't have to be a chocolatier to make truffles
- 10 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/8 cup champagne
- 1 pound semisweet chocolate chips, divided
- Edible gold leaves, for garnish (optional)
Spring Pesto with Peas and Mint
By davidv
"Pesto isn't just for pasta! Try it on sandwiches, meats, potatoes, rice…even garnish soups!"—David Tip: If y...
- 3 cups frozen peas, defrosted
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp water
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Egg White Frittata with Spinach, Cherry Tomatoes & Parmesan
By davidv
To be prepared in K29344 — Technique® 2-piece 10'' Frittata Pan Set
- Ingredients:
- 12 egg whites
- 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained of moisture
- 1 cup small broccoli florets
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. cracked black pepper
- 2 Tbsp. low-fat sour cream
Pepper Jam
By davidv
"Move over strawberry. Get a grip, grape
- 1 large orange bell pepper, seeded
- 1 large red bell pepper, seeded
- 4 small sweet peppers, seeded and chopped
- 1-1/2 cups rice wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 Tbsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 5 cups sugar
- 4 oz pectin
Cheddar & Ale Cheese Sauce
By davidv
"Garlic, onion, a robust ale, and a hint of ground mustard makes this simple sauce taste beautifully complex
- 4 Tbsp butter
- 4 Tbsp flour
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup small onion, diced
- 1 cup ale-style beer
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 5 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dry mustard powder
Meatball Sub on a Stick
By davidv
Your favorite messy sub just became a walk-and-eat party food
- 1 (11-oz) can refrigerated breadstick dough
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 12 10" bamboo skewers
- 36 frozen, precooked mini meatballs, defrosted
- 6 thin Provolone cheese slices
- 3 cups marinara
Brined Turkey Breast with Sausage Stuffing and Cider Glaze
By davidv
Intro: A brine makes turkey or any poultry moist, juicy, and delicious
- Turkey:
- 2 1-1/2 to 2-lb boneless turkey breasts
- 1 qt vegetable stock
- 1 qt apple cider
- 3/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup kosher salt
- 1/2 Tbsp dried sage
- 1/2 Tbsp dried thyme
- 1/2 Tbsp dried rosemary, crushed
- 2 qt ice water
- Stuffing:
- 1 lb loose sage sausage
- 3/4 cup onion, diced
- 1-1/2 cups celery, diced
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1-1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 (10.75-oz) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1-1/2 cups chicken stock
- 12 cups soft bread, cubed
- Cider Glaze:
- 6 cups apple cider
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
Crunchy Salmon Taco Bites (David Venable)
By davidv
Turning fish tacos into bite-size appetizers—rather than an entrée—makes them easier to prepare and serve
- Salmon Marinade:
- 8 oz fresh raw salmon, skin removed
- 1/8 cup vegetable oil
- 2 Tbsp lime juice
- 1-1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 jalapeño pepper, stem removed, seeded, and chopped
- 1/8 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Fish Tacos:
- 1 cup shredded green cabbage, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup green onion, sliced
- 1/4 cup red pepper, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup fresh tomato, seeded, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled, and finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 2-1/2 Tbsp lime juice
- 8 oz marinated salmon, cooked and flaked
- Small round corn tortillas chips
- Fresh cilantro springs (optional garnish)
- Sour cream (optional garnish)
Cheesy Chicken Fajita Quesadillas
By davidv
Peppers, onions, and oozing melted cheese…these fajita quesadillas are perfect for last minutes meals, party appe...
- 2 Tbsp lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/8 tsp cumin
- Pinch of cayenne
- 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro, divided
- 3 Tbsp oil, divided
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 (8-oz) boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup sliced red pepper
- 1 cup sliced onion
- 2 fajita-sized flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar
One-Pot Rosemary Pork Chops & Potatoes
By davidv
Not your mama’s meat and potatoes
- 4 boneless pork loin chops, cut 1" thick
- 12 small red bliss potatoes, washed and quartered into wedges
- 4 Tbsp vegetable oil, divided
- 2 Tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1-1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided
- 3/4 tsp ground black pepper, divided
- Zest of half an orange
- 1 Tbsp garlic, chopped