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Ham & Cheddar Polenta Fries
By davidv
"I bet you’ll be having ham a lot more often in the coming months…if only to make these tasty fries with the le...
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 large onion, diced
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 cups yellow cornmeal
- 4 oz ham, finely chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 1 tsp fresh sage, finely chopped
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- Peanut or canola oil, for frying
Grilled Summer Veggie Bruschetta
By davidv
“Move over mozzarella! There’s a new bruschetta in town and goat cheese is proving to be a tasty topping
- Marinade:
- 6 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Pinch of garlic powder
- Pinch of onion powder
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- Vegetables:
- 1/4 lb eggplant, peeled and sliced into 1/2" slices
- 1 zucchini or summer squash, ends removed and halved lengthwise
- 1 red pepper, stemmed, seeds removed, and quartered
- 3 medium mushrooms
- 1/2 medium red onion, peeled and cut in 3 wedges
- 1 medium tomato, stemmed and cut into 4 wedges
- 1/2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/8 tsp kosher salt
- Bruschetta:
- 1 baguette, sliced into about 25 1/2" slices
- 3 –4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 8 oz goat cheese, room temperature
Better Than Ever Tuna Casserole
By davidv
We’ve taken some of the guilt out of this traditionally rich classic casserole by using low- and fat-free ingredi...
- 1 (12-oz) package whole grain egg noodles, cooked according to package directions
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 2 (11.5-oz) cans fat-free cream of mushroom soup
- 1-1/2 cups low-fat milk
- 1/2 cup fat-free half and half
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 (5-oz) cans tuna fish, drained and squeezed of excess moisture
- 1-1/2 cups frozen peas
- 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Slow-Cooker Oatmeal
By davidv
"If your slow cooker has a timer, you can wake up to a hot bowl of oatmeal
- 2 cups steel-cut oats
- 8 cups milk
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 pint blueberries
- 1-1/2 cups chopped, roasted, and unsalted cashews
Chocolate Chip Lava Cookies
By davidv
With a warm, melted chocolate center, this cookie recipe is a deep-dish version of the classic all-American cookie!...
- 1 (12-oz) bag semisweet chocolate chips, divided
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Bacon-Ranch Chicken Wings
By davidv
"Sure, you could order wings, but will they be great or just…eh? We perfected this homemade recipe—and baked th...
- Sauce:
- 1 (8-oz) container sour cream
- 1 (8-oz) jar mayonnaise
- 1 (1-oz) package ranch seasoning and salad dressing mix
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 4 Tbsp real bacon bits
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- Wings:
- 24 chicken wings
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp celery salt
- 1 (1-oz) package ranch seasoning and salad dressing mix
Fajita Dip
By davidv
The best game-day dishes are easy to prepare…like this savory Fajita Dip
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 1-1/2 lb lean ground beef
- 1 (16-oz) bag frozen chopped peppers and onions, thawed
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
- 2 (1.12-oz) packs fajita seasoning mix
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 (12-oz) can original diced tomatoes and green chilies (Ro-Tel), not drained
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 (8-oz) packages cream cheese
- 1 (8-oz) bag shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Christmas Tree Cupcakes
By davidv
Nothing shouts "holiday" quite like Christmas trees…and cupcakes
- Cupcakes:
- 1 (16.5-oz) box red velvet cake mix
- Frosting:
- 1-1/2 lb unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1-1/2 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 3 lb confectioners' sugar
- Green gel food coloring
- You will also need:
- Red or Christmas-themed cupcake liners
- Small, edible round sprinkles (to make ornaments)
- Small star candies or gold edible ball (to make the tree-topper)
- Additional confectioners' sugar, for decorating
Chocolate Cream Cheese Bread Pudding
By davidv
To be prepared in K26005 — Technique Commercial Aluminum 14" Skillet with Silicone Handle
- 10-12 day-old croissants, cut into 1-1/2'' pieces
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 5 large eggs
- 2-1/2 cups half-and-half
- 10 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Risotto-Stuffed Grilled Chicken Breasts
By davidv
"We "summerized" this classic with a cheesy rice stuffing
- Herb rub:
- 1 cup flat parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh sage leaves, roughly chopped
- 2 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh oregano leaves
- 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary leaves
- 1 Tbsp fresh basil
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- Chicken:
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup onions, diced
- 4 medium mushrooms, finely diced
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 cup Arborio rice
- 4 sun-dried tomatoes, finely diced
- 1/2 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsp Parmesan, grated
- 1/2 cup canned artichokes, chopped
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tsp herb rub
- 3/4 cup Fontina cheese, grated
- 6 8-oz boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 6 toothpicks