Davidv's profile page
Recipes
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Pie
By davidv
Whether it's for a birthday, pool party, or winter holiday, this frozen treat is guaranteed to be popular
- 1 (6-oz) ready-to-use Oreo pie crust
- 1 (1-1/2 gallon) container mint chocolate chip ice cream, slightly softened
- 1-1/4 cups roughly crushed chocolate wafers
- 4 oz whipped topping
- 8 chocolate wafers, halved (optional garnish)
- Chocolate fudge sauce (optional garnish)
Warm Cinnamon Apple Stuffed French Toast
By davidv
Heat a nonstick griddle or grill over medium heat for one minute
- Butter-flavored nonstick cooking spray
- 1-1/2 cups sliced apples
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon, divided
- 2 Tbsp. light cream cheese
- 4 (1 1/2-inch thick) slices whole-grain bread
- 2 egg whites
- 1 whole egg
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- Confectionery sugar
- 12 oz. medium-fine chopped pecans, lightly toasted
Zesty Grilled Scallops with a Mango & Arugula Salad
By davidv
"Not in the mood for a heavy burger? Grilled scallops are satisfying, yet light
- Scallops:
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 6 Tbsp coconut milk
- 2 Tbsp lime juice
- 2 Tbsp orange juice
- 2 Tbsp pineapple juice
- 1-1/2 tsp Thai fish sauce
- 2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 2 scallions, stem removed and chopped
- 3/4 tsp ginger, minced
- 1 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 2 lbs sea scallops, muscles removed
- Salad Dressing:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup sweet red chili sauce
- 4 large fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
- 2 tsp lime juice
- 2 tsp coconut milk
- 2 tsp rice wine vinegar
- 2 tsp minced ginger
- 2 tsp Thai fish sauce
- 1 scallion, stem removed and diced into 1" pieces
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- Salad:
- 1 mango, peeled and diced into 1/2" pieces
- 5 oz arugula, washed and dried
- 1 red pepper, julienned
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 carrots, julienned
- 1/2 a seedless cucumber, diced
- 1 cup roasted and salted cashews, chopped
Upside-Down Chocolate Pecan Pie
By davidv
Why should pineapple have all the fun? This decadent recipe borrows that clever cake-inverting trick, but this a tr...
- 1-1/4 sticks unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/8 cup granulated sugar
- 10 oz pecan halves, toasted
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 (9") refrigerated pie dough
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
Grasshopper Pie (David Venable)
By davidv
This chilled minty pie is refreshing year-round, but perfect for spring and summer
- Crust:
- 24 OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
- 2 oz butter or margarine, melted
- Filling:
- 3/4 cup milk
- 24 large marshmallows
- 1/4 cup crème de menthe liqueur
- 3 drops of green food coloring
- 2 (4.67-oz) packages Andes chocolates, chopped and divided
- 1 (16-oz) tub whipped topping
Easy Chicken Divan
By davidv
“This recipe is courtesy of MaryQVC, who comes from a proud military family
- 3 cups pre-cooked basmati rice
- 1 (20-oz) bag frozen broccoli
- 6 boneless chicken breasts, cooked and cut into bite-size pieces
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced and sautéed
- 1 (10.75- oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 (10.75-oz) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 3 Tbsp curry powder
- 3/4 cup cooking sherry
- 1-1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup butter-flavored crackers, crushed
- 3 Tbsp butter, melted
- 1 Tbsp dried parsley
Tamale Pie
By davidv
"This recipe is as comforting as a chicken or shepherd's pie, but it's made with warm Latin spices
- Pie Filling:
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil, divided
- 2 lbs lean ground beef
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 2-1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp dried cilantro
- 1-1/2 tsp oregano
- 1 (14.5-oz) can diced tomatoes (juice reserved)
- 1 (10-oz) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, (juice reserved)
- 1 (15-oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- Cornbread Crust:
- 1 (8.5-oz) package corn muffin mix
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/3 cup milk
- 6 oz Monterrey Jack cheese, shredded
Fortune Cookies
By davidv
"From baby showers to anniversary parties, these personalized cookies make great favors
- 3 egg whites
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 tsp almond extract
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
Bacon-Wrapped Blue Cheese-Stuffed Dates
By davidv
“These elegant appetizers taste complicated and complex, but are embarrassingly easy to make
- 1/2 lb pitted dates
- 1/2 lb bacon, halved widthwise
- 2 oz blue cheese, crumbled
Fried Green Tomatoes with Garlic-Basil Aioli
By davidv
"This side dish is easy to prepare and SO yummy
- Aioli:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup blended oil
- 1 clove garlic, roughly chopped
- 3 egg yolks or 9 Tbsp pasteurized egg substitute
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Tomatoes:
- 4 green tomatoes, ends removed and sliced 1/4" thick
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1-1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided
- 3/4 tsp ground black pepper, divided
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 eggs