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Stir-Fried Sweet ‘n’ Spicy Cabbage
By Jan_C
Only 2 WW points, if you're counting, but tastes like much more!
- 1 Tbsp canola oil
- 1 Tbsp ginger root, fresh, peeled and minced
- 1 tsp ginger root, fresh, peeled and minced
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 6 cup(s) (shredded) cooked green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 4 medium uncooked scallion(s), thinly sliced
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar, seasoned
- 1/4 tsp sugar
Crab and Corn Chowder (Pot Pies)
By Jan_C
Heat some extra-virgin olive oil, a turn of the pot, in a Dutch oven over medium to medium-high heat
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 to 4 slices speck or bacon, chopped or thinly sliced
- 2 handfuls baby potatoes, chopped (5 or 6)
- 3 to 4 small ribs celery, chopped
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 large cloves garlic, chopped or thinly sliced
- 1 mild Fresno chile pepper, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon crab-boil seasoning, a palmful (recommended: Old Bay)
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 3 cups whole milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 rounded tablespoons flour
- 1 rounded tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 3 to 4 ears corn on cob, scraped or 2 cups frozen organic kernels, defrosted
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry dough, thawed
- 1 (6- to 8-ounce) tub fresh lump crabmeat
- A few drops hot sauce
Smoker - Prime Rib Roast
By Jan_C
Get your smoker preheated and ready with soaked wood inside
- 8 to 10 lb. Standing Rib Roast(bones in)
- •2 Tablespoons onion powder
- •2 Tablespoons dried rosemary
- •2 Tablespoons black pepper
- •1 teaspoon tarragon
- •1 Tablespoon rosemary
- •1 Tablespoon garlic powder
- •1/4 cup paprika
- •1/4 cup salt(I like Kosher salt for a nice crust)
Ricotta Zeppole/Zeppoli - Aka "Sweet Zeppoli"
By Jan_C
"Way back when," ricotta zeppole were made mostly by the upper class
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup currants (optional) or 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 1/2 cups oil, for frying
- powdered sugar, for coating or granulated cinnamon sugar
- brown paper bag
Crockpot
By Jan_C
Mix all ingredients, saving some wine to place in bottom of crockpot Brush ribs with mixture on both sides, and pla
- 2 lb. baby back ribs
- NOH Chinese Sparerib Package
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 T. sugar
- 2 T. oyster sauce
- 1 T. sesame oil
- 1/2 C white wine - divided
Ricotta Zeppole
By Jan_C
1.Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
- 4 cups and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup and 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 pinch salt
- 3/4 teaspoon white sugar
- 1 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup and 1 teaspoon ricotta cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting
Apple-Bacon Coffee Cake (Peter Kaminsky)
By Jan_C
step 1 Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- For step 1
- butter for greasing the baking pan
- flour for dusting pan
- For step 2
- 5 slices Maple-Flavored or Applewood-Smoked Bacon (diced)
- For step 3
- 2 cups Unbleached All-Purpose Flour (plus flour for dusting the baking pan)
- 2 teaspoons Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon ground Cinnamon
- 8 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (at room temperature; cut into 1-inch pieces
- pinch of Salt
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 cup packed Light Brown Sugar
- For step 4
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 tablespoons Bourbon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Maple or Pure Vanilla Extract
- 3/4 cup well-shaken Buttermilk
- For step 5
- 1 medium-size Granny Smith Apple (peeled; cored and diced; about 1 cup)
- For step 7
- 1/2 cup Confectioners' Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Heavy (Whipping) Cream or Half-and-Half
- remaining bacon pieces
- 1/4 cup lightly toasted coarsely chopped Pecans
Pasta with Pancetta and Leeks
By Jan_C
Cook the pasta according to package directions to al dente and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water
- 12 ounces shaped pasta, such as farfalle
- 3 ounces chopped pancetta
- 2 whole leeks, sliced thin
- 1 tablespoon butter, optional
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- Shaved Parmesan, for serving
Snappy Antipasto fillo cups
By Jan_C
In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients, except Fillo Shells and parsley
- 3 tablespoons Italian Dressing
- 2 oz. provolone cheese, 1/4 inch cubed
- 2 oz. chedder cheese, 1/4 inch cubed
- 2 oz. ham, 1/4 inch cubed
- 2 oz. hard salami, 1/4 inch cubed
- 2 tablespoons finely minced celery
- 1/4 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon minced red or Vidalia onion
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped ripe olives
- 2 tablespoons julienne-cut roasted red peppers
- 15 Athens® Mini Fillo Shells (1 box)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley and/or anchovies
Lizzie's Granola
By Jan_C
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- 4 cups rolled oats
- 2 cups unsweetened coconut
- 2 cups slivered almonds (peanuts or pistachios)
- 1 cup cashews
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups of your favorite dried fruit, such as dates and dried cherries, chopped