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Sausage and Pepper Skewers
By Jan_C
This recipe is paired with Grilled Polenta, 2 skewers reserved for Sausage and Pepper Ziti recipe
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 6 cups water
- 1 (10-ounce) package quick cooking polenta
- 5 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 pounds hot Italian sausage
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 green bell peppers
- 1 large yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 10 (10-inch) skewers
Better than Sex Cake with Bananas
By Jan_C
Mix cake as directed on package, using milk instead of water
- 1 package yellow cake mix
- (ingredients for cake mix - prepare with milk)
- 1 can large pineapple, crushed
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 C light rum
- 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding
- 4 -5 bananas
- 1 container Cool Whip ( large tub)
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped (optional)
- 1 cup coconut to taste
- cherries, chopped (optional)
Citrus Marinated Salmon
By Jan_C
NOTE: This recipe is for 1/2 side of salmon - about 24-26 oz
- 1 side of salmon, filleted, skinned, pin bones removed (24-26 oz.)
- 1 zest of 1 orange
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cups superfine sugar
- 7 oz sea salt
- for serving: orange and lemon zest
No-Baste, No-Bother Roasted Turkey
By Jan_C
Adjust the oven racks so the covered roasting pan fit easily inside
- 1/2 stick salted butter, softened
- One 12-pound turkey, completely thawed and all giblets removed
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 teaspoons pepper
- 2 stalks celery, cut in lengths to fit turkey cavity
- 1 medium sweet onion, such as Vidalia, cut in half
- 1 large carrot, cut in lengths to fit the turkey cavity
- 2 cups boiling water
Sausage Rolls - Appetizers (Naked Chef's Recipe)
By Jan_C
Jamie Oliver (Naked Chef) calls them "Christmas Sausage Rolls"; you can view his video at http://www
- Choice of filling (about 1 1/2 T. for each roll):
- 1 pkg. (2 sheets) pastry sheets
- 8 italian sausages (thin type)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- (sugggestions for filling: pesto, dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, cranberry sauce, apple sauce, sundried tomato paste, red onion jam)
Chocolate Gravy and Biscuits
By Jan_C
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, plus more for pan
- 1 cups buttermilk
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
- Chocolate gravy, recipe follows
- Chocolate Gravy
- 1/3 stick butter
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa
- 2 cups whole milk
Meyer Lemon and Basil Fizz
By Jan_C
In a pint glass, muddle the lemon slices with the basil
- 2 slices Meyer lemon
- 4 to 6 fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
- 4 ounces vodka
- Ice
- 6 ounces good-quality Italian orange soda
Smoked Eye of Round Roast
By Jan_C
Prepare your smoker according to manufacturer's directions
- 1 (5- to 6-pound) eye-of-round roast
- Your favorite dry rub
Pumpkin Cheesecake
By Jan_C
- Crust:
- 33 squares ginger snap cookies
- 6 T. unsalted butter, melted
- Filling:
- 4 8-oz. pkgs. cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 3/4 C. sugar
- 1 T. cornstarch
- 1 (15-oz.) can pumpkin
- 5 large eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
- zest of an orange
- 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp. table salt
- 1 T. vanilla extract
- 2 T. all-purpose flour
- Cinnamon whipped cream (recipe follows)
Chocolate ricotta tart
By Jan_C
For the crust: In the bowl of a food processor combine the flour, 1/4 cup sugar, cornmeal, salt, and 1/2 cup to...
- For Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornmeal
- Pinch salt
- 1 1/2 cup skinned, toasted pine nuts, divided
- 1 stick unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- For Filling:
- 1/2 cup water
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips (about 1 1/3 cups)
- 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/3 cup cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 large egg
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup toasted and chopped hazelnuts