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Dulce de Leche Fluff Brownies
By Jan_C
Directions 1. In a medium saucepan cook and stir unsweetened chocolate and butter over low heat until melted and s...
- 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate pieces
- 1 13.4ounce can dulce de leche
- 1 7 ounce jar marshmallow creme
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Warm New Potato Salad with Basil-Mint Pesto
By Jan_C
Place potatoes in a medium-size saucepan and fill with enough water to cover them by 1-inch; add salt and bring to ...
- 1 1/2 pound(s) uncooked baby potatoes
- 1/2 tsp table salt
- 1 cup(s) basil, fresh
- 1 cup(s) mint leaves, fresh
- 1 Tbsp water
- 1 Tbsp olive oil, extra-virgin
- 2 Tbsp pine nuts, toasted
- 2 clove(s) (medium) garlic clove(s), peeled and left whole
- 4 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp table salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Spicy Smoky S'mores Bars
By Jan_C
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, melted, plus more, softened, for pan
- 18 plain graham crackers (about 2 packages)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 3 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle pepper powder, optional
- 3 1/2 cups mini-marshmallows
Broiled Lobster Tail (oven)
By Jan_C
1. Prepare thawed tails: With kitchen scissors or a very sharp knife, cut lengthwise through the top of the lobster...
- Lobster
- Butter
Pork Chops with Squash and Mushroom Salad
By Jan_C
6 Points Plus Per serving: 253 cal, 10g total fat, 2g sat fat, 0g trans fat, 66mg cholesterol, 352mg sodium, 16g
- 4 bone-in center cut pork loin chops, trimmed (5oz ea)
- 2 tsp fennel seeds, lightly crushed
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 large ear corn on the cob
- 1 pkg cremini mushrooms, stems discarded (10 oz)
- 2 medium yellow squash, cut lengthwise into 1/4 in thick slices
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsely
- 3 tbl lemon juice
- 1 tbl extra virgin olive oil
Crab Cakes
By Jan_C
Coat a large skillet with cooking spray; set over medium heat
- 3 spray(s) cooking spray
- 4 tsp butter, divided
- 1 medium onion(s), minced
- 2/3 cup(s) dried bread crumbs, panko-variety
- 1 pound(s) lump crabmeat
- 2 large egg(s), beaten
- 1 Tbsp dry sherry
- 1 tsp table salt
- 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 1/2 Tbsp reduced-calorie mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup(s) parsley, fresh, minced (or a mix of parsley and dill)
Roasted Tomato Penne alla Vodka
By Jan_C
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- 3 pounds plum tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons EVOO, plus more for drizzling
- 2 About 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup vodka
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- Generous handful fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1 pound penne rigate or other short-cut pasta
- 1 cup diced fresh mozzarella
- 1 cup shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano
Broiled Hot Pepper Wings
By Jan_C
Preheat the broiler. Line a sheet pan with foil, place a rack on top of the pan and oil the rack
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus extra for oiling rack
- 5 pounds chicken wings, split, wing tips cut off and discarded
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 cup hot pepper jelly (recommended: Stonewall Kitchens)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (recommended: Frank's)
Pork Tenderloin (in oven)
By Jan_C
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt
- 1 1/4 pounds pork tenderloin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
Smashed Potato Gratin
By Jan_C
Cut the potatoes into quarters and place in a large saucepan with the garlic cloves
- 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled
- Kosher salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups grated Cheddar
- 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 bunch chives