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Capellini Pomodoro
By Venzie
Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 12 minutes Heat olive oil and add garlic; cook until garlic is tender
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) good quality diced tomatoes, or about 2 pounds fresh peeled and diced tomatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups fresh chopped basil leaves
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 ounces dry angel hair pasta, cooked
Grilled Margherita Pizza
By Venzie
Grill the pizza tonight!
- Pizza Crust
- 1/3 cup store-bought or freshly made pesto
- 3/4 cup pizza sauce
- handful of freshly cut basil
- 2 roma tomatoes, sliced
- mozzarella cheese, sliced
Frozen Hot Chocolate
By Venzie
Combine sugar, cocoa mix, and butter in the top of a double boiler that is set over gently boiling water
- 3 TablespoonsGranulated Sugar
- 1 packageHot Cocoa Mix (about 3 Tablespoons)
- 2 TablespoonsUnsalted Butter
- 1/3 cupsSemi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1/3 cupsWhite Chocolate Chips
- 12 ounces, fluidCan Evaporated Milk, Divided
- 4-1/2 cupsIce
- Whipped Cream, To Taste
- Mini Marshmallows, To Taste
Low-Fat Ranch Dressing
By Venzie
Most creamy low-fat dressings taste like the plastic they’re bottled in
- 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh dill
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pinch cayenne pepper
Sausage and Cheese Calzones (Rachael Ray)
By Venzie
Pre-heat the oven to 400°F
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
- 3/4 pound bulk Italian sweet sausage, casing removed
- 3/4 pound bulk Italian hot sausage, casing removed
- 1 large clove garlic, chopped
- 3 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Italian cheese blend or shredded mozzarella
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano Reggiano or Romano cheese
- 3 sprigs thyme, stemmed and leaves chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper
- Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 ball of pizza dough from your favorite pizzeria
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or cornmeal
Strawberry and coconut popsicles
By Venzie
10 popsicles Total Time: 10 minutes Add all the ingredients to your blender and blend until liquified
- 14 oz canned coconut cream
- 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt
- 16 ounces organic strawberries
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Raisin Scones
By Venzie
Preheat the oven to 400°
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into bits
- 3/4 cup raisins
Brussel Sprouts - Roasted
By Venzie
Toss brussel sprouts in olive oil, sprinkle with kosher salt and pepper
- 1 1/2 lbs brussel sprouts, trim ends and remove outer leaves
- olive oil
- salt
- pepper
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
Banana Pudding
By Venzie
Total Time:45 min Prep:30 min Cook:15 min Separate the yolks from the whites of 3 of the eggs; set aside the white...
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon plus a pinch salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 30 to 40 vanilla wafers
- 3 to 4 medium ripe bananas
Rotisserie chicken at home
By Venzie
Combine all ingredients together in a small bowl and add water by the teaspoon until a paste forms
- 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-4 lbs.)
- 2 tablespoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 3 cloves of diced garlic (or 2 Tbsp. garlic powder)
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- water by teaspoons