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Shrimp Scampi
By Venzie
In a 10-in. ovenproof skillet, saute garlic in butter and oil until fragrant
- 3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
- Hot cooked angel hair pasta
Skillet Apple Crisp (Cook's Illustrated)
By Venzie
Why this recipe works:Golden Delicious apples won our baking tests because of their ability to maintain their textu...
- Topping:
- 3/4 cup (3 3/4 ounces) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup pecans , chopped fine
- 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (see note)
- 1/2 cup (3 1/2 ounces) packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (1 3/4 ounces) granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter , melted
- Filling :
- 3 pounds Golden Delicious apples (about 7 medium), peeled, cored, halved, and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
- 1/4 cup (1 3/4 ounces) granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 teaspoons juice from 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Teriyaki Kabobs
By Venzie
porterhouse steak A steak cut from the large end of the short loin containing meat from both the tenderloin (the m...
- Porterhouse steak, cut into cubes
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger root
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup sherry wine
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Fresh island peppers
- Sweet Maui onions
- Vine ripened island cherry tomatoes
- Fresh mushrooms
- Skewers, if wooden, soaked in water for 20 to 30 minutes
Brookies
By Venzie
1 scoop of brownie batter + 1 scoop of cookie dough in a muffin pan = brookies!
- 1 box brownie mix
- 1 box cookie mix
Roasted Asparagus and Tomatoes
By Venzie
Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine 1 pound trimmed asparagus, 1/2 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, 1/3 cup sliced...
- Olive oil mist
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
- 1/2 cup cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1/3 cup sliced shallots
- 1 1/2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Fresh Tomato Sauce
By Venzie
Heat the oil in large skillet over medium heat
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3/4 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 2 1/2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped and seeded
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons fresh basil or oregano, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- pinch of sugar to taste
- 1 pound penne pasta (or your favorite pasta)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Roasted Tomatoes
By Venzie
Preheat oven to 325°. Cut Roma tomatoes in half or larger tomatoes in quarters
- 12 roma tomatoes or round red tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- coarsely ground black pepepr
Wake Up the Big Apple Empanadas
By Venzie
Servings: 6 Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- 1-1/2 Tablespoon Granulated Sugar (or Granulated No-calorie Sweetener)
- 1/2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1/3 cups Cold Water
- 1-1/2 cup Peeled And Chopped Fuji Apples (1-2 Apples)
- 3 wedges The Laughing Cow Smooth Sensations Cream Cheese Spread Cinnamon Cream 1/3 Less Fat
- 1 package Refrigerated Seamless Dough Sheet (or Reduced-fat Crescent Roll Dough)
Simple Macaroni and Beef with Cheese
By Venzie
makes enough for 2 casserole dishes
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- salt to taste
- optional seasonings: black pepper, oregano, cumin, coriander, chopped garlic, hot smoked paprika, chilli powder—whatever you’re in the mood for (I just used black pepper, garlic and a tablespoon of fish sauce, which gives it depth)
- one 28-ounce can whole tomatoes, pureed in the can with a hand blender or in a blender blender
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 box macaroni
- 1 cup each grated cheddar and mozzarella cheeses
Dry Rub for Chicken, Fish, Pork or Beef
By Venzie
Seasons about 4 pounds of meat
- 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons each garlic and onion powder
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin