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Thai Chicken Salad
By ctozzi
1.In small bowl, mix all sauce ingredients with wire whisk until smooth
- Peanut Sauce
- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon grated gingerroot
- Dash of ground red pepper (cayenne)
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- Salad
- 3-pound deli roasted chicken
- 4 cups shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 8 medium green onions, thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
- 1 package (6 ounces) wide chow mein noodles
- 1/2 cup dry-roasted peanuts
Panettone Trifle
By ctozzi
Panettone Trifle is another way to use day old slices of panettone
- Trifle:
- 1 sliced panettone (home-made, machine made or store-bought)
- 1/3 cup amaretto (or liquor of your choice)
- cinnamon scented custard (recipe follows)
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 cups toasted sliced almonds
- Custard:
- 1/4 sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 beaten egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel
- 1 cinnamon stick (or cardamom!)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
Peach Melba Refrigerator Oatmeal
By ctozzi
Nutritional Info (with 1 tablespoon jam): 234 calories, 4g fat, 53g carbs, 8g fiber, 12g protein; Weight Watchers P
- 1/4 cup uncooked old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/3 cup skim milk
- 1/4 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1-1/2 teaspoons dried chia seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons raspberry jam
- 1/4 cup chopped peaches
Broccoli Cheddar Quinoa Bites
By ctozzi
In a medium sauce pan, combine quinoa and water (or broth) and cook according to package directions
- 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups water (or vegetable broth or chicken broth)
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cups broccoli florets, finely diced
- 1 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Crushed red pepper (optional) to taste
Meringue Cookies
By ctozzi
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper
- 2 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 2/3 cup superfine granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or finely chopped semisweet chocolate
- 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
Rack of Lamb with Herb and Mustard Crust
By ctozzi
Coated with a simple herb crust, rack of lamb makes a dramatic presentation, especially when cut into double chops ...
- 2 racks of lamb, each with 8 ribs, Frenched (about 2 1/2 lb. total)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 Tbs. chopped fresh mint
- 1 Tbs. chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 Tbs. Dijon mustard
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
Mini Breakfast Bites
By ctozzi
When the clock strikes late-night, it’s time for these crowd-pleasing breakfast bites! As the evening winds down,...
Alfredo Sauce
By ctozzi
1. Heat milk and cream in a heavy bottom saucepan until it begins to simmer
- 1 1/2 - cup milk
- 1 1/2 - cup heavy cream
- 1/2 - cup imported Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 - cup imported Romano cheese, grated
- 6 egg yolks from fresh jumbo eggs
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Butter and Jam Thumbprints
By ctozzi
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), softened
- 2/3 cup sugar, plus more for rolling
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 vanilla bean, seeds scraped from pod, or 1/8 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup raspberry, cherry or strawberry jam
Basic Waffles
By ctozzi
" Fresh, homemade waffles make breakfast a special occasion
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1-3/4 cups reduced fat milk
- 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs