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Sun-dried Tomato Strata
By KatKD
Special equipment: 4 inch springform pan In a mini-processor, whirl the garlic and ¼ c sugar until the garlic i...
- 1 8-oz pkg cream cheese, divided – at room temperature
- 4-8 cloves roasted garlic (to taste)
- ½ c sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped (not oil packed)
- ½ T butter
- ¼ c + 2 T sugar
- ¼ c + 2 T water
- Sea salt to taste
- 1-2 T lemon flavored olive oil (or olive oil and ¼ tsp lemon zest)
- 4-5 basil leaves
Multi-grain Bread
By KatKD
This recipe has earned the goodfibes™ seal indicating it is a good source of fiber
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup oats (old-fashioned or quick-cooking)
- 1/3 cup wheat germ
- 1/3 cup unprocessed bran
- 5 to 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 2 packages Fleischmann's® RapidRise Yeast
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 eggs
- Additional wheat germ or oats, for topping
Ricotta Gnocchi
By KatKD
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
- Kosher salt
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- Semolina flour, for dusting
- Pancetta Tomato Sauce, for serving
- 6 ounces thick-cut pancetta (about 3 1/4-inch slices), diced
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- One 28-ounce can crushed San Marzano tomatoes
- 5 fresh basil leaves, cut into chiffonade
Tomato Basil Soup
By KatKD
Finely chop basil leaves. Add chopped basil, tomato puree, butter, salt, and sugar to a medium size saucepan and co...
- one large bunch of fresh basil
- 28 oz. tomatoes puree, Italian style
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup whipping cream
Beef Salad with Pepper Dressing
By KatKD
For some unknown reason, this is the salad that I like to serve on Derby Day
- 1/2 c soy sauce
- 6 T sugar
- 1 T finely grated ginger
- 1 T minced garlic
- 1 12-oz New York steak, 1" thick
- 8 c mixed greens
- 1/4 English hothouse cucumber, cut julienne
- 1 1/3 c thinly slice red onion
- 1/4 c soy sauce
- 2 T fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 t minced jalapeno
- 2 T peanut oil
- 2 T olive oil
- dash sesame oil (optional)
- dash agave nectar (optional - to taste)
- minced garlic (optional)
- Cilantro
Caesar Salad Dressing
By KatKD
John enjoyed this dressing - March 5, 2012
- 6 cloves garlic, mashed and minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon White Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup olive oil (I used 3/4 cup)
- Drizzle of agava nectar - just a little
- Salt
- Pepper
- Lemon juice
- Minced anchovy fillets (optional)
Grilled Salmon with Balsamic Drizzle
By KatKD
For the salmon, season as desired - salt, pepper, lemon pepper, grill seasoning, etc
- Drizzle:
- This is about the drizzle…
- 2 portions fresh salmon filet
- Butter spray
- Salt, pepper, seasoning
- ½ cup dry white wine
- ½ cup Balsamic vinegar
- 2 T orange juice
- 2 t lemon juice
- 1 T Splenda Brown Sugar
- Pepper
Middle Eastern Cucumber & Tomato Salad
By KatKD
Throughout much of the Middle East, “lettuceless” salads are tremendously popular
- 4 cups peeled cucumbers, cut in 1/2-inch chunks
- 4 cups riped tomatoes, cut in 1/2-inch chunks
- 1 large red or green bell pepper, cut in 1/2-inch chunks
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 3 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped (optional)
- 1 cup crumbled or cubed feta cheese (optional)
- 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives (optional)
- 2 scallions, cut in 1/4-inch slices (optional)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Garlic and Parmesan Seasoning Blend
By KatKD
Directions Process all ingredients in blender or food processor at high speed until
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 ⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1 ⁄2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 ⁄4 teaspoon paprika
Flank Steak - Marinated with Red Wine
By KatKD
Cabernet-Shallot Reduction Heat oil in a large saucepan on the grates of the grill over high heat
- Cabernet-Shallot Reduction
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3 shallots, finely chopped
- 1 bottle Cabernet wine
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- Salt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Flank Steak
- 4 shallots, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup dry red wine, such as Cabernet
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 pounds flank steak, butterfiled
- Salt and pepper
- 1/4-pound thinly sliced prosciutto
- 1/4-pound thinly sliced fontina cheese
- 14 fresh basil leaves
- Olive oil