NicoleS' profile page
Recipes
Choux-Nami (Salmon Salad Eclairs)
By NicoleS
For the pate a choux: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- Pate a Choux:
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large or extra-large eggs
- Salmon Salad:
- 1 1/2 cups cream cheese
- 1 cup chopped smoked salmon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 2 hardboiled eggs, yolks removed, whites chopped
- 1 sprig fresh mint, chopped
- 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
- 1 cup mixed micro greens
Bars: Snickerdoodle Blondies
By NicoleS
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 1 cup (8 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Crunchy-Topped Swiss Chicken Bake
By NicoleS
To freeze this meal, let the sauce cool before assembling
- Chicken and Cheese:
- Sauce: (Double sauce)
- 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/8 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, more to taste if needed
- Pinch of dried parsley
- Pinch of paprika
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 5-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 5-6 large slices Swiss cheese
- Topping:
- 1 1/4 cups panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Hot, cooked rice or quinoa for serving
Creamy White Chicken Chili
By NicoleS
In a 4- or 5-quart pot, heat the oil over medium heat
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (or shredded, cooked chicken)
- 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder or 2 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
- 2 cans (15 1/2 ounces each) Great Northern Beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) chicken broth (about 1 3/4 cups)
- 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles or salsa verde
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup whipping cream (or milk)
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
- Shredded cheese, tortilla chips, other toppings (optional)
Bars: Lemon Bars
By NicoleS
Place an oven rack in the middle position and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- For the Crust:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar, plus extra to sprinkle on bars
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 12 tablespoons butter (1 1/2 sticks), at cool room temperature, cut into 1-inch pieces
- For the Filling:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, from 2 large lemons
- 2/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, from 3 to 4 large lemons
- 1/3 cup milk
- Pinch of salt (about 1/8 teaspoon)
Cookies: Sugar Cookies (No Chill Dough)
By NicoleS
Soft cut out sugar cookie recipe that keeps its shape and dough does not need to be chilled before baking- perfect
- 1 Cup butter, softened
- 1 Cup granulated white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 cups all purpose flour
Chicken Wild Rice Soup
By NicoleS
Cook rice according to package instructions
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup grated carrot
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 can evaporated milk
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 pkg. seasoned rice/wild rice blend
- 1 Tbsp. chicken boullion
Chunky Guacamole
By NicoleS
The best guacamole starts with ripe avocados, but other ingredients often overwhelm their delicate flavor
- 2 thinly sliced scallions, green and white parts separated
- 1/2 - 1 minced jalapeno pepper (I used 1/2 and just spicy enough)
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest, optional (I didn't use)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice from 1 lime
- 3 avocados, pitted, peeled, and chopped
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt
Chicken Cordon Bleu
By NicoleS
1.Set an oven rack to middle position
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Italian-style bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 8 thin slices deli ham (about 8 ounces)
- 2 1/2 ounces shredded Swiss cheese (1 cup)
- Salt and pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Yogurt: Brown Sugar Yogurt Parfait
By NicoleS
First, pour the yogurt into a bowl
- One 17 1/2-ounce container plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- Assorted berries (or other fruit of your choice)