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Spaetzle
By SandyC
In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
Roasted Pork Rack with Zucchini Fritters
By SandyC
Whisk together honey, juice and olive oil and pour over pork in a re-sealable plastic bag
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 orange, zested and juiced
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 center cut rack of pork (berkshire)
- 1 tablespoon cracked coriander seed
- 1 tablespoon cumin seed
- 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
- 2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped mint leaves
- 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly chopped dill, plus more for garnish
- 1 large scallion, white and green parts sliced thinly on the bias
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 lemon, zested, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 ounces feta cheese, roughly chopped
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Canola oil, for frying
- Greek yogurt, picked dill and additional lemon zest, for garnish
Vegetarian Chili
By SandyC
Directions In a slow cooker, combine all ingredients but the couscous, shredded cheese, cilantro and salt and pepp...
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can white (cannellini) beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup frozen baby lima beans or regular lima beans
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced pickled jalapeno (from can or jar)
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons dried Mexican oregano or regular oregano
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 1/3 cup couscous
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Carrot Cake
By SandyC
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Unsalted butter, for the pan
- 12 ounces, approximately 2 1/2 cups, all-purpose flour, plus extra for pan
- 12 ounces grated carrots, medium grate, approximately 6 medium
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 10 ounces sugar, approximately 1 1/3 cups
- 2 ounces dark brown sugar, approximately 1/4 cup firmly packed
- 3 large eggs
- 6 ounces plain yogurt
- 6 ounces vegetable oil
- Cream Cheese Frosting, recipe follows
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 ounces unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 9 ounces powdered sugar, sifted, approximately 2 cups
Zucchini Gratin
By SandyC
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, plus extra for topping
- 1 pound yellow onions, cut in 1/2 and sliced (3 large)
- 2 pounds zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick (4 zucchini)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup hot milk
- 3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
- 3/4 cup grated Gruyere
Corned Beef and Cabbage
By SandyC
Directions Cover the brisket generously with water in a large pot, and bring to a boil
- 3 lbs corned beef brisket
- 1/2 cups horseradish (optional)
- 1/2 cups Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1/2 cups parsley, chopped
- 4 carrots, peeled and quartered
- 6 red potatoes
- 1 cabbage head
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
White Chocolate-Cream Cheese Frosting
By SandyC
BEAT cream cheese and butter in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended
- 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, softened
- 1-1/2 pkg. (4 oz. each) BAKER'S White Chocolate (6 oz.), broken into pieces, melted, cooled slightly
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Zucchini Parmesan Crisps
By SandyC
Directions Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F
- Cooking spray
- 2 medium zucchini (about 1 pound total)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan (3/4-ounce)
- 1/4 cup plain dry bread crumbs
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Fried Zucchini
By SandyC
Pour enough oil into a large frying pan to reach a depth of 2 inches
- Olive oil, for frying
- 1 3/4 cups freshly grated Parmesan
- 1 1/2 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 3 medium zucchini, cut into 3-inch long by 1/2-inch wide strips
Spinach, Artichoke, and Chicken Penne
By SandyC
Bring a large pot of water to a boil for pasta
- 1 pound penne rigate or whole wheat or whole grain penne rigate
- 3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, 2 small pieces
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 to 4 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
- Black pepper
- 2 slightly rounded tablespoons flour
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup cream or whole milk
- A few grates of nutmeg
- 1 cup grated Asiago or provolone cheese
- 1 10-ounce box chopped frozen spinach, defrosted, wrung dry and separated
- 1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts in water, drained well and chopped
- Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano