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Red Wine Potato Salad
By Chez_Alexander
1) Boil potatoes whole until crisp-tender
- 12 oz red potatoes, washed, with skin on
- 2 TBS mayonnaise (full fat)
- 2 TBS red wine vinegar
- 1 TBS parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 2 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- Kosher salt & black pepper to taste
Sugar Cream Pie
By Chez_Alexander
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- 1 rolled refrigerated pie crust (from a 14.1-ounce box)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, divided
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Asiago Chicken Pasta
By Chez_Alexander
1. Season chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; coat chicken with flour on both sides, shaking of...
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 oz Asiago cheese, grated
- 1 lb boneless chicken cutlets
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided (1/2 tsp / 1/2 tsp)
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided (1/4 tsp / 1/4 tsp)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 8 oz presliced baby portabellas
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 9 oz fresh linguine pasta
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
Holiday Coconut Cooler
By Chez_Alexander
Wow your guests this holiday season with a whimsical white cocktail
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 (1-in.) lime wedge
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 ounces white rum
- 1/2 cup coconut water
- 5 ice cubes
- 3 ounces coconut rum
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 cups refrigerated unsweetened coconut milk (such as Silk)
- Fresh mint leaves and pomegranate arils for garnish
Chicken with Creamy Dijon Herb Sauce
By Chez_Alexander
1. Mix broth, mustard, cream cheese and herbs until well blended; set aside
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 6 TBS Dijon Mustard
- 3 oz cream cheese spread, softened
- 1 TBS minced herbs (parsley, basil or chives)
- 1 TBS olive oil
- 4 (4 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 1 TBS minced garlic
Cheese Sauce
By Chez_Alexander
For cheese fries, nachos, hot dogs, etc
- 8 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese (or a mix of cheddar and pepper Jack—see note), grated on large holes of a box grater
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
- 2 teaspoons Franks Red Hot or other hot sauce
Mushroom Swiss Burgers
By Chez_Alexander
1. Preheat grill (or grill pan)
- Large zip-top bag
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 oz whole portabella mushrooms
- 3 tablespoons dry onion soup mix, divided
- 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 lb lean ground beef, 7% fat
- 8 slices Swiss cheese (6 oz)
- 4 Bakery hamburger buns
Chai Cream Pie
By Chez_Alexander
1. Roll dough into a 12" circle; fit into a 9-inch pie plate coated with cooking spray
- 1/2 package refrigerated pie dough
- 2 cups milk
- 8 cardamom pods, crushed
- 8 whole cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick, broken
- 1 (1/2-inch) piece peeled, fresh ginger, crushed
- 1 black tea bag
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 TBS cornstarch
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 TBS butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups whipped topping, thawed
- 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Chive Sour Cream
By Chez_Alexander
These potatoes deliver the best of both worlds: creamy, starchy center and crisp, golden edges
- Cooking spray
- 2 1/2 pounds small red potatoes
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup light sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped chives
Sanibel Rum Cake
By Chez_Alexander
CAKE: 1) Preheat oven to 350F
- CAKE:
- 1 package Betty Crocker Super Moist yellow cake mix
- 1/4 cup plus 1/2 TBS water
- 1/2 cup plus 4 tsp canola oil
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup dark rum
- vegetable cooking spray