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Citrusy Mashed Squash with Toasted Pecans
By Chez_Alexander
1. In a 5- or 6-quart Dutch oven, cook squash in lightly salted boiling water, covered, 16-17 minutes or until tend...
- 3 lbs butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks
- 2 TBS butter
- 1/3 cup sour cream or 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tsp each finely grated orange and lemon peel
- 2 TBS snipped fresh sage
- 1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted and coarsely chopped
Award Winning Peaches and Cream Pie
By Chez_Alexander
You can't go wrong with award winning Peaches and Cream Pie
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 package non-instant vanilla pudding mix, 3 ounces
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 can sliced peaches, drained and syrup reserved, 29 ounces
- 1 package cream cheese, softened, 8 ounces
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Chicken and Dumplings Stew
By Chez_Alexander
A hearty, savory stew perfect for fall and winter evenings
- Stew:
- 1 TBS Butter
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (condensed)
- 1 can whole milk (use chicken soup can to measure)
- 1 tsp kosher salt (or to taste)
- 1 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning (e.g. Penzey's)
- 4 oz mushrooms, quartered
- 9 oz chicken breast
- 1/3 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 cup chopped carrots (optional)
- Paprika
- Dumplings:
- 1 1/8 cups Bisquick baking mix
- 60 ml buttermilk (~1/4 cup)
- 60 ml milk (~1/4 cup)
Tropical Coconut Black Bean Soup
By Chez_Alexander
A delicious taste of the tropics
- Soup:
- 1 can (1 3/4 cups) black beans, drained
- 1 can coconut milk, full fat (1 2/3 cups)
- 6 oz fresh or frozen green peas
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 TBS lime juice
- Cayenne pepper to taste
- Serve with any of the following:
- Fresh corn kernels
- Avocado
- Cuban rice
- Sour cream to taste
- Plantain chips
Coconut Pecan Blondies
By Chez_Alexander
Homemade Coconut Pecan Blondies are always a special treat enjoyed by the whole family
- 2 sticks (1/2-pound) butter
- 2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups pecans (6-ounces), toasted and cooled
- 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut, divided
Creamy Asparagus and Hearts of Palm Pasta
By Chez_Alexander
Adding mozzarella cubes creates slightly melted bombs of gooey goodness
- 8 oz uncooked penne pasta
- 1 TBS olive oil
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 3/4 cup milk, divided (1/4 cup / 1 1/2 cups)
- 2 TBS flour
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 (14-oz) can hearts of palm, rinsed, drained, and coarsely chopped
- 2 cups (1 inch) diagonally cut asparagus
- 1 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
Cajeta Ganache (Mexican Caramel-Chocolate cake filling/frosting)
By Chez_Alexander
A recipe from The Pantry, Seattle, WA
- CAJETA (MEXICAN CARAMEL SAUCE):
- 1/2 gallon goat's milk
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cassia (Ceylon cinnamon) stick
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- GANACHE (CHOCOLATE):
- 4 oz bittersweet chocolate
- 6 oz heavy whipping cream
- Kosher salt to taste
Ten Minute Lemon-Butter Angel Hair Pasta
By Chez_Alexander
1. Melt the butter in a small pot
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 ounces angel hair pasta
- 1 cup hot chicken stock
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- Lemon juice to taste
Tuna Melt - New Jersey Diner Style
By Chez_Alexander
A tangy take on the traditional tuna melt
- 1 can (6 oz) solid white tuna in water, drained
- 2 TBS Mayonnaise (full fat)
- 2 TBS celery, finely minced
- 1 TBS onion, finely minced
- 1 1/2 tsp parsley, finely minced
- 1/2 tsp red wine vinegar
- 2 slices bread
- 2 slices ripe tomato
- 4 slices Swiss cheese (1 oz each)
Pork Chops with Thyme Pan Sauce
By Chez_Alexander
1. Heat a large stainless steel skillet over medium-high heat
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 4 (4-ounce) boneless center-cut pork chops
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1/3 cup minced shallots
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 3/4 cup chicken stock
- 1 fresh thyme sprig
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter