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Cream of Fresh Tomato Soup
By mrshermes2002
Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-low heat
- 3 tablespoons good olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups chopped red onions (2 onions)
- 2 carrots, unpeeled and chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
- 4 pounds vine-ripened tomatoes, coarsely chopped (5 large)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/4 cup packed chopped fresh basil leaves, plus julienned basil leaves, for garnish
- 3 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- Croutons, for garnish
Root Vegetable Pasta with Grilled Chicken
By mrshermes2002
Boil a large pot of water and cook pasta for 10 minutes
- 1 lb angel hair pasta
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt/pepper
- 8 oz pancetta
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 leeks, cleaned and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cup Romano cheese
Cheap & Easy Chinese Fried Noodles
By mrshermes2002
Boil ramen noodles for 3 minutes, or until softened, without flavor packets
- 2 (3 ounce) packages Oriental flavored ramen noodles
- 3 eggs, beaten
- vegetable oil
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 head cabbage, sliced and chopped
- 1 10oz package frozen peas and carrots, thawed
- soy sauce
Banana Pancakes with Chocolate Bits and Raspberries
By mrshermes2002
In a medium bowl stir together whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt
- 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2/3 cup low-fat milk
- 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
- 1/2 cup light maple-flavor syrup
- 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Light butter (optional)
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
Chicken Cutlets Brasciole
By mrshermes2002
Add the raisins to the hot water
- 1/2 cup hot water
- Handful golden raisins
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1 cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 3 slices white sandwich bread, torn into pieces
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt/pepper
- 2 tbsp EVOO
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp dry white wine
- 2 cups tomato sauce
Aloo Gobi
By mrshermes2002
Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat
- 3 3 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 tsp cumin seed
- 1 1 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 2 2 Serrano peppers, minced
- 1 1 1 tsp ginger paste
- 2 2 2 tsp coriander
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 2 2 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 1 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 head cauliflower, chopped
- 2 2 2 tsp lemon juice
Irish Cream Celebration Cake
By mrshermes2002
Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans)
- 1 1 1 box Betty Crocker™ SuperMoist™ devil’s food cake mix
- 1 1 1 box (4-serving size) chocolate instant pudding and pie filling mix
- 4 4 4 eggs
- 1/3 1/3 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1 1 cup Irish cream liqueur
- 1 1 1 cup sour cream
- 1 1 1 cup butter, softened
- 4 4 8-oz oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened
- 3 3 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup Irish cream liqueur
- 1 1 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 4 4 oz bittersweet baking chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 2 2 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/3 1/3 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Vodka Cream Pasta
By mrshermes2002
Heat a large skillet over moderate heat
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, once around the pan in a slow stream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 shallots, minced
- 1 cup vodka
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 can crushed tomatoes (32 ounces)
- Coarse salt and pepper
- 16 ounces pasta, such as penne rigate
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 20 leaves fresh basil, shredded or torn
- Crusty bread, for passing
Muffin-Tin Cheeseburgers
By mrshermes2002
No drive through here! Enjoy these cute and easy cheeseburger cups in less than 45 minutes from the comfort of home
- 1 1 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 6 6 6 regular-size burger buns, split
- 3 3 3 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1 1 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 4 4 4 tablespoons ketchup
- 6 6 6 slices American cheese, each cut in four pieces
- 1 1 1 teaspoon sesame seed
- 2 2 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
- Yellow mustard, if desired
- Sriracha sauce, if desired
Baked Brie with Cranberry-Pecan-Bacon Crumble
By mrshermes2002
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- 4 strips bacon
- 2 tablespoons candied pecans or walnuts, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries, finely chopped
- 6 dried apricots, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- One 7- to 8-ounce round high-quality Brie, preferably from France
- Sliced baguette, crackers and apple and/or pear slices, for serving