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Strawberry Brownie Trifle
By gastrenee@yahoo.com
Bake brownies according to directions and allow to cool completely
- 1 box brownie mix (enough to make a 9x13) *you can also use a homemade brownie recipe
- 12 oz Cool Whip
- 5 oz Vanilla Instant Pudding
- 2 lbs Fresh Strawberries, sliced
- Chocolate Chips, melted for drizzling on top
German Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies Recipe
By gastrenee@yahoo.com
In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, milk, butter and egg yolks
- 1 1 1 cup sugar
- 1 1 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup butter, cubed
- 3 3 3 large egg yolks
- 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
- 1 1 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1 1 package German chocolate cake mix (regular size)
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 1/3 1/3 cup butter, melted
Tangy Tzatziki Pasta Salad
By gastrenee@yahoo.com
Won best pasta salad
- 1 (16-oz.) container low-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 (16-oz.) package penne pasta
- 1 cup pitted kalamata olives, sliced
- 2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and diced
- 3/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
- 1 (9.9-oz.) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese
Caramel Oranges
By gastrenee@yahoo.com
1. Juice 2 of the oranges to yield ¾ cup juice
- 8 medium navel or Cara Cara oranges, or a combination (about 4 1/2 pounds)
- 1 cup (7 ounces) sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 8 medium navel or Cara Cara oranges, or a combination (about 4 1/2 pounds)
- 1 cup (7 ounces) sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
The Only Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe You'll Need For the Rest of Your Life
By gastrenee@yahoo.com
1. Preheat oven to 375°F
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup high-quality chocolate, like Guittard
- Flake salt, for garnish
Bacon and Tomato Salad
By gastrenee@yahoo.com
Preheat the oven to 450°
- 3 pounds tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 12 basil leaves, torn
- 1 small red onion, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3/4 pound sliced bacon
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
- 3/4 teaspoon Cajun spice mix
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- Dash of hot sauce and crusty bread, for serving
Grilled Tomato Crostini
By gastrenee@yahoo.com
Light a grill or preheat a grill pan
- Four 3/4-inch-thick slices of ciabatta bread
- 1 garlic clove, halved
- Juicy Grilled Tomatoes
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- Salt
- 20 small basil leaves
Peanut Butter M&M Batter Bars
By gastrenee@yahoo.com
Peanut butter cake mix cookie batter mixed with peanut butter M&M's paired with a graham cracker crust
- 1 box of yellow cake mix (just the mix)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup of Peanut Butter M&M's (more if you're feeling crazy)
- 1 stick of unsalted butter
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
Sesame-Ginger Soba Noodle Salad With Ribboned Asparagus
By gastrenee@yahoo.com
Whisk together the oils, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, salt, ginger, and garlic in a large mixing bowl
- 1/4 cup neutral oil, such as grapeseed or canola
- 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon chili oil
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 1/2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 9-1/2-ounce package soba noodles
- 1 bunch asparagus, ribboned
- 2 red bell peppers, roasted and sliced, or 1 cup jarred roasted bell peppers, drained
- 2 large handfuls mung bean sprouts
- 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Grilled Bread and Marinated Tomato Salad
By gastrenee@yahoo.com
On a cutting board, using the flat side of a chef's knife, mash the garlic clove to a paste with a pinch of salt; t...
- 1 garlic clove, smashed
- Salt
- 2 pounds heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 loaf country bread (12 ounces), sliced 1/2 inch thick
- 2 bunches arugula (6 ounces each), stems discarded
- 5 ounces ricotta salata, crumbled (1 1/4 cups)