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Dumpling Dipping Sauce
By zircon50
Whisk together all ingredients together well in a bowl
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger spice)
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
Val's Macaroni Salad
By zircon50
Mix all ingredients together and chill 2 hrs
- 1 lb Elbow macaroni, cooked
- 2 or 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 cup celery
- 1 cup green pepper, chopped
- 1 cup red pepper, chopped
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 4 Tablespoons sweet relish
- Mayonaise to suit taste
- Salt to suit taste
- Lemon pepper to suit taste
- 2 cans medium shrimp, strained
Pastitsio with Lamb and Sausage
By zircon50
For the bechamel sauce: Melt the butter over medium-high heat in a saucepot, and then whisk in the flour 1 to 2 min...
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 quart milk
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
- 3 egg yolks, beaten
- 3/4 to 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- EVOO, as needed
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 8 ounces hot Italian bulk sausage or 2 links cut from the casings
- 1 large fresh bay leaf
- 5 to 6 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 fresh or dried small red chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups dry red wine
- 2 cups chicken or beef stock
- One 28-ounce can San Marzano tomatoes
- 1 long piece orange or lemon rind
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Salt
- 1 1/2 pounds Greek macaroni
- 3 egg whites
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- EVOO, for drizzling
Baked Veal Parmesan
By zircon50
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- 1/2 cup seasoned, Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- dash of pepper
- 2 eggs
- 4 veal cutlets
- Canola oil for spraying
- 2 (8oz) cans tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- dash of onion salt
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Angel Hair pasta noodles (cooked according to package; about 1/2 of a regular sized box)
Saint Joseph's Day Zeppole
By zircon50
To make the pastry: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- Pastry:
- 1 cup water
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup flour
- 4 eggs
- Filling:
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/2 tablespoon dark rum
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup heavy cream, whipped
- Confectioners' sugar for dusting
- Maraschino cherries
Santa's Coffee (Slow Cooker)
By zircon50
If you've ever wondered what Santa drinks on his sleigh to stay warm, we've got your answer right here
- 8 cups hot brewed coffee
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
- 3/4 cup half-and-half
- Whipped cream for dolloping
- Cinnamon sticks for garnish
Chocolate Eclair Cake (Cook's Country)
By zircon50
This no-bake dessert is typically made by layering a mixture of instant vanilla pudding and Cool Whip between graha...
- You can use 6 ounces of finely chopped semisweet chocolate in place of the chips.
- Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 6 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 5 cups whole milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
- 5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 1/4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
- 2 3/4 cups heavy cream, chilled
- 14 ounces graham crackers
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 5 tablespoons light corn syrup
Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake (Junior's)
By zircon50
Makes One 9-inch Cheesecake, about 2 1/2" high
- FOR THE SPONGE CAKE CRUST:
- 1/3 cup sifted cake flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- pinch of salt
- 2 extra-large eggs, separated
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 drops pure lemon extract
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- FOR THE CHEESECAKE:
- 10 oz. (about 1 cup) dry-pack frozen whole strawberries (unsweetened, not in syrup), thawed & drained well
- 5 Tablespoons cornstarch
- Three 8oz. packages cream cheese (use only full fat) at room temperature
- 1 1/3 cups sugar
- 1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 extra-large eggs
- 2/3 cup heavy or whipping cream, plus 1 Tablespoon for brushing
- 1 quart large ripe fresh strawberries
Mustard Mayo (Barefoot Contessa)
By zircon50
Whisk the mayonnaise, mustards, sour cream and salt together in a small bowl
- 1 1/2 cups good mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Low Fat Vegetable Lasagna
By zircon50
Preheat oven to 375 degrees, and coat an 11 X 7-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, chopped
- 1 yellow squash, chopped
- 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp oregano or mixed Italian herbs
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 handfuls baby spinach salad leaves, roughly chopped
- 1 15-ounce tub fat-free or low fat ricotta
- 8-ounces no-cook lasagna noodles
- 3/4 cup reduced fat shredded mozzarella cheese