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Mozzarella Pillows
By Cindy
Directions Special equipment: scalloped ravioli cutter Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 (26-ounce) jar marinara sauce (about 3 cups)
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 2 slices prosciutto, finely chopped
- 4 storebought 9-inch pie crusts
- 2 eggs, beaten, for egg wash
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Philly Cheesesteak French Bread Pizza
By Cindy
Preheat oven to 400ºF. Place the bread halves on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until golden brown, about 5 ...
- 1 loaf crusty French bread, split in half lengthwise and scooped out to create a well
- 2 tablespoons EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 to 4 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 rounded tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 bags Chef Blends 4 Cheese Pizzeria Shreds
- 8 ounces thinly sliced medium-rare roast beef, cut into 2-inch strips
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup (about a handful) Italian parsley, chopped
Grilled Eggplant Roll-ups
By Cindy
For sauce, heat a medium saucepot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat
- For the Spicy Tomato Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 small chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or marjoram
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 28-ounce can Italian crushed tomatoes
- A few leaves of basil, torn
- For the roll-ups:
- 1 large clove garlic, crushed
- 2 medium to large firm eggplants, very thinly sliced lengthwise
- Salt
- 1 pound fresh ricotta cheese
- 1 egg yolk
- Freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- A small handful of flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 pound spicy capicola ham
- 1 pound fresh or smoked mozzarella, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
Almond, Pine Nut, Apricot Crumb Cake
By Cindy
Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1/2 cup whole almonds, toasted, plus 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted, plus 1/4 cup
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 sticks butter, melted
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
Meatballs Three Ways: Roasted Entrée Meatballs
By Cindy
Wrap a 1-inch cube of Fontina, mozzarella or provolone cheese or a halved hard-boiled egg with half a slice of pr...
- 1 serving meatball base (See recipe)
Deep-Dish Apple Pie
By Cindy
1. In a large bowl, combine the apples, lemon juice, ¾ cup sugar, ¼ cup flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ...
- 4 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 recipe Sweet Pie Dough (recipe follows)
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon water
Pork Chops Stuffed with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach
By Cindy
Directions Warm the 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 sun-dried tomatoes, diced
- 1 (10-ounce) bag of frozen spinach, thawed and excess water squeezed out
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 cup (2 ounces) goat cheese
- 1/3 cup reduced-fat cream cheese
- 4 (4-ounce) center-cut pork chops
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 lemon, zested
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Double Crumb Cake
By Cindy
Preheat oven to 350F degrees
- FOR THE CAKE:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1-1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 Tbsp. canola oil
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- FOR THE CRUMBLE TOPPING:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup light-brown sugar
- 1-1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted and cooled
- Confectioner's sugar for dusting
- Read more http://www.thecountrycook.net/2013/05/double-crumb-cake.html#ixzz2SWjdiulV
Halibut and Chickpea Salad
By Cindy
Directions For the halibut: Place a grill pan over medium-high heat
- Halibut:
- 1 (6-ounce) halibut steak
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Salad:
- 1 head frisee, chopped
- 1 cup arugula, chopped
- 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
- 1 fennel bulb, stalk removed, halved, and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
CREAM CHEESE SUGAR COOKIES
By Cindy
Combine and blend all ingredients except flour
- 1 c. sugar
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 c. butter
- 1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
- 1/2 tsp. almond extract
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 1/4 c. flour