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Maple Walnut Chicken Thighs and Cheddar Apple Rice
By Cindy
Preheat the oven to 325°F
- 1 cup walnut halves
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/4 cups long-grain white rice
- 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 1 honeycrisp, gala or golden delicious apple – peeled, seeded, and chopped
- 3/4 cup packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup packed fresh dill
- Salt and coarsely ground black pepper
- Once 6-ounce brick sharp white cheddar cheese, cut into small, 1/4 inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon EVOO - Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup dark maple syrup
DENISE'S CREAM CHEESE CHRISTMASCOOKIES
By Cindy
Beat until fluffy. Beat in: Stir in: Roll and cut; add more flour
- 2 1/2 c. flour
- 1 1/2 c. sugar
- 1 c. butter
- 1 (8 oz.) cream cheese
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1/2 tsp. almonds
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 c. powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp. butter
- 1/2 tsp. almond extract
- 1-2 tbsp. milk (varies)
Tuscan Mushrooms
By Cindy
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 1/2 cup diced jarred roasted red bell peppers
- 1/2 cup diced pitted green olives
- 1/2 cup grated pecorino Romano
- 2 scallions, diced
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound white button mushrooms, cleaned and stemmed
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves
Lasagna Joes
By Cindy
For the filling, heat olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, in a large skillet over medium-high heat
- For the Sloppy Lasagna Filling and Topping:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 pound pancetta, finely chopped
- 1 3/4 pounds ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup dry white or red wine
- 1 cup beef or chicken stock
- 1 cup passata or tomato purée
- 1/4 cup milk
- A few leaves of basil, torn
- 3/4 cup fresh cow or sheep’s milk ricotta
- For the Garlic Rolls:
- 2 About 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
- 2 to 3 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 6 sesame semolina rolls or ciabatta rolls, split
Fusilli alla Caprese
By Cindy
Directions Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat
- 1 pound fusilli pasta
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered (about 1 1/2 pints)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves, torn
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, diced (about 1 1/4 cups)
Sour Cream Noodle Bake (Pioneer Woman)
By Cindy
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 1/4 pounds ground chuck
- One 15-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 8 ounces egg noodles
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/4 cups small curd cottage cheese
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions (less to taste)
- 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar
- Crusty French bread, for serving
Dill Potato Salad
By Cindy
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: We season our potato salad with three rounds of dill: first as an herb sachet while the pota...
- SERVES 8
- Use both dill stems and chopped leaves (sometimes called fronds) in the herb sachet. Grey Poupon is our favorite brand of Dijon mustard.
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh dill plus 1/2 cup leaves and stems, chopped coarse
- 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 3 scallions, green parts only, sliced thin
- DILL THREE WAYS
- Three rounds of fresh dill season our Dill Potato Salad.
- INFUSE: We add a packet of chopped dill to the water in which the potatoes simmer.
Four-Cheese Bow Ties
By Cindy
Cook pasta according to package directions
- 1 package (16 ounces) bow tie pasta
- 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1-1/2 cups milk
- 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1-1/3 cups grated Romano cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
GERMAN CREAM CHEESE BAR COOKIE
By Cindy
Melt chocolate and 3 teaspoons butter over very low heat, stirring constantly
- 1 pkg. (4 oz.) German's sweet chocolate
- 5 tbsp. butter
- 1 pkg. (3 oz.) cream cheese
- 1 c. sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 c. coarsely chopped pecans
- 1/4 tsp. almond extract
Eggnog Truffles
By Cindy
1. Melt 8 ounces of the chocolate as directed on package
- 1 pound white baking chocolate, divided
- 4 ounces (1/2 package) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Nutmeg, Ground
- 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Imitation Rum Extract
- Additional: McCormick® Nutmeg, Ground for sprinkling