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Cinnamon Almond Strips
By Cindy
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy
- TOPPING:
- 1-1/2 cups butter, softened
- 1 cup Imperial Sugar® / Dixie Crystals® Granulated Sugar
- 3 eggs, separated
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 cups Imperial Sugar® / Dixie Crystals® Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup finely chopped almonds
- 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Twice-Baked Potatoes
By Cindy
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- 8 baking potatoes, washed
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 sticks salted butter
- 1 cup bacon bits (fry your own!)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup Cheddar or Jack cheese (or a mix of both), plus more for topping
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 3 green onions, sliced
- Freshly ground black pepper
Shrimp and Pork Balls with Spicy Lime Dipping Sauce
By Cindy
In the bowl of a food processor combine the scallions, half of the ginger – grated or minced, half of the chopped...
- 4 scallions, green and white parts, coarsely chopped
- 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
- 1 serrano or jalapeno chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/2 cup tamari, plus 3 tablespoons, dark soy, found on the international aisle
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, a big handful
- 2 limes, zest and juice
- 1/2 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined, tails removed
- 1 pound ground pork
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 tablespoons water
- Toothpicks
Whole-Wheat Pita Chips with Mascarpone-Chive Dipping Sauce
By Cindy
Place an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F
- 4 whole-wheat pita breads, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
- 4 strips bacon, cooked until crisp, finely chopped
- 1 cup (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
Chicken with Light and Lemony Gravy
By Cindy
Place the chicken in a deep skillet or pot with the onion, celery, carrot, and bay leaves
- 4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 onion, quartered
- 2 ribs celery, halved
- 1 carrot, peeled and halved
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or pasted
- 3 tablespoons flour
- A few sprigs fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 lemon, zested
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 1/3 cup light cream, optional
- Bread, for serving, optional
- A few leaves fresh basil, torn or shredded, for garnish
Lemon Cheesecake Mini Tartlets
By Cindy
Heat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease 36 (1 1/2-inch) mini muffin-pan cups
- Thaw Time: 40 minutes Chill Time: 10 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes Cool Time: 20 minutes
- Bake Time: 10 minutes Makes: 36
- 1/2 of a 17.3-ounce package Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets (1 sheet), thawed
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 of an 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup prepared lemon curd
- 1/2 cup thawed frozen whipped topping
- Fresh raspberry or blueberries
CHRISTMAS SUGAR COOKIES
By Cindy
Stir flour and salt together
- 5 c. flour
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 c. butter, softened
- 1 1/3 c. white sugar
- 6 egg yolks
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 tsp. almond extract
Honey-Rosemary Chicken
By Cindy
Heat 1 tablespoon EVOO, a turn of the pan, in a large skillet over medium-high heat
- 2 tablespoons EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
- Salt and black pepper
- 4 6-ounce pieces boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 large shallot, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 3 sprigs rosemary, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 rounded tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Juice of 1 lemon
- A handful of pine nuts or sliced almonds, toasted (optional)
Ricotta Cappuccino
By Cindy
Place the sugar in a food processor
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 vanilla bean
- 1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese
- 1/2 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 1 (3-inch) biscotti, crushed
- Pinch ground cinnamon
- Pinch cocoa powder
Apple Pie Egg Roll
By Cindy
For the filling: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1/2 vanilla bean, split and scraped for seeds
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (about half a lemon)
- Eight 6-inch square egg roll wrappers
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Peanut oil, for frying
- Powdered sugar, for dusting