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Ice Caffe Latte
By Cindy
Directions 1/4 cup Cinnamon Simple Syrup, recipe follows Combine the espresso, flavored simple syrup, and milk in...
- 4 shots espresso (about 1 1/2 ounces each)
Pecan Pie (Pioneer Woman)
By Cindy
First, whip up the pie crust: Mix the flour and salt in a bowl
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup vegetable shortening or lard
- 3/4 cup salted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup corn syrup (light or dark)
- 1/3 cup melted salted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 whole eggs beaten
- 1 cup (heaping) chopped pecans
Beef and Butternut Squash Stew
By Cindy
In a large soup pot heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 2 pounds stew beef, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup Marsala wine
- 1 pound butternut squash, trimmed and cut into 2-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 3 to 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped flat-leaf parsley
- Crusty bread, for serving
Ricotta Orange Pound Cake with Strawberries
By Cindy
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 1/2 cups cake flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, room temperature, plus more to grease the baking pan
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 1/2 cups sugar, plus 1 tablespoon
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 orange, zested
- 2 tablespoons Amaretto
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- 1 pint strawberries, hulled and quartered or 3 oranges, cut into supremes
South of the Border Potatoes
By Cindy
Place the potatoes and 1 1/2 cups water in a 12-inch nonstick frying pan
- 4 cups chopped peeled thin-skinned potatoes
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup diced Roma tomatoes
- 1/4 About 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- Salt
- Tomato salsa
- Nonfat sour cream
Roast Chicken w/Rosemary on an Onion Bed w/Smashed Butternut Squash & Potatoes
By Cindy
Yields: 4 Heat oven to 450ºF
- 3 tablespoons EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
- 4 medium onions, quartered with root attached
- 4 small pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken breast
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 6 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
- 3 tablespoons rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon anchovy paste
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
- Salt and pepper
- 4 fresh bay leaves
- 1 cup white wine or chicken stock
- 1 small butternut squash, peeled and chopped
- 2 large Russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
- Whole milk or chicken stock, for mashing
- 1/2 cup grated Grana Padano or Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, a couple of handfuls
- 1 teaspoon lemon or orange zest
- Warm bread, for mopping
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Pork Dumplings
By Cindy
For the dipping sauce: Combine the soy sauce, Sriracha and lemon juice in a bowl and set aside until ready to serve
- 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 1/2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
- Juice of 3 lemons
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 small bunch scallions, white and green parts, chopped
- 12 ounces ground pork
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 1 egg
- 1 package round dumpling wrappers
- 1 tablespoon vegetable or peanut oil, for frying
Chopped Caesar Salad Pizza
By Cindy
Directions Prepare the Simple Pizza Dough according to recipe
- Caesar Salad Dressing:
- 1/2 recipe Simple Pizza Dough, recipe follows
- Olive oil, for brushing crust
- 8 ounces mozzarella, sliced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus small chunk for shavingw
- 1 chicken breast, grilled and sliced thinly
- 2 romaine hearts, washed and dried, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup Caesar Salad Dressing, recipe follows
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- 1 anchovy fillet, rinsed and dried
- Simple Pizza Dough:
- 1 3/4 cups warm water (105 to 110 degrees F)
- 1 envelope active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups bread flour, plus more for dusting
- 2 teaspoons salt
- Nonstick spray
Double-Batch Classic Bolognese
By Cindy
Directions You know you love it and you know you make it your own special way if you've ever made it before
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 pound pancetta, finely diced
- 4 ounces trimmed chicken livers, finely diced, optional, but recommended
- 2 small onions, finely chopped
- 2 small ribs celery, finely chopped, with leafy tops, chopped
- 1 large carrot, peeled and finely chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 small sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves picked and finely chopped
- 2 fresh bay leaves
- 2 1/2 pounds ground beef (chuck or sirloin) and veal mix
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 pinches ground cloves
- 1 1/2 cups dry white wine (about 1/3 bottle)
- 2 cups beef stock
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 (28-ounce) cans Italian pureed tomatoes
- 1 pound egg tagliatelle or bucatini pasta
- 3 tablespoons butter
- Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Ravioli with Balsamic Brown Butter
By Cindy
Directions Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat
- 18 to 20 ounces store-bought ravioli (cheese, mushroom, or squash)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup toasted, chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan