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Arugula, Watermelon and Feta Salad
By Cindy
Whisk together the orange juice, lemon juice, shallots, honey, salt, and pepper
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
- 1/4 cup minced shallots (1 large)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 cup good olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 cups baby arugula, washed and spun dry
- 1/8 th seedless watermelon, rind removed, and cut in 1-inch cubes
- 12 ounces good feta cheese, 1/2-inch diced
- 1 cup (4 ounces) whole fresh mint leaves, julienned
Risotto in a Lemon Cup
By Cindy
Directions In a medium saucepan bring the broth and 1/2 cup water to a simmer
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter, plus 1 tablespoon
- 1 large shallot, diced
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan, plus 2 tablespoons
- 2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 a lemon, zested amd juiced
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 lemons, for serving
Individual Key Lime Pies
By Cindy
For the lime curd: Combine the lime juice, sugar and butter in a medium saucepan and cook on a low flame until the ...
- 1 cup lime juice
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 14 eggs
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 12 whole graham crackers
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Lime zest, for garnish
CHRISTMAS COOKIE ICING
By Cindy
Mix above ingredients together and brush on Christmas cookies that have cooled
- 1 stick butter
- 1 box confectioners' sugar
- Add milk to consistency
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 tsp. almond extract
- Green or red food coloring if desired
Carrot-Thyme Soup with Cream (Pioneer Woman)
By Cindy
Combine the carrots, stock and thyme in a pot
- 3 pounds baby carrots or carrot chunks
- 8 cups vegetable stock or chicken stock
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme, plus leaves for garnish
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Dash of salt and pepper
Apple Cake (Easy)
By Cindy
Spray bottom of 9x13 cake pan
- 1 can Apple Pie Filling
- 1 boxed Yellow Cake mix
- Applesauce or Apple Butter
- Cinnamon & Nutmeg to taste
Orzo with Sausage, Peppers and Tomatoes
By Cindy
Using tongs, place the bell peppers over a gas flame
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 orange bell pepper
- 1 pound orzo pasta
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 3 cups water
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 7 ounces (2 links) mild Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 plum tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup ricotta salata cheese, crumbled
Sweet Pie Dough
By Cindy
1. In the work bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade, combine the flour, sugar, and salt
- Makes 1 double-crust (9-inch) pie
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cold* unsalted butter, diced
- 2/3 cup ice-cold water
Pumpkin Cheesecake
By Cindy
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Crust:
- 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 stick melted salted butter
- Filling:
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 (15-ounce) can pureed pumpkin
- 3 eggs plus 1 egg yolk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Hungarian Nut Roll Recipe
By Cindy
For nut rolls, butter and sweet cream are important ingredients
- Bread Dough:
- 1 square of yeast or 1 envelope
- 1/4 cup warm milk
- 1/2 pound butter
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/2 pint sweet cream (half and half)
- 4 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt