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Bechamel Sauce
By Cindy
Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan or an oven-safe skillet
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 3 cups hot whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Hawaiian Meatballs and Rice
By Cindy
Stir together half the pineapple and 3/4 cup barbecue sauce in small bowl; set aside
- 1 can (8 oz each) crushed pineapple in juice, divided
- 1 cup Hunt's® Original Barbecue Sauce, divided
- 1 pound ground round beef (85% lean)
- 2-1/4 cups instant brown rice, uncooked, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
- 3/4 cup frozen chopped green bell pepper
Chocolate Chip Walnut Cupcakes
By Cindy
Special equipment: 12 paper cupcake liners, a 12-cup muffin pan For the cupcakes: Place an oven rack in the middle...
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips, plus 1/4 cup for garnish
- 1 (21-ounce) box brownie mix (recommended: Duncan Hines Chewy Fudge)
- 2 eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 4 ounces mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
- 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
Chocolate-Raspberry Cheesecake
By Cindy
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F
- 1 c graham cracker crumbs
- 2 Tbsp trans-free margarine, melted
- 2/3 c + 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 c fresh raspberries + additional for garnish
- 3 c bittersweet chocolate chips, divided (MUFA)
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) fat-free cream cheese
- 1 c light sour cream
- 3 eggs
- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp instant coffee granules
- 2 Tbsp half-and-half
Italian Eggplant Rollatini
By Cindy
Preheat oven to 400ºF. Lay eggplant slices out on a baking sheet, drizzle with EVOO on both sides and season with...
- 2 medium eggplants, each sliced lengthwise into 6 slices about 1/4-inch thick
- 3 tablespoons, EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
- Salt and ground black pepper
- 3/4 pound sweet Italian chicken, turkey or tofu sausage, casings removed
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus additional for sprinkling
- 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce or tomato purée
- 1/4 cup basil leaves, torn
Ratatouille Tart with Caramelized Onion-Tomato Jam
By Cindy
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- Caramelized Onion-Tomato Jam:
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- Flour, for dusting
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup Caramelized Onion-Tomato Jam, recipe follows
- 3 Roma tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1 Japanese eggplant, sliced 1/4-inch thick on a mandoline
- 1 yellow squash, sliced 1/4-inch thick on a mandoline
- 1 zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick on a mandoline
- 1 to 2 roasted red peppers, julienned
- 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 3 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano, divided
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Vidalia onions, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 10 Roma tomatoes, cored, seeded and roughly chopped (about 2 1/2 pounds)
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder
Quick and Spicy Tomato Soup
By Cindy
Warm the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 (26-ounce) jar marinara sauce (recommended: San Marzano brand)
- 2 (14-ounce) cans chicken broth
- 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup pastina pasta (or any small pasta)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Farfalle with Broccoli
By Cindy
Directions Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat
- 1 pound farfalle pasta
- 2 heads broccoli, trimmed to florets (about 4 cups)
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 5 anchovy fillets, diced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Sweet Potato Hash
By Cindy
Directions In a large pot, place peeled and diced sweet potatoes and fill with enough cold water to cover
- 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1/2 Spanish onion, sliced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 (12-ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- 1 small clove garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons diced jalapeno pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Meatball Melties
By Cindy
Heat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle pan over medium-high heat
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, pork and veal mix
- 2/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1/3 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons grated onion
- A splash whole milk
- 1/2 tablespoon rubbed or ground sage
- Fresh nutmeg
- Salt and pepper
- EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for generous drizzling
- 8 deli slices mild or sharp provolone cheese
- 1 15-ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- A few leaves fresh basil, torn
- A pinch dried oregano or marjoram
- 4 ciabatta rolls or 1/4 large ciabatta loaf, split and warmed or toasted