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Tuscan White Bean and Garlic Soup
By Cindy
Place a medium, heavy soup pot over medium heat
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 1 sage leaf
- 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic, cut in 1/2
- 1/2 cup cream
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 slices ciabatta bread
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Pine Nuts
By Cindy
Directions Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar, plus more for dusting
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup toasted pine nuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chunks or chips
Chocolate Espresso Cups
By Cindy
Directions Heat the milk in a medium pot over high heat until hot, but not boiling
- 5 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup espresso
- 8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped into small pieces
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Orange and Nut Squares
By Cindy
Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 package store bought sugar cookie dough
- 1 cup orange marmalade
- 1 1/2 cups assorted nuts, toasted and chopped (try hazelnuts, almonds, and walnuts)
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
Slow Cooker Meal: Teriyaki Chicken
By Cindy
In a large bowl, dust the chicken legs with cornstarch and season with salt and pepper
- 8 chicken legs with thighs attached
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- Salt and pepper
- 1 bottle Teriyaki sauce
- 3 tablespoons grated ginger
- 3 garlic cloves, grated
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 6 scallions, white and green parts sliced on a bias, but kept separate
- 2 cups rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin matchsticks
- 1 cucumber, cut into thin matchsticks
- 1 large carrot, cut into thin matchsticks
- 3 tablespoons cilantro, roughly chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 3 tablespoons EVOO - Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
Roasted Cherry Tomato Bruschetta
By Cindy
Cut off the top off of the garlic bulb to expose the cloves
- 1 bulb of garlic
- EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for drizzling
- Salt and pepper
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- A handful each parsley and basil, chopped
- 2 baguettes, batards or other 2- to 3-inch wide crusty long loaves, cut into slices and toasted
All-Day Roast Pork, Spicy Apple Chutney, Mashed Citrus Sweet Potatoes, Sauteed Chard
By Cindy
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F
- PORK ROAST:
- 1 (5-pound) bone-in pork shoulder
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons fennel seeds
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
- 2 medium onions, sliced
- 1 head garlic, cloves peeled and sliced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 ribs celery, sliced
- 5 to 6 fresh bay leaves
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup white wine
- SPICY APPLE CHUTNEY:
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 2 Fresno chile peppers, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, grated or minced
- 6 medium Braeburn or Gala apples, peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1/4 cup dark amber maple syrup
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Kosher salt
- Freshly grated nutmeg
- MASHED CITRUS SWEET POTATOES:
- 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cup chicken stock
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- CHARD:
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 very large bunch red chard, stemmed and shredded
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Freshly grated nutmeg
Turkey Marinade (Injectable)
By Cindy
Melt butter in a small saucepan
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon finely ground pepper
- salt to taste
Mama's Iced Mocha
By Cindy
Combine all the ingredients, except the ice, in a blender and process until frothy
- 3 cups strong brewed coffee, chilled
- 1 tablespoon prepared chocolate sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 cups chocolate milk
- Ice cubes
Hearty Tomato Soup with Lemon and Rosemary
By Cindy
In a large soup pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 15-ounce can cannellini (white) beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 sprig of fresh rosemary, plus 1 teaspoon, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2/3 cup creme fraiche
- Zest of one lemon