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Chocolate Velvet Torte
By Cindy
Thaw Time: 40 minutes Chill Time: 120 minutes Prep Time: 15 minutes Cool Time: 10 minutes Bake Time: 20 minutes ...
- Rich semi-sweet chocolate fills a flaky puff pastry crust, and is garnished with fresh berries for an easy, but elegant dessert.
- 1/2 of a 17.3-ounce package Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets (1 sheet), thawed
- 16 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 cups fresh raspberries OR strawberry
Whole Wheat Linguini or Spaghetti with Peas and Herbs
By Cindy
Heat a pot of water to a boil for pasta, once boiling salt water and cook pasta to al dente
- Salt
- 1 pound whole wheat or whole grain linguini or spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons EVOO - Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups shelled spring peas or 2 cups defrosted frozen organic peas
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Finely ground pepper
- 1 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup tarragon leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup mint, finely chopped
- 1 lemon, zested
- Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Orange and Chocolate Zeppole
By Cindy
Directions In a medium saucepan combine the butter, salt, sugar, and water over medium heat
- Orange Zeppole:
- 1 stick butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Orange Sugar:
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 cup sugar
- Chocolate Sauce:
- 3/4 cup cream
- 1 cup (8 ounces) bittersweet chocolate chips
- For the Orange Zeppole:
Saucy Skillet Lasagna
By Cindy
Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until browned and crumbly, about 5...
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 (26-ounce) jar spaghetti sauce with mushrooms, divided
- 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes, slightly drained
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 (9-ounce) package no-boil lasagna noodles
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Salsa Marinated Chicken with Mexican Rice
By Cindy
Using the large holes of a box grater, grate the tomatoes and the onion into a bowl
- 4 large plum tomatoes
- 1 small yellow or red onion
- 2 to 3 cloves garlic, grated or made into a paste
- 1 Fresno chile pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeno chile pepper, finely chopped
- Generous handful of fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- Salt
- 1/3 About 1/3 cup EVOO
- 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- Freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 can black beans or vegetarian spicy refried beans
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 lime
Turkey Osso Buco with Parsley and Rosemary Gremolata
By Cindy
Directions For the Turkey Osso Bucco: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- Turkey Osso Bucco:
- 1/2 breast of turkey (cut into 3 pieces, preferably by the butcher)
- 2 turkey thighs
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, for dredging
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 carrot, finely diced
- 1 celery stalk, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 4 cups reduce-sodium chicken broth
- 1 large sprig fresh rosemary
- 2 large sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 whole cloves
- Gremolata:
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 lemon, zested
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon minced rosemary leaves
- Pinch salt
- Pinch freshly ground black pepper
Mini Chicken Sausage Meatballs with Gnocchi and Tomato Sauce
By Cindy
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- Salt
- 1 pound gnocchi ( potato dumplings) from refrigerated or frozen foods section of market
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon grill seasoning (recommended: Montreal Steak Seasoning by McCormick)
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, 1/3 palm full
- 1/4 cup tender sun dried tomatoes (available in pouches or tubs in produce section)
- 20 leaves fresh basil, divided
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus some to drizzle
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Romano, to pass at table
Vanilla Extract
By Cindy
Find a tall bottle that will hold at least a dozen vanilla beans
- 12 vanilla beans
- Vodka
Chocolate Chip Crumb Cake (like Entenmann's)
By Cindy
Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 13 x 9 inch baking dish
- Topping:
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tbsp flour
- 2 tbsp butter or regular margarine, softened
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 2 cups (12 oz.) mini semisweet chocolate chips, divided
- Cake:
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or regular margarine, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
Thousand Island Dressing
By Cindy
1. Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon finely minced white onion
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- dash of black pepper