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Penne with Beef and Arugula
By Cindy
Directions Season the steak with salt and freshly ground black pepper, herbs de Provence, and minced garlic
- 1 (1-pound) New York strip steak
- 1 teaspoon herbs de Provence
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus 3 tablespoons
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for steak and pasta water
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for steak
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 2 cups chopped arugula
Cranberry Sauce
By Cindy
Boil ingredients in a saucepot until cranberries burst
- 1 12-ounce bag fresh cranberries
- 1 cup sugar
- A pinch salt
- 1 cup water
Maple Pecan Pie a la Mode
By Cindy
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups pecan pieces
- Vanilla ice cream
Asian Bourbon Chicken
By Cindy
Heat oil on high in a large skillet
- 2 lbs boneless and skinless chicken tights, cut into bite sizes
- 2 Tbsp. cooking oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped or sliced
- 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp. ketchup
- 1 Tbsp. vinegar
- pinch of salt to your taste
- Optional: pinch of crushed red pepper flakes if you like spicy.
Penne with Broccoli & Sundried Tomatoes
By Cindy
Cook pasta using package directions; drain
- 16 ounces penne
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons refrigerated minced garlic
- 1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Onion Dip-Stuffed Pig Skins
By Cindy
Preheat oven to 400ºF. Rub potatoes with a little oil and season skins with salt and pepper
- 4 large baking potatoes
- EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for liberal drizzling
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 4 onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 large fresh bay leaf
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
- 16 slices bacon
Cream Pie
By Cindy
In a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan, mix together sugar, flour, and salt
- Crust
- 1 (9-inch) Perfect Pie Dough, recipe follows, baked and cooled
- Filling
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 egg yolks
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract or 1 vanilla bean split in half lengthwise and seeds scraped
- Perfect Pie Dough
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, chilled or frozen
- 4 to 6 tablespoons ice cold water
Spaghetti w/Spring Pea Pesto & Baby Meatballs
By Cindy
Yields: 4 Preheat oven to 350ºF
- 1 pound ground pork or veal
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, a couple of handfuls
- 3 large cloves garlic, finely chopped, divided
- 1 cup panko or fresh breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 / 2 to 2/3 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided
- 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 to 1/3 cup EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 cups shelled spring peas or frozen organic peas, defrosted
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 cup basil
- 1/2 cup mint, a couple of small handfuls
- 1/2 cup crème fraiche
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 cup chicken stock
Ricotta Cake
By Cindy
PREPARATION Pre-heat oven to 325°F
- INGREDIENTS
- CAKE
- 1 box of yellow cake mix with pudding in the mix
- 2 pounds ricotta
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- TOPPING
- 1 cup 10 x sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Red Velvet Cake with Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting
By Cindy
DIRECTIONS
- Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 bottle (1 ounce) McCormick® Red Food Color
- 2 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 box (16 ounces) confectioners' sugar