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Crispy Parmesan Biscuits
By Cindy
Place an oven rack in the center of the oven
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup stone-ground cornmeal
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 ounces (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 cups (5 1/2 ounces) grated Parmesan
- 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup Lemon Butter, at room temperature, recipe follows
- 3 cups baby arugula
- 10 ounces smoked salmon or prosciutto
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 lemon, zested
Rigatoni with Ricotta
By Cindy
Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small saucepot, heat EVOO over medium to medium-high heat
- 2 tablespoons EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 32-ounce can San Marzano tomatoes
- 1 small onion, peeled and halved
- A few leaves of basil, torn
- 1 fresh bay leaf
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 cups fresh sheep or cow’s milk ricotta cheese
- 3 tablespoons fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup mint, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 ball fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded or cut into fine dice, divided
- 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup shelled spring peas, par-boiled 3-4 minutes, optional
- 1 pound box rigatoni
APPLE CRUMB PIE
By Cindy
Cut apples in 1/8 and arrange in a pastry lined pan
- Crumb topping:
- 4 Johnathan apples
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 prepackaged pie shell, thawed
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/3 cup butter
Bourbon Chicken (without the bourbon)
By Cindy
1 Heat oil in a large skillet
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces
- 1-2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- 3/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 c apple juice
- 1/3 c light brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp ketchup
- 1 Tbsp cider vinegar
- 1/2 c water
- 1/3 c soy sauce
Pumpkin Smoothie
By Cindy
Anytime before Thanksgiving, spoon the pumpkin pie filling into muffin cups, then cover the pan with aluminum foil ...
- One 15-ounce can pumpkin pie filling
- 3 cups milk
- 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup cinnamon graham cracker crumbs
Twice-Baked Potatoes (Pioneer Woman)
By Cindy
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 8 baking potatoes, washed
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 sticks salted butter
- 1 cup bacon bits (fry your own!)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup Cheddar or Jack cheese (or a mix of both), plus more for topping
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 3 green onions, sliced
- Freshly ground black pepper
Spanish Rice
By Cindy
1.Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped onion
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup chunky salsa
Michael Symon's Fried Potatoes
By Cindy
step 1 ingredients 2 Large Idaho Potatoes (washed and scrubbed) skin intact 2 Large Sweet potatoes (washe...
- 2 Large Idaho Potatoes (washed and scrubbed) skin intact
- 2 Large Sweet Potatoes (washed and scrubbed) skin intact
- 4 sprigs rosemary
- 4 sprigs sage
- 4 sprigs parsley
- 1 head of garlic skins on
- Salt
- Pepper
- Lard or oil (for frying)
- Parmesan (freshly grated) for garnish
- Parsley (freshly chopped) for garnish
Granola Bars
By Cindy
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 6 cups rolled oats (not quick oats)
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted, plus more for greasing
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup apple juice
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups rice cereal
- 1 cup wheat germ
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped almonds
- 8 ounces milk chocolate, melted
Thai-Style Pesto with Rice Pasta
By Cindy
Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray
- Kosher salt
- 1 pound rice pasta, penne or wide noodles
- 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
- 5 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted, divided
- 2 tablespoons tamari
- 2 large cloves garlic, pasted
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 Fresno chile, seeded
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Toasted sesame oil, for drizzling
- Thinly sliced scallions, for garnish