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Champagne Chicken
By mdyess
In a large straight sided frying pan melt butter over medium-high heat
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large shallot, finely chopped
- 1 (750-ml) bottle Champagne
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley leaves, plus more for garnish
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, rinsed and patted dry
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon white sauce mix (recommended: Knorr)
- Grape Salad, recipe follows
Pho Bo
By mdyess
In a 2 quart saucepan bring broth, ginger, star anise, and cinnamon to a boil
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 (1/4-inch thick) slice ginger
- 2 whole star anise*
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 pound piece boneless beef sirloin, trimmed of any fat
- 3 ounces dried flat rice noodles*
- 1/4 cup Asian fish sauce*
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup fresh bean sprouts, rinsed and drained
- 1/8 cup minced scallions
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro sprigs, washed and finely chopped
- 1 small thin fresh red or green Asian chilie, sliced very thin
- 112 cup fresh basil leaves
- Lime wedges for garnish
- Available at Asian Markets
Pork Empanadas
By mdyess
Cook potato until tender in boiling water, 10 minutes
- 1/2 medium potato, peeled and diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp sage
- 2 tsp flour
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- salt and pepper
- 1 egg
- Pie dough
Two Cheese Squash Casserole
By mdyess
Cook squash in boiling water to cover in a large skillet 8 to 10 minutes or just until tender
- 4 pounds yellow squash, sliced
- 4 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
- 1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 1/2 cups soft breadcrumbs, divided
- 1 1/4 cups shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh chives
- 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
- 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
Scallop and Mushroom Chowder
By mdyess
Directions In medium pot, over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter
- Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided use
- 1/2 pound bay scallops, rinsed and patted dry
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 (8-ounce) package sliced mushrooms
- 1 rib celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup white wine, preferably Chardonnay
- 1 (10-ounce) can condensed cream of potato soup (recommended: Campbell's)
- 1 (8-ounce) bottle clam juice
- 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
Pimento Cheese
By mdyess
Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy
- 1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar
- 1 cup grated Monterey Jack
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon House Seasoning, recipe follows
- 2 to 3 tablespoons pimentos, smashed
- 1 teaspoon grated onion
- Cracked black pepper
Chicken Cordon Bleu
By mdyess
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 4 chicken breasts skinless and boneless
- 4 thin slices prosciutto di Parma
- 1/2 pound Gruyere, grated
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- Extra-virgin olive oil
Rutt's Hut Relish
By mdyess
Hand mix in green relish ,Guldens mustard and tumeric ,can add sugar too
- Hellman’s cole slaw.
- Pulse it in a food processor
Meatballs
By mdyess
Meatballs are a perfect compliment to a great big bowl of spaghetti
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
- fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
- salt
- pepper
- oregano
- basil
- garlic powder
- onion powder
Curried Carrot Soup
By mdyess
1. Heat butter in a Dutch oven or large (4- to 5-quart) saucepan over medium heat
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- coarse salt and ground pepper
- 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth (about
- 31/2 cups)
- 2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into I-Inch chunks
- 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
- (optional)