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Marinated Flank Steak with Blue Cheese Sauce
By CandyH
Try this delicious Marinated Flank Steak with Blue Cheese Sauce recipe
- 1 1/4 pounds beef flank steak
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
- 2 tablespoons lowfat buttermilk
- Dash Worcestershire sauce
- 1 medium red onion
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 12 radicchio leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley leaves
New Potatoes with Caper Sauce
By CandyH
1.Combine the softened butter, capers, green onion, Parmesan cheese, parsley and vinegar in a bowl
- 12 small new potatoes, scrubbed
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons capers, chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced green onion
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
Baked Squash
By CandyH
Cook squash and onion in boiling water (or in a microwave safe covered dish in about 1/4 c
- 2 lbs. yellow squash, sliced into 1/4" slices
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 egg
- 1/2 c. grated sharp cheddar cheese, plus more for topping
- 6 to 8 Ritz crackers, crushed, plus more for topping
- 3 Tbsp. sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
Spinach and Artichokes in Puff Pastry
By CandyH
Drain spinach well, pressing between layers of paper towels
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
- 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (freshly grated works best)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 (17.3-ounce) package frozen puff pastry
Candy Cane Cocktail
By CandyH
Add all liquid ingredients to cocktail shaker filled with ice
- 1 shot vanilla rum (or use vanilla vodka}
- 1 shot white chocolate liqueur (recommended: Godiva)
- 1 shot peppermint schnapps
- Candy cane, garnish
French Silk Chocolate Pie
By CandyH
Heat chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring between, until completely melted
- 4 oz. bittersweet or semisweet chocolate (or German Chocolate)
- 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 4 eggs, room temperature
- (optional) 1/4 tsp. espresso powder
- 1 fully pre-baked 9-inch pie shell (homemade or store-bought)
- 3 cups whipped cream
- 1 chocolate bar, roughly chopped or shaved or melted into chocolate curls
Mississippi Mud Cupcakes
By CandyH
1.Preheat oven to 350°. Place cupcake liners in a muffin pan and lightly spray with cooking spray
- ◾1 cup butter
- ◾4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- ◾1 3/4 cups sugar
- ◾4 large eggs
- ◾1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- ◾1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
- ◾1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- ◾1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ◾Marshmallow Frosting (recipe follows)
- ◾Mud Icing (recipe follows)
- ◾1/2 cup toasted pecans
- Marshmallow Frosting
- ◾1 stick butter, softened
- ◾1 cup confectioners’ sugar◾1/2 cup butter, softened
- ◾3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ◾1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon milk
- ◾2 cups powdered sugar
- ◾1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Mud Icing
- ◾1/2 cup butter, softened
- ◾3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ◾1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon milk
- ◾2 cups powdered sugar
- ◾1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Egg Cream Cupcakes
By CandyH
Make the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- For the cupcakes:
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the frosting:
- 1 ounce milk chocolate, chopped
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces, at room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 pinches of salt
- 2 tablespoons malted milk powder
- Small pretzel rods, for topping
Sausage and Lentil Soup
By CandyH
1. In a large bowl, cover the lentils with boiling water and allow to sit for 15 minutes
- 1 pound green lentils
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage (You can also use ground Italian turkey sausage)
- 1 cup diced onion (about 1 large)
- 1 1/2 cups diced celery (about 4 stalks)
- 1 1/2 cups diced carrots (about 3-2 large)
- 1 1/2 cup diced zucchini (about 1 small)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (2 large cloves)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
- grated Parmesan
- fresh parsley
Chocolate-Berry Meringue
By CandyH
1. Prepare Meringue and Raspberry Puree
- Chocolate Meringue:
- 1 recipe Chocolate Meringue
- 1 recipe Raspberry Puree
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 6 cups fresh blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and/or sliced strawberries
- Bittersweet chocolate curls or shavings
- 6 egg whites
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely shredded
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- Raspberry sauce:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries
- 1 tablespoon sugar