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Black Bean Dip
By JeffK
Mix ingredients can use fresh tomato also
- 2 cans black beans (drain)
- 1 can white corn (drain)
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes (drain)
- 1 bell pepper or mixed colored peppers (chopped)
- 1/4 onion chopped
- 1 8oz. zesty Italian dressing or as desired
Banana Pudding
By JeffK
Mix pudding as directed with milk
- 1 box vanilla wafers
- 3 or 4 bananas
- 1 carton Cool Whip
- 1 lg. pkg. instant vanilla pudding
- 3 c. milk
- 1 can Eagle Brand milk
Asparagus & Prosciutto Bundles
By JeffK
Cut stalks from asparagus, leaving 2-inch-long tips
- 8 thin asparagus spears
- 2 1/2 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (such as Chevre or Montrachet), room temperature
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoons toasted pine nuts, chopped
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
- 2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into twenty-four 4x1-inch strips
Beef Tenderloin with Shallot Sauce
By JeffK
Great with roasted brussels sprouts
- 1 pound shallots, peeled and halved lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon diced thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
- thyme
- 1 (8 lb) beef tenderloin, trimmed (see note)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup dry Marsala wine
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons water
- 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Garnish: fresh thyme
- Note: Find beef tenderloin sealed in plastic in the meat section of your supermarket. Once you trim the tenderloin you should yield about 6 pounds of meat. To save time, ask your butcher to trim it for you.
SPAGHETTI ALL'AMATRICIANA
By JeffK
Heat bacon in a 6-qt. saucepan over medium heat, and cook until its fat renders and bacon is crisp, about 15 minute...
- 12 oz. thick-cut bacon, cut crosswise into 1⁄4" strips
- 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 2 medium carrots, finely chopped
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 sprig rosemary
- 1 sprig sage
- 2 tbsp. red wine
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
- 1 tsp. crushed red chile flakes
- 1 lb. dried spaghetti
- 1 (28-oz.) can whole, peeled tomatoes in juice, crushed by hand
- Finely grated pecorino, to garnish
- Thinly sliced parsley, to garnish
Grilled Glazed Salmon BLT
By JeffK
1. Light a grill. In a small bowl, mix the mustard, horseradish and honey
- Glazed Salmon
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup prepared horseradish, drained
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Four 6-ounce skinless salmon fillets
- Vegetable oil, for rubbing
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- BLT's
- 4 kaiser rolls—split, toasted and buttered
- 4 red lettuce leaves
- 8 thick bacon slices, cooked until crisp
- 1/2 Granny Smith apple, cut into 12 thin slices
Penne with Summer Tomato Sauce with Fresh Mozzerella and Basil
By JeffK
In a large serving bowl, combine the tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, red pepper flakes and basil, season with...
- 4 ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 4 cloves garlic, finely sliced
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup basil chiffonade
- Salt
- 1 pound penne, cooked al dente
- 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella, cubed
Sloppy Joes
By JeffK
Brown meat in a large skillet over medium heat
- 2 pound(s) lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 6 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 can(s) (6-ounce) tomato paste
- 2 tablespoon(s) chili powder
- 1 teaspoon(s) dry hot mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) hot paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground ginger
- 1 can(s) (14 1/2-ounce) low-sodium beef broth
- 1/3 cup(s) ketchup
- 1/4 cup(s) Worcestershire sauce
- 8 sweet potato biscuits, see recipe
Jessica Seinfeld's Crock Pot Lasagna
By JeffK
In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, garlic, oregano, salt, red pepper and black pepper
- 3 cans (14.4 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic , finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 2 containers (15 ounces each) fresh ricotta
- 2 cups (8 ounces) grated mozzarella
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 12 lasagna noodles (about three-quarters of a 1-pound box)
- 5 ounces (about 6 cups) baby spinach
Blue Snowflakes
By JeffK
Combine all ingredients with crushed ice in a cocktail shaker and shake well
- 2 ounces Hypnotiq
- Splash of Vodka
- 1 ounce pineapple juice