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Scallops - Parmesan Crusted & Baked
By Joan_Z
Combine first five ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag and set aside
- 1/3 cup Onion flavored Melba toast rounds (9) finely crushed
- 1 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese
- 1 Tbsp. Fresh Parsley Minced
- 1/4 tsp. Paprika
- 1/4 tsp. Pepper
- 1 1/2 lbs. Sea Scallops
- 4 Lemon Wedges
BLT Macaroni Salad
By Joan_Z
Cook and cook macaroni. Chop bacon into 1 inch pieces
- 8 Slices cooked bacon - cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 lb. cooked macaroni
- 1 c. chopped tomato
- 3/4 c. mayo
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 c. chopped spinach
- 1/4 c. sour cream
- salt and pepper
Seared Scallops
By Joan_Z
Combine flour, salt and marjoram in a resealable plastic bag
- 2 Tbsp. flour
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. dried marjoram
- 1 lb sea scallops
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- Parsley springs - if desired
Almond & Raspberry Meringue Cake
By Joan_Z
The cake can be assembled 1-2 hours ahead of time
- 3/4 cup Slivered or sliced almonds
- 5 Egg Whites at room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups Granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp. Vanilla
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 8 oz Fresh raspberries
- Powdered sugar
Sun-Dried Tomato Skillet
By Joan_Z
Serves 4-6 - 20 mins. to prepare
- 4-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 cup coconut milk or heavy cream
- 3/4 cup water-packed sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Olive oil, as needed
- Fresh basil, garnish
Hollandaise Sauce & Eggs Benedict
By Joan_Z
SAUCE: Vigorously whisk egg yolks & lemon juice in a stainless steel bowl until mixture is thickened & doubled i...
- HOLLANDAISE SAUCE:
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 Tbsp. fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter - melted (1 stick)
- Pinch Cayenne Pepper
- Pinch Salt
- EGGS BENEDICT:
- 8 slices Canadian bacon
- 4 English muffins - split
- 2 tsp. white vinegar
- 8 eggs
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Hollandaise sauce
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Peach Cobbler - "Grandma's"
By Joan_Z
Preheat oven to 375°F. Pour melted butter into center of 9x13-inch baking dish, do not spread butter around pan
- 6-8 fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Juice from 1/2 lemon
Mixed Berry Cobbler
By Joan_Z
Preheat oven to 400. To make crumble topping, mix together flour, brown sugar, rolled oats and cinnamon in a lar...
- Crumble topping:
- 3/4 cup Flour
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup Rolled oats uncooked
- 1 tsp. Cinnamon
- 1/4 cup Butter, cut in small pieces
- Filing:
- 16 oz. Fresh or frozen mixed berries (blackberries, strawberries & raspberries) thawed
- 1/4 cup Chocolate chips (optional)
- 2/3 cup Sugar
- 1 Tbsp. Cornstarch
- Dash of Salt
- 1 Tbsp. Butter
Beef Short Ribs
By Joan_Z
Sprinkle ribs on all sides with salt and pepper, cover & chill 12-24 hours
- 4 lb. beef short ribs - trimmed (about 10 ribs)
- 1 Tbsp kosher salt
- 1 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cups unsalted beef stock
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 3/4 cups red wine
- 1/4 cupt brandy or sherry
- 1 cup drained canned whole tomatoes - chopped
- 3 celery ribs - chopped
- 2 medium carrots - chopped
- 1 med. yellow onion - chopped
- 1 small garlic bulb - cut in half crosswise
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 fresh flat leaf parsley sprigs
- 3 fresh thyme sprigs
- 2 fresh rosemary sprigs
- 2 Tbsp butter
Flank Steak with Tomato-Balsamic Sauce
By Joan_Z
Serves 4: Cal. 246; protein: 25
- 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1-lb. flank steak - trimmed
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. fresh ground pepper - divided
- 3 garlic cloves - thinly slices
- 1 shallot thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes - quartered
- 1/3 cup torn fresh basil - divided
- 1/3 cup green onions - thinly sliced