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Cracker Toppings
By ruthg
Sliced cucumber/smoked salmon/sour cream/chives Herbed cheese/basil/cherry tomatoes Horseradish spread/blue cheese/
- Cucumber
- Smokes Salmon
- Sour Cream
- Chives
- Herbed Cheese Spread
- Basil Cherry Tomatoes
- Horseradish spread
- Blue Cheese
- Roast Beef
- Fresh Dill
- Black Bean Spread
- Avocado slices
- Tomato Salsa
- A variety of crackers
Rainbow Power Kale Salad
By ruthg
Instructions Salad: Toss all kale, red bell pepper, carrots, cabbage, broccoli and chickpeas together in a large ...
- Salad:
- 1 large bunch kale, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 1/2 cups julienned carrots
- 1/2 head purple cabbage, sliced
- 2 cups finely chopped broccoli florets
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can chickpeas, drained & rinsed
- 3/4 cup peanuts
- Peanut Dijon Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic
Chicken Thighs With Carrots and Potatoes
By ruthg
I prefer less thyme
- 1 medium onion
- 4 medium-size new potatoes (about 1 lb.)
- 2 cups baby carrots
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 6 skinned, bone-in chicken thighs
Caramelized Onion and Apple Tarts with Gruyere and Thyme
By ruthg
In a large fry pan over medium heat, warm the oil
- 2 Tbs. vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 lb. yellow onions, halved and thinly sliced
- 1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more, to taste
- 2 Tbs. unsalted butter
- 1 lb. tart apples, peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 1 1/2 oz. aged Gruyère cheese, coarsely grated
- 2 Tbs. minced fresh chives
- 1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
- 1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper, plus more, to taste
- 1 package (1 lb.) frozen puff pastry dough, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten with 2 Tbs. water
Sweet and Sticky Grilled Drumsticks
By ruthg
ColeSlaw: Combine vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl
- 1 1/2 cups dry red wine
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 8 chicken drumsticks, skin on
- Coarse salt
- Green-Cabbage Coleslaw with Vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup champagne vinegar
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1 head green cabbage, thinly sliced
Clinton Kelly's Steak Au Poivre
By ruthg
Serves 4 (maybe only 3) Steak Au Poivre Recipe: This tender French steak is begging to be served with a generous ...
- 3 pounds Sirloin Steak
- Salt
- Coarsely cracked Black Pepper
- Butter
- 2 Shallots (chopped)
- 3 Garlic cloves (minced)
- Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup Bourbon
- 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 1/2 cup Half and Half
Grilled Coleslaw
By ruthg
Serves 8-10 From Fire It Up: 400 Recipes for Grilling Everything (Chronicle Books), by Andrew Schloss and David Joa...
- Ingredients:
- 1/2 head green cabbage (about 1 pound)
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil or canola oil
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon dill seeds
- 1 1/2 cups coarsely grated or julienned carrots
Squash, Apple, and Brussels Sprout Salad
By ruthg
Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- Ingredients:
- 1 small butternut squash, chopped
- 2 apples, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 1 c. Brussels sprouts, chopped
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1/4 c. crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 tsp. cardamom
- Chopped parsley for garnish
- Salt and pepper
Gorgonzola-Grilled Pear Crostini
By ruthg
36 Crostini Hands-on-Time 22 minutes Total Time 22 minutes
- 3 firm ripe Bartlett pears, cut into 1/4-inch-thick wedges
- 1/2 (8-oz.) package cream cheese. softened
- 4 oz. Gorgonzola cheese. crumbled
- 1/4 cup butter, softened 2 Tbsp. dry sherry
- 36 French bread baguette slices, toasted
- 1/2 cup finely chopped, lightly salted roasted pecans
- 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/4 cup honey
Grilled Garlic Mushrooms
By ruthg
How to Make It Preheat Grill
- 1 pound (450 g) whole portobello mushrooms
- 1/3 cup (80 mL) butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 mL) roughly chopped fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon (5 mL) black pepper
- 1 teaspoon (5 mL) sea salt