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Peppery Herb Vinegar (D/V)
By catgirl
Place herbs and spices in a sterilized glass container
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon whole white peppercorns
- 1 cup red wine vinegar
Dijon Maple Glazed Spiral Ham
By catgirl
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F
- For the glaze:
- 1 (9-pound) store bought bone-in spiral ham
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons whole-grain Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pie pan substitute hint (T)
By catgirl
For mini pies or cheesecakes
- One 9-inch pie receipe yields four 5-inch pies
Salmon and Black Bean Dinner Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
By catgirl
Toss salad greens, beans, onion, and tomatoes with 1/2 cup salad dressing
- 12-ounce bag of salad greens, such as spring mix
- 2 cups cooked or canned black beans, drained
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 2 cups grape tomatoes, sliced in half
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons Cilantro Lime Dressing (see below)
- 12 ounces canned salmon, packed in water (or fresh salmon)
- 1 large avocado, sliced thin
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- Dressing
- 1 cup plain yogurt, plain kefir, or plain drinkable yogurt
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lime rind
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped, or more to taste
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Spiced Baked Chickpeas
By catgirl
Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and dried
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin, ground
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- pinch fine sea salt
Smoked Turkey Monte Cristo (B/S)
By catgirl
Spread mustard over 1 side of each bread slice
- 4 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- 8 honey-wheat bread slices
- 1/2 pound thinly sliced smoked deli turkey
- 4 (1-oz.) Swiss or mozzarella cheese slices
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons blackberry preserves
- # 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional)
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownies (D)
By catgirl
Heat oven to 350ºF (325ºF for dark or nonstick pan)
- 1 box (1 lb 2.4 oz) Betty Crocker® Original Supreme Premium brownie mix
- Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on brownie mix box
- 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® chocolate chip cookie mix
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 container Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting, if desired.
Spaghetti Squash Casserole
By catgirl
My recipe
- 1 large spaghetti squash, quartered
- 1/2 bag shredded carrots
- 2 8-oz packages mushrooms, sliced
- 2 bags fresh spinach
- 2 jars spaghetti sauce
- 1 large onion, chopped
- minced garlic
- Italian seasoning
- Cajun seasoning
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- red pepper flakes
- olive oil
- butter
- shredded cheese
German Chocolate Cake (D)
By catgirl
German Chocolate Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and place rack in center of oven
- German Chocolate Cake:
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 1/4 cups cake flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup hot coffee or boiling water
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 1/4 cups granulated white sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Coconut Pecan Frosting:
- 1 1/4 cups pecans
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 cup evaporated milk (can also use light or heavy cream)
- 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Coconut Buttermilk Bread
By catgirl
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for pan
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk, divided
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, toasted, divided
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar