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David Venable's Ultimate Macaroni and Cheese
By catgirl
Recipe from David Venable’s Cookbook: In the Kitchen with David: QVC’s Resident Foodie Presents Comfort Foods T...
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 pound cavatappi, rotini or fusilli pasta
- 3 cups half-and-half
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded extra sharp Cheddar
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack
- 8 ounces Velveeta, cubed
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
Sugar Cookie Icing
By catgirl
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 teaspoons milk
- 2 teaspoons light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- assorted food coloring
Caramel Layer Cake (D)
By catgirl
Preheat oven to 350°. To prepare cake, coat 2 (8-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray; line bottoms of pans w...
- Cake:
- Cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon cake flour
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 7 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/2 cup egg substitute
- 2 cups cake flour (about 8 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fat-free milk
- Frosting:
- 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
Lentil-Spinach Stew (PC)
By catgirl
Note: Cooker will accommodate recipe x1
- 1 bag dry lentils
- 1 onion, chopped (1 cup)
- 4 medium carrots, chopped (2 cups)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 7-1/2 ounce cans tomatoes, cut up
- 3 tablespoons Worchestershire sauce
- 2-3 teaspoons dried thyme, crushed
- 2-3 teaspoons pepper
- 3 bay leaves
- 4 tablespoons cumin
- 2 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach
- 3 tablespoons balsamic or red wine vinegar
Luscious Lemon Bars (D)
By catgirl
Note: To make ahead, prepare as directed
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup cold butter, cut into pieces
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Powdered sugar
The Ultimate Quinoa Pizza Crust
By catgirl
Soak the quinoa in water, covering it by at least 1", for 6 - 8 hours
- For the crust:
- 3/4 cup quinoa, covered by 1" of water and soaked for 6 - 8 hours (or overnight)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Optional toppings:
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded goat cheese
- Fresh herbs
- Red pepper flakes
Pumpkin Cheesecake (D)
By catgirl
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Crust:
- 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 stick melted salted butter
- Filling:
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 (15-ounce) can pureed pumpkin
- 3 eggs plus 1 egg yolk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Quinoa Turkey Burgers with Sun Dried Tomato Aioli
By catgirl
Burgers: In a large bowl combine quinoa, turkey breast, worcestershire, mustard, horseradish, sea salt and pepper
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 pound ground turkey breast
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire
- 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 tablespoon horseradish
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- Sun Dried Tomato Aioli
- 1/2 cup 2% Greek Yogurt or Homemade Mayo
- 3 tablespoons sun dried tomatoes, rehydrated (oil packed works as well)
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
Deep Dish Pie Crust
By catgirl
In food processor, pulse flour, salt, butter and vegetable shortening until in large crumbs
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cold butter
- 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
- 4 -5 tablespoons cold water
Chicken Enchilada Casserole
By catgirl
Preheat oven to 350º F. Drizzle olive oil into bottom of 12-inch skillet over medium heat
- olive oil
- 9 medium tortillas
- 2-3 pounds shredded chicken
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cups enchilada sauce
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 cup grated Monterrey Jack cheese
- 1 bag shredded lettuce
- 1 can black beans, well drained
- 1 can corn, well drained