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Cheddar Cheese Grits Casserole
By Stina
Bring milk just to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; gradually whisk in butter and grits
- 4 cups milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Garnish: parsley sprigs
Baked Tomato Grits
By Stina
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 tablespoons butter, plus more for coating skillet
- 1 small shallot, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3/4 cup quick cooking grits
- 1 (8-ounce) jar oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained well and roughly chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (4-ounce) log goat cheese, crumbled
Monkey Tail Banana Cake
By Stina
For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 6 medium-size ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 (16-ounce) container sour cream
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- Salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans, optional
- 1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 (13-ounce) container chocolate-hazelnut spread (recommended: Nutella)
- 1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
Pizza-Flavored Breakfast Muffins with Pepperoni, Mozzarella, Parmesan, and Oregano
By Stina
Put cottage cheese into a fine-mesh strainer and rinse with cold water, then let drain while you prep other ingredi...
- 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese, rinsed and drained well
- 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup white whole wheat flour
- 2/3 cup almond meal (not finely-ground almond flour, I use Bob's Red Mill Almond Meal)
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. dried oregano (I used Greek oregano)
- 1 tsp. Spike Seasoning (optional, or use any all-purpose seasoning that you like with eggs)
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 3 T water
- 1/2 cup diced turkey pepperoni (I cut the pepperoni rounds into sixths)
- 4 string cheese mozzarella sticks, cut into slices and some slices cut into smaller pieces (3/4 cup chopped mozzarella pieces)
Tiramisu Layer Cake
By Stina
Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- CAKE:
- 1 (18.25 ounce) package moist white cake mix
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee powder
- 1/4 cup coffee
- 1 tablespoon coffee flavored liqueur
- FILLING:
- 1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons coffee flavored liqueur
- FROSTING:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons coffee flavored liqueur
- GARNISH:
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 (1 ounce) square semisweet chocolate
EZ Baked Apples
By Stina
DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 6 Granny Smith apples
- 1 cup SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon margarine
Artichoke Chicken
By Stina
Directions In a bowl, combine the artichokes, cheese, mayonnaise and garlic powder
- 1 (14 ounce) can quartered artichokes, drained and chopped
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise*
- 1 dash garlic powder
- 4 (4 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
Crawfish Bisque
By Stina
While the Bisque is simmering, prepare heads
- 1 1 1 cup oil
- 1 1 1 cup flour
- 4 4 4 large onions, finely chopped
- 6 6 6 large ribs celery, finely chopped
- 2 2 2 medium bell peppers, finely chopped
- 1 1 1 bay leaf
- 1 1 1 lemon, sliced
- 3 3 3 quarts water
- to and pepper to taste
- 1 1 1 pound crawfish tails, cooked
- Crawfish fat
- 2/3 2/3 2/3 cup chopped green onions
- 6 6 6 Tablespoons chopped parsley
- Stuffed crawfish heads (recipe follows)
- Stuffed Crawfish Heads
- 2 2 2 large onions, finely chopped
- 2 2 2 bell peppers, finely chopped
- 3 3 3 ribs celery, finely chopped
- 3 3 3 pounds crawfish tails, cooked, finely chopped
- 3 3 3 Tablespoons roux (reserved from Bisque)
- to fat to taste
- 1/3 1/3 1/3 cup chopped green onions
- 2 2 2 Tablespoons chopped parsley
- 2 2 2 eggs, slightly beaten
- 3 3 3 slices stale bread, crumbled
- to and pepper to taste
- 75-100 75-100 75-100 cleaned crawfish heads
- Flour and oil
Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe by Joanne Weir
By Stina
Directions Warm the oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1 pound ground dark meat chicken
- 8 scallions, white and green parts, minced
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2/3 cup water chestnuts, chopped
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 large head butter lettuce, leaves separated
MARTHASTEWART.COM
By Stina
Directions Once the flour is incorporated according to dough recipe, beat in the desired mix-in
- Mix-Ins (choose one combination):
- 1 batch Vanilla Dough, Chocolate Dough, Spice Dough, or Citrus Dough
- 3/4 cup each chopped toasted blanched almonds and dried cherries
- 3/4 cup each chopped dried apricots and pistachios
- 1 cup chopped toasted blanched almonds plus 1/2 cup chopped candied orange peel
- 1/2 cup each chopped white chocolate, toasted hazelnuts, and dried cherries
- 1/2 cup each chopped dried papaya, macadamia nuts, and shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 cup chopped dried cranberries plus 1/2 cup chopped candied orange peel
- 1/2 cup each chopped semisweet chocolate, toasted walnuts, and dried cranberries
- 3/4 cup each chopped candied citron and glaceed cherries
- 1 cup chopped toasted blanched almonds plus 1/2 cup chopped candied ginger
- For Rolling:
- 1/2 cup sanding sugar or 1 1/2 cups ground toasted walnuts