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French Onion Soup (Ina Garten)
By sandiB2010
Layered with brandy, dry sherry and sweet onions, Ina Garten's soup staple is best soaked up with crusty bread
- 2 1/2 pounds yellow onions, halved, and sliced 1/4-inch thick (8 cups)
- 1/4 pound unsalted butter
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 cup medium-dry sherry
- 1/2 cup brandy or Cognac
- 1 1/2 cups good dry white wine
- 4 cups beef stock
- 4 cups veal stock
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
- Freshly grated Parmesan
Meatballs and Marinara
By sandiB2010
The meatballs and sauce use the same onion mixture
- ONION MIXTURE:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds onions, chopped fine
- 8 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- EASY MARINARA:
- One 6-ounce can tomato paste
- 1 cup dry red wine
- Four 28-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- Salt
- 1 –2 teaspoons sugar, as needed
- MEATBALLS:
- 4 slices hearty white sandwich bread
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
- 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (1 cup)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 large eggs
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 1/2 pounds 80 percent lean ground chuck
Mini Caramelized Apple & Cranberry Gratin Cups
By sandiB2010
Sautéed apples, cranberries, brown sugar and cinnamon are spooned into light and airy puff pastry cups and sprinkl...
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 1 large apple, peeled and finely chopped
- 3 tbsp. packed brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 pkg. (9.5 ounces) Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Cups, prepared according to package directions
- 2 tbsp. finely chopped pecans
Broccoli Gratin (Ina Garten)
By sandiB2010
With an impressive five-star rating, Ina's decadent side dish is baked with gooey cheddar cheese and topped with a ...
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, plus more for the baking dish
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed
- Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pounds broccoli (about 4 heads), cut into small florets (about 8 cups)
- 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar (about 4 ounces)
- 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
Candy Cane Cooler
By sandiB2010
Kick off your holiday party with this candy-inspired cocktail made with mint-infused vodka
- 2 cups fresh mint leaves, de-stemmed
- 1 bottle quality vodka
- 1 tbs. crushed candy cane or peppermint candy
- 1 1/2 oz. mint-infused vodka
- 1/2 oz. B&B (Benedictine and brandy)
- 1/2 oz. half-and-half or eggnog
- Ice
- Peppermint stick
- Mint sprig for garnish
Favorite Old Fashioned Gingerbread
By sandiB2010
"This is everyone's holiday favorite, even the busy cook's, because it is so easy to make
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 egg
- 1 cup molasses
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup hot water
Cranberry Orange Cookies
By sandiB2010
"A nice thing to have around during the holidays, but don't expect them to stay around long
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chopped cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
Panfried Flank Steak with Garlic Butter
By sandiB2010
Garlic lovers will love this seared steak
- 1 1 1/2 pound flank steak
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh, finely chopped parsley
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
Broccoli-Chicken Cups
By sandiB2010
I first sampled these when my cousin made them for a bridal shower
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1-1/3 cups crisp rice cereal
- 1 cup cubed cooked chicken
- 2 tubes (10 ounces each) refrigerated biscuits
- 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
- 3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, cooked and drained
Mushroom & Wild Rice Soup
By sandiB2010
You can tell how much I adore mushrooms by looking at this recipe
- 2-1/2 cups water
- 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
- 1 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 package (6 ounces) long grain and wild rice mix
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream