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Quick Chicken and Dumplings
By Valarie
Melanie Barnard, Cooking Light NOVEMBER 2005
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup prechopped onion
- 2 cups chopped roasted skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 1 (10-ounce) box frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 8 (6-inch) flour tortillas, cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Quinoa, Roasted Eggplant and Apple Salad with Cumin Vinaigrette
By Valarie
For the vinaigrette: Toast the seeds over medium heat in a heavy medium skillet, stirring occasionally, until the s...
- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 large shallot, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- One 14.5-ounce can vegetable broth (about 2 cups)
- 1 1/4 cups whole-grain quinoa, preferably organic
- Nonstick vegetable oil spray
- One 1 1/4-pound eggplant, unpeeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large Honey Crisp or Golden Delicious apple, unpeeled,cored, quartered
- 3/4 cup walnut pieces, toasted, or 1/3 cup roasted saltedsunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 large bunch watercress
Oreo Truffles - Recipe.com
By Valarie
You only need three ingredients to make these white chocolate treats
- 1 8 ounce package chocolate sandwich cookies with white filling, finely crushed
- 1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 1 pound white baking chocolate, melted
Mario Batali's Roast Pork with Mojo Dipping Sauce
By Valarie
step 1 ingredients 6 Garlic cloves 1 Orange (cut into chunks) 1 cup Orange Juice 2 teaspoons dried Oregano 1...
- For the Mojo Dipping Sauce:
- 6 Garlic cloves
- 1 Orange (cut into chunks)
- 1 cup Orange Juice
- 2 teaspoons dried Oregano
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- Salt and freshly cracked Black Pepper
- 1 7-pound Pork Shoulder (bone in skin on)
- 2 Fresno Chili (minced)
- 2 Jalapeno Chili (minced)
- 1 Habanero (sliced)
- 1/4 cup chopped Parsley
- 1 Red Onion (minced)
- 2 tablespoons White Vinegar
- 3 Oranges (zest and juice)
- 1 Lime (juiced)
Roasted Tomato Salsa (Salsa Asada)
By Valarie
Directions Preheat a medium heavy griddle or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat
- 4 Roma tomatoes, cored
- 1 serrano chile, stemmed
- 1 small shallot, peeled
- 2 1/2 tablespoons chicken broth (homemade or canned low-sodium)
- 1 small handful fresh cilantro sprigs
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Chicken Vegetable Soup
By Valarie
The barley adds texture, flavor, and a healthy dose of fiber to this heart healthy main dish soup recipe
- 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms
- 1 cup chopped carrot
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green sweet pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons snipped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 6 cups water
- 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
- 1 pound potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2-3/4 cups)
- 1/2 cup quick-cooking barley
Cinnamon Breakfast Muffins - Recipe.com
By Valarie
These muffins are dipped in melted butter then a yummy combination of cinnamon and sugar before serving warm as a w...
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
Ina Garten's Slow-Roasted Filet of Beef with Basil Parmesan Mayonnaise
By Valarie
step 1 ingredients instructions For the Beef Tenderloin: Preheat the oven to 275 degrees
- For the Beef Tenderloin:
- 1 whole filet of Beef Tenderloin (trimmed and tied; 4 1/2 pounds)
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 4 teaspoons Kosher Salt
- 2 teaspoons coarsely ground Black Pepper
- 10-15 branches fresh Tarragon
- For the Basil Parmesan Mayonnaise:
- 2 Extra-Large Egg Yolks (room temperature)
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed Lemon Juice
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh Basil Leaves (lightly packed)
- 1/2 teaspoon minced Garlic
- Kosher Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper
- 1 cup Vegetable Oil (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup good Olive Oil
Christmas Pasta
By Valarie
Heat a deep pot over medium high heat
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 bay leaf, fresh or dried
- 1/4 pound pancetta, thick cut, chopped into small bits (Italian cured pork, ask at deli counter)
- 1/2 pound bulk hot Italian sausage
- 1 pound combined ground beef, pork and veal
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 rib celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup good quality dry red wine
- 1 cup prepared beef stock, paper container or canned
- 2 (32-ounce) cans chunky style crushed tomatoes
- A handful chopped flat leaf parsley leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon (a couple of pinches) allspice or cinnamon
- Coarse salt and black pepper
- 2 pounds penne rigate, cooked to al dente
- Grated Pecorino Romano, as an accompaniment
- Fresh, crusty bread, for mopping
Salmon with Roasted Tomatoes and Shallots
By Valarie
Thaw fish, if frozen. Rinse salmon and pat dry with paper towels
- 3 pounds fresh or frozen salmon fillet(s), skinned if desired
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 4 cups grape tomatoes
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons snipped fresh oregano or 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, crushed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper