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Olive, Tomatoe Relish
By Valarie
serve on fish
- 1 1/2 cups chopped kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons crumbled feta
Pastel Mint Patties
By Valarie
Combine butter and corn syrup together in a small bowl
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/3 cup light corn syrup
- 4 cups powdered sugar, divided
- 1 - 2 tsp your choice of extract or candy flavoring - I used mint
- food coloring - preferably gel or paste
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (to roll balls in)
Mashed Potatoes with Soft Cheese and Herbs
By Valarie
Cover potatoes with cold water and bring to boil
- 8-10 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- Salt
- 5 to 6 ounces Boursin garlic-and-herb soft cow’s milk cheese, fresh ricotta or goat cheese with herbs
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups warm milk and/or stock
- 1/4 cup minced parsley, chives and thyme
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 cloves grated or pasted garlic, optional
- Pepper, to taste
Breakfast Pizza - Recipe.com
By Valarie
A popular breakfast entree, your family will fall in love with this pizza recipe topped with bacon, eggs, ham, and ...
- 4 ounces plain or peppered bacon, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped green sweet pepper
- 1/4 cup sliced green onion (2)
- 1 12 inch prebaked pizza crust
- 1 8 ounce tub cream cheese spread*
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup cubed cooked ham
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
Grilled Shrimp with Bacon, Tomato and Scallion Vinaigrette
By Valarie
Put the bacon in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is crisp and...
- 8 ounces slab bacon, rind removed, cut into large dice
- 2 tablespoons canola oil, plus more for brushing
- 6 plum tomatoes, cored and diced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 3 green onions, green and pale green parts, thinly sliced
- 16 large shrimp, peeled and deveined, heads off
Angel Hair with Bacon, Brussels Sprouts, and Mushrooms
By Valarie
step 1 ingredients Salt instructions Place a large pot of Salted water over high heat and bring...
- PANTRY:
- Salt
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- Olive Oil; for drizzling
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese; freshly grated
- 1 cup Pasta Water; reserved
- :
- 1 pound Angel Hair Pasta
- 1/2 pound thick sliced Bacon; cut in to Lardons
- 2 cups Brussels Sprouts; shaved thinly
- 2 cups Crimini Mushrooms; sliced
- 1 sprig of Rosemary
Skillet Apple Pie with Cinnamon Whipped Cream
By Valarie
For the skillet apple pie: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- Skillet Apple Pie:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 refrigerated rolled pie crusts, such as Pillsbury
- One 21-ounce can apple pie filling
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar
- Cinnamon Whipped Cream:
- 2 cups whipping cream, chilled
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons sugar
Pasta Puttanesca
By Valarie
Cook the pasta until al dente according to the package directions
- 8 ounces bucatini or spaghetti
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 anchovy fillets
- 1/2 heaping cup kalamata olives, pitted
- 4 -ounce piece good Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
- 3/4 cup chicken broth or white wine
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 12 basil leaves
Poblano Chicken Slow Cooker
By Valarie
Instructions In a 6-quart slow cooker stir together the cream of chicken soup, the 3 tablespoons of water, diced ...
- 1.5-2 lbs. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 2 (10.75-oz) cans cream of chicken
- 3 Tbsp. water (yes that's all)
- 1/2 cup diced Poblano peppers (I used 1.5 Poblanos that I removed the seeds from)
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1 cup sour cream (stir in a the END of cooking time)
- Steamed rice
- Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- sliced green onions
Chicken Noodle Casserole I
By Valarie
Poach chicken in a large pot of simmering water
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 6 ounces egg noodles
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup crumbled buttery round crackers
- 1/2 cup butter