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Velvety Chocolate Mousse
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Melt the chocolate chips over hot water in a double boiler
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 egg whites
Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Boil pasta al dente according to package directions
- Dressing:
- 1/2 lb dry shell pasta (about 3 cups)
- 3/4 cup sliced dill pickles
- 2/3 cup cheddar cheese, diced
- 3 tablespoons finely diced white onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 1/2 cup pickle juice
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 4 tablespoons pickle juice
- salt & pepper to taste
BBQ Ranch Salad
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
In a small bowl, combine the chicken, kidney beans, tomato, corn and onion
- 3/4 cup cubed cooked chicken breast
- 3/4 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 small tomato, chopped
- 1/3 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup ranch salad dressing
- 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
- 1-1/2 cups torn romaine
Crown Royal BBQ Sauce
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Combine all ingredients and heat
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 1/4 cup Molasses
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Dry mustard
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup Crown Royal™ Maple Finished Flavoured Whisky
Velveeta Macaroni and Cheese
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Directions: 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 16 ounces macaroni (uncooked)
- 1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups milk
- 14 ounces Velveeta cheese, cut into chunks
- salt and pepper
- 8 slices Velveeta cheese
Cocktail Sauce
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Method: Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl
- 2 T finely grated raw horseradish
- 1 t dark brown sugar
- 1/8 t lemon juice
- 6 T ketchup
Blueberry Claffouti
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
In large mixing bowl, beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 pint blueberries
- Whipped cream, optional
Broccoli With Honey Mustard Sauce
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
1. Blanch or steam broccoli
- 2 c. broccoli florets
- 7 tbsp. water
- 1/4 c. Dijon mustard
- 7 tbsp. honey
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
Hollandaise Sauce
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Select a small sauce pan and add in the peppercorns, salt, vinegar and the water
- 12 oz. butter
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/4 t crushed peppercorns
- a little salt, to taste
- 1 T vinegar
- 1-1/2 T water
- juice from 1/2 a lemon
Bruschetta
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Instructions: Cut tomatoes in half, squeeze out seeds and excess juice
- 1 1/2 lbs. ripe Roma tomatoes
- 2 tbsp. finely chopped red onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 c. chopped fresh basil
- 2 tsp. red wine vinegar (balsamic is also nice)
- 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and Pepper
- Parmesan shavings
- Toasted crusty bread