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Spring Vegetable Pasta
By tcasteel2000
1. Place dark green leek trimmings, asparagus trimmings, 1 cup peas, 2 teaspoons garlic, vegetable broth, and water...
- 3 medium leeks, white and light green parts halved lengthwise, washed, and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices (about 5 cups); 3 cups roughly chopped dark green parts reserved
- 1 pound asparagus, tough ends snapped off, chopped coarsely, and reserved; spears cut on bias into 1/2-inch-thick pieces
- 2 cups frozen baby peas, thawed
- 4 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 4 teaspoons)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated zest plus 2 tablespoons juice from 1 lemon
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Table salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 pound campanelle
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 ounce grated Parmesan cheese (about 1/2 cup), plus extra for serving
- Ground black pepper
Cinnamon Snap Cookies
By tcasteel2000
Cheat System Cheat System Preheat the oven to 350°F Add all the dry ingredients to the bowl and mix Add honey,...
- 1/2 cup almond flour or meal
- 3 TBS ground walnuts
- 1 TBS pure raw honey
- 1 TBS ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp allspice
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 2 TBS currants
- 1 egg
reduced cal. cinnabon cinnamon rolls 2
By tcasteel2000
Remove the plastic and press dough out onto a lightly floured surface
Harvey House Chocolate Puffs
By tcasteel2000
An accurate oven temperature is essential for puffs to puff
- Chocolate puffs
- 2 large eggs plus 1 large egg white
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup water
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (2 1/2 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons Dutch-processed
- Strawberry filling,
- 8 ounces frozen strawberries, thawed
- 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
- 6 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 ounces cream cheese, cut into 1-inch pieces and softened
- Chocolate glaze,
- 1 cup (4 ounces) confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 3 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Grilled Yellow Squash and Zucchini Pasta Salad
By tcasteel2000
Sunset JULY 2010
- 16 ounces farfalle (bowtie) pasta
- 1 pound yellow summer (crookneck) squash, cut into 1-in. chunks
- 1 pound zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1-in. chunks
- 1/2 cup olive oil, divided
- Salt
- 2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
- 1/2 About 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
- 1/4 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives
High Five Recipes | Heavenly Homemakers Creamy Orange Cooler
By tcasteel2000
Squeeze juice from the oranges and pour into a blender with remaining ingredients
- Juice of 3 medium oranges
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons real maple syrup (or more to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- a handful of ice cubes (optional)
White Bean-and-Asparagus Salad
By tcasteel2000
Preparation Snap off tough ends of asparagus; arrange asparagus and dried tomatoes in a steamer basket over boilin...
- 1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 7 dried tomatoes
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp.extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. water
- 1 tsp.spicy brown mustard
- 1/4 tsp. dried rubbed sage
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1 (19) oz. can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 2 tsp. drained capers
- 1 (5oz.) bag gourmet mixed salad greens
- 1 Tbsp. shredded Parmesan cheese
Healing Chicken Soup
By tcasteel2000
Directions In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 leeks, cut in half moons (white parts only)
- 1 carrot, peeled and diced
- 1 parsnip, peeled and diced
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4-6 oz. each), cut in cubes
- 1 cup water
- 5 cups vegetable broth
- 1 1/2 cup green cabbage, shredded
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Multigrain Molasses Bread
By tcasteel2000
The flavor of this hearty, home-style multigrain bread is reminiscent of nice, "bran-y" bran muffins
- 1.5 cup(s) whole-wheat flour, plus more as needed
- 1.33 cup(s) unbleached bread flour (see Note)
- 1 cup(s) bran flakes cereal, crushed into fine bits (see Tip)
- 0.33 cup(s) (plus 1 tablespoon) old-fashioned rolled oats, divided
- 0.25 cup(s) (plus 1 tablespoon) yellow or white cornmeal, divided
- 1.5 teaspoon(s) table salt
- 1.5 teaspoon(s) instant, quick-rising or bread-machine yeast
- 1.5 cup(s) ice water (see Tip), plus more as needed
- 0.33 cup(s) mild molasses (not blackstrap)
- 3 tablespoon(s) corn oil, canola oil or other flavorless vegetable oil
Raspberry-Avocado Smoothie
By tcasteel2000
Puree avocado, orange juice, raspberry juice and raspberries in a blender until smooth
- 1 avocado, peeled and pitted
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 3/4 cup raspberry juice
- 1/2 cup frozen raspberries, (not thawed)