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Ravioli with Sausage and Roasted Tomato Sauce
By ccavaletti
Preheat oven to 425º. Line a 13x9-inch baking pan with aluminum foil
- 2 (28 oz) cans whole peeled tomatoes
- 1/4 c butter, diced
- 6 cloves garlic, peeled
- 2 shallots, sliced
- 1/2 c heavy whipping cream
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 (24 oz) bag frozen cheese ravioli, cooked according to package directions
Fresh Tangerine Cake
By ccavaletti
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Tangerine Icing:
- Vegetable oil cooking spray
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream
- 1 cup tangerine juice
- 1 tablespoon tangerine zest
- Tangerine Icing, recipe follows
- 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
- 6 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 3 tablespoons tangerine juice
- 1/2 tangerine, zested
Peanutty Chicken Stir-fry
By ccavaletti
Heat salted water to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; cook noodles according to package direction...
- 8 oz soba noodles or spaghetti
- 1 c chunky peanut butter
- 2 Tbsp light soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp minced ginger root
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cubed
- 1 Tbsp peanut oil
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 green onions, minced
- 2 tsp 5-spice powder, optional
- 1 red bell pepper, cored, thinly sliced
- 1 c snow peas
- 1 c sliced button mushrooms
- crystallized ginger, minced, optional
Spanish Tortilla Bites
By ccavaletti
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- 2 tablespoons EVOO
- 1 large potato (1/2 lb), cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 4 eggs, beaten
- hot smoked paprika
Aunt Barb's Poppers
By ccavaletti
Cook sausage. Drain, then blend cream cheese and Parmesan together
- 1 lb Sausage
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 3/4 c Parmesan Cheese
- Jalapeno peppers, sliced in half and seeds removed
Gruyere & Prosciutto Strata
By ccavaletti
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat
- 2 tsp canola oil
- 4 oz thin sliced prosciutto, chopped
- 2 large sweet onions, chopped (4 cups)
- 1 carton (8oz) egg substitute
- 2-1/2 c 2% milk
- 1/4 tsp ground mustard
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 8 c cubed French bread
- 1-1/2 c (6 oz) shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese, divided
Cornbread Croutons
By ccavaletti
Serve with Ham and Bean Soup
- Prepare 1 recipe (enough for 6 servings) cornbread mix according to package directions.
- Cut baked cornbread into 1-inch squares, brush with melted butter, and place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Shrimp Salad
By ccavaletti
In a large bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, onion, celery, ketchup, lemon juice, horseradish, salt and pepper
- 1 c sour cream
- 1 c mayonnaise
- 1/2 c minced onion
- 1/4 c minced celery
- 3 Tbsp ketchup
- 4 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 tsp horseradish
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1-1/2 pounds medium shrimp, cooked, peeled, and deveined
- 1 (16 oz) box macaroni noodles, cooked and drained
African Adobo-Rubbed Tuna Steaks
By ccavaletti
For the salsa: In a medium bowl, combine the diced avocados, scallions, peppers, and garlic
- For the avocado salsa:
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted, peeled, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 3 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced on the bias
- 2 jarred piquillo peppers, diced (or substitute 2 jarred roasted red peppers)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- For the adobo:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted and ground coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dry mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoons grated nutmeg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dried orange peel
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Four 6-ounce tuna steaks
- 1/4 cup peanut or canola oil
- For the cucumbers:
- 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar, or to taste
- 1/2 cup Champagne vinegar
- 1 European cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and very thinly sliced
Lime Taco Chicken
By ccavaletti
Place chicken in a 3-quart slow cooker
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 oz each)
- 3 Tbsp lime juice
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 c frozen corn
- 1 c chunky salsa