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Corn On The Cob, Bruschetta-Style
By connieo
Mix all ingredients together and spread on grilled or boiled corn on the cob
- 2 Medium very ripe tomatoes coarsely grated
- 2 Tbsp finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 tsp salt (stir together)
Grilled Artichoke and Spinach Pesto Crostini
By connieo
Try adding tomatoes!
- 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, quartered
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, packed down
- 1 tomato (if using)
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped, toasted
- 1 lemon, zest and juiced
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 (12-16 inch) ciabatta loaf, cut into 1/2 inch slices
Buffalo Chicken Lollies with a Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce
By connieo
For the buffalo chicken: Put the celery leaves, salt, black pepper, celery stalks, garlic and shallots in the bowl ...
- BUFFALO CHICKEN:
- 2 tablespoons celery leaves, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 medium stalk celery, chopped (1/3 cup)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 small shallot, chopped (1/3 cup)
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup cayenne hot pepper sauce, such as Frank's Red Hot
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- BLEU CHEESE DIPPING SAUCE:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 4 ounces bleu cheese, crumbled
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons canola oil, for grilling
- Special equipment: Sixteen 6-inch skewers, soaked
Swiss Chard with Honey-Roasted Garlic
By connieo
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 heads garlic
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 2 bunches (almost 2 pounds) Swiss chard, stripped of stems and cut into 1-inch pieces (10 cups)
- Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Lasagna
By connieo
PREPARATION: 1. Remove 12 pieces of pasta from package
- 1.5 lb ground turkey
- 3/4 cup onion, chopped
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 yellow squash, chopped
- 3 cups (about 26 oz jar) spaghetti sauce
- 1 cup (8 oz can) tomato sauce
- 1 can chopped tomatoes, drained
- 1 3/4 cup (15 oz) ricotta cheese
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 1/2 tsp dried basil leaves
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves
- 8 oz box (12 pieces Ronzoni Oven ready lasagna, uncooked
- 6 cups (16 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Chocolate-Cinnamon Nachos
By connieo
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F
- 4 small flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Buffalo Wings with Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce
By connieo
Place the chicken wings in large resealable bag in a shallow baking dish
- BLUE CHEESE DIPPING SAUCE:
- 2 1/2 pounds chicken wings, tips removed and wings halved at joint, or wingettes
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup bottled hot sauce, such as Frank's
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Nonstick spray, for greasing
- Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce, for serving, recipe follows
- Celery sticks, for serving
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Kosher salt and cracked black pepper
Deviled Eggs with Candied Bacon
By connieo
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- Cayenne pepper
- Pinch ground cinnamon
- 1/8 pound thick-cut bacon (about 3 strips)
- 8 large eggs, straight from the refrigerator
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup mayonnaise, or as much as desired
- 2 teaspoons whole grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 scallions, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Paprika, for garnish
Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce #2
By connieo
Combine the blue cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream and Worcestershire sauce together in mixing bowl or food processor ...
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Kosher salt and cracked black pepper
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
By connieo
1. Remove seeds & pulp from the inside of pumpkins and set aside in a large bowl
- 1 . Fresh pumpkin seeds
- 2 . 2 Tbsp. cooking oil
- 3 . 1 tsp salt