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Dark Chocolate Cremoso and Espresso Cream Parfait
By connieo
1. In a saucepan, heat cream with sugar until hot to the touch
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1 lb good-quality dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 Tbsp strong-brewed espresso, cooled
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup roasted hazelnuts (or almonds), chopped
- Pirouline wafers for garnishing
Champagne Risotto with Asparagus
By connieo
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F
- 4 thin slices prosciutto
- 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 12 asparagus spears, cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup Arborio rice or medium-grain white rice
- 3/4 cup Champagne or dry white wine
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Freaky Fingers Strawberry Cooler
By connieo
1. In the bowl of a food processor, pulse frozen strawberries until completely pureed
- 1 Pkg (16 oz) frozen strawberries with no sugar added, thawed but still cool
- 1 Pkg (.14 oz) unsweetened strawberry soft drink mix
- 4 cups water
- 1-1 1/2 cups lemon-lime soda
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- Freaky Fingers Candy Straws (recipe follows)
Very Best Fudge
By connieo
1. LINE 13 x 9-inch baking pan or two 8-inch-square baking pans with foil
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 can (12 fluid ounces) Nestlé Carnation Evaporated Milk
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups miniature marshmallows
- 4 cups (24 ounces) or two 12-ounce packages Nestlé Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Grecian Party Squares
By connieo
Preheat oven to 375°F. 1
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 envelope (.9 ounce) dry vegetable soup and dip mix
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
- 1 can (14 ounces) artichoke hearts in water, drained and chopped
- 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped
- 1 package (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
- 1 garlic clove, pressed
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
Crispy French Fries
By connieo
1. Place potato slices in a large bowl
- 1 . 6 large baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 4 X 1/2-inch-thick slices
- 2 . 2 cups yellow cornmeal
- 3 . 2 Tsp salt
- 4 . 1 Tsp ground black pepper
- 5 . Peanut oil for frying
Pulled-Pork Tacos
By connieo
Delicious slow-cooker meal!
- 2 cups salsa, homemade or store-bought, plus more for serving
- 2 Tbsp. chile powder
- 2 Tbsp. dried oregano
- 2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
- Kosher salt
- 1 2 1/2 lb. boneless pork butt or shoulder, trimmed of excess fat
- 18 corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro sprigs
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Chicken Parmesan (lower calorie)
By connieo
This Italian-American staple normally suffers from a glut of oil, an excess of cheese, and a huge bed of carb-heavy...
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (4-6 oz each)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
- 1 cup bread crumbs, preferably panko
- 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan
- 1/2 Tbsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup tomato sauce (we love anything from Muir Glen)
- 4 oz shredded part-skim mozzarella
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
Vanilla Rich Chocolate Chip Cookies
By connieo
1. Mix flour, baking soda, & salt in medium bowl
- 3 1/4 cups flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1 1/3 cups butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 4 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1 pkg. (12 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
Scalloped Potatoes
By connieo
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- 4 medium potatoes (Russet work well), sliced thin
- 1 medium onion, sliced thin
- 4 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 tablespoons margarine or butter
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups grated Gruyere or shredded Swiss cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- Salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- Fresh chives, snipped
- Cayenne (optional)