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Vegetarian Spinach, Mushroom and Jack Quesadilla
By melissadove
Preparation Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divded
- 1 clove Garlic, Minced
- 1/2 whole Onion, Chopped
- 9 whole White Mushrooms, Sliced
- 2-1/2 cups Fresh Baby Spinach Leaves, Packed
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1/2 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
- 8 whole Flour Tortillas
- 1-1/2 cup Monterey Jack Cheese, Grated
Cherry Cola Barbecue Sauce
By melissadove
Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat
- vegetable oil
- chopped onions
- garlic cloves, minced
- 12-ounce bottles (ketchup-style) chili sauce
- 12 - to 13-ounce jar cherry preserves or jam
- cherry cola (regular, not diet)
- (packed) golden brown sugar
- balsamic vinegar
- (or more) hot pepper sauce
Tomato Relish
By melissadove
Combine tomatoes, red onion, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, and serrano chiles in medium bowl
- ripe tomatoes, finely chopped (with seeds and juices)
- finely chopped red onion
- chopped fresh Italian parsley
- extra-virgin olive oil
- fresh lemon juice
- serrano chiles, seeded, finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
Slow-Cooked Short Ribs with Gremolata
By melissadove
by Travis Lett
- 6 10" English-style bone-in beef short ribs (about 10 pounds)
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup coarse fresh breadcrumbs
- 2 garlic cloves, finely grated
- 1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 cup grated peeled horseradish or 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 4 lemons, halved
Raspberry Chocolate French Macaroons
By melissadove
Make macaroons: Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper
- 6 oz sliced blanched almonds (not slivered; 2 cups)
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
- 3 large egg whites
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Red or pink food coloring
- 3 oz fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (60 to 64% cacao), finely chopped
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
- 1/16 teaspoon raspberry extract (preferably McCormick brand)
- Special equipment: parchment paper; a gallon-size sealable plastic bag (not pleated)
Zucchini Fritters
By melissadove
Mix vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and a pinch of red pepper flakes in a small bowl until sugar is dissolved
- unseasoned rice vinegar
- reduced-sodium soy sauce
- sugar
- Crushed red pepper flakest
- zucchini (about 3 medium), grated
- kosher salt plus more for seasoning
- large egg
- all-purpose flour
- finely chopped fresh chives
- cornstarch
- Freshly ground black pepper
- vegetable oil
CRAB CAKES WW PTS 4 PER 1 CAKE
By melissadove
COAT A LARGE SKILLET WITH COOKING SPRAY, SET OVER MEDIUM HEAT
- 3 SPRAYS COOKING SPRAY
- 4 TSP BUTTER DIVIDED
- 1 MEDIUM ONION MINCED
- 2/3 CUPS PANKO BREAD CRUMBS PLAIN
- 1 LB CRAB MEAT
- 2 LG EGGS BEATEN
- 1 TBSP SHERRY
- 1 TSP SALT
- 1 TSP DIJON MUSTARD
- 1 1/2 TBSP FF MAYO
- 1/4 C PARSLEY AND DILL
Thai Chicken Curry
By melissadove
Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 4-ounce can or jar yellow curry paste
- 3/4 pound carrots, peeled, cut into 1/2"-thick rounds
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1" pieces
- 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes (about 3), peeled, cut into 1/2" pieces
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1" pieces
- 1 13.5-ounce or 15-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
- Chopped fresh basil and cilantro
Cranberry-Apple Spiced Jelly
By melissadove
In large saucepan, combine sugr, cranberry apple drink, apple cider, cinnamon and cloves
- 3 1/2 Cups Sugar
- 1 1/2 Cups Cranberry Apple Drink
- 1/2 Cup Apple juice or cider
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon cloves
- 1 3oz package liquid fruit pectin
Candy Cane Cake
By melissadove
Heat oven to 325. Generously grease and flour 12 cup fluted tube cake pan
- White Icing:
- 1 Box White Cake Mix
- Water, vegetable oil and egg whites called for in cake mix
- 1/2 teaspoon red food color
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 Cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- Crushed Candy Canes