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Spicy Sun-Dried Tomato and Broccoli Pasta
By lauramae
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- 1/2 pound dried whole wheat bow-tie or spiral-shaped pasta
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more if necessary
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (around 5 garlic cloves)
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 pound broccoli (about 4 medium, tightly packed florets), chopped into small, bite-sized pieces
- Sea salt or kosher salt
- 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 2 to 3 ounces goat cheese, crumbled while still cold (around 1/2 cup)
- 1/3 cup coarsely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (or Parmesan)
- 15 pitted kalamata olives, chopped (optional)
- 1/2 small lemon, juiced
- optional add-ins: 2 cups or 1 can cooked chickpeas, drained, and/or a couple handfuls of baby arugula (great with leftovers)
Overnight Cinnamon Rolls
By lauramae
The cinnamon rolls were were just as I imagined they would be: soft, fluffy, full of flavor, and mouthwateringly de...
- Dough
- 1 T active dry yeast
- 1/2 C warm water (105 deg F)
- 4 1/2 C all-purpose flour (22 1/2 oz)
- 1 t kosher salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 C sugar
- 1/2 C (1 stick) real butter at room temp
- Filling
- 1/2 C (1 stick) real butter at room temp, divided
- 3/4 C packed b
- Glaze
- 1 C powdered sugar
- 2 T butter, melted
- 2 T milk or cream
- 1 t vanilla extract
Homemade White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
By lauramae
Salty Peanuts and Sweet Chocolate!
- Candy Melts or Almond Bark Chocolate
- Peanut Butter (preferably organic)
- Powdered Sugar to taste
- All the amounts are up to you! Based on how much you want to make! For a miniature sized peanut butter cup you’ll use about 1 teaspoon of peanut butter.
FRAPPUCINO
By lauramae
Directions: Make double-strength coffee by brewing with twice the coffee required by your coffee maker(that should ...
- Frappuccino ingredients: makes 2.5 cups (590 mL)
- 1 cup double-strength Starbucks coffee OR 3/4 cup fresh espresso (cold)
- 3/4 cup milk (low fat, 2%, whole or whatever)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (or to taste)
- 2 cups ice
- Secret ingredient: Pinch of xanthan gum OR 1 teaspoon dry pectin (keeps Frapp from separating)
Honey Mustard Glazed Chicks in a Blanket
By lauramae
These are the perfect party appetizer, game day food, or simply a great recipe to make period
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts Or about 3 medium chicken breasts
- 20 strips bacon
- 6 Tbsp. honey
- 4 Tbsp. Dijon Mustard
- 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp. salt
Easy Fruit Trifle
By lauramae
INSTRUCTIONS Layer fruit in a large bowl or trifle bowl
- fresh pineapple
- fresh strawberries
- seedless green grapes
- seedless red grapes
- bananas
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 8 oz. crushed pineapple
- 1 (3.25 oz) package instant banana cream pudding
Farm Fresh Roasted Tomatoes and Pasta
By lauramae
Preheat the oven to 375. Toss the cherry tomatoes with the olive oil, salt and pepper
- 2 pints of cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- sprinkle of kosher salt
- sprinkle of fresh cracked black pepper
- 6 large basil leaves
- 1/2 pound of spaghetti
Marinated Flank Steak
By lauramae
In a medium bowl, mix the oil, soy sauce, vinegar, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic, and ground b...
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup balsalmic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak
Crispy Southwest Chicken Wraps
By lauramae
The method turns out a delightfully crunchy tortilla that is filled with rice, chicken, beans, spices and cheese
- 1 cup cooked rice, warm or at room temperature
- 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken (or other leftover meat, like shredded pork or beef)
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 green onion, finely sliced (white and green parts)
- 1/2 red or green pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 2 cups shredded cheese (I use a combination of Monterey jack and sharp cheddar)
- Sour cream (optional)
- 6 burrito-sized flour tortillas
Lemonade Layer Cake Recipe
By lauramae
Thawed lemonade concentrate adds bold, fun flavor to this tart layer cake
- Cake:
- 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter, softened $
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
- 3 tablespoons thawed lemonade concentrate
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs $
- 2 large egg whites $
- 2 cups all-purpose flour $
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/4 cups fat-free buttermilk
- Cooking spray
- Frosting:
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened $
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
- 2 teaspoons thawed lemonade concentrate
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese $
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar