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Farmer's Pasta by Giada
By lauramae
Butter a 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking dish
- Butter, for greasing pan
- 2 tablespoons (or more) olive oil
- 6 ounces pancetta or bacon, chopped
- 4 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups whole milk
- 3 cups Heavy whipping cream
- 8 ounces Fontina cheese, grated
- 6 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 6 ounces provolone cheese, grated
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups fresh coarse bread crumbs
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Homemade Gravy
By lauramae
Directions In a large (10 to 12-inch) saute pan, cook the butter and onions over medium-low heat for 12 to 15 minu...
- 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (2 onions)
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Defatted turkey drippings plus chicken stock to make 2 cups, heated
- 1 tablespoon Cognac or brandy
- 1 tablespoon white wine, optional
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream, optional
Olive Garden Tuscan Soup Copycat
By lauramae
Simple ingredients turn into something sensational! Crispy bacon and spicy Italian sausage give it tremendous flavo...
- 4 slices bacon, cut into a small dice
- 1 pound hot Italian sausage, ground or links with casings removed
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups (32 ounces) chicken broth or stock
- 3 cups Russet potatoes, cubed
- sea or kosher salt and fresh black pepper
- 2 loose packed cups kale, in bite size pieces
- 1 cup heavy cream or 14 ounce can evaporated milk
- Parmesan cheese, grated, for serving
- Read more: http://www.cinnamonspiceandeverythingnice.com/zuppa-toscana/#ixzz2oKs5zkQl
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Lasagna Soup
By lauramae
I really felt the need to taste this soup! The soup is truly like lasagna in a bowl
- for the soup:
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 1-1/2 lbs. Italian sausage
- 3 c. chopped onions
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 T. tomato paste
- 1 28-oz. can fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 2 bay leaves
- 6 c. chicken stock
- 8 oz. mafalda or fusilli pasta
- 1/2 c. finely chopped fresh basil leaves
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- for the cheesy yum:
- 8 oz. ricotta
- 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- pinch of freshly ground pepper
- additional cheesy yum:
- 2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
Restaurant Style Filet Mignon
By lauramae
DISCLAIMER: The reason this dish is so amazing is due mostly in part to having the very best, most fresh ingredient...
- 2 (8 ounce ea.) filet mignon
- 4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 4 teaspoons freshly cracked pepper
- 1 stick butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treats
By lauramae
Melt butter in a pan over medium heat (with peanut butter if using)
- Rice Crispy Treats Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 10 oz marshmallows
- 6 cups rice crispy cereal
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (omit if making classic flavor)
- Turkey Decor:
- candy corn
- cashews (split in half, and then broken in two)
- Whoppers (or other round, brown candy)
- black frosting
- red licorice (I used Twizzlers “Pull & Peel”) – or a dried cranberry might work
- more peanut butter for “glue”
Individual Veggie Quiche Cups To Go
By lauramae
Chock-full of veggies, individual quiche cups are a perfect portable meal that can be made ahead and microwaved whe...
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained
- 7 eggs or 1 3/4 cups egg substitute, well beaten
- 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/4 cup mushrooms, finely diced
- 1/4 cup onion, finely diced
Lime Sorbet Margaritas
By lauramae
Rub the lime wedges around the rims of 8 stemmed glasses
- 1 lime, cut into 8 wedges
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 pints lime sorbet
- 1/2 cup tequila
Chocolate Cake
By lauramae
I have three rules about chocolate cake: 1
- 8 ounces flour
- 1 pound sugar
- 3 ounces cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup freshly brewed coffee, hot
- 2 pounds chocolate buttercream frosting (recipe below)
- 12 ounces chocolate (dark, semisweet or bittersweet)
- 1 pound unsalted butter, at room temp.
- 1 pound powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Fresh Rhubarb Pie
By lauramae
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C)
- 4 cups chopped rhubarb
- 1 1/3 cups white sugar
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie