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Almond and Lemon Biscotti Dipped in White Chocolate
By wandab0811
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cornmeal
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons grated lemon zest (from about 3 to 4 lemons)
- 3/4 cup coarsely chopped whole almonds
- 18 ounces white chocolate chips
Rapid Rolls
By wandab0811
A versatile dough recipe that can be used for traditrional loaf bread, pizza dough, and both savory and sweet rolls
- 3 (1/4-ounce) packets active dry yeast
- 1 3/4 cups warm water
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup melted butter, plus more for brushing
- 2 teaspoons salt, plus more for sprinkling
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 4 to 6 cups flour, plus more if needed
- Rapid Rolls Variations, recipes follow
Dinner Spanakopitas
By wandab0811
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- 1/4 cup good olive oil
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 3 scallions, white and green parts, chopped
- 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, defrosted
- 4 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Plain dry bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups small-diced feta cheese (12 ounces)
- 3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
- 24 sheets frozen phyllo dough, defrosted
- 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- Flaked sea salt, such as Maldon, for sprinkling
Creamy Dill Sauce
By wandab0811
Combine mayonnaise, yogurt, scallions, lemon juice, dill (or parsley) and pepper in a small bowl and mix well
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill, or parsley
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Healthy Baked Chicken Nuggets
By wandab0811
Preheat oven to 425°. Spray a baking sheet with olive oil spray
- 16 oz (2 large) skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into even bit sized pieces
- salt and pepper to taste
- 6 tbsp whole wheat Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp panko
- olive oil spray (I used my Misto)
Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
By wandab0811
After the dough comes together, on a well-floured surface, using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll out the dough ...
- 1/2 recipe Rapid Rolls, recipe follows
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
- 6 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered (confectioners') sugar
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) cream cheese
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 tablespoons milk
- Melted butter, for brushing
- 3 (.25-ounce) packets active dry yeast
- 1 3/4 cups warm water
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup melted butter, plus more for brushing
- 2 teaspoons salt, plus more for sprinkling
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 4 to 6 cups flour, plus more if needed
Sweet Potatoes Glazed with Molasses, Pecans and Bourbon
By wandab0811
Cook's Note: The potatoes can either be roasted or boiled to par-cook them
- 1 stick unsalted butter, quartered
- 3/4 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 cup bourbon
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 8 large sweet potatoes, par cooked and cut into 2-inch dice
- 3/4 cup toasted chopped pecans
Corn Pudding
By wandab0811
Creamy like a pudding but full of corn - corn muffin mix, creamed corn and corn niblets
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (8 1/2 ounce) package corn bread/muffin mix
- 1/2 cup 2% milk
- 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 (14 3/4 ounce) can cream-style corn
Spicy Beef Sketti
By wandab0811
created by Wanda and Charles Barnett
- 1 1/2 to 2 pounds rump roast
- 1 box whole grain spaghetti noodles
- 1/3 cup roasted red peppers ( chopped )
- 2 stalks celery ( cleaned )
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoons crushed red pepper
- 1 can mushrooms ( chopped )
- 1.4 cup onion ( chopped )
- 1 bay leaf
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 3 cups 2 % milk
- 1 package shredded Velveeta cheese ( 8 oz )
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Mexican Milanese Style Sandwiches ("Tortas")
By wandab0811
Season the cutlets with salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 (4-ounce) chicken, beef or pork cutlets
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, for dredging
- 1 cup plain bread crumbs, for dredging
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Vegetable oil, for shallow frying
- 4 Bolillo or Telera rolls or French bread
- Chipotle mayonnaise, recipe follows
- 4 lettuce leaves optional
- 8 (1/4-inch) slices tomato
- 12 (1/4-inch) slices avocado
- 12 thin slices white onion
- 12 pickled jalapeno slices or 4 canned chipotles in adobo
- 8 lime wedges, for garnish
- 1 canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce or 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper