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Olive, Sun-Dried Tomato and Cream Cheese Stuffed Celery
By garciamoss
Place cream cheese in medium bowl
- 1 (8-ounce) package 1/3 less fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 (2.2-ounce) can sliced California Ripe Olives, drained
- 2 tablespoons minced sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 finely chopped small green onions
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 8 large ribs celery
- 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios (optional)
Baked Polenta with Cheese and Okra
By garciamoss
Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat; add okra, and cook 10 minutes
- 4 cups water, divided
- 6 small fresh okra pods
- 1 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine, cut into pieces
- 1 (8-ounce) block sharp Cheddar cheese, cubed*
Hot Cocoa Cookies
By garciamoss
1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and 12 ounces of chopped chocolate, stirring frequently, over medium heat ...
- 1 stick (4 oz.) unsalted butter
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate bars, plus 7.5 ounces cut into 1-inch squares and 5 ounces for garnish
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups (packed) light brown sugar
- 3 eggs, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 30 marshmallows
White Turkey Chili
By garciamoss
This healthy white turkey chili recipe is gorgeous, with flecks of green from zucchini, oregano and green chiles
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or canola oil
- 1 pound 93%-lean ground turkey
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium zucchini, diced (about 3 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 cup bulgur
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 4 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 15-ounce cans no-salt-added white beans, rinsed
- 2 4-ounce cans green chiles, mild or hot
- 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
Baklava
By garciamoss
1. Heat oven to 300°. Combine almonds, ½ cup sugar, bread crumbs, and ground cinnamon in a large bowl; set fillin...
- 5 cups finely chopped blanched almonds
- 4 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/3 cup bread crumbs
- 1 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 40 sheets (about 2 lb.) phyllo dough
- 1 lb. unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 stick cinnamon
Homemade Vanilla Extract
By garciamoss
Making your own vanilla extract is extremely easy and between the cost savings and the wonderful flavor of homemade...
- 5 vanilla beans, split lengthwise
- 8 ounces (1 cup) vodka (rum, bourbon, or brandy may be used; vodka produces the cleanest-tasting extract)
Porco à Alentejana (Braised Pork and Clams)
By garciamoss
Pork and fresh clams are braised in an aromatic mixture of wine, tomato, and red pepper paste in this Portuguese re...
- 2 1/2 lb. boneless pork tenderloins, sliced crosswise 1/4" thick
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp. massa de pimentão, or jarred red bell pepper paste, preferably Incopil brand
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp. lard or unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large yellow onion, minced
- 2 tsp. tomato paste
- 2 1/2 lb. small clams such as littleneck or Manila, scrubbed
- 1 tbsp. roughly chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp. roughly chopped parsley
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Spinach & Ricotta Lasagne
By garciamoss
Make the filling: If using fresh spinach, stem and rinse it well; don’t dry the leaves
- 1-1/2 lb. (about 3 cups) whole milk ricotta
- 2 lb. fresh spinach, or 2 10-oz. packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed
- 2 oz. (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 3 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
- 3/4 lb. fresh lasagne noodles (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 recipe Quick Tomato Sauce
- 1 recipe Basic Cream Sauce
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 1/2 oz. (1 Tbs.) unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
Copycat Benihana Japanese Fried Rice
By garciamoss
Source: www.topsecretrecipes
- 4 cups cooked rice or 1 cup uncooked rice
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 2 tablespoons carrots, finely diced
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- salt
- pepper
Coconut Cream Honey Eggnog
By garciamoss
This creamy eggnog is the perfect pairing for cozy winter nights spent with your significant other around a roaring...
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup condensed milk
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
- 3 tablespoons rum, optional