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Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
By AnneS
To prepare stuffing, cook the onion in the butter and oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat until...
- Spinach and cheese stuffing:
- 4 chicken breast halves, skin left on
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound spinach, washed, stemmed and coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon fresh basil, finely chopped to 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- freshly ground pepper
- Yogurt-tomato sauce:
- 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
- 1 Tablespoon red vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 ripe tomato, peeled, seeded and finely chopped
- 4 large basil leaves, thinly sliced
- freshly ground pepper
Grandma's Chocolate Chip Cookies
By AnneS
Mix all ingredients. Drop by the tablespoon onto cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 9-11 minutes
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup nuts
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Best Banana Cake Ever
By AnneS
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees
- For the icing:
- 2 1/4 cups sifted cake flour, plus more for flouring pan
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon, plus a pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 large egg whites, at room temp
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 1/2 cups shredded, sweetened coconut, toasted (optional)
- 3 firm-ripe bananas, sliced into 1/4" thick rounds
- 3 large egg whites, at room temp
- 2 1/4 cups sugar
- 6 Tablespoons cold water
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the banana filling:
- 2 cups cold heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks
- 3 large overripe bananas, coarsely chopped
- 1 Tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 5 1/2 oz. instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk
Pizza Gana (Italian Easter Pie)
By AnneS
Crust: Blend all ingredients, and divide into two portions for top and bottom crusts
- Dough for top and bottom crusts:
- 4 cups flour
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 8 Tablespoon Crisco
- 3-4 eggs (beat with ice water)
- 2 teaspoonS ice water (as needed)
- Filling: All sliced thin, and skinned, where possible
- 1 lb. sausage, fried slightly (or pepperoni)
- 5-6 eggs, scrambled
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 ball mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 lb. provolone cheese
- 1/2 lb. + ham (prosutto, cappacol)
- 1 lb. Italian fresh cheese (Carol used more ricotta)
- 1-1 1/2 lb. ricotta cheese
- 1/4 lb. salami
- salt and pepper
- fresh parsley (diced)
Lamb Croquettes (Grammy's)
By AnneS
Melt the butter and stir in the flour and salt
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 4 Tablespoons flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 1/2 cups leftover lamb, ground in processor
- breadcrumbs
- 1 Tablespoon parsley
- pinch paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Zucchini Bread
By AnneS
MAKES 2 LOAVES
- 3 cups flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 eggs
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
Homemade Guacamole (Taste of Home)
By AnneS
YIELDS 8 SERVINGS (2 CUPS)
- 3 medium ripe avocados, peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Tortilla chips
Bread Pudding (Mom's?)
By AnneS
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- 4 cups milk, scalded
- 2 cups bread cubes
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 cup raisins
- 3 Tbsp. butter
Spinach Casserole
By AnneS
Beat the cream cheese; add soup, spinach and onions
- 2 8-oz pkg. cream cheese
- 2 cans cream of mushroom soup
- 4 (10 oz) pkgs. spinach, cooked and drained
- 2 cans French-fried onions
- 2/3 cup crushed saltines
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Italian Wedding Soup
By AnneS
MOM'S RECIPE! ALL MEASURES APPROXIMATE!
- Soup stock
- 1 cooked chicken carcass
- 9-12 cubes chicken boullion
- 1 onion, chopped
- 10 ounces chopped leaf spinach
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1 cup (shy) pastina