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Cauliflower Gratin
By jimihndrks-2
Lay the bay leaf over the cut side of the onion and poke the cloves through the bay leaf and into the onion to secu...
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 yellow onion, peeled
- 3 whole cloves garlic
- 3 cups milk, whole or skim
- 1 large head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into 1 inch florets
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Pinch freshly ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup grated Gruyere
- 1/2 cup coarse bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley leaves, roughly chopped
Sauteed Green Beans with Pancetta and Mushrooms
By jimihndrks-2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add a big pinch of salt and add the green beans
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pounds green beans, stem end removed
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1/4 pound pancetta thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 to 5 small white button mushrooms, wiped of grit and sliced
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
Fool Proof Pie Crust
By jimihndrks-2
Mix in large bowl and stir with fork, flour, sugar and salt
- 4 c. flour lightly spooned into cup
- 1 tbsp. sugar
- 2 tsp. salt
- 1 3/4 c. shortening (not refrigerated, not oil, lard, butter)
- 1/2 c. water
- 1 tbsp. white or cider vinegar
- 1 lg. egg
Hash Brown Casserole
By jimihndrks-2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cups frozen shredded hash browns
- 1 pound bulk sausage, mild, hot or sage
- 2 1/4 cups whole milk
- 8 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 8 cups cubed French or Italian bread, crusts removed
- 2 cups (1/2 pound) grated Cheddar
- 2 cups (1/2 pound) freshly grated Parmesan
Ham & Corn Quiche Cups
By jimihndrks-2
Made in a muffin pan using ham as a "crust," these playful little quiches are loaded with cheese and veggies
- 1 ear sweet corn, husk intact
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 6 slices thin deli ham
- 1/3 cup fresh spinach, loosely packed, chopped
- 3 tablespoons cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 large eggs
- Pinch salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Chicken Francaise
By jimihndrks-2
Chicken Francaise over Arugula
- 2 boneless and skinless chicken breast halves (about 12 ounces)
- Flour, for dredging [healthy: Oats]
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp plus pinch paprika
- 4 eggs, beaten [healthy: Egg whites only]
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan [healthy: leave out]
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided
- 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
- 4 tbsp butter, cold, divided [healthy: I can't believe it's not butter]
- 2 tbsp chopped garlic
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
- 1 lemon, zested
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 4 cups baby arugula, washed and spun dry, for serving
Cream of Zucchini Soup
By jimihndrks-2
Serving Size: 1 cup Combine chicken broth, onion, garlic and zucchini in a medium pot and cook on medium heat
- 1/2 small onion, quartered
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 medium zucchini, skin on cut in large chunks
- 32 oz fat free chicken stock
- 2 tbsp reduced fat sour cream
- salt
- pepper
Garlic Crusted Rib Eye Roast
By jimihndrks-2
Preheat an oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C)
- 1 cup softened butter
- Land O Lakes Salted Sweet Cream Butter Half Sticks 16 Oz
- 6 cloves garlic, minced1
- (4 pound) bone-in rib-eye roast
- Salt to taste
- Cracked black pepper to taste
Beer-Braised Pork Tacos
By jimihndrks-2
This slow cooker dish is so easy to make and so delicious
- 2 teaspoons olive or canola oil
- 1 pound pork tenderloin
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
- 1 cup beer (any variety)
- 1 cup low sugar Barbecue Sauce
- 8 corn tortillas (6-inch diameter)
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, for garnish
- Chipotle Puree (optional; page 000)
BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger
By jimihndrks-2
The barbecue bacon cheeseburger is usually a guilty pleasure
- 4 ounces 96% lean ground beef
- Pinch of salt
- 1-1/2 slices center-cut bacon
- 1 reduced-calorie hamburger bun
- 1/2 ounce light Swiss cheese slivers
- 1 to 2 tablespoons red onion slivers
- 2 teaspoons barbecue sauce