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POLENTA FRIES (TRATTORIA MARCELLA)
By margiekyle
POLENTA FRIES: Combine chicken broth, cream and salt in a pot; bring to a boil
- POLENTA FRIES:
- 1 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
- 1 1/2 heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/3 cup instant polenta
- 2 TB Parmesan cheese
- vegetable oil for frying
- MARSALA GORGONZOLA CREAM SAUCE:
- 2 cups assorted sliced mushrooms (mixture of shiitake, oyster, crimini or your choice)
- 2 TB olive oil
- 1 2/3 cup marsala wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp garlic
- 1 small sprig fresh rosemary
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/4 cup crumbled imported gorgonzola cheese, plus extra for garnish
- 1 1/2 TB butter
- 1 TB diced tomato, for garnish
Rum Cake
By margiekyle
For the cake: Grease a Bundt pan and spread pecans on the bottom of the pan
- 1 1/2 cups pecan pieces, reserve 1/4 cup
- 4 whole eggs
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/2 cup gold rum, Bacardi
- 1 (18.25-ounce) box classic yellow cake mix (recommended: Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe)
- 1 (1-ounce) small box sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix (recommended: Jell-O)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 stick butter
- 1/2 cup gold rum (recommended: Bacardi)
Béchamel Sauce Recipe (Goes with Crab Dip)
By margiekyle
1. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
Strawberry Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake
By margiekyle
For the caramel topping: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus more for the pan
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups rhubarb, peeled, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 5 ounces)
- 1 1/2 cups strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced (about 5 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jam
- Kosher salt
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Loaded Baked Potato Cheese Chips
By margiekyle
Try these Loaded Baked Potato Cheese Crisps for a savory appetizer
- 1 package (8-ounces) KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 4 slices cooked OSCAR MAYER Bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup finely crushed sour cream & onion potato chips
Lemon Herbed Potato Salad with Crispy Bacon
By margiekyle
In a large pot filled with cold water, add potatoes
- 1.5 lbs small red potatoes
- 6 slices bacon, cooked, chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 celery ribs, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon tarragon, chopped
- salt and pepper
Beef Tenderloin
By margiekyle
Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F
- 2 pounds beef tenderloin, trimmed and tied
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
DEVILED EGG DIP
By margiekyle
Puree 8 hard-boiled eggs with 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise, 1 chopped pickle, 1 tablespoon mustard, a dash of hot sauce, an...
- 8 hard-boiled eggs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 pickle, chopped
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- Dash of hot sauce
- Dash of paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chives, for garnish
Greek-Style Burritos
By margiekyle
Heat oven to 350ºF. Heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat
- 1/4 cup KRAFT Greek Vinaigrette Dressing
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces Save-A-Lot — 1 ea For $5.99 thru 06/27
- 2 cups cooked long-grain white rice
- 2 tsp. lemon zest
- 6 flour tortillas (8 inch)
- 1 pkg. (7 oz.) ATHENOS Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
- 1 pkg. (4 oz.) ATHENOS Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese
- 1-1/2 cups tightly packed fresh spinach Trader Joe's — $2.29 thru 06/30
- 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek-style yogurt
- 1 tomato, chopped Whole Foods — 1 lb For $2.99 thru 06/23
Baked Brie Cups
By margiekyle
Step 1 Bake the Puff Pastry Cups according to package directions
- 2 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam
- 8 oz President brie cheese, cut into 24 pieces
- 1 pkg (9.5 oz) Pepperidge Farm puff pastry cups, prepared according to package directions
- 1 tbsp chopped toasted pecans