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MacSagna
By margiekyle
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- 2 cups whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/2 cup julienned oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley, plus more for serving
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing the baking dish
- Mac and Cheese, recipe follows, prepped in sheets for MacSagna
- 2 cups browned hot Italian sausage crumbles
- 2 cups shredded whole-milk mozzarella
- Favorite marinara sauce, warmed, for serving
- Fresh basil, for serving
- Kosher salt
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 8 ounces processed cheese, such as Velveeta
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp provolone
- Splash hot sauce or pinch of cayenne
Meatball Subs
By margiekyle
5 Minute Marinara Sauce: Preheat oven to 450 degrees F
- Meatballs:
- 1 1/2 pounds ground sirloin
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup (3 handfuls), Italian bread crumbs
- 1 medium onion, chopped fine
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed and minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons (several drops) Worcestershire sauce,
- 1/4 cup (a couple of handfuls) flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup (a couple of handfuls) grated Parmigiano or Romano
- Coarse salt and black pepper
- Minute Marinara Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, (2 turns around the pan)
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- A handful flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped, about 2 tablespoons
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 (28 ounces) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (14 ounces) can chunky style crushed tomatoes
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 semolina crusty sub rolls, with or without sesame seeds
- 1 (10-ounce) bag (2 1/2 cups) shredded provolone or Italian 4-cheese blend
- Shredded basil (sweet) or shredded arugula (spicy) leaves, for garnish
- Oven fries, as an accompaniment, recipe follows
- 4 medium white skinned potatoes, each cut into 8 wedges lengthwise
- Extra-virgin olive oil, to coat
- Grill seasoning blend or coarse salt and black pepper
PieLogen
By margiekyle
For the Chocolate Caramel Yule Log:
- 1 ⁄2 cup cocoa powder, such as valrhona
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 ⁄2 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 1⁄4 cups plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1⁄4 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 ⁄4 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 8 whole egg whites
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 lbs unsalted butter
- caramel sauce (from above)
- 1 lb cream cheese
- 3 ⁄4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large whole eggs plus 1 egg yolks
- 1 ⁄4 cup creme fraiche
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Irish whiskey, such as 2 gingers
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 9 inches pie crusts (homemade or store bought)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 3 ⁄4 cup dark corn syrup
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 1⁄2 toasted pecan pieces
- 3 ⁄4 cup chopped Heath candy bar, pieces
- 1 ⁄2 cup cocoa powder, such as valrhona
- 1 cup chopped Heath candy bar, pieces
- chocolate, santas chocolate gold coins, white sprinkles, gold leaf or marzipan, woodland creatures
Fresh Vegetable Spring Rolls with Two Dipping Sauces
By margiekyle
Combine all vegetables in a bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste
- GARLIC SOY DIPPING SAUCE:
- 1 cup shredded Napa cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrot
- 1/2 cup finely sliced green onion
- 1 red pepper thinly sliced
- 6 large shiitake mushrooms, grilled and sliced thin
- 2 cups bean sprouts
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 8 very thin 8-inch square spring roll wrappers
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1 teaspoon hot sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- Pinch of sugar
- SPICY PEANUT DIPPING SAUCE:
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hot chile oil
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, finely chopped
Corn Salsa
By margiekyle
This corn salsa can also be made with fresh corn, especially if it's summer when it's at its peak
- 1 (15-ounce) can yellow corn, drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can white corn, drained
- 1 (4-ounce) can green chiles, drained, chopped
- 1 (2.5-ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
- 4 scallions, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
- 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped
Creamy Spinach Tuna Casserole
By margiekyle
Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray
- 5 cups uncooked wide egg noodles (8 oz)
- 1 can (18 oz) Progresso™ Vegetable Classics creamy mushroom soup
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
- 1 can (12 oz) solid white tuna in water, drained
- 1 box (9 oz) Green Giant™ frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
- 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated crescent dinner rolls (8 rolls)
The Mauro Family Sunday Gravy
By margiekyle
For the meatballs: In a large mixing bowl, mix together the milk, bread, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper...
- 1 cup milk
- 4 slices white bread, torn into little pieces
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- 3 large eggs
- 2 pounds ground chuck
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 pound ground veal (if you don't like veal, just use more beef)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound hot Italian sausage links
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
- 2 teaspoons dry Italian seasoning
- 4 medium cloves garlic, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)
- 1/3 cup dry red wine, such as Chianti or merlot
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Three 28-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
- 2 pounds pork neck bones
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh basil
Brocca Dip
By margiekyle
A light, delicious dip with crackers, vegetables, tortillas or your favorite!
- 8 ounces whipped cream cheese
- 4 ounces feta cheese
- 2/3 cup plain yogurt
- fresh basil (at least a teaspoon - more if you wish)
- 4 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
- 4 ounces sundried tomatoes in olive oil (do not drain)
- salt - to taste
Kicked-Up Cuban Salad
By margiekyle
For the salad: Add the avocado, lettuce, red onion, jalapeno and pineapple to a large bowl
- 2 avocados, chopped
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 small red onion, sliced into rings
- 1 small jalapeno, seeded and diced
- 1 pineapple, chopped
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- Pinch cayenne
- Pinch salt
Doberge Cake (Dobash)
By margiekyle
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix (such as Duncan Hines®)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 1/3 cups water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 egg whites
- 1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
- 1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 (16 ounce) box confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk, or as needed