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Emeril Lagasse's Herbed Quiche With Blue Cheese
By Iggiewoman
Dine on Emeril's herbed quiche with Maytag blue cheese for a fabulous and delicious lunch or dinner
- For the quiche:
- 1 Savory Pie Crust (recipe follows)
- 6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 ounces Maytag blue cheese, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mixed herbs, such as parsley, thyme, tarragon, chives, and/or oregano
- For the pie crust:
- 11/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 3 to 4 tablespoons ice water
Three-Cheese Macaroni & Cheese with Country Smoked Bacon
By Iggiewoman
Makeup Vitamix Heating & Cooling 1 (8-oz) package macaroni, cooked al dente, according to package directions Pr...
- 1 (8-oz) package macaroni, cooked al dente, according to package directions
- Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- 3 tsp butter
- 1 jar (15-16-oz) Alfredo sauce
- 1/3 cup Velveeta cheese
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1 cup + 1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4-6 strips smoked bacon, crumbled
Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie
By Iggiewoman
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C)
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch ground cloves
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
Winter Wassail Recipe
By Iggiewoman
Add the apple juice, cider, orange, and lemon slices to a large stockpot
- 1 quart apple juice
- 1 quart apple cider
- 8 oranges, sliced
- 4 lemons, sliced
- 16 cinnamon sticks (10 for garnish, optional)
- 8 whole cloves
- 6 whole allspice berries
- 1/4 tsp mace
- Cheesecloth or muslin (for spice bouquet
Chocolate Fondue Cups
By Iggiewoman
Directions Heat the chocolate pieces, heavy cream and honey in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over low heat until the ...
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate pieces
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp. honey
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 pkg. (10 ounces) Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Shells, prepared according to package directions
- Assorted fresh fruit (strawberries, banana slices, kiwi slices, pineapple chunks and grapes)
Artichoke-Spinach Dip
By Iggiewoman
Makeup Vitamix Heating & Cooling Preheat the oven to 350°F
- 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup Romano cheese, grated
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 (14-oz) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1 (10-oz) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
- 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Bread bowl or pita chips (optional, for serving
Sugar & Spice Pastry Straws
By Iggiewoman
Directions Heat the oven to 350°F
- Vegetable cooking spray
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tbsp. water
- 1/2 of a 17.3-ounce package Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets (1 sheet), thawed according to package directions
- 2/3 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
Pasta with Eggplant & Tomatoes
By Iggiewoman
Preheat oven to 450 degrees
- 1 1/2 pounds eggplant, peeled in alternating stripes and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1 large onion, halved and cut into 1/2-inch wedges
- 2 pints (4 cups) cherry tomatoes
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3/4 pound whole-wheat penne, (or other short, tubular pasta)
- 1/4 cup sliced, pitted Kalamata or oil-cured black olives
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
Miracle Carrot Muffins
By Iggiewoman
Preheat oven 375 Put sugar, butter, carrots, raisins, salt, spices and 1 1/2 C water in a saucepan
- 1 1/3 C sugar
- 1/4 c butter
- 1 1/4 C shredded carrots
- 1 c raisins
- Handful of nuts
- 1 tsp. salt, cinnamon & all spice
- 1/4 tsp. cloves
- 1 C wholewheat flour
- 1 C white flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 4 oz. cream cheese
- 1 Tbls. orange zest
Chocolate Mousse Tart with Hazelnuts
By Iggiewoman
Step 1 Make crust: Preheat oven to 325 degrees
- For the Crust
- 18 sugar cones, coarsely crushed (6 ounces total)
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- For the Topping and Filling
- 1/3 cup peeled raw hazelnuts
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 3/4 cups heavy cream
- 5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar