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Pumpkin Pie Bars
By Bearbuddy45
Heat oven to 350°F. Line 11x7-inch pan with cooking parchment paper, leaving about 1 to 2 inches paper hanging ove...
- 1 can Pillsbury® Crescent Recipe Creations® refrigerated seamless dough sheet
- 2 eggs
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) or homemade pumpkin puree
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Grilled Chicken with Basil Dressing
By Bearbuddy45
Whisk 1/3 cup of oil, 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, fennel seeds, 3/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper ...
- 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus 1/4 cup
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds, coarsely crushed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 3 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts
- 1 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves
- 1 large garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
Ham and Bean Soup II
By Bearbuddy45
In a large stock pot, add water, ham bone and pre-soaked beans
- 1 pound dry navy beans, soaked overnight
- 4 quarts water
- 1 pound leftover ham bone with meat attached
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Mussels Mariniere
By Bearbuddy45
Scrub mussels and pull off beards, cutting them at the base with a paring knife
- 4 quarts fresh mussels
- 1 (16 ounce) package linguini pasta
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 cups white wine
Chicken Bouillabaisse
By Bearbuddy45
Season the chicken with salt and pepper
- 1 chicken, 4 to 5 lb., cut into serving pieces, including backbone
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 3 Tbs. canola oil
- 2 yellow onions, 1 quartered, 1 diced
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed
- 3 fennel bulbs, thinly sliced, stems and fronds reserved
- 4 cups water
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 Tbs. chicken demi-glace
- 1 1⁄4 lb. Yukon Gold potatoes, cut 1⁄2 inch thick
- Pinch of saffron threads
- 2 tsp. Pernod (optional)
- 1 Tbs. minced fresh chervil
- 1 Tbs. minced fresh tarragon
- 1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
- 6 slices toasted country bread
- 6 Tbs. aioli (see related recipe at left)
Gemelli w/Scallops, Roasted Red Peppers & Baby Peas
By Bearbuddy45
Bring a large pan of water to a boil
- 3 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 4 scallions, chopped (do not substitute)
- 1 lb. scallops (cut in half if too large)
- 1 1/4 c. Frozen baby peas
- 2 roasted red peppers, julienned
- 1 (1 lb.) box gemelli pasta
- 1 c. dry white wine
- 3-4 strands fresh saffron
- salt and fresh ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp. chopped fresh dill
- dill sprigs for garnish, if desired
Three-Pound Beef Burger for Six on Country Bread
By Bearbuddy45
Preheat a gas grill to high or ignite the charcoal
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
- 3 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt, preferably gray salt, plus more for sprinkling
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for sprinkling
- 6 ounces soft, fresh goat cheese, at room temperature, such as Laura Chenel's
- Nonstick spray, for spritzing
- One 16-ounce round loaf country bread
- Grilled Bing Cherry-White Balsamic Sauce, recipe follows
- 2 cups whole Bing cherries, stemmed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
- 6 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt, preferably gray salt
- Pinch freshly ground black pepper
- Special equipment: Fine-mesh grill basket or all-metal strainer
Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup
By Bearbuddy45
DIRECTIONS Brown and drain sausage
- 1 lb. Hot Italian Sausage, casings removed
- 1 lb. Mild Italian Sausage, casings removed
- 1 lb. cheese tortellini
- 2 med. onions, chopped
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 4 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 red bell peppers, diced (can use green and/or yellow)
- 12 c. chicken broth
- 2 (28 oz.) cans crushed tomatoes in tomato puree
- 2 tsp. dried basil
- 1 tsp. dried oregano, crumbled
- 1 c. cooked small pasta shells
Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs
By Bearbuddy45
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F
- 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 2 pounds)
- Kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, roughly chopped
- 1 medium onion, roughly chopped
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 2 28-ounce cans tomato puree
- 2 large sprigs basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Tiramisu Cheesecake
By Bearbuddy45
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 1 (12 ounce) package ladyfingers
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 tablespoons coffee flavored liqueur
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
- 1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 (1 ounce) square semisweet chocolate