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Mashed Potatoes au Gratin
By jargrr
Put the potatoes in a pot and cover with the chicken broth
- 5 to 6 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
- 3 cups chicken broth
- Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking dish
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 shallots, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups grated Gruyere
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
Chocolate Chip Pie I
By jargrr
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie
Chicken Breasts with Balsamic Vinegar and Garlic
By jargrr
Season the chicken with salt and pepper
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3/4 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon butter
TEN MINUTE PATE
By jargrr
Break up liversurst with a fork in a bowl, blend in bacon & horseradish dip, sherry & onion until smooth
- 1 package (8oz.) liverwurst
- 1 container (8oz.) bacon & horseradish dip
- 3 tbs. dry sherry
- 1 tbs. grated onion
Red Bliss Potato Salad
By jargrr
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- 3 lbs. red potatoes
- 1 lb. bacon, thick cut
- 1/4 cup grainy mustard
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp. sugar
- salt & pepper
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- 1 red onion, diced
- 1 cup parsley, chopped
butter (divided)
By jargrr
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Grease a 2-quart casserole dish with 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 3 large Russet potatoes (thinly sliced with a mandolin)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh chorizo (removed from casing, divided)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- dash Louisiana-style hot sauce
- pinch ground nutmeg
- 2 1/2 cups sharp, yellow, cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
Slow-Cooker Black Bean Soup with Chorizo
By jargrr
Directions 2 fully cooked (not dried) smoked chorizo sausages (about 6 ounces), halved lengthwise and sliced 1/2 i...
- 1 1 -pound bag dried black beans (about 2 cups), picked over and rinsed
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Sausage Hors d'Oeuvres
By jargrr
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- 1 pound spicy pork sausage, such as Jimmy Dean
- 10 ounces Cheddar cheese, grated
- 3 cups baking mix, such as Bisquick, or self-rising flour
- Kosher salt and pepper
Swordfish with Balsamic Brown Butter Sauce
By jargrr
by John Jones
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 6 6-ounce swordfish steaks (each about 3/4 inch thick)
- Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons drained capers
- Chopped tomatoes (optional)
Tortellini with Mushroom Sauce
By jargrr
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook tortellini according to package instructions; drain
- 1 1/4 cups (1/3 of a 16-ounce bag) frozen cheese tortellini
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 8 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, caps halved and thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, sliced
- 1 cup water
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon cold butter
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley