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Ricotta Manicotti with Tomato Sauce
By charlotteh371
SERVES: 8
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 1
- package (8 ounces) manicotti, cooked, drained, and cooled
- 2 2
- containers (15 ounces each) part-skim ricotta cheese
- 2 2
- large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 1/2
- teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 1/2
- teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 1/2 1 1/2
- cups shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 1
- ounce dried mushrooms such as shiitake (optional), soaked and drained (see cooks' note), and finely chopped (optional)
- 4 4
- cups Basic Tomato Sauce
- Ingredients
- 1 1
- tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1
- small onion, diced
- 2 2
- cloves garlic
- 2 2
- cans (28 ounces) whole tomatoes in juice
- 1/4 1/4
- teaspoon dried oregano
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
Chocolate-Buttermilk Layer Cake with Vanilla Buttercream
By charlotteh371
This simple recipe makes two moist chocolate cakes
- cakes
- 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 3 cups sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1 1/2 sticks (6 ounces) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups strong brewed coffee, cooled
- filling and frosting
- Vanilla Buttercream
- Two 1.4-ounce Skor bars, finely crushed
- Cornstarch, for rolling
- 1 1/2 pounds prepared fondant
- Colored fondant and diluted food coloring, for decorating
Creamy Lemon Chicken with Rice
By charlotteh371
DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 475°
- INGREDIENTS
- 8 chicken thighs
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp. butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/2 c. dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)
- 1 c. low-sodium chicken stock
- 2 lemons
- 1/4 c. heavy cream
- 1 c. wild rice
- 1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley
Slow-Cooked Scrambled Eggs
By charlotteh371
1. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over low heat; add shallot, and cook, stirring often, until translucent,...
- 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 8 large eggs
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 2 tbsp. whipping cream
- 1 bunch fresh chives, finely chopped
- Crusty bread
Lemon Garlic Chicken Kabobs
By charlotteh371
Directions: 1) To prepare chicken: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, garlic, parsley, salt and peppe...
- Chicken
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoon minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more, to taste
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more, to taste
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- Optional Vegetables
- Juice of 1 lemon lemon
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch chunks
Peppermint Brownies
By charlotteh371
Center a rack in the oven and heat the oven to 350°F
- 10 oz. (2-1/2 sticks) unsalted butter; more for greasing the pan
- 10 oz. unsweetened chocolate
- 2 tsp. peppermint tea leaves (from about 2-tea bags)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp. peppermint extract
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 4-1/2 oz. (1 cup) all-purpose flour
- 2 oz. semisweet chocolate
- 2 Tbs. light corn syrup
- 2 oz. white chocolate
Strawberry Angel Dessert
By charlotteh371
For glaze, in a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and gelatin
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 5 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin
- 2 cups water
- 2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled, divided
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces), cut into 1-inch cubes
BLACKENED CAJUN SHRIMP TACOS WITH AVOCADO SALSA
By charlotteh371
Instructions In a medium sized bowl add the shrimp and cajun seasoning
- Avocado salsa:
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined, remove tails if wanted
- 1 Tablespoon cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 (11 ounce) can yellow corn, drained
- 1 (15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
- ½ red onion, diced
- 2 avocados, diced
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- juice of one lime
- salt and pepper to taste
- crumbled feta for topping, optional
- 4-6 flour tortillas for serving
Baked 5 Cheese Pasta Shells
By charlotteh371
bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat
- 1 lb uncooked small pasta shells
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 6 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1 inch pieces (about 1 cup)
- 4 oz fontina cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
- 3/4 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- 3 oz pecorino romano cheese, grated (about 3/4 cup)
- 3 oz blue cheese, crumbed (about 3/4 cup)
- 1 (14-5oz) can crushed tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 large scallion, thinly sliced (about 2tbsp)