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Mocha Caramel Trees
By jjadin
1. In a large mixing bowl beat first 3 ingredients with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/3 cup sifted powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso coffee powder or 2 teaspoons instant coffee crystals
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate pieces
- 1 teaspoon shortening
- 1/2 14 ounce package vanilla caramels (about 24)
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 cup butter
Raspberry Lemon Muffins
By jjadin
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C)
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1 cup frozen raspberries
- 2 tablespoons white sugar for decoration (optional)
Fresh Wild Mushroom Soup
By jjadin
Melt butter in large pot over medium-high heat
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
- 2 cups finely chopped onions
- 6 ounces crimini (baby bella) mushrooms, chopped
- 6 ounces fresh oyster mushrooms, chopped
- 6 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, caps chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 3 tablespoons brandy
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 4 cups beef broth
Roasted Tomato Sauce with Rosemary and Goat Cheese
By jjadin
1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 475 degrees
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Minced fresh rosemary
- 1/8 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- Table salt and ground black pepper
- 3 pounds Vine-ripened tomatoes (9 to 12 medium), cored and halved pole to pole
- 6 Medium cloves garlic , peeled
- 1 Small onion , peeled and cut into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1 teaspoon Red wine vinegar
- Granulated sugar to taste (up to 2 teaspoons; see note above)
- 2 ounces Crumbled goat cheese
Mushroom, Celery, and Goat Cheese Salad
By jjadin
Really, surprisingly good!
- 1/4 cup EVOO
- 3 tbsp fersh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 4 tbsp chopped flat leaf parsley
- 3/4 lb firm white button mushrooms
- 4 celery stalks, trimmed
- 1 2oz piece hard aged goat cheese
Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto
By jjadin
Roast squash: Preheat oven to 450°F
- 3 lb butternut squash
- 6 cups nonfat vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice (9 oz)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 5 tablespoons finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1/2 oz)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
- 4 oz arugula or baby spinach (6 cups), stems discarded and leaves very coarsely chopped
Nectarines, Grapes, and Blueberries with Orange and Cardamom
By jjadin
Combine sugar, zest, and cardamom in large bowl
- 4 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp grated zest from one orange
- 1/8 tsp ground cardamom
- 3 medium necatraines, pitted and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 9 oz large green grapes, halved pole to pole
- 1 pint blueberries
- 1-2 tbs juice from one lime
That's Shallota Flavor Spaghetti
By jjadin
Heat the extra-virgin olive oil with the butter over medium-low heat in a skillet with high sides
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 10 shallots, halved then thinly sliced
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 pound whole-wheat spaghetti
- A generous handful flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Pate Sucree
By jjadin
Adding egg yolks, cream, and sugar transforms a standard crust into something almost cookie-like
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2" cubes
- 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Quorn, Arugula, and Red Bell Pepper Sandwichs
By jjadin
Mix first 3 ingredients in small bowl
- 3 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt
- 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh arugula
- 2 large red bell peppers
- 4 quorn naked halves (each about 4 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 6 5- to 6-inch-long French bread baguette pieces, halved lengthwise
- 2 large bunches fresh arugula