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Glazed Salmon Winter Salad + Sweet Balsamic Vinaigrette
By vealam
FOR THE VINAIGRETTE: In a mini food processor or blender; combine the garlic clove with a handful of parsley and pu...
- FOR THE SWEET BALSAMIC VINEGAR:
- 1 clove Fresh Garlic, peeled
- 1 handful Fresh Parsley
- Juice from 1/2 of Orange
- 1/3 cup of Honey
- 1/2 cup Balsamic Vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon Dried Basil
- 1/4 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 1 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Kosher Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
- FOR THE SALMON:
- 2 three to four ounce portions of Wild Caught Salmon
- 2 heaping teaspoons of grainy Dijon Mustard
- 2 heaping tablespoons of Dark Brown Sugar
- FOR THE SALAD:
- 5 ounces of your favorite leafy Salad Greens {I like spring mix!}
- A few tablespoons of the Sweet Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup sliced Dried Apricots
- 1/2 cup Whole Walnuts {heated in a pan until fragrant and toasty}
- 1/4 cup Bleu Cheese {more or less to taste}
- Pomegranate Arils from half of a Pomegranate
- 2 glazed Salmon fillets
Creamy Garlic Herb Mushroom Spaghetti
By vealam
Pasta: Cook the pasta according to package directions
- 4 ounces 4 ounces whole wheat pasta (spaghetti, linguine, etc.) - I like DeLallo brand
- 4 tablespoons 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 3 cloves 3 cloves garlic, minced, divided
- 16 ounces 16 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon herbes de provence
- 1 1/2 cups 1 1/2 cups milk
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons 3 tablespoons olive oil
- additional 1/4 cup water, broth, milk or cream (optional)
- 1/4 cup 1/4 cup fresh parsley (more to taste)
Oatmeal Creme Pie Ice Cream Cake
By vealam
In a large saucepan over medium heat, stir together the sugar and half-and-half
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups half & half
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 14 Oatmeal Creme Pies
- whipped cream, optional
Eggplant Parmesan Grilled Cheese with Chili Tomato Jam
By vealam
For the jam place the cherry tomatoes, plum tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, honey, red pepper flakes, and paprika in a ...
- For the chili tomato jam:
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes, whole
- 1 lb plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- For the eggplant parmesan:
- 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1/4 inch thick 'fries'
- 1 cup flour
- 4 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated parmigiano reggiano
- 2 tsp oregano
- salt and black pepper, to taste
- For the sandwiches:
- 12 slices of bread
- 12 slices mozzarella cheese
- butter, for greasing the pan
Lighter General Tso's
By vealam
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F
- Sauce:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless, chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups crushed Corn Flakes
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Cubano
By vealam
Directly inspired by the cubanos served at Latin American Cafeteria, the Cuban sandwich on the menu at Garces Tradi...
- ROAST PORK:
- 2 Tbsp kosher salt + 1 Tbsp
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp ground mustard
- 2 lb boneless pork shoulder, tied in an even roll
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp ground mace
- 2 Tbsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp Spanish smoked sweet paprika
- SANDWICH:
- 4 (6-inch) light crisp-crusted bakery rolls
- 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 3/4 lb best-quality domestic ham (unglazed), thinly sliced
- 1/4 lb Swiss or Gruyère cheese, thinly sliced
- 1 large dill pickle, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
Apple Snickerdoodle Muffins
By vealam
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- For the Muffins:
- 7 ounces (1 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 Pinata Apple, finely diced (do not peel)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup 1% milk (other percentage milks or non-dairy milk may be substituted)
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- For the Topping:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Peanut Butter Bourbon-Filled Doughnuts
By vealam
Since there are quite a few steps in this recipe, I suggest spreading out the work over two days
- STREUSEL TOPPING
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup natural crunchy peanut butter (low or no-sugar/salt)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2/3 cup mini chocolate chips
- PEANUT BUTTER PASTRY CREAM
- 2 cups milk or cream, divided
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 whole eggs
- 4 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup smooth or chunky natural peanut butter (low or no-sugar/salt)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4-1/2 cup (to taste) Kentucky Bourbon
- DOUGHNUTS
- 2 tablespoon + 2 teaspoon active dry yeast, divided
- 2 cups whole fat half & half, heated to 110˚F, divided
- 4 to 5 cups bread flour, divided
- 1/4 cup superfine sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- Vegetable oil for frying
- CHOCOLATE GLAZE
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup whole milk, warmed
- 1 tablespoon dark corn syrup *optional
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
Dulce de Leche Snack Squares (Man Bars)
By vealam
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13 pan with foil and coat generously with nonstick spray and set aside
- 1 (14- ounce) box graham crackers, crushed finely
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 (14- ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (13-14 ounce) can Dulce de Leche
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Vodka Gummy Bears Pops
By vealam
Pour the vodka in a bowl. Add the gummy bears, cover, and allow them to soak for 24-72 hours
- 1 1/4 cup vodka
- 1 1/4 cup gummy bears
- 3 cups Sprite or Ginger Ale (or Fanta!)
- wooden popsicle sticks