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tortellini salad with cranberries, pecans and feta
By vealam
combine vinegars, brown sugar, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper in bowl
- balsamic vinaigrette:
- romaine lettuce and/or mixed greens - torn into bite size pieces
- feta cheese - crumbled
- pecans - toasted in a dry pan until just slightly browned
- dried cranberries
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove of garlic - made into paste with microplane
- salt
- pepper
- 6-7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Baked Cherry Doughnuts
By vealam
1. Preheat oven to 375˚F
- cherry donuts:
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/3 cup superfine sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 16 sweet cherries, pitted and quartered
- 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- cherry glaze:
- 6 pitted sweet cherries
- 3 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- vanilla glaze:
- 2 1/2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- optional garnish:
- white chocolate crispy balls
Macaroon Cups with Ginger Coconut Whipped Cream & Pineapple
By vealam
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Macaroon Tart:
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar*
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 egg whites
- Filling:
- 1- 14 oz full fat coconut milk chilled completely**
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons freshly pressed ginger juice
- 1/3 cup, plus 2 tablespoons chopped pineapple
No Bake Raspberry-Lemon Cheesecake
By vealam
1. In a medium bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs and 1 tablespoon of sugar and melted butter
- FOR THE CRUST:
- 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- FOR THE FILLING:
- 2/3 cup sugar
- zest of 2 lemons
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 (8 ounce) tub frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 cup fresh raspberries, slightly mashed with a fork
Fresh Chicken Con Queso Soup
By vealam
Heat olive oil over medium heat and add both containers of pico de gallo and the garlic
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 containers Marketside spicy pico de gallo (or mild)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3.5 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder (optional)
- 4 cups chicken, cooked and chopped (about 3 chicken breasts)
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/3 cup flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups shredded cheddar-jack cheese
Christmas Lane Cake
By vealam
For cake: Preheat oven to 375°F
- Cake:
- 3 1/4 cups sifted all purpose flour
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 8 large egg whites
- Filling:
- 3/4 cup bourbon
- 3/4 cup dried tart cherries
- 3/4 cup finely chopped dried apricots
- 8 large egg yolks
- 1 1/3 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup pecans, toasted, chopped
- 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- 4 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
- Frosting:
- 1 1/2 (3-ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons bourbon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups chilled whipping cream
- Pecan halves (optional)
- Dried apricot halves
Chicken Pot Pie Soup
By vealam
In a large pot, melt butter over medium high heat
- 2 cup chicken, cooked and diced
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 1 cup fresh broccoli florets, chopped
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk (I used skim)
- pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 package pie crust (I used Pillsbury), thawed
Homemade Cinnamon Roll Pull Apart Bread
By vealam
Make the DOUGH: Dissolve the yeast in the warm water; it should be frothy
- For the GLAZE:
- 1 package (2 1/2 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 2 cups mik, scalded and cooled to lukewarm
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 8-9 cups sifted white flour (lean towards 8)
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 4 tablespoons solid butter
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Chicken Tinga Tacos
By vealam
In a large enameled cast-iron casserole, heat the oil
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 white onion, thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, sliced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 cups chicken stock
- One 14-ounce can tomato puree
- 1 oregano sprig
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 1/2 pounds skinless whole chicken legs
- Twelve 5-inch flour tortillas
- 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- Cilantro, lime wedges and sliced onion, for serving
Butternut Mac & Cheese
By vealam
Cook the macaroni until al dente
- 12 ounces, weight Macaroni
- 1/2 whole Butternut Squash
- Olive Oil, For Drizzling
- 2 whole Yellow Onions, Sliced
- 8 Tablespoons Butter
- 2 Tablespoons Flour
- 2 cups Whole Milk
- Salt And Pepper
- 2 cups Grated Sharp Cheddar
- 1/2 cup Seasoned Breadcrumbs