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Chicken Piccata
By peach106
Dredge chicken in flour mixture and shake off excess
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced thin and pounded to an even thickness
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- 10 oz. package button mushrooms, sliced
- 2-3 garlic cloves
- 1 cup white wine
- 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 2 Tbsp. capers (optional)
Antipasto Salad
By peach106
Vinaigrette: In a blender, add the basil, vinegar, garlic, mustard, salt and pepper
- Red Wine Vinaigrette:
- 1 bunch fresh basil, stemmed and chopped, about 2 cups
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Antipasto Salad:
- 1 pound rotelli pasta
- 1 cup hard salami, cut into strips
- 1/4 cup provolone cheese, cut into strips
- 1/4 cup Asiago cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup ripe olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, cut into strips
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
Beef Shepherd's Pie with Garlic Mashed Potato Crust
By peach106
A golden flakey crust envelopes this delicious Beef Shepherd's Pie with Garlic Mashed Potatoes, yummm!
- 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
Citrus Marinated Chicken
By peach106
Combine all marinade ingredients in a large bowl, large enough to hold the chicken and to allow the marinade to ris...
- Citrus Marinade:
- 1/4 cup orange zest
- 2 cups fresh orange juice (about 8 oranges)
- 8 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 Tbsp. whole black peppercorns
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 (5 lb.) roasting chicken
- 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
- Coarsely ground black pepper
Autumn Apple Cake
By peach106
Preheat oven to 350F. Grease and flour a bundt pan
- 3 cups unsifted flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup oil
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 cup milk
- 3 cups chopped, peeled apples
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
Hot Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
By peach106
1. Arrange the sliced tomatoes and cheese in circles in four shallow flameproof dishes
- 1 pound plum tomatoes, sliced
- 8 oz. mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1 medium red onion, diced
- 4-6 pieces sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
- 4 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tsp. red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 4 tbsp. mixed chopped fresh herbs such as basil, parsley, oregano and chives
- salt and black pepper
Minestrone Soup with Winter Vegetables
By peach106
Cook pancetta, onions, celery, and carrots in oils in a wide 7 to 9 qt heavy pot over medium heat, stirring occasio...
- accompaniments:
- 1/3 lb sliced pancetta, chopped
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 4 celery ribs, chopped
- 3 medium red onions, chopped
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 bunch Swiss chard
- 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 28 oz can whole tomatoes in juice
- 3 qt hot water
- 5 cups coarsely chopped cored Savoy cabbage
- 5 cups coarsely chopped escarole
- 1 piece Parmigiano-Reggiano rind
- 1 19 oz can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
- cooked ditalini pasta tossed with oil
- grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cheesecake with Berries
By peach106
Adapted from Lonestar State Cheesecake by Sunny Anderson
- 2 cups cinnamon graham cracker crumbs
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, melted
- 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cups sugar, plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1 pint blueberries
- 1 pint strawberries, sliced
Beef Vegetable Soup
By peach106
Recipe and photo courtesy Paula Deen
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (if using chuck roast)
- 2 1/2 to 3 pounds beef short ribs or 2 1/2 to 3 pounds boneless chuck roast*
- 4 quarts cold water
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
- 3 tablespoons dried parsley
- 2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon House Seasoning, recipe follows
- 1 tablespoon seasoned salt, plus extra for seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup sliced green beans, fresh or canned
- 1 cup frozen black-eyed peas
- 1 cup frozen butter beans
- 1 cup cut okra, fresh or frozen
- 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or canned
- 1 cup diced potatoes
- 1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
- Chopped fresh parsley leaves
Apple and Pear Coffee Cake
By peach106
1. Prepare the topping: Combine all streusel ingredients in a bowl and mix until the butter is roughly incorporated
- The Streusel Topping
- 1 cup oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped nuts, optional
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- Pinch of ground cinnamon
- The Cake
- 1 1/2 pounds (cantaloupe-size portion) Brioche dough ( recipe is HERE)
- Butter for greasing the pan
- 2 small apples, 1 tart and 1 sweet, thinly sliced
- 1 Bosc pear, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- Zest of half an orange
- 1 1/2 cups streusel topping