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Stewed Chick Peas with Tomatoes and Zucchini
By msweeney
Directions Beans: In a large pot, combine the beans, the whole half onion, carrot, celery, whole garlic cloves, ba...
- 1 pound dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
- 1 large onion, 1/2 cut into 1/2-inch dice and the other half left whole
- 1 carrot, peeled
- 1 rib celery
- 4 cloves garlic, 2 whole and 2 smashed and finely chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 thyme bundle
- Kosher salt
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Pinch crushed red pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, coarsely ground
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, coarsely ground
- 3 beefsteak tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice, reserve the seeds and juices
- 2 large zucchini, green part only, cut into 1/2-inch dice
Brownie Tart - Ina
By msweeney
Directions 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter 3 1/4 cups (20 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips 3 extra-la...
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
- 3 1/4 cups (20 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
- 3 extra-large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup (4 ounces) chopped walnuts
- 2 to 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- Grease and flour a 9-inch tart pan with removable sides. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Mac and Cheese
By msweeney
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- Kosher salt
- Vegetable oil
- 1 pound elbow macaroni or cavatappi
- 1 quart milk
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 12 ounces Gruyere, grated (4 cups)
- 8 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar, grated (2 cups)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3/4 pound fresh tomatoes (4 small)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh white bread crumbs (5 slices, crusts removed)
Gluten Free Quick Mix Chocolate Cookies
By msweeney
1 Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, mix all ingredients except sugar with spoon until dough forms
- 1 box Betty Crocker® Gluten Free devil's food cake mix
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup sugar
Traditional Mandarin Fried Rice
By msweeney
In a wok, add 2 tablespoons of oil and quickly soft-scramble the eggs
- Canola oil
- 3 eggs
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons minced ginger
- 1 bunch chopped scallions, green and white separated
- 1 lapchang, diced (Chinese sausage), can substitute with 4 strips of cooked bacon
- 8 cups cooked, day old long grain rice
- 3 tablespoons thin soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- Salt to taste
Spanish Pea Soup with Crispy Ham
By msweeney
Directions In a deep (8 x 5-inch) heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat
- Good olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped shallots (2 large shallots)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
- 4 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
- 2 pounds frozen peas, such as Bird's Eye Sweet Garden
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 6 thin slices Spanish Serrano ham or Italian prosciutto
Chicken with Tarragon and White Wine
By msweeney
Directions For the chicken: In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, heat the oil over high heat
- Chicken:
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 (4 1/2-pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Flour for dusting
- Sauce:
- 1 1/2 cups (about 10 ounces) cipollini or pearl onions, trimmed and peeled
- 4 cloves garlic, halved
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup white wine, such as Riesling
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth, plus 1/3 cup
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh tarragon leaves, plus 2 tablespoons
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Gluten-Free Luscious Layer Bars
By msweeney
1 Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray
- 1 box Betty Crocker™ Gluten Free chocolate chip cookie mix
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
- 1 cup white vanilla baking chips
- 1 cup milk chocolate or semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Mexican Breakfast Casserole - GF and dairy free
By msweeney
Preheat oven to 375 F. Spray a 9″X13″ baking dish with nonstick spray and set aside
- Ingredients
- 12 eggs, whisked
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 sweet potato*, shredded with skin on
- 1 jalapeno, deseeded and chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups diced fresh tomatoes (or 1 can of diced tomatoes, drained)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (or chard or any leafy green you choose)
Glazed Almond Bundt Cake
By msweeney
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- Glaze:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 2 cups white sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup ground almonds
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup milk
- 3/4 cup white powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds