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Roasted Potato Leek Soup
By msweeney
Directions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
- 4 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts, cleaned of all sand (4 leeks)
- 1/4 cup good olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cups baby arugula, lightly packed
- 1/2 cup dry white wine, plus extra for serving
- 6 to 7 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces creme fraiche
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus extra for garnish
- Crispy Shallots, recipe follows, optional
- 1 1/2 cups olive oil or vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 to 6 shallots, peeled and sliced into thin rings
Cinnamon Baked Doughnuts
By msweeney
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- Baking spray with flour, such as Baker's Joy
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 extra-large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pumpkin Muffins with Cinnamon Streusel Topping
By msweeney
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- Streusel:
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Tilapia Sandwich
By msweeney
Directions Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F
- Tartar Sauce:
- Nonstick spray
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 to 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- Two 6-ounce tilapia fillets
- Two 6-inch soft French rolls, split and toasted
- Tartar Sauce, recipe follows
- 1 beefsteak tomato, sliced
- Iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons pickled relish
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Dash hot sauce
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
By msweeney
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Topping:
- 1/2 pound elbow macaroni
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon powdered mustard
- 3 cups milk
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 large egg
- 12 ounces sharp cheddar, shredded
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Fresh black pepper
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes
By msweeney
Preparation Preheat oven to 350F
- Frosting Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup butter (room temperature)
- 8 oz of cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups of sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 1/3 cups of milk
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 cup of cinnamon baking chips (Looking in the baking aisle for Hershey's cinnamon chips)
- 1 stick or 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup of unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 container thawed cool whip topping
- 1 cup of powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 TBS. ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- For a twist you can add chopped walnuts or chocolate chips for garnish.
Eggs Benedict
By msweeney
Combine the flour, nonfat dry milk, sugar, yeast, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer
- Yeast Based Eggs Benedict Foundation Platform (English Muffin), recipe follows
- Poached Eggs, recipe follows
- Hollandaise Sauce, recipe follows
- 8 slices Canadian bacon, julienned
- 12 ounces all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 ounces nonfat dry milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 envelope active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 10 ounces water
- 1 tablespoon shortening
- Nonstick spray
- 8 teaspoons rolled quick oats
- Special Equipment: 8 (3 3/4-inch diameter by 2-inch tall) cans with tops and bottoms removed or 8 English muffin rings
- 4 quarts water
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 8 largeeggs
- 3 largeegg yolks
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne, divided
- 3 to 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice strained, divided
- 8 ounces cold unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon-size pieces
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
Mexican Flavored Cauliflower Rice
By msweeney
1) Rinse and Dry Cauliflower
- 1/4 Large Cauliflower Head ( After being pulsed in Food Processor Yields about 1.5-2 cups)
- 1 TBSP Ground Cumin ( or a lil more or less if you prefer)
- 1 TBSP Chili Powder (or a lil more or less if you prefer)
- 1/2 small finely chopped yellow onion
- 1/4 diced yellow bell pepper (or any pepper you prefer)
- 1/4 diced red bell pepper (again..any pepper you prefer)
- 1/2 Cup Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- 1/2 TBSP Olive Oil
- 1/2 TBSP of Tomato Paste
- 1/2 tsp Kosher salt (if desired)
- all ingredients above counted in nutrition info*
- You can also use non stick spray if you prefer (you would save a few calories and fat)
White Bean and Chicken Chili - Giada
By msweeney
Directions In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 pounds ground chicken
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 (15-ounce cans) cannellini or other white beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 bunch (about 1 pound) Swiss chard, stems removed, leaves chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 11/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Freshly ground black pepper for seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Tuna and Hummus Sandwiches
By msweeney
Directions Drain the oil from the tuna, reserving the oil
- 14 ounces jarred or canned Italian tuna in olive oil
- 1/4 cup minced celery
- 2 tablespoons minced yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons minced cornichons
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons good mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Sourdough bread, halved and sliced 1/2 inch thick
- Hummus, store-bought or homemade (recipe follows)
- Fresh radishes, sliced
- 2 cups canned chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved (15.5-ounce can)
- 1/3 cup tahini or sesame paste
- 4 teaspoons minced garlic (4 cloves)
- 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons)
- 8 dashes hot sauce, such as Tabasco
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt