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Eggless Caesar Salad
By msweeney
In the bowl of a food processor add the 1 cup of cheese, the lemon juice, 1 garlic clove, the mustard and the ancho...
- 1 cup grated Parmigiano, plus a block for shaving
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 or 4 anchovy fillets
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- 3 to 4 slices day old rustic Italian bread, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 2 hearts romaine lettuce
Gluten Free Impossibly Easy Chicken 'n Broccoli Pie
By msweeney
1 Heat oven to 400°F. Grease 9-inch glass pie plate with shortening or cooking spray
- 1 bag (12 oz) Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers™ frozen chopped broccoli, thawed, drained
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz)
- 1 cup cut-up cooked chicken
- 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup Bisquick® Gluten Free mix
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Gluten Free Strawberry Cupcakes
By msweeney
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a muffin pan(s) with 12-15 cupcake papers
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup (3 oz package) gluten free strawberry jello mix
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/4 cups gluten free flour mix
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 4-6 strawberries; chopped and mashed or pureed to equal 1/2 cup
- Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 2 Tablespoons butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 strawberry, chopped & mashed or pureed (1-2 Tablespoons)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
- milk if needed
Chickpea Salad
By msweeney
Directions Combine chick peas with onions, peppers, celery, garlic, red pepper flakes and rosemary in a medium bow...
- 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 small red onion finely chopped
- 1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
- A few ribs celery and leafy tops, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced or grated then grinded into a paste with salt
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons rosemary, finely chopped, a few sprigs
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Tzatziki with Toasted Pita Crisps
By msweeney
Directions Watch how to make this recipe
- 2 (7-ounce) containers Greek yogurt (recommended: Fage Total)
- 1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled and seeded
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Toasted Pita Crisps, recipe follows
- 8 pita breads
- Good olive oil
Beignets
By msweeney
In a measuring cup combine the water, yeast, and 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3/4 cup lukewarm water
- 1 (.25-ounce) packet active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup, plus 1 teaspoon sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- Pinch salt
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 to 6 cups peanut or other neutrally-flavored oil, for frying
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Grilled Southern Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw
By msweeney
Directions Add buttermilk, jalapeno, smoked paprika, 1/2 the lime juice, salt, and pepper to a large resealable zi...
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 jalapeno, sliced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 1/2 pounds halibut, skinless
- Olive oil, for greasing grates
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 16 to 20 (6-inch) corn tortillas
- Cabbage Slaw, recipe follows
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Fresh cilantro leaves, for serving
- 1/2 small head green cabbage, cored
- 1/4 red onion
- 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 chipotle, packed in adobo, finely chopped
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Cinnamon Baked French Toast
By msweeney
Watch how to make this recipe
- French Toast:
- Butter, for greasing
- 1 loaf crusty sourdough or French bread
- 8 whole eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup whipping (heavy) cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 stick cold butter, cut into pieces, plus more for serving
- Warm pancake syrup, for serving
- 1 cup fresh blueberries, for serving
Olive Garden - Almost-Famous Garden Salad
By msweeney
Directions Combine all the dressing ingredients and 1 to 2 tablespoons water in a blender or food processor; puree...
- For the salad:
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Mayonaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt or 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 10 -ounce bag American salad blend
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 small pickled peppers, such as pepperoncini
- 1 small vine-ripened tomato, quartered
- 2 tablespoons sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup large croutons
- 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
Individual Fruit Pizzas
By msweeney
For the cookie crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 1/3 cups butter
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 whole eggs
- 3 tablespoons whole milk
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- One 13-ounce jar marshmallow creme, such as Marshmallow Fluff
- One 8-ounce package cream cheese
- Sliced kiwi fruit
- Sliced red pears
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
- Red and green grapes, halved
- ANY FRUIT YOU'D LIKE!