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Lasagna Alfredo - StumbleUpon
By msweeney
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
- 3 cooked, boneless chicken breast halves, diced
- 2 (16 ounce) jars Alfredo-style pasta sauce
- 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 pints ricotta cheese
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Peppercorn Steak
By msweeney
Heat a grill to medium. Put the steaks the grill and cook to desired doneness
- 4 (7-ounce) top sirloin steaks
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 (1-ounce) package au jus mix
- 2 tablespoons margarine
- 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream (recommended: Minor's Culinary Cream)
- 2 ounces brandy
- 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly ground coarse black pepper
Tzatziki - dairy free
By msweeney
In a blender/food processor blend silken tofu, lemon juice, vinegar and 1/2 tsp salt
- 12 ounces firm silken tofu (1 box)
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 ⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 2 -3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- pepper, to taste
- 1 cucumber, seeded and grated
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (optional) or 1 tablespoon of fresh mint (optional)
Chicken in Mustard
By msweeney
Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 1/2 to 2 pounds chicken thighs, skin removed
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/4 pound white button mushrooms, quartered
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 cup chicken stock, plus more if needed
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- Super Buttered Noodles, recipe follows
- 2 chicken bouillon cubes
- 1 pound egg noodles
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Balsamic Roasted Beet Salad
By msweeney
Directions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
- 8 medium-size beets, tops removed and scrubbed
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup good olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, such as Grey Poupon
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 ounces baby arugula
- 1/3 cup roasted, salted Marcona almonds, toasted
- 4 ounces soft goat cheese, such as Montrachet, crumbled
Spinach Frittata
By msweeney
Preheat the oven to broil
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 cup lengthwise-halved grape tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
Sour Cream Coffee Cake
By msweeney
Directions For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 sticks butter, at room temperature, plus more for greasing
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons milk, plus more if needed
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pecan Pie
By msweeney
First, whip up the pie crust: Mix the flour and salt in a bowl
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup vegetable shortening or lard
- 3/4 cup salted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup corn syrup (light or dark)
- 1/3 cup melted salted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 whole eggs beaten
- 1 cup (heaping) chopped pecans
Double Lemon Glazed Doughnuts
By msweeney
Heat oven to 350 degrees F
- Doughnuts:
- 1 1/4 cups flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup canola or vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- Glaze:
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons milk
Chicken and Broccoli Stir-fry
By msweeney
Directions In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with the scallion whites, about half the garlic and ginger, the soy ...
- 1 pound chicken breast (about 2 breasts), cubed
- 3 scallions, whites only, thinly sliced on an angle
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 -inch piece peeled fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon, plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
- 1/3 About 1/3 cup water
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 5 to 6 cups broccoli, trimmed sliced stalks and medium florets (keep the 2 cuts separate)
- 3/4 to 1 teaspoon red chili flakes, optional
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- Garnish: toasted sesame seeds, optional
- Serving suggestion: Jasmine rice