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STUFFING RING
By JaneTreva
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat
- 3/4 cup butter
- 3 cups coarsely chopped onions (about 2 large)
- 1 cup coarsely chopped celery (about 3 ribs)
- 4 cups corn bread crumbs
- 5 slices stale white bread, torn into small pieces (about 4 cups)
- 2 tablespoons ground sage
- 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 1 can (141/2 oz) chicken broth
- Cranberry Filling: (Optional…see note at end of recipe)
- 1 can (16 oz) whole cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup prepared horseradish
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
EASY HOMEMADE HUMMUS
By JaneTreva
Combine all ingredients in food processor or blender until evenly mixed
- 1 can (19-oz) chickpeas, drained
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt & Pepper
EGG, LEEK AND CHEESE TORTA
By JaneTreva
Heat oil in skillet over medium heat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 leeks, dark green leaves removed
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 to 12 thin slices bread, crusts removed
- 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese
- 8 oz Brie, coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 6 eggs, beaten
- 3 cups half & half cream
ELEGANT ARTICHOKE CUPS
By JaneTreva
Preheat oven to 350°F. Press one wonton wrapper into each cup of a muffin pan
- 24 wonton wrappers
- 2 jars (6-oz/170 g each) marinated artichokes, drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped red pepper
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
HERB & GARLIC ROASTED ‘SMASHED’ POTATOES
By JaneTreva
Cut each potato into eighths and place in a large bowl
- 4 lbs red skinned potatoes (about 10)
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried
- 11/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3 heads garlic
- 1 1/2 cups 35 percent whipping cream
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 3/4 cup shredded Asiago cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
By JaneTreva
Cut each squash in half; discard seeds
- 2 butternut squash (about 2 kg total)
- 1 acorn squash (about 875 g)
- 1/3 cup melted butter, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, divided
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper, divided
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon cardamom
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock or broth
- 1 cup beer (Pilsner)
- 1 cup heavy cream or whole milk
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- Sour cream, chopped pecans or roasted pumpkin seeds (optional)
FIERY CARROT DIP
By JaneTreva
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil
- 2 pounds carrots, sliced
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 1/4 teaspoons harissa or other chile paste (sambal olek is a good choice)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt
- 1/4 pound feta cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)
- 3 pitted black olives (optional)
FRENCH ONION SOUP
By JaneTreva
In a large saucepan over low heat, melt butter
- 4 onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 can (10-oz) beef broth
- 11/2 cups water
- 1 oxo beef cube
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1/8 teaspono pepper
- 4 slices French bread cut 1-inch thick
- 1 cup grated Mozzarella cheese
GARDEN FRESH PASTA SALAD
By JaneTreva
Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente
- Dressing:
- 450 g uncooked pasta
- 3/4 cups Miracle Whip
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 – 2 tomatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces
SAVOURY CRESCENT CHICKEN ROLLS
By JaneTreva
In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese and salad dressing until smooth
- 125 g cream cheese, softened (1/2 package)
- 2 tablespoons Miracle Whip
- 2 cups cooked cubed chicken or turkey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped red pepper
- 1 can Pillsbury crescent rolls
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
- 1/4 cup crushed seasoned croutons or Parmesan cheese