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Spicy Black Bean Burgers
By MaryEllen
These burgers are spiced to perfection
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 small hot or jalapeno pepper, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 medium red pepper, diced
- 2 cups cooked or canned black beans, mashed
- 1/2 cup corn niblets
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp parsley, minced (optional)
- Makes 6 patties.
- Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 189.5
- Total Fat: 3.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 288.4 mg
- Total Carbs: 32.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.8 g
- Protein: 8.1 g
Trisha Yearwood's Chocolate Pound Cake (amended)
By MaryEllen
This is the original recipe
- 3 cups flour
- 1/2 t. Baking Powder
- 1/2 t. Salt
- 1/2 cup Cocoa
- 2 sticks (1 cup) Butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Shortening
- 3 cups Sugar
- 5 large Eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup Milk (International Delight Amaretto Cafe coffee creamer)
- 2 t. Vanilla (Almond Extract)
Turkey Orloff, Julia Child's Recipe
By MaryEllen
Julia Child's Turkey Orloff
- 1/4 c. plain raw white rice
- Salt
- 1 pound medium sized onions (5-6)
- 1-1/2 sticks butter
- 1 egg for the soubise
- 2 egg yolks for the sauce
- 1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms
- handful fresh parsley (enough to make 3 T. minced)
- 1/2 t. dried tarragon
- pepper
- 12 or more turkey breast slices*
- 5 Tbs. flour for the sauce + more for dredging the turkey
- 1 T. vegetable oil (I used olive oil)
- 2 cups hot turkey or chicken stock
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/2 c. low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 c. lightly pressed down coarsely grated mozzarella cheese
- 3/1 /18 *I found a frozen Butterball Turkey Breast. We'll see how that works in this recipe. Turkey Medallions are impossible to find nowadays. At least in this neck of the woods!
Pão de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)
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By MaryEllen
. Arrange racks in the top and bottom thirds of the oven; preheat to 425 degrees
- 30 30 pieces
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 2 2 cups tapioca flour, see notes
- 2 2 2 large eggs
- 1 1 1 cup farmer’s cheese, optional, see notes
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (1 1/2 cups if not using farmer’s cheese)
- Notes: Tapioca flour (do not use tapioca) is available in the alternative grains section of many grocery stores, often in the baking aisle. Bob’s Red Mill is a popular brand.
- to cheese may be available at some of the best-stocked stores. I have a recipe on this site to make it myself.
Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Squares
By MaryEllen
Reviews 4 stars - ME 10/15/2008
- FIRST BATTER
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 6 oz. bag chocolate chips
- SECOND BATTER
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
Savannah Style Crab Soup
By MaryEllen
I'll probably never make this soup but just reading the recipe makes my mouth water for Charleston!!
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Cooking spray
- 2 cups chopped carrot
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 cups clam juice
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 1 pound lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed
- 1/3 cup dry sherry
Leftover Spaghetti Pie
By MaryEllen
Preheat oven to 350. Grease a 10 inch pie plate
- 1/2 pound leftover cooked Spaghetti
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (to taste)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese + more for topping
- 1/4 cup milk or light cream
- 1 cup cooked and crumbled sweet Italian sausage
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
Crepes
By MaryEllen
1. Combine flour, sugar and salt in a mixing bowl or 4 cup glass measure
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tsp sugar (if making dessert crepes)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 4 eggs
- 3 Tbs butter or margarine, melted and cooled
- Servings: 15
- Nutrition Facts
- Serving size: 1 serving.
- Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.
- Tips
- Set the electric cooktop to a 6 and be sure to heat the pan well before pouring in the first batter. You'll probably end up throwing away (or eating!) the first crepe. For some reason the first one doesn't look quite right.
- Reviews
- 4 stars - ME 1/21/2007
grilled caprese naan pizza
By MaryEllen
1. Heat balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat
- 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar
- 2 naan
- Olive oil mister or cooking spray
- A handful or two of cherry or grape tomatoes, halved (use heirloom if you can!)
- A handful or two of small fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine)
- 1/4 c. fresh basil ribbons
- Salt + pepper to taste
Naturally GF Chocolate Chip Cookies
By MaryEllen
These naturally gluten free chocolate chip cookies are made entirely with “regular” grocery store ingredients...
- 1 3/4 cups (210 g) certified gluten free oat flour
- 1 cup (140 g) cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (109 g) packed light brown sugar
- 7 tablespoons (96 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 eggs (100 g, weighed out of shell) at room temperature, beaten
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract (see note at the top of the recipe)
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips