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Cauliflower and Broccoli Salad
By karen1
Cut broccoli and cauliflower into small flowerettes and mix together
- 1 head cauliflower
- 1 head broccoli
- 1 c. raisins
- 1/2 c. chopped red onions
- 1 c. chopped pecans
- 1/3 c. cider vinegar
- 1/3 c. sugar
- 1/2 c. salad oil
- onion powder
- garlic powder
- lemon pepper
6 Week Muffins
By karen1
Mix raisin bran, sugar, flour, soda and salt in large mixing bowl
- 15 oz. box raisin bran
- 3 c. sugar
- 5 c. flour
- 5 tsp. baking soda
- 2 tsp. salt
- 4 eggs
- 1 c salad oil
- 1 qt. buttermilk
Tortilla Roll Ups
By karen1
Mix the cream cheese, basil, chives, parsley, lemon juice, and sprinkle with salt and pepper together in a bowl
- One 8-ounce package cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil
- 1 teaspoon fresh minced chives
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 6 taco-sized flour tortillas
- 1 pound thinly shaved turkey
- 3 carrots, julienned
- 1 cucumber, julienned
- Roast beef, ham, any lunch meat, lettuce instead of meat for veggie variety
Risotto with Bacon and Kale
By karen1
Place a rack in the center of the oven
- 4 slices bacon, chopped coarsely
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 3 cups low-salt chicken broth, plus 1/4 to 1/2 cup
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
- 3/4 cup diced cooked chicken
- 3 medium curly kale leaves, stemmed and chopped into 1-inch pieces (about 3 cups)spinach or arugala substitute
- 1 roasted carrot, chopped
- 1 roasted parsnip, chopped
- 1 roasted shallot, chopped
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Crostini with Tuna Tapenade
By karen1
Copyright 2010, Barefoot Contessa How Easy is That?, All Rights Reserved
- 10 to 12 ounces canned or jarred Italian tuna packed in olive oil
- 2 teaspoons anchovy paste
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, plus extra for garnish
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves)
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons good olive oil, plus extra for brushing bread
- 1/3 cup Italian mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 cup pitted and chopped kalamata olives
- 1 tablespoon drained capers
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 36 slices French bread, cut diagonally
Meaty Penne
By karen1
In a large nonstick skillet, cook the chorizo over medium-high heat until cooked through, breaking up the chorizo i...
- 1 pound fresh chorizo sausage, casing removed
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 medium carrot, finely chopped (about 2/3 cup)
- 1 large celery stalk, finely chopped (about 2/3 cup)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1 1/4 cups)
- One 3-ounce piece Genoa salami, diced
- One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 1/2 cups baby arugula
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
- 1 pound penne rigate pasta
- 1 cup finely grated Parmesan
Tuna Everything Bagel
By karen1
Fabulous tuna salad
- Tuna Salad:
- 3 cups good quality canned tuna (packed in water), drained
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 4 cornichons, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley leaves
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste
- 2 everything bagels, sliced and toasted
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced crescents
- 1 vine-ripened tomato, sliced
- 1 seedless cucumber, sliced
- 4 Bibb lettuce leaves
Ham and Sausage Strata
By karen1
Preheat the oven to 375°
- Two 1/2-pound baguettes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 celery ribs, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 3/4 pound sweet Italian sausages (about 4), casings removed
- 1 pound smoked baked ham, cut into 1/3-inch pieces
- 1 andouille sausage (about 4 ounces), finely diced
- 1 tablespoon thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 pound Gruyère cheese, cut into 1/3-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half or whole milk
Potato, Ham, and Broccoli Casserole
By karen1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 13x9-inch baking dish
- 4 medium baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes (about 6 cups)
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3/4 pound ham, cut into 1/4-inch cubes (about 3 cups)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 (16-ounce) container sour cream
- 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 (5-ounce) package shredded Swiss cheese
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Additional green onions, sliced (optional)
Beef Grillades with Cheesy Fresh Corn and Sweet Onion Grits
By karen1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 1/2 pounds top round steak (1/2-inch thick)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Spanish paprika
- 1 teaspoon New Mexican chile powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon chile de arbol powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons canola oil, plus more if needed
- 2 Vidalia onions, halved and thinly sliced
- 1 poblano chile, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 cups homemade chicken stock or low-sodium canned chicken broth
- One 16-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Splash red wine vinegar
- Honey
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 small Vidalia onion, finely diced
- 3 ears fresh corn, kernels removed
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups stone-ground grits
- 1 1/2 cups grated aged white cheddar
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 3 green onions, green and pale green parts only, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
- Poached eggs, for serving, optional
- Fresh parsley leaves, for garnish