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Saffron Risotto with Butternut Squash
By karen1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
- 1 butternut squash (2 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 6 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
- 2 ounces pancetta, diced
- 1/2 cup minced shallots (2 large)
- 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice (10 ounces)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon saffron threads
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Pirate Pasta
By karen1
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- Kosher salt
- 1 pound penne
- 1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese (6 ounces)
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 ounces mushrooms, such as cremini, button or shiitake, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and left whole
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup medium green olives (about 18), pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- One 10-ounce or two 5-ounce cans tuna in olive oil, such as Tonnino, drained
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
Truffled Mac and Cheese
By karen1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Good olive oil
- 1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and caps sliced 1/2-inch
- 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, stems removed and caps sliced 1/2-inch
- 3 tablespoons cream sherry
- Kosher salt
- 1 pound pasta such as cavatappi
- 3 ounces white truffle butter, such as D'Artagnan
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 quart whole milk, scalded
- 12 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated (4 cups)
- 8 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar, grated (2 1/2 to 3 cups)
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 1/2 cups fresh white bread crumbs
Caramel Croissant Pudding
By karen1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 stale croissants
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 eggs, beaten
Smoky Salmon Spread
By karen1
Beat cream cheese with lemon juice, milk and dill weed in mixer until light and fluffy
- 1 can (14.75 oz) salmon, drained (Doube Q Alaska recommended)
- 2 pkgs. (8 oz. each) light cream cheese
- 3 tbsp. lemon juice
- 3 tbsp. milk
- 1 1/2 tsp. dill weed
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 3-4 drops natural hickory liquid smoke
- crackers or french bread rounds
Cajun Chicken Pasta
By karen1
Cook pasta according to package directions
- 3 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Cut Into Cubes
- 3 teaspoons Cajun Spice Mix, More To Taste
- 1 pound Fettuccine
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 1 whole Green Bell Pepper, Seeded And Sliced
- 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Seeded And Sliced
- 1/2 whole Large Red Onion, Sliced
- 3 cloves Garlic, Minced
- 4 whole Roma Tomatoes, Diced
- 2 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- 1/2 cup White Wine
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- Cayenne Pepper To Taste
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper, To Taste
- Salt To Taste
- Chopped Fresh Parsley, To Taste
Sauteed Broccolini and Garlic
By karen1
In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water and the salt to a boil
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 4 bunches broccolini (1 1/2 pounds)
- 3 tablespoons good olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, minced