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Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Warm Cider Vinaigrette
By karen1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 1 (1 1/2-pound) butternut squash, peeled and 3/4-inch) diced
- Good olive oil
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons dried cranberries
- 3/4 cup apple cider or apple juice
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 4 ounces baby arugula, washed and spun dry
- 1/2 cup walnuts halves, toasted
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Rigatoni with Vegetable Bolognese
By karen1
Place the dried mushrooms in a small bowl and cover with 1 1/2 cups very hot water
- 1-ounce dried porcini mushrooms
- 1 1/2 cups hot water
- 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 5 ounces assorted mushrooms (like shiitake, cremini, and brown), stemmed and chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta
- 1/4 cup Parmesan
Pear and Cranberry Crostata
By karen1
Directions For the pastry, place the flour, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel bl...
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 pound very cold unsalted butter, diced
- 3 pounds Bosc pears
- 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 pound cold unsalted butter (1 stick), diced
Sauteed Onions and Peppers
By karen1
Cut the onions in half, and then slice them into 1/8-inch-thick half-rounds
- 6 large yellow onions
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 red bell peppers, julienned
- 2 yellow bell peppers, julienned
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup sherry vinegar
- 1 tablespoon tomato puree
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Citrus Blueberry Salad with Almond Relish and Minted Sugar
By karen1
Put the almonds, sugar and mint in a food processor and pulse briefly to make a coarse streusel-like topping
- 1/2 cup toasted almonds chopped
- 1/4 cup pure cane granulated sugar
- 8 fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 ruby red grapefruits, segmented and juice reserved
- 2 yellow grapefruits, segmented and juice reserved
- 2 Navel oranges, segmented and juice reserved
- 2 tablespoons honey
- One 2-inch piece fresh ginger, cut in half
- 1 pint fresh blueberries, picked over and rinsed
Banana Bread with Vanilla Bean-"Pecan Butter
By karen1
For the butter: Combine pecans and brown sugar in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped
- 3 large overly ripe (skins should be brown) bananas, mashed well (about 1 1/2 cups)
- Scant 1/2 cup pecans, lightly toasted
- 2 tablespoons light brown muscovado sugar
- 2 teaspoons bourbon, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
- Pinch sea salt
- Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup pure cane sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown muscovado sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Guacamole
By karen1
Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh out of their shells into a large bowl
- 4 ripe Hass avocados
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (1 lemon)
- 8 dashes hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco)
- 1/2 cup small-diced red onion (1 small onion)
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 medium tomato, seeded, and small-diced
Bibb Salad with Basil Green Goddess Dressing
By karen1
Place the mayonnaise, scallions, basil, lemon juice, garlic, anchovy paste, salt and pepper in a blender and blend ...
- 1 cup good mayonnaise
- 1 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts (6 to 7 scallions)
- 1 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
- 2 teaspoons chopped garlic (2 cloves)
- 2 teaspoons anchovy paste
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 heads Bibb lettuce
- 2 to 3 tomatoes
BBQ Shrimp
By karen1
Made clean up easier use disposable pan
- 4 lbs. unpeeled large fresh shrimp
- 2 lemons cut into wedges
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup butter melted
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup worcestershire sauce
- 4 garlic cloves chopped
- 3 tbs. old bay seasoning
- 1 tsp. dried rosemary
- 1 tsp. dried thyme
- french bread
Blood Orange Mimosa
By karen1
Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence
- 1 bottle Prosecco
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blood orange juice
- 1 tablespoon super-fine granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange liqueur (recommended: Grand Marnier