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Fresh Mozzarella, Sun-Dried Tomato, and Prosciutto Strata
By SaraB
Preheat oven to 350°. Arrange bread cubes in a single layer on a large baking sheet
- 1 pound rosemary focaccia, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 15 cups)
- 3 1/4 cups fat-free milk
- 1/4 cup (2 ounces) crème fraîche or sour cream
- 1 (8-ounce) carton egg substitute
- 1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Cooking spray
- 4 ounces prosciutto, chopped
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
Gratineed Eggs (Kitchen Buffet Brunch)
By SaraB
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- 1 lb sweet or hot Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 Tbs butter
- 8 mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
- 12 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup milk
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves, crumbled
Chocolate Cherry Drops
By SaraB
Stir together flour, cocoa powder, and salt
- 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 egg whites
- 2 cups finely chopped pecans
- candied cherries, halved
Penne in Cream Sauce with Sausage
By SaraB
Melt butter with oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat
- 1 Tbs butter
- 1 Tbs olive oil
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
- 2/3 cup dry white wine
- 1 14-1/2 oz can diced peeled tomatoes with juices
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 6 Tbs chopped Italian parsley
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Scallion Lo Mein
By SaraB
Cook noodles in boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite
- 4 oz linguine or thin spaghetti
- 1-1/2 tsp vegetable oil
- 1 Tbs minced fresh ginger
- 2 Tbs low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp oriental sesame oil
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 16 green onions, cut in 1-inch pieces
Easy Asiago-Olive Rolls
By SaraB
Preheat oven to 450°. Unroll pizza crust dough
- 1 (13.8-oz.) can refrigerated classic pizza crust dough
- 1/4 cup refrigerated olive tapenade
- 1/2 cup grated Asiago cheese
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Cherry-Almond Biscotti
By SaraB
Preheat oven to 325 degrees
- 3/4 cups dried cherries
- 1/2 cup amaretto (almond-flavored liqueur), plus more if needed
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs (3 whole, 1 lightly beaten)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup whole blanched almonds, chopped
- 3 tablespoons coarse sanding sugar
Lemon-Blackberry Crisp
By SaraB
Place blackberries in a lightly greased 11x7 inch baking dish
- 4 cups fresh blackberries (Sara's note - frozen works fine)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 Tbs cornstarch
- 3 Tbs fresh lemon juice
- 25 vanilla wafers, crushed
- 1/2 cup uncooked regular oats
- 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- Ice cream or sweetened whipped cream (Optional)
Hot & Spicy Chex Mix
By SaraB
Heat oven to 250. Melt butter in large roasting pan in oven
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce
- 1-1/4 tsp seasoned salt
- 2-3 tsp red pepper sauce
- 3 cups each Corn, Rice, and Wheat Chex
- 1 cup mixed nuts
- 1 cup pretzels
- 1 cup bite-sized cheese crackers
Pork Chop and Rice Casserole
By SaraB
Brown chops and put on top of rice in casserole
- 4 pork chops
- 1 cup raw rice
- 1 can beef consomme
- 2 cups water
- 4 thick slices each: onion, green pepper, tomato
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp marjoram
- 1/2 tsp thyme