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Spinach and Brie Chicken with Tomato Orzo
By mirelsonp
1. Set a large saucepan of salted water to boil
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 8 thin chicken cutlets (1 1/2 lb total)
- 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen leaf spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 4 oz Brie cheese, cut into 8 slices
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 plum tomatoes, cored and chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Whole Wheat Chapati
By mirelsonp
Recipe source: Bon Appetit | January 2016 This fast-cooking flatbread traditionally accompanies dal or curry dishe...
- 1 3/4 cups whole-wheat or Indian atta flour plus additional for kneading and dipping
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup lukewarm water
- Vegetable oil for greasing skillet
Baby Dinner Rolls
By mirelsonp
Perfect for buffets, where guests want just a little bite of everything
- 1 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees F)
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 2 3/4 to 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 2 Tbsp snipped fresh basil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp milk
- 2 Tbsp finely shredded Parmesan cheese
Hummingbird Cake
By mirelsonp
Recipe source: Southern Living - January 1999
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 cups chopped bananas
- Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1 (16-ounce) package powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Corn and Jalapeno Muffins
By mirelsonp
Recipe source: NY Times Food | David Tanis The flavor of these buttery, miniature muffins is amped up with sautéed...
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for buttering muffin tins
- 1 cup raw, tender corn kernels
- 1 jalapeño chile, finely chopped
- Kosher salt
- Ground black pepper
- 1 cup/135 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 cup/145 grams white or yellow cornmeal
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 3 ounces/85 grams grated Cheddar cheese
Basic Chicken Rub
By mirelsonp
Recipe source: cooking.com
- 2/3 cup chili powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 Tbsp. kosher salt
- 4 Tbsp. onion powder
- 4 Tbsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. cayenne pepper
Shrimp Scampi With Green Onions and Orzo
By mirelsonp
This dish is like risotto (only quicker and easier) and features cooked orzo topped with garlicky shrimp
- 3/4 cup orzo
- 4 Tbsp (1/2 stick) butter, divided
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
Pumpkin Cupcakes with Spiced Mascarpone Frosting
By mirelsonp
Cupcakes: 1. Preheat oven to 350 Degrees F
- Frosting:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2/3 cup canned pumpkin
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup golden raisins
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 recipe Spiced Mascarpone Frosting
- 1/4 cup crystallized ginger, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup softened mascarpone cheese
- 6 Tbsp softened butter
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
Pecan-Date Cheese Wafers
By mirelsonp
1. In a large bowl, combine butter, cheese, pecans, dates, and red pepper
- 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
- 1 (1 lb) block sharp Cheddar cheese, finely grated
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1 cup finely chopped dates
- 1/2 tsp ground red pepper
- 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- Sugar
Cheddar Broccoli Salad
By mirelsonp
Connie McNair's Broccoli salad
- 6 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 1/2 cups (6 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled