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Melting Potatoes
By cindygwest
In the United Kingdom they’re known as fondant potatoes, and here in the United States they’re barely known at ...
- 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 2 garlic cloves, lightly crushed and peeled
Dark Chocolate Mousse
By cindygwest
Bring a saucepan of water to a simmer over low heat
- 3 1/2 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/8 teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper
- 1 tiny pinch salt
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream, chilled
Maple-Glazed Carrots
By cindygwest
1. Cut carrots into 2" lengths, then halve or quarter the pieces lenghwise so that all the carrots are in equal-si...
- 12 large carrots, peeled
- 8 T. butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- Fresh lemon juice
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 T. fresh thyme leaves
Original Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies
By cindygwest
Preheat oven to 375 degrees Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 t. baking soda
- 1 t. salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 t. vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups (12 ounce package) Nestle Chocolate Chips, Semi-Sweet
Best Ever Potato Soup
By cindygwest
In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally; drain drippings
- 6 Jones Dairy Farm Dry-Aged Bacon strips, diced
- 3 cups cubed peeled potatoes
- 1 small carrot, grated
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups 2% milk
- 8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced, optional
Buttermilk Country Biscuits with Ham
By cindygwest
1. Preheat oven to 425 F
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 T. baking powder
- 1 t. dried thyme
- 1 t. sugar
- 1/2 t. ground ginger
- 1/4 t. ground nutmeg
- 1/4 t. baking soda
- 1/4 t. salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 5 T. vegetable shortening
- 1/2 cup minced cooked ham
- 2 T. minced green pepper
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- Melted butter
Skillet Sausage and Mushroom Penne
By cindygwest
Cooking the pasta right in the sauce infuses it with flavor and restricts the cooking to one pan
- 12 ounces sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
- 4 ounces white mushrooms, trimmed and quartered
- 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 12 ounces (3 3/4 cups) penne
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (1 cup), plus extra for serving
- Salt and pepper
Chicken Salad
By cindygwest
Combine all ingredients except mayonnaise in a bowl and mix well, Add the mayonnaise and mix to coat
- 3 large chicken breasts, cooked and chopped
- 1/4 cup onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup almonds, sliced or slivered
- 1/4 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/4 cup sweet pickles, cubed
- 1/4 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise, or to your liking
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Grilled Stuffed Poblanos with Bell Pepper Salsa
By cindygwest
1. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high
- 1 lb. fresh bulk Italian sausage
- 5 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 can (14.5 oz.) diced fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 cup grated Monterey jack
- 4 poblano chiles, halved lengthwise and seeded
- 4 tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 lb. plum tomatoes, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1/4 red onion, chopped
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Vanilla Ice Cream
By cindygwest
Two teaspoons of vanilla extract can be substituted for the vanilla bean; stir the extract into the cold custard in...
- 1 vanilla bean
- 1 3/4 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/3 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 large egg yolks