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PORK MEDALLIONS WITH PRUNES AND RED WINE
By curly
Rachael Ray
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1-3/4 to 2 pounds pork tenderloins, sliced 1 inch thick
- 2 red onions, sliced
- 2 cups merlot wine
- 18 pitted prunes (6 oz) halved
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 Tbsps butter
- Fresh flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped (2 generous handfuls) c
- Crusty whole grain rolls, to pass around the table
FRUIT & NUT SALAD
By curly
In a large bowl, gently stir the bananas, apples, marshmallows, cranberries and whipped topping
- 4 medium firm bananas, sliced
- 1 medium green apple, chopped
- 1 medium red apple, chopped
- 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped, divided
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE EXPRESSO COOKIES
By curly
In a small heavy saucepan, melt unsweetened chocolate, 1 cup chocolate chips and butter with coffee granules; stir ...
- 3 oz. unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 2 cups (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips, divided
- 1/2 cup butter, cubed
- 1 Tbsp instant coffee granules
- 1 cup plus 2 Tbsps sugar
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
VANISHING OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES
By curly
1. Heat oven to 350. 2. Beat together butter and sugars until creamy
- 1 c. margarine or butter, softened
- 1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/2 c. granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 1/2 c. flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 3 c. Quaker oats (quick or old fashioned)
- 1 c. raisins
BROCCOLI SALAD - From Tammy Balla
By curly
- Wash and chop broccoli into bit size portions
- 4 Broccoli
- 1 lb bacon
- 1 cup sunflower seeds
- 1 small onion
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 cup mayo
- 2 T. rice vinegar
SHRIMP PICCATA
By curly
Cook pasta according to package directions
- 1/2 pound uncooked angel hair pasta
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup white wine or additional chicken broth
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup capers, drained
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
ALMOND BUTTER COOKES #1
By curly
1. In large bowl, beat together flour, sugar, butter, almond extract, and salt
- Topping:
- 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1 tsp. almond extract
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 1 large egg white (beaten slightly)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. finely ground toasted almonds
- 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
GRANDMA SMITH'S CHRISTMAS COOKIES
By curly
Beat sugar and butter until light and creamy
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsps baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 4 1/2 cups flour
- Decorating Candies
- Sugar Icing
DOUBLE-CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO COOKIES
By curly
In a small heavy saucepan, melt unsweetened chocolate, 1 cup chocolate chips and butter with coffee granules; stir ...
- 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, divided
- 1/2 cup butter, cubed
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
PERFECT MASHED POTATOES
By curly
Always put potatoes in cold water to start, then bring to a boil
- 1 1/2 lbs (680 g) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut lengthwise into quarters
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 Tbsp (60 ml) heavy cream
- 2 Tbsp (30 g) butter
- 1 Tbsp milk (or more)
- Salt and Pepper