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Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
By Karen_3925
Warm the butter, olive oil, onions, and curry powder in a large stockpot uncovered over low heat for 15 to 20 minut...
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons good olive oil
- 4 cups chopped yellow onions (3 large)
- 2 tablespoons mild curry powder
- 5 pounds butternut squash (2 large)
- 1 1/2 pounds sweet apples, such as McIntosh (4 apples)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups good apple cider or juice
Chicken_Waldorf_Salad
By Karen_3925
Combine all ingredients. Serve
- 1/4 cup whipping cream
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Chicken, diced
- Celery chopped
- Green Grapes, halved
- Chopped walnuts
Shephards Pie with Mushroom Onion Gravy
By Karen_3925
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- Mushroom Onion Gravy:
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, washed, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 clove garlic, smashed
- Salt
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (85 percent lean)
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup low-sodium beef stock
- 1/2 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, julienned
- 2 zucchini, julienned
- 2 carrots, peeled and grated
- 1 teaspoon Hungarian hot paprika, plus more for garnish
- 4 ounces Havarti cheese, grated
- 1/2 large onion, chopped
- 8 ounces white button mushrooms, sliced
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 cups beef broth
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Zucchini Bread
By Karen_3925
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 cups sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Cheddar and Chive Biscuits
By Karen_3925
Preheat oven to 375 and put your rack in the center In a medium sized bowl, mix the flour, salt, cayenne pepper,...
- 1 1/4 c all purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons of shortening
- 3 tablespoons of cold unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 tablespoons of chives, chopped
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar (I used smoked because I had it)
- 1 1/4 c heavy cream
Chicken_Salad
By Karen_3925
FoodNetworks Recipe
- 4 cups diced poached chicken, recipe follows
- 1 stalk celery, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 4 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced or 1/4 cup sweet onion cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon or fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
- 1 cup prepared or homemade mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons strained freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- POACHED CHICKEN FOR SALADS
- 10 sprigs parsley
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 small onion, halved
- 1 small carrot, halved
- 1 stalk celery, halved
- 3 pounds chicken breasts halves, on the bone and fat trimmed
- 5 to 6 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
- Put the parsley, thyme, onion, carrot, celery, and chicken breasts in a medium saucepan. Cover with the broth, and bring just to a boil. Lower the heat to very low and cover. Poach the chicken for 20
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and reserve the liquid. Bone and skin the chicken and cut the meat into 1 inch cubes. Discard the bones and skin.
- Strain the broth and store, covered, in the refrigerator for 3 days or freeze for later use. Remove any fat from the surface of the broth before using. Yield: 4 cups cubed chicken or 4 to 6 servings.
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookie Bars
By Karen_3925
Preheat oven to 325°. Butter a 9″-square baking pan
- Crust
- 1 & 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
- Cookie Dough
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- Filling
- 10 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
White_Bean_Chili
By Karen_3925
Rinse beans well, cover with cool water, and soak for 2 hours
- 1 pound dried navy beans
- 5 cups chicken stock
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 3/4 cup diced onion
- 1 1/2 cups chopped green chiles (fresh or canned)
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 to 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- 1/2 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped
Gnocchi with Cinnamon Butter
By Karen_3925
Melt the butter with the cinnamon stick in a heavy medium skillet over medium heat until melted, about 2 minutes
- 3/4 cup butter (1 1/2 sticks)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 package storebought gnocchi
- Salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar, plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon