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Ultimate_Corn_Chowder
By Karen_3925
Heat the butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 cups canned vegetable stock
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 Idaho potatoes, peeled and diced
- 6 ears corn
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
Homemade Granola Bars
By Karen_3925
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 cups old-fashioned oatmeal
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup shredded coconut, loosely packed
- 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pitted dates
- 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
Captain_Jack's_Corn_Chowder
By Karen_3925
Melt 1 stick of butter in a large saucepan over medium heat
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 small carrot, finely diced
- 1 small celery stalk, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups white corn kernels, fresh or frozen
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups half-and-half
- Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Whole Lotta Nuts Granola
By Karen_3925
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 1/2 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
- 1/4 cup hulled green pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds or pine nuts
- 1/2 cup crushed pecans or walnuts
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup raisins, or chopped dates
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries or blueberries, or combination
Cheddar_Corn_Chowder
By Karen_3925
In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, cook the bacon and olive oil until the bacon is crisp, about 5 minutes
- 8 ounces bacon, chopped
- 1/4 cup good olive oil
- 6 cups chopped yellow onions (4 large onions)
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 12 cups chicken stock
- 6 cups medium-diced white boiling potatoes, unpeeled (2 pounds)
- 10 cups corn kernels, fresh (10 ears) or frozen (3 pounds)
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 8 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, grated
Aspargus and Goat Cheese Frittata
By Karen_3925
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, chives, tarragon, chervil, prosciutto, the 1/2 tsp
- 12 eggs
- 3 Tbs. finely chopped fresh chives
- 1/4 tsp. finely chopped fresh tarragon
- 2 Tbs. finely chopped fresh chervil
- 2 oz. prosciutto, cut into 1/4-inch strips
- 1/2 tsp. salt, plus more, to taste
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 6 oz. goat cheese, crumbled
- 2 lb. asparagus, tough ends trimmed, spears steamed until just tender
- and cooled
- 3 Tbs. unsalted butter
- 1 leek, thinly sliced and rinsed well
Corn_Potato_Chowder
By Karen_3925
Sling the butter into a soup kettle and melt over medium-high heat
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 pound bacon, diced
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 3/4 cup chopped green pepper
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 4 cups chicken broth or stock
- 4 cups peeled, finely diced all-purpose potato
- 1 1/2 cups shredded carrot
- 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
Mexican_Chicken_Soup
By Karen_3925
For serving: sliced avocado, sour cream, grated Cheddar cheese, and tortilla chips Preheat the oven to 350 degr...
- 4 split (2 whole) chicken breasts, bone in, skin on
- Good olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups chopped onions (2 onions)
- 1 cup chopped celery (2 stalks)
- 2 cups chopped carrots (4 carrots)
- 4 large cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 1/2 quarts chicken stock, preferably homemade
- 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes in puree, crushed
- 2 to 4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander seed
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, optional
- 6 (6-inch) fresh white corn tortillas
Gruyere and Prosciutto Oven Omelette
By Karen_3925
Preheat an oven to 350°F
- 8 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 oz. prosciutto or ham, julienned
- 2 cups shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup sourdough French bread cubes (1/2-inch
- cubes)
- 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
Artichoke Pesto Ciabatta
By Karen_3925
In a food processor combine the artichokes, parsley, walnuts, lemon zest and juice, garlic, salt, and pepper
- Before the freezer:
- 1 (8-ounce) pack frozen artichoke hearts, thawed
- 1 cup fresh parsley leaves, packed down
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- After the freezer:
- 2/3 cup grated Parmesan (2 teaspoons per cube)
- 1 (12 to 16-inch) ciabatta loaf, cut into slices
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling