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Penne with Beef and Arugula
By Karen_3925
Season the steak with salt and freshly ground black pepper, herbs de Provence, and minced garlic
- 1 (1-pound) New York strip steak
- 1 teaspoon herbs de Provence
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus 3 tablespoons
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for steak and pasta water
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for steak
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 2 cups chopped arugula
Lemon_Asparagus_Pasta
By Karen_3925
Cut the asparagus stems into one-inch pieces, but reserve the tips
- 1 lb. asparagus
- zest of one lemon
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lb. pasta, preferably penne
- parmesan cheese to taste
Pasta with Pumpkin and Sausage
By Karen_3925
Heat a large, deep nonstick skillet over medium high heat
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon
- 1 pound bulk sweet Italian sausage
- 4 cloves garlic, cracked and chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 bay leaf, fresh or dried
- 4 to 6 sprigs sage leaves, cut into chiffonade, about 2 tablespoons
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup chicken stock, canned or paper container
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 1/2 cup (3 turns around the pan) heavy cream
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, ground or freshly grated
- Coarse salt and black pepper
- 1 pound penne rigate, cooked to al dente
- Romano or Parmigiano, for grating
- Pumpernickel or whole grain bread, as an accompaniment
- Spinach Salad with Apple and Red Onion, as an accompaniment, recipe follows
Risotto in a Lemon Cup
By Karen_3925
In a medium saucepan bring the broth and 1/2 cup water to a simmer
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter, plus 1 tablespoon
- 1 large shallot, diced
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan, plus 2 tablespoons
- 2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 a lemon, zested amd juiced
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 lemons, for serving
Max Brenner's Pure Milk Hot Chocolate
By Karen_3925
Heat cream in saucepan and pour over chocolate
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup milk
Shortbread Cookies
By Karen_3925
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 3/4 pound unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar, plus extra for sprinkling
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 to 7 ounces very good semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
Basic_Risotto
By Karen_3925
Heat butter and oil in 10-inch quiche or deep pie dish, or 11"x 8 1/2" x 2" dish, uncovered, at 100% for 2 min
- 2 T. unsalted butter
- 2 T. olive oil
- 1/2 c. minced yellow onion
- 1 c. arborio rice
- 3 c. Chicken broth
- 2 t. kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Chocolate Gooey Butter Cookies
By Karen_3925
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 (8-ounce) brick cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 stick butter, at room temperature
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (18-ounce) box moist chocolate cake mix
- Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Three Chocolate Cookies
By Karen_3925
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 3/4 cups firmly packed brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 (12-ounce) package semisweet chocolate morsels
- 1 cup milk chocolate morsels
- 3 (1-ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup almond brickle chips
Monster Cookies
By Karen_3925
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 12-ounce jar creamy peanut butter
- 1 stick butter, softened
- 1/2 cup multi-colored chocolate candies
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup raisins, optional
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 4 1/2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal (not instant)