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Open-Face Spinach-and-Mushroom Ravioli
By akselden
Squeeze water from spinach and finely chop
- 1 pkg. (6 oz.) baby spinach, blanched
- 1 shallot, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 1/4 lb. wild mushrooms, trimmed
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts
- Salt and pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 2 sheets fresh pasta (about 13 "x8 1/2")
- 1 sprig each fresh thyme, rosemary and flat-leaf parsley
- Chopped chives for garnish
Stuffed Pizza Florentine
By akselden
Place oven rack at lowest position
- 2 (10oz) cans Pillsbury All Ready Pizza Crust
- 3/4 c. prepared pizza sauce
- 8 oz. (2c.) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
- 9 oz pkg. Green Giant Harvest Fresh Frozen Chopped Spinach thawed, squeezed to drain
- 5 oz. thinly sliced pepperoni (1 1/4 cup)
- 4.5 oz jar Green Giant Sliced Mushrooms, drained
- 4 oz jar sliced pimiento, drained
- 2 1/4 oz can sliced rip olives, drained
COFFEE CAKE - MEMOM'S
By akselden
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 3 C. flour
- 2 C. sugar
- Pinch salt
- 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 lb. butter, softened
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 C. milk
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
VEAL BREAST WITH HERB STUFFING
By akselden
Sprinkle inside of veal pocket with salt and pepper
- 3-4 lb. veal breast, cut with a pocket
- salt and pepper
- 4 T butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 crushed garlic
- 3 C. soft bread crumbs
- 2 T parsley, minced
- 1/2 tsp rosemary
- 1/4 tsp basil
- 1/4 tsp thyme
- Flour for dredging
- 1/4 C. vegetable oil
- 1/4 C. water
- 1/4 C. sour cream
Light Wine Sauce
By akselden
Combine shallots, bay leaf,peppercorns, thyme and white wine in saucepan
- 3 shallots, chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 5 peppercorns
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 c. white wine
- 3 c. chicken stock
- 1 1/2 tbsp. water
- 2 tbsp. cornstarch
- 1 cup milk
- Salt, pepper
MUFFINS - CRANBERRY PUMPKIN
By akselden
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Grease muffin tins
- 2 C. flour
- 1/2 C. brown sugar
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 C. pumpkin
- 2 C. fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 C. oil
- 1/4 C. milk
- 1/4 molasses
- 1 egg
BURGER - 10 PM
By akselden
1. Trim any gristle from the beef, cut into 1" cubes and chill well
- 1 lb. grass-fed, grain finished beef chuck
- 1 lb. grass-fed, grain finished brisket
- Kosher salt
- 8 processed American cheese slices
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 potato rolls
Amore Minestrone
By akselden
In a large kettle, heat oil over medium heat
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1/4 c. chopped parsley
- 1 28 oz. can Italian plum tomatoes
- 3 c. beef broth
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 c. uncooked Amore Spinach Tortellini
- 2 large carrots, sliced
- 1 c. broccoli florets
- 1 c. sliced green beans
- 1 c. cauliflower florets
- 1 small zucchini, sliced
- 1 c. cooked red or white kidney beans
OXTAIL - HAITIAN STYLE
By akselden
1. Preheat oven to 300*. Place oxtail in large bowl
- 3 lb. oxtail
- 1 tsp. ground allspice
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. ground coriander
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 T. bacon, minced
- 1/2 C. vegetable oil
- 1 C. carrots, diced
- 1 C. onions, diced
- 1/2 C. celery, diced
- 3 T. garlic, minced
- 1 C. tomato, diced
- 1 T. scotch bonnet or jalapeno, finely diced
- 1/2 C. red wine vinegar
- 1/2 C. red wine
- 2 C. water
- 3 T. guava jelly
- 1 T. fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 T. flat leaf parsley, chopped
PESTO CHICKEN CHEESECAKES
By akselden
BEAT cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth, Add eggs, 2 tablespoons flour, and Pesto, be...
- PESTO:
- 2 (8·ounce) packages cream cheese,
- softened
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
- 3 tablespoons Pesto
- 1 cup chopped cooked chicken
- 1 (S-ounce) container sour cream
- Mixed salad greens
- Garnish: chopped fresh chives
- 1 1/2 cups firmly packed fresh' basil leaves
- 1/2 cup pecan pieces, toasted
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt