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Sausage, Fontina and Rosemary Strata
By janicecraig
Gasparilla Party food
- 8 ounces turkey sausage , casings removed
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion , chopped into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 loaf egg or country bread (preferably 1 to 2 days old), cut into 1/2-inch-thick
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 8 eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tomatoes , sliced into 1/4-inch slices
- 12 ounces Fontina or Swiss cheese , grated (4 cups)
Amazing White Chicken Chili
By janicecraig
Jen Nikolaus is a recipe blogger and photographer over at Yummy Healthy Easy
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 3 chicken breasts, cooked & cut up (or 1 large can chicken)
- 2 (14 oz) cans of chicken broth
- 3 tsp. cumin
- 2 tsp. lemon pepper
- 1 bag frozen sweet white corn
- 1 (4 oz) can chopped green chilies, undrained
- 3 (14 oz) cans white beans, any kind, undrained
- 1 (14 oz) can garbanzo beans, drained
- 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
- sour cream, optional
- tortilla chips & shredded cheese, for serving
Chicken Thigh Kebabs with Chile-Yogurt Sauce
By janicecraig
In a large bowl, whisk 1/2 cup of the olive oil with the paprika
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
- 8 boneless, skin-on chicken thighs (1 3/4 pounds), trimmed of excess fat and each thigh cut into 3 pieces
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Thai Cucumber Salad with Peanuts
By janicecraig
Place the onions in a small bowl of cold water
- For the Salad
- 1/2 red onion, very thinly sliced
- 2 large English cucumbers, halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced crosswise 1/4-inch thick
- 1/3 cup packed chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup salted peanuts
- 1 large jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (or use 1-2 Thai chiles for more heat)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
- For the Dressing
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, from 2-3 limes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
- 1-1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Christmas Chili
By janicecraig
Directions 1. In a blender or food processor combine tomatillos, the 3/4 cup cilantro, the anc...
- 2 11 ounce can tomatillos, rinsed and drained
- 3/4 cup lightly packed cilantro leaves
- 3 dried ancho chiles, stems and seeds removed
- 1 small fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded*
- 2 14 1/2 ounce can fire-roasted whole or diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 1/2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups chopped onions (2 large)
- 1 cup chopped green sweet peppers (2 small)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 15 - 16 ounce can kidney beans and/or black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
- Desired toppers, such as sliced avocado, chopped green onions, sour cream, snipped fresh cilantro, and/or shredded cheddar cheese
Thai Quinoa Salad with Fresh Herbs and Lime Vinaigrette
By janicecraig
Add quinoa, salt and 1-2/3 cups water to a medium saucepan
- For the Salad
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed (or pre-washed)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into bite-sized strips
- 1 carrot, peeled and grated
- 1 English cucumber, seeded and diced
- 2 scallions, white and green parts, finely sliced
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped mint or basil (optional)
- For the Dressing
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, from 3-4 limes
- 2-1/2 teaspoons Asian fish sauce
- 1-1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (use less if you don't like heat)
Meyer Lemon Curd
By janicecraig
Using a double boiler simmer water on stove top Mix the zest with the sugar and add to the pot over the simmering ...
- 1/2 Cup sugar
- Zest from 2 lemons
- 2 Eggs
- 1/2 Cup lemon juice
- 10 Tablespoons softened unsalted butter
Easy Pull-Apart Pepperoni Garlic Knots
By janicecraig
These pull-apart garlic knots are baked in a cast iron skillet for a crisp, golden brown bottom
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 4 ounces pepperoni, cut into 1/4-inch squares
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- 6 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives (optional)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for sprinkling
- Flour for dusting
- 1 pound homemade or store-bought pizza dough
- 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- Homemade or store-bought pizza sauce for serving
Grilled Asparagus & Feta Salad
By janicecraig
Preheat grill to high. Place asparagus spears in baking dish and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and peppe...
- 1 bunch thick asparagus, about 24 spears, ends trimmed
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, from one lemon
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, from one lemon
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
Chop Chop Fresh Veggie Salad
By janicecraig
Whisk together the dressing ingredients
- Dressing Ingredients:
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained & rinsed
- 1/4 red onion, slivered
- 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded & chopped
- 1 orange bell pepper, seeded & chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded & chopped
- 2 cups grape tomatoes, sliced
- 2-4 small English cucumbers, chopped
- 4 stalks celery, sliced
- 1/3 cup kalamata olives,
- sliced 4 oz feta cheese, cubed
- Chopped chicken, for protein
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- juice of 2 fresh lemons
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- sea salt & pepper to taste