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Carrot Tahini Soup
By cooksalot
In a soup pot over medium heat, pour in oil, then add leek and sauté until translucent, about 4 minutes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, more for pita chips
- 1 fat leek (or 2 slim ones), white part only, thinly sliced
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Pinch of cayenne
- 1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 1 quart vegetable broth
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme (optional)
- 2 pita breads, each cut into 16 wedges
- 1/3 cup tahini
- Fresh lemon juice, to taste
- Grated lemon zest, for garnish
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro or mint
Lemon Impossible Pie
By cooksalot
One hour to prepare
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes, optional
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Maple-Glazed, Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
By cooksalot
30MIN TO PREPARE, SERVES 2-4
- Fresh Jalapenos
- Cream Cheese
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Bacon
- Maple Syrup
Chorizo and Potato Croquettes
By cooksalot
Heat a large skillet to medium heat and add the chorizo, cooking and stirring it for about 5 minutes, until it is c...
- For the croquettes:
- 4 chorizos, diced (or substitute spicy Italian sausage)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin
- 3 eggs, beaten and divided
- 2 tablespoons of milk
- 2 cups panko bread crumbs, divided
- 1 cup of grated Monterey Jack or Gouda cheese
- 2 cups cold mashed potatoes
- Salt and ground pepper, to taste
- Canola or vegetable oil for frying
- For the avocado aioli:
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 avocado, peeled and pitted
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Pumpkin Pull-Apart Bread
By cooksalot
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- PULL-APART BREAD
- 1 tube Pillsbury Grands Biscuits
- 1 c. sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
- 1 c. pumpkin purée
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
- 1/2 (4-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 c. powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 c. milk
Italian Chicken Soup
By cooksalot
Cook pasta according to directions
- 1/2 box pasta, I used Ditalini or a short macaroni type pasta
- 2 C shredded turkey or chicken
- 4 C chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 1 whole jalapeno, seeded and diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 15 oz. cans petite cut tomatoes
- 1 can water
- 1 C heavy cream
- 1 tsp dry oregano
- 1 tsp dry basil
- salt and pepper to taste
Congress Bean Soup
By cooksalot
Wash beans and remove any rocks
- 1 # Michigan Navy Beans
- 1 ham bone
- 1 T salt
- 1/2 t. pepper
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1 t. Herbes de Provence
- 1 sliced browned onion
- 2 sliced carrots
Sun-Dried Tomato Skillet
By cooksalot
20 MINUTES TO PREPARE, SERVES 4-6
- 4-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 cup coconut milk or heavy cream
- 3/4 cup water-packed sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Olive oil, as needed
- Fresh basil, garnish
Meatballs
By cooksalot
Meatballs: 1. Combine egg, bread crumbs, snipped parsley, the 3 or 4 cloves garlic, the 1/2 teaspoon salt, cumin, ...
- Meatballs:
- 1 beaten egg
- 3/4 cup soft bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh Italian or regular parsley
- 3 – 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8 ounces ground beef
- 8 ounces ground pork
- Nonstick cooking spray (I use Pam)
- Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (I used Pompeian extra virgin)
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/3 cup dry red wine (or beef broth)
- 1 14 1/2 ounce can diced tomatoes (I use Hunt’s)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Fresh Italian or regular parsley (optional)
Blackberry Dumplings
By cooksalot
Directions: Mix berries, water, 1 cup sugar, 1/4 t salt and lemon in large, wide saucepan
- 1 quart fresh or frozen blackberries, rinsed
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
- Dumplings
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2/3 cup milk