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Winter Minestrone and Garlic Bruschetta
By naqgal90
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy pot or Dutch oven
- Good olive oil
- 4 ounces pancetta, 1/2-inch-diced
- 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions
- 2 cups (1/2-inch-diced) carrots (3 carrots)
- 2 cups (1/2-inch-diced) celery (3 stalks)
- 2 1/2 cups (1/2-inch-diced) peeled butternut squash
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic (4 cloves)
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1 (26-ounce) can or box diced tomatoes, such as Pomi
- 6 to 8 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
- 1 bay leaf
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups cooked small pasta, such as tubetti
- 8 to 10 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup good dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons store-bought pesto
- Garlic Bruschetta (recipe follows)
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
- 1 French baguette
- Good olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, cut in half lengthwise
Grilled Panzanella
By naqgal90
Prepare a charcoal grill with hot coals
- Good olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded and sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 1 large ripe tomato, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 10 large basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons capers, drained
- 1 red onion, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 3 large pieces
- 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 3 large pieces
- 1/2 small ficelle, cut into 1-inch thick slices
Light Alfredo Sauce
By naqgal90
In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat
- 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups skim milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Ciabatta Rolls
By naqgal90
1) To make the starter: Mix the starter ingredients in a small bowl until well combined
- STARTER
- 1 1/2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup cool water
- 1/16 teaspoon instant yeast
- DOUGH
- all of the starter (from above)
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 3 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons Baker's Special Dry Milk or nonfat dry milk
- 2/3 cup lukewarm water
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Mexican Tortilla Frittata
By naqgal90
Yields: 4-6 Preparation For the Tor-tata: Preheat oven to 350ºF
- Share:
- For the Tor-tata:
- 12 eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper
- 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar
- 2 tablespoons seeded, puréed chipotle in adobo sauce*
- Zest of 1 lime
- 2 handfuls cilantro, chopped
- 6 About 6 cups tortilla chips, about 1 bag
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- For the Sautéed Peppers and Onions:
- 2 tablespoons EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, grated or chopped
- 1 handful cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper
- For the Tomato Avocado Salad:
- 2 ripe tomatoes, sliced into wedges
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- Juice of 1 lime
- A small handful cilantro leaves, for garnish
Veggie Burgers with Mushrooms
By naqgal90
Smash the beans in a bowl with a potato masher or fork until slightly chunky
- 1 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 small red onion, shredded and squeezed dry (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 small carrot, finely diced
- 1 cup plain or whole-wheat breadcrumbs
- 2 scallions, white and green parts, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire or soy sauce
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cups assorted mushrooms, sliced
- 4 English muffins, split and toasted
- Mayonnaise and/or mustard, for garnish
- Baby spinach or arugula, for garnish
Mexican-Style Brown Rice Casserole
By naqgal90
POINTS® Value: 6 Servings: 6 Preparation Time: 12 min Cooking Time: 30 min Level of Difficulty: Easy ...
- 1 spray(s) cooking spray
- 4 cup(s) cooked brown rice
- 1 1/4 cup(s) salsa
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 15 oz canned refried beans
- 10 oz frozen corn kernels, thawed
- 4 oz canned green chili peppers, mild, diced
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 10 oz chopped frozen spinach, or collard greens, thawed and set to drain in a strainer over a bowl
- 3/4 cup(s) low-fat shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 2 Tbsp cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional; for garnish)
Back to Claire Robinson's Dark and Spooky
By naqgal90
Spread out the black sugar on a small plate
- Black decorating sugar, for the glass
- Juice of 1 lime, plus 1 lime wedge
- 1/4 cup dark rum
- 1/4 cup ginger beer or all-natural ginger ale
- 1 black gummy spider
Turkey Meatloaf with Feta and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
By naqgal90
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- Vegetable cooking spray
- 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped garlic and herb-marinated sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced, optional
- 2 eggs, at room temperature, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound ground turkey, preferably dark meat
Sugar Cookies
By naqgal90
Beat sugar and butter with a hand mixer until light and fluffy
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 stick of butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 3 cup flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2-tsp. salt
- powdered sugar
- 1 snowflake stencil