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Kourambiethes
By cwaldron09
Traditional Greek Christmas cookies! Learn to make Kourambiethes and bring a little Greek flair to the holidays
- 1 cup butter @ room temperature
- 1 egg yolk
- 2-3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon brandy (can sub w/ orange juice)
- 2 cups flour
Boston Clam Chowder
By cwaldron09
1. Drain the clam juice into a 2 cup measuring cup
- 6.5oz cans of chopped clams (juice reserved) x2
- 4 slices of bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 tablespoons of butter
- Water
- 2 stalks of celery, diced
- 2 sprigs of fresh thyme, leaves only
- 1 clove of garlic, pressed or finely minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Black pepper
- 2 large Yukon potatoes, diced, not peeled
- 1 1/2 cups half and half
- 1 tablespoon potato or corn starch (optional for thickening)
Grilled Calamari (or Shrimp) and Sausage Salad
By cwaldron09
1. Heat a skillet until hot and add pork in pieces with some oil if pork is lean
- 1/2 pound ground pork or sausage
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon sweet or smoked paprika
- 12 cleaned small (3-4 inch) squid bodies plus tentacles
- OR
- 12 jumbo shrimp
- 3 stalks celery, sliced
- 3-4 handfuls of arugula
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fennel pollen or ground fennel seeds
Grilled Steak w Tomatoes and Tapenade
By cwaldron09
For tapenade: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl
- Tapenade:
- 1/2 cup (or more) olive oil
- 1 cup pitted olives (Kalamata), chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced capers
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 anchovy fillet packed in oil, minced
- Steak:
- 2 pounds steak (NY strip, Flat Iron, Rib-Eye, or other)
- Kosher salt
- Zest and juice of 1 orange
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced shallots
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Tomatoes:
- 4 large tomatoes (about 3 pounds), sliced 1/4" thick
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced into rings
- 1/4 cup (loosely packed) flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil plus more for drizzling
- Flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 bunch watercress or spinach, stems removed
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Molten Chocolate Cake Souffles
By cwaldron09
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
- 4 ounces chocolate, chopped
- 1 stick butter (4oz)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup flour
- Garnish:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt, sour cream, or creme fraiche
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Broccoli Cheese Soup
By cwaldron09
Really really easy to make
- 1/2 stick of butter (1/4 cup)
- 1/2 of a medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups half and half (or 1 cup of milk and 1 cup of heavy cream)
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1/4 cup corn starch
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped small
- 4 cups broccoli florets (about 1 head)
- 2 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese (about 8 ounces)
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Iced Tea Pop
By cwaldron09
Could add honey or lemon vodka or iced tea vodka to this
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1.5-2 tablespoons loose black tea leaves
- 2 teaspoons agave nectar
- 1 cup ice
- 1 cup sparkling water
Southwest Burgers
By cwaldron09
Southwest burgers are great on the grill for any occasion!
- BURGERS
- 1 pound ground beef, turkey, or chicken
- 5 slices of pork or turkey bacon, finely diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, minced
- 2 tablespoons jalapeno, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- SMOKEY SAUCE
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
Quiche Bites
By cwaldron09
So good! Definitely make sure to cook the potato and to chop everything finely
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs (or GF crumbs)
- 4 large eggs
- 1/3 cup half and half
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 small potato, about 2 ounces, cooked, cooled and diced
- 1 link chicken sausage, pre-cooked, crumbled
- 3 medium green onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- fresh ground black pepper
Baileys Irish Cream Individual Cheesecakes
By cwaldron09
Maybe a tad less Baileys, otherwise very tasty! Great for St
- 1 8-ounce package (225 grams) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/3 cup (68 grams) granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 3 tablespoons Baileys or homemade Irish cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 7 or 8 chocolate cookies like Oreos or Newman-O’s