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Creme Brule French Toast
By andreabenz
In small saucepan, melt butter with brown sugar and corn syrup over medium heat, stirring until smooth
- 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter
- 1 c. brown sugar, packed
- 1 large loaf french bread (the fluffy type - not a baguette)
- 5 eggs
- 1 1/2 c. half & half
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 (29 oz) can peach slices in heavy syrup, drained well
- Cinnamon and sugar to sprinkle over pan (approx. 2 TBSP)
- 1 can whipped cream
Strawberry Tartlets
By andreabenz
Brush one side of each wonton wrapper with butter
- Prep: 25 min. Bake: 10 min. + cooling
- 12 wonton wrappers
- 3 Tbsp. butter, melted
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup Mascarpone cheese
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 2 tsp. orange juice
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- Whipped cream and fresh mint, optional
Mulled Cider
By andreabenz
Place the cinnamon stick, cloves, allspice and bay leaf on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of c...
- Prep: 5 min. Cook: 30 min.
- 3 cinnamon sticks (3 in.)
- 3 whole cloves
- 2 whole allspice
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 qt. apple cider or apple juice
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. grated orange peel
- 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
- Dash salt
- 1 to 1 -1/2 cups brandy, optional
Roasted Asparagus
By andreabenz
Preheat oven to 450 degrees
- 2 pounds asparagus, trimmed and rinsed
- 3 tablespoons good olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon organic sugar
- 2 teaspoons coarse or sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Cranberry-Pecan Crescent Sausage Wraps
By andreabenz
1. Heat oven to 400°F. In small bowl, mix cranberries and orange juice
- 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
- 32 cocktail-size smoked link sausages (from 16-oz package)
- 1/2 cup packed Light Brown Sugar
- 2/3 cup Chopped Pecans
Slow Cooker Kalua Pig
By andreabenz
1. Pierce the pork roast all over with the tip of a sharp knife
- 5-6 pound pork butt roast
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Hawaiian sea salt (coarse sea salt)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring
Romano Orzo with Vegetables
By andreabenz
1. Cook orzo according to package directions
- 1 cup orzo pasta , dry
- 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
- 1 tsp. garlic , minced
- 1/2 cup green onions , chopped
- 1 can (14.5 oz.) Low Sodium Fat Free Chicken Broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup DEL MONTE® Diced Tomatoes
- 1 can (8.5 oz.) DEL MONTE® Peas and Carrots , drained
- 1/4 cup Romano cheese , grated
- 1/8 tsp. nutmeg
- White pepper, to taste
Pasta with Butternut Parmesean Sauce
By andreabenz
1. Preheat the oven to 350F
- 1 butternut squash weighing about 2 1/2 pounds
- 8 ounces of bow-tie pasta
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1/3 cup of chopped shallots
- 1/2 cup of packed, freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
- 1/8 teaspoon of grated nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley
- 2 teaspoons of lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Water as needed to thin the sauce
Baby Bok Choy with Sherry and Prosciutto
By andreabenz
1. Put the oil and garlic into a large, heavy-based sauté pan with a lid
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 medium cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 6 heads baby bok choy, cut in half lengthwise
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt, more as needed
- 1/4 cup dry sherry
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce (use wheat-free soy sauce for wheat-free version of recipe)
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with a tablespoon of cold water
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup of thinly sliced prosciutto cut into 1/4-inch strips, or finely chopped
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
By andreabenz
- Unroll pizza crust into a lightly greased 15-in
- 1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust
- 1 cup buffalo wing sauce, divided (Franks)
- 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon each garlic salt, pepper and chili powder
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Celery sticks and blue cheese salad dressing