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Shrimp Skewers With Dill and Feta Sauce
By DenaK
Directions In a bowl, combine the Feta, dill, 4 tablespoons of the oil, and ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup crumbled Feta (2 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 16 peeled and deveined large shrimp (about 1 pound)
Dijon Fish Cakes With Greens
By DenaK
Directions Heat oven to 400° F
- 4 6-ounce tilapia fillets
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3/4 cup panko
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 5 ounces salad greens
Mussels With Pesto and Garlic Oven Fries
By DenaK
Directions Heat oven to 425° F
- 2 pounds russet potatoes (about 4 medium), cut into 1/4-inch-thick sticks
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2 pounds mussels, scrubbed
- 1/2 cup pesto
Pasta With Broccoli Rabe and Sausage
By DenaK
Directions Cook the pasta according to the package directions
- 1 pound orecchiette
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 bunch broccoli rabe
- 4 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
- 1 cup grated Parmesan (4 ounces)
- Kosher salt and black pepper
Pumpkin-Chocolate Whoopie Pies
By DenaK
Make It Now A small ice-cream scoop with a release mechanism makes it easy to form uniform-sized cookies
- COOKIES
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup safflower oil
- 3 cups solid-pack pumpkin puree, chilled
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- FILLING
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
Broccoli Raab & Cannellini Beans over Garlic Bread
By DenaK
Peel the larger stems of the broccoli raab and slice them thinly
- 1 bunch broccoli raab, washed
- 1-1/2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil; more for drizzling
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1-1/2 to 2 tsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 cloves garlic, minced, plus 1 whole clove to rub on the toast (see Tips on mincing garlic )
- Dried red chile flakes to taste
- 15-oz. can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 to 4 thick slices sturdy country-style bread, preferably sourdough
- Lemon wedges or red-wine vinegar
Spicy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup
By DenaK
David Bonom, Cooking Light JANUARY 2012
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 4 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (3-inch) stalk lemongrass, halved lengthwise
- 2 teaspoons sambal oelek (ground fresh chile paste)
- 3 cups Chicken Stock or fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/4 cups light coconut milk
- 4 teaspoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast (about 8 ounces)
- 1/2 cup green onion strips
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Grilled Gruyère and Olive Tapenade Sandwiches
By DenaK
Adam Hickman, Cooking Light SEPTEMBER 2011
- 1 (8.5-ounce) jar oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- 12 pitted kalamata olives
- 2 garlic cloves
- 8 (1-ounce) slices multigrain bread
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 8 (1/4-inch-thick) slices large tomato
- 2 ounces Gruyère cheese, shaved
Basic Quiche
By DenaK
Directions Heat oven to 375° F
- 1 9-inch refrigerated piecrust
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup half-and-half
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 8 ounces Gruyere, grated
- 4 cups mixed greens
Shrimp, Leek, and Spinach Pasta
By DenaK
Directions Cook the pasta according to the package directions; drain and return it to the pot
- 12 ounces gemelli, fusilli, or some other short pasta
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 leeks (white and light green parts only), cut into half-moons
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp
- finely grated zest of 1 lemon
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 10 ounces baby spinach (about 12 cups)