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Roasted Chicken Purses
By jenlin
In a small bowl combine the chicken, ricotta cheese, lemon zest, thyme, salt, and pepper
- 1 1/4 cup shredded roasted chicken (or any leftover chicken, light and/or dark meat)
- 3/4 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1/2 lemon, zested
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for sprinkling
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for sprinkling
- 32 small, square wonton wrappers
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Choc Mint Cookies
By jenlin
Special equipment: a piping bag For the cookies: Combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt in a bowl
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 large egg
- 12 chocolate mint thins, such as Andes, very finely chopped
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 pound powdered sugar, sifted, plus more if needed
- 3 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 large egg white
Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta
By jenlin
Fill a medium saucepan with several inches of salted water and bring to a boil
- 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, any loose outer leaves trimmed and the sprouts halved, or quartered if large
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- One 1 1/4-inch-thick slice pancetta, cut into small cubes
- Kosher salt and white pepper
- Cider vinegar, optional
Chicken Fried Steak
By jenlin
For the steak: Begin with setting up an assembly line of dishes
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 3/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pounds cube steak (tenderized round steak that's been extra tenderized)
- 1/2 cup canola oil, plus more if needed
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, plus more if needed
- 3 to 4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Spinach Salad
By jenlin
Place the eggs in a saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil
- 3 whole eggs
- 7 slices thick-cut peppered bacon
- 1 small whole red onion
- 1 package white button mushrooms
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 dash salt
- 8 ounces baby spinach, washed, dried and stems removed
Smothered Pork Chops
By jenlin
Heat 2 tablespoons butter plus 2 tablespoons oil in each of 2 skillets over medium heat
- 7 tablespoons salted butter
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Pinch kosher salt
- Pinch freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 6 to 8 thin-cut breakfast pork chops
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon cream
- Smashed Red Potatoes, recipe follows, for serving
- 6 large red potatoes
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- Pinch kosher salt
- Pinch freshly ground black pepper
Godiva Chocolate Martini
By jenlin
Mix all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake and pour into a chilled cocktail glass
- 1 1/2 shots Godiva® chocolate liqueur
- 1 1/2 shots creme de cacao
- 1/2 shot vodka
- 2 1/2 shots half-and-half
Brunch Tortilla
By jenlin
For the red pepper tapenade: In a food processor, add the red peppers, olives, raisins, olive oil, parsley, capers ...
- 1 cup roasted red peppers
- 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons small capers in brine, plus 1 tablespoon caper brine
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 clove store-bought or homemade garlic confit, recipe follows
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup olive oil
- 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 large Spanish onion, thinly sliced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 12 extra-large eggs
- 1/2 cup grated Gruyere
- 1/4 cup diced pickled cherry peppers
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 plum tomato, seeded and diced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- 1 head garlic, cloves separated and peeled
- 1 1/2 cups olive oil
Steak Towers
By jenlin
Preheat a grill pan on high heat for 5 minutes
- 8 ounces beef tenderloin steak or filet mignon
- 1 clove garlic
- Olive oil, for coating
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 ounces Neufchatel cheese or other reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, mint or flat-leaf parsley
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 English cucumber, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced grape or cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onions
Confetti Cake-Mix Cookies
By jenlin
Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat cream cheese and softened butter with electric mixer on medium speed abou...
- Ingredients
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 box Betty Crocker™ SuperMoist™ white cake mix
- 1/4 cup green, red and white candy sprinkles
- 1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting
- 1 tablespoon green, red and white candy sprinkles