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Grilled Portabello Mushroom Salad with Gorgonzola Dressing
By Hklbrries
Mash the cheese to taste. Stir in the sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar and garlic
- 4 ounces Gorgonzola or other blue cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 4 portabella mushrooms, 3 to 4 ounces each
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 romaine hearts
- 1 roasted red pepper, peeled, seeded and cut into 4 pieces
Hazelnut-Orange Chiffon Cake
By Hklbrries
Note: This recipe calls for a 10-inch angel food cake pan (preferably a pan with a removable insert)
- 2 cups (8 ounces) cake flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 7 eggs separated, plus 2 egg whites
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup hazelnut oil
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
- 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts
- 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Spring Vegetable Tart
By Hklbrries
This seasonal tart is the perfect lazy Sunday brunch dish
- 1 (9-inch) unbaked piecrust
- 3 chopped scallions (white and light-green parts)
- 2 Tbsp canola oil
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 (10-oz) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
Fudge Pound Cake
By Hklbrries
Preheat oven to 325 F. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar, and vanilla
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup cocoa
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup sour cream
Fruity Honey Smoothie
By Hklbrries
In a blender, combine all ingredients; process until smooth
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 banana
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 cup skim or nonfat milk
- 1/2 cup plain or vanilla lowfat yogurt
Spicy Green Beans (PF Chang style)
By Hklbrries
Similar to PF Chang's spicy green beans
- Beans:
- 1 lb green beans
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1/4 cup water
- Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons szechuan hot chili flakes
Cappucino Biscotti with Hazelnuts and Chocolate
By Hklbrries
These crisp, twice baked Italian favorites are perfect for dunking in coffee, tea or hot chocolate
- 1 1/2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
- 2 teaspoons warm water
- 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup (4 3/4 ounces) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 3/4 cups (13 3/4 ounces) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (4 1/2 ounces) chopped skinned toasted hazelnuts (see note)
- 5 ounces good quality semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, cut into 1/4 inch chunks, or 1 cup (6 1/2 ounces) mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (3 1/2 ounces) superfine sugar, optional (see note)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Corn Salad
By Hklbrries
This Gourmet classic is a great addition to any warm-weather feast
- 2 cups water, plus 1 tbsp
- 3/4 tsp salt, divided
- 1 cup quick-cooking barley
- 2 cups corn kernels (4 ears)
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
- 3 tbsp chopped fresh chives
- 1 1/2 tbsp red-wine vinegar
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 Belgian endives, trimmed and sliced crosswise to 1/2 inch thick
- Halved cherry tomatoes for garnish
Blueberry Pie Filling
By Hklbrries
Select sweet, very ripe but firm, deep blue fruit
- 6 quarts fresh blueberries
- 6 cups granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 cups Clear Jel A
- 7 cups cold water
- 1/2 cup bottled lemon juice
Apple and Blue Cheese Slaw
By Hklbrries
Combine apples and cabbage in a medium bowl
- 9 ounces organic red apple slices, chopped (If using 6 ounce package, you'll need 1 1/2 packages)
- 1/2 cup shredded green cabbage
- 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup blue cheese salad dressing
- 1 tablespoon grated sweet onion
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles