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Roasted Turkey Breast Wrapped in Bacon & Sage
By junerodgers
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
- 1 tablespoon plus
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- divided 2 cups chopped shallots
- 1 ⁄4 cup dried cranberries or cherries
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 ⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1 ⁄4 teaspoon
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 boneless, skinless turkey breast half, about 2 1⁄4 pounds
- 12 large sage leaves 6 slices lower-sodium turkey bacon Fresh sage leaves, fresh currants and Champagne or red seedless grapes for garnish
Pumpkin Flan
By junerodgers
Place a roasting pan or 13 x 9-in
- 11 ⁄4 cups sugar
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cans (12 oz each) evaporated milk (not sweetened condensed milk)
- 1 cup canned 100% pure pumpkin
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 11 ⁄2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 ⁄4 tsp salt
- Garnish: candy pumpkins
Shrimp Risotto
By junerodgers
Use the smallest shrimp you can find
- 1 cup risotto rice (Arborio or if you can get it, Carnaroli or Vialone Nano)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 large shallot, finely chopped
- 1 cup dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc)
- 8 ounces clam juice or fresh seafood stock
- 2 cups of the smallest pink shrimp you can find
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
- Salt
Margaritas
By junerodgers
Frozen margaritas made with limeade concentrate, tequila, triple sec and ice
- 1 6 oz can frozen limeade concentrate
- 6 fl oz tequila
- 2 fl oz triple sec
Arugula and Strawberry Salad
By junerodgers
Toast walnuts in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until lightly browned and aromatic,...
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 4 cups baby arugula , or torn arugula leaves
- 2 cups sliced strawberries, (about 10 ounces)
- 2 oz Parmesan cheese, shaved and crumbled into small pieces (1/2 cup)
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2 T aged balsamic vinegar
- 1 T extra-virgin olive oil
Blood Orange Mojitos
By junerodgers
We love the classic mojito, and this recipe is made even better with blood orange juice that also turns it bright p...
- Blood orange wedges
- Mint leaves
- Light sprinkle of sugar
- Ice
- 2 shots white rum
- Simple syrup
- 1 can San Pellegrino Limonata
Crockpot Bacon and Cheese Potatoes
By junerodgers
Line crockpot with foil, leaving enough to cover the potatoes when finished – this will help to not stick and to ...
- 1/4 pound bacon, diced – I bake it first in the oven so that it is “done” and browned then I dice it and place in the crock pot.
- 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
- 4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced (or if you use a new potato then halve)
- 1/2 pound cheddar cheese, thinly sliced (shredded is fine)
- salt and pepper
- butter
- Green Onions (optional)
Peach Vanilla Bean Bundt Cake with Peach Soaking Syrup
By junerodgers
Peaches make this bundt cake taste even better!
- SYRUP:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, 2 sticks softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 vanilla bean, split, seeds
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups diced fresh peaches
- 1/3 cup fresh peach puree, strained
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
Eggplant Caponata
By junerodgers
Slow Cooker
- 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 1 sm eggplant (about 12 oz), cut into 1/2" pieces
- 1 med zucchini, cut into 1/2" pieces
- 1 celery rib, chopped
- 1 sm onion, chopped
- 3/4 cup tomato puree
- 3 T red wine vinegar
- 1 T sugar
- 2 T chopped fresh parlsey
- 1-1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/3 chopped green olives
- 1 T capers, rinsed and drained
- 1 large loaf Italian bread, cut into 1/2" slices (about 18-20) and lightly toasted
Italian Herb Balsamic Vinaigrette
By junerodgers
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup olive oil
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano