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Asparagus, Avocado and Slow-Roasted Tomato Salad
By junerodgers
"This colorful, composed salad with asparagus, roasted tomatoes and avocado slices is drizzled with a sherry vinaig...
- 4 plum tomatoes
- 7 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
- 24 asparagus spears, trimmed
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions (green onions), green part only
- 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 2 ripe Avocados from Mexico, halved and pitte
S'more Cupcakes
By junerodgers
1. Heat oven to 350ºF. Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners
- Crumbs
- 6 graham cracker boards (oblongs)
- 2 Tbsp each sugar and melted butter
- 1/2 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
- Cupcakes
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup each canola oil and water
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- Marshmallow Topping
- 6 large egg whites
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Small handheld butane torch
Crab and Brie Stuffed Mushrooms
By junerodgers
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- 3 Tbs olive oil, divided
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup minced shallot
- 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese (cream cheese can be substituted)
- 2 Tbs minced fresh parsley
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cubed brie (brie, rind removed, cut into 1/4-inch cubes)
- 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 cup lump crabmeat, picked t
Pizza Dough
By junerodgers
Combine 3-1/2 cups of the flour and sugar, yeast, and salt in a food processor; pulse to combine
- 3-1/2 to 4 cups bread flour, plus more if needed
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 envelope instant dry yeast
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1-1/2 ci[s warm water (110 degrees)
- 2 T + 2 tsp olive oil
Roast Chicken with Rosemary
By junerodgers
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 * 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, rinsed
- * salt and pepper to taste
- 1 * 1 small onion, quartered
- 1/4 * 1/4 cup chopped fresh rosemary
Crazy-Good Crab Cakes
By junerodgers
Combine all ingredients except the crab meat in a bowl
- 1 lb. Lump Crab Meat
- 2 Slices White Bread, crumbled, crust removed (I processed mine in a food processor)
- 1 Egg, beaten
- 2 tbsp. Mayo
- 1 tsp Seafood Seasoning (such as Old Bay Seasoning)
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tsp. Dijon Mustard
- 1 tbsp. Dried Parley Flakes (I used freshly chopped cilantro, instead)
- 2 tsp. lemon juice
- Extra virgin olive oil or butter (for sauteing)
Creamy Balsamic Sauce
By junerodgers
Keep this balsamic sauce on hand to dress up fresh salad greens, grilled vegetables, meat or seafood
- 1 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 T freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Artichoke and Spinach Stuffed Shells
By junerodgers
Cook spinach and artichoke hearts according to package directions, omitting salt; drain well
- 1 pkg frozen spinach; chopped and drained
- 1 cup frozen artichokes; thawed
- 12 pasta shells; jumbo, uncooked
- 1 cup ricotta cheese, part skim mi
- 2 tablespoon basil; chopped
- 1 tablespoon parsley; chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/3 cup nonfat sour cream
- 2 can stewed tomatoes; undrained and chopped
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tablespoon basil; chopped
- 1 vegetable cooking spray
- 1 basil sprigs; optional
Houston's Artichoke Spinach Dip
By junerodgers
1. In food processor blend artichokes, Romano cheese, garlic and parmesan cheese for about 1 - 1 ½ minutes
- 1 * 1 (6.25 oz) Jar Marinated Artichokes (drained)
- 1 * 1 (10 oz.) Package Frozen Chopped Spinach (thawed and drained very well)
- 1/2 * 1/2 tsp. Minced Garlic
- 1/3 * 1/3 C. Freshly Grated Romano Cheese
- 1/4 * 1/4 C. Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 * 1 C. Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1/3 * 1/3 C. Cream or Half and Half
- 1/2 * 1/2 C. Sour Cream
- Salt to taste
- Shaved parmesan on top
STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD WITH AVOCADO AND CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE
By junerodgers
Preparation 1. VINAIGRETTE In the small bowl, whisk together the champagne vinegar, olive oil, honey, and sea salt
- VINAIGRETTE
- 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar or white balsamic vinegar
- 6 ounces extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- SALAD
- 6 ounces baby spinach, washed and patted dry
- 2 cups strawberries, quartered
- 1 avocado, thinly sliced
- 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup rough chopped pecans, toasted