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Carrot and Apple Soup
By draingal
In a large saucepan, melt the butter
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium leek, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
- 1 medium fennel bulb, cored and chopped
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- 2 pounds carrots, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1 1/4 pounds celery root, peeled and chopped
- 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and chopped
- 7 gingersnap cookies
- 1 tablespoon Madras curry powder
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
- 2 thyme sprigs
- 2 quarts chicken stock
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- Toasted pumpkin seeds, for garnish
- Chopped mint, for garnish
- Chopped cilantro, for garnish
Chicken in a Light Lemon-Herb Sauce (aka Lemony Chicken) (recipe) - Create TV
By draingal
1. Preheat the oven to 450°F
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 5 ounces each)
- 1 ⁄2 cup fine dry breadcrumbs
- 1 ⁄4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 3 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped, divided
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons dried oregano, preferably the Sicilian or Greek type dried on the branch, crumbled, divided
- Salt
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 ⁄2 cup chicken stock or canned, reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 ⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Pinch of crushed red pepper (optional)
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled
Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwiches
By draingal
For the herb butter, combine all the butter ingredients in a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment
- 2 1/2 pounds unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 1/4 teaspoons minced garlic
- 5 tablespoons minced scallions (white and green parts)
- 5 tablespoons minced fresh dill
- 5 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 5 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 5 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 5 loaves dense 7-grain or health bread, unsliced
- 40 slices smoked salmon
Oatmeal Molasses Crisps
By draingal
Prep: 45 min. Bake: 10 min
- 2 -1/2 cups butter, softened
- 5 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 /3 cup dark molasses
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 -1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 -3/4 cups old-fashioned oats
- 2 cups finely chopped pecans
Kraft Thousand Island Dressing
By draingal
Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon finely minced white onion
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- dash of black pepper
Oatmeal Raisin Big Cookies
By draingal
Preheat oven to 275 degrees
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups oats (not instant)
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup raisins
Cheesecake
By draingal
Go ahead - bake it during the night! Also note that the cheesecake can be well wrapped and refrigerated for up to 4...
- Cooking oil spray
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 pounds cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
Spinach and Cheese Puff
By draingal
Bake up to 1 day ahead and refrigerate
- Butter, for baking dish
- 3 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 cups coarsely grated Gruyere cheese (about 6 ounces)
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Fish Soup
By draingal
Quickly rinse the white-fleshed fish under cold running water
- 2 lbs. trimmings, including skin and bones, from white-fleshed fish such as cod, red snapper, or sole
- 2 ripe or canned tomatoes, quartered
- 2 lemons, quartered
- 4 cups water
- 6 slices Italian bread, about 1/2" thick
- Extra-virgin olive oil for brushing on bread
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 cup minced shallot or red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery or fennel
- 1 tsp. minced or pressed garlic
- 2 lbs. firm-fleshed fish fillet such as halibut, sea bass or tuna cut into bite-sized pieces.
- 1 cup peeled, seeded, drained and chopped ripe or canned plum tomatoes
- 1 cup dry white wine
- salt
- freshly ground pepper
- hot-sauce (like Tabasco)
- 2 or so tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
- minced parsley (preferably flat-leaf)
- lemon wedges for serving
Layered Eggplant Lasagna
By draingal
Preheat oven at 400°F. Olive Oil 1 Vidalia Onion (diced) 1/2 bag of Spinach (cut stems off and rough chop) 2...
- Olive Oil
- 1 Vidalia Onion (diced)
- 1/2 bag of Spinach (cut stems off and rough chop)
- 2-3 Garlic Cloves (minced)
- 6-8 Portabella Mushrooms (gills and stems removed; sliced 1/4" thickness)
- Red Wine
- 2 large Eggplant (peeled
- 1/2 " thick slices)
- 1 1/2 cups Panko Breadcrumbs
- 16 ounces Ricotta or Cottage Cheese
- 3 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 3 Eggs (2 for coating eggplant before panko crumbs and 1 with ricotta)
- Flour
- Marinara Sauce
- Salt
- Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Seasonings for Panko
- 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 2 teaspoons Ground Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning