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Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake
By bossenga
HEAT oven to 325°F MIX crumbs, nuts and butter; press onto bottom and 1 inch up side of 9-inch springform pan
- 38 NABISCO Ginger Snaps, finely crushed (about 1-1/2 cups)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped PLANTERS Pecans
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
- 4 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin
- 1 Tbsp. pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 4 eggs
Pasta With Ricotta and Heirloom Tomatoes
By bossenga
1.Heat oven to 400° F. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, herbs, lemon juice, oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ te...
- 2 pounds heirloom or other tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/4 cup chopped mixed fresh herbs (such as chives, flat-leaf parsley, basil, and tarragon)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 12 ounces penne (3/4 box)
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 1/2 cup ricotta
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan (1 ounce), plus more for serving
Molten Spiced Chocolate Cabernet Cakes
By bossenga
1. Preheat oven to 425°F
- 4 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 1 tablespoon Cabernet Sauvignon or other red wine
- 1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 6 tablespoons flour
- 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Cinnamon, Saigon or 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Roasted Saigon Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Ginger, Ground
- 1/8 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Cloves, Ground (optional)
Low-maintenance risotto
By bossenga
1.Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, plus more if needed
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan (2 ounces), plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Swiss Chard with Pine Nuts and Raisins
By bossenga
All You DECEMBER 2013
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 4 bunches Swiss chard
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper
Chocolate Layer Cake
By bossenga
Prep 45 min (plus cooling) Bake 30 min
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/2 cups sugar
- 14.5 ounces unsweetneed chocolate, 4 ounces coarsely chopped and 10.5 ounces finely chopped
- 15 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon-size pieces and chilled
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 eggs
- 4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
Hot Ricotta Dip
By bossenga
1.Heat broiler. In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta, parsley, thyme, red pepper, ½ cup of the Parmesan, ½ ...
- 2 15-ounce containers ricotta
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan (2 ounces)
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 heads green and red endive, leaves separated
Smoked Mozzarella and Chicken Sandwiches with Italian Barbecue Sauce
By bossenga
1.Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), plus more for drizzling
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
- 1 14.5-ounce can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper
- 4 pieces skinless, boneless chicken breast, each halved horizontally into 2 cutlets
- 12 thin slices smoked mozzarella cheese (1-pound ball)
- 2 cups loosely packed baby arugula
- 1/2 cup basil leaves (10 to 12), shredded or torn
- 1 loaf ciabatta bread, split lengthwise and cut into 4 pieces
Vegetable Calzones
By bossenga
Prish Ray, Minneapolis, All You JULY 2014
- 1 pound pizza dough, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 small bell pepper, any color, seeded and sliced
- Salt and pepper
- 8 ounces chopped mushrooms
- 1 cup jarred tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup pitted, sliced ripe olives
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
McDonald's Shamrock Shake
By bossenga
Combine all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 1/4 cups low fat milk
- 1/4 tsp mint extract (not peppermint)
- 8 drops green food coloring (optional)