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Classic Cannelloni
By west757
Cannelloni with a twist! I use the Marinara Sauce found in the recipe Excellent Meatballs with Marinara Sauce
- For Parmesan Sauce:
- 1 portion (4 ounces) homemade pasta
- 1 1/2 cups Classic tomato sauce or spaghetti sauce
- 1/4 cup margarine or butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons dairy sour cream
- For Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or cooking oil
- 8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 ounces sliced prosciutto or ham, chopped (1/2 cup)
- 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Caramel Sauce & Whipped Cream
By west757
Redstone American Grill is a theme restaurant located in Marlton, NJ
- Crust
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 lb unsalted butter, melted (2 sticks)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp iodized salt
- 11/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Filling
- 4 ea 8-oz cream cheese packages, room temperature
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed firmly
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 16 oz pumpkin solid pack, Libby’s
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- For serving
- 4 oz bittersweet chocolate, shaved with vegetable peeler
- 8 oz heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp sugar granulated
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz caramel sauce, Smuckers or local store brand
Gluten Free and Dairy Free Pumpkin Pudding
By west757
Easy and simple recipe for those living the gluten free life
- 2 Large Eggs, 3 if they are the small organic ones
- 1/3 cup agave
- 1-2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 15 ounce can of organic pumpkin
- 1 13 ounce can of organic coconut milk
Shirred Eggs
By west757
I made shirred eggs this morning with some leftover ham
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
- 4 thin slices Virginia ham, about 1/2-ounce each
- 8 large eggs
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 8 tablespoons heavy cream
- 8 tablespoons grated Swiss cheese
- 2 teaspoons chopped parsley leaves
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
Deeply Chocolate Gelato
By west757
Gelato, an Italian confection, is imagined to be true chocolate heaven
- 2 1/4 cups whole milk
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup sugar, divided
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (recommended: Pernigotti)
- 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 4 extra-large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons Mexican coffee flavor liqueur (recommended: Kahlua)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Large pinch kosher salt
- 8 chocolates, roughly chopped, optional (recommended: Baci)
Roast Beef Summer Rolls
By west757
Vietnamese summer rolls are often filled with shrimp, but Grace Parisi makes hers with roast beef from the deli
- 1 large garlic clove, smashed
- 1 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Thai green curry paste
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup mint, chopped
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 4 cups coleslaw mix
- 1/2 pound rare deli roast beef, thinly sliced and cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 24 six-inch-round rice paper wrappers, plus more in case of breakage
Strawberry, Lemon, and Basil Soda
By west757
At San Francisco's Contigo, chef Brett Emerson created this muddled soda to showcase the small, sweet strawberries ...
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon raw sugar
- 6 fresh basil leaves
- 5 small strawberries (or 3 large strawberries, quartered) plus 1 thin slice for garnish
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 3/4 cup soda water
Roast Chicken with Balsamic Bell Peppers
By west757
1. Preheat oven to 450°. 2
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 3/4 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- Cooking spray
- 2 cups thinly sliced red bell pepper
- 1 cup thinly sliced yellow bell pepper
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots (about 1 large)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Butternut Squash Risotto with Bacon & Sage
By west757
I made this recipe last night for dinner
- 1 qt. homemade or low-salt chicken broth; more as needed
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
- 10 large fresh sage leaves
- 4 slices bacon, cut crosswise into thirds
- 2 medium shallots, minced (about 1/4 cup)
- 2 cups 1/4-inch-diced butternut squash
- 1-1/2 cups arborio or other risotto rice, such as carnaroli or vialone nano
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Pasta with Corn, Tomato & Bacon
By west757
This versatile recipe takes advantage of early summer's best offerings
- 3 ears corn
- 2 strips bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 4 medium-sized vine-ripened or plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, rolled and sliced into a chiffonade
- 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano
- 1 500 gram package of Rustichella d'Abruzzo pasta (I substituted gluten free corn pasta)