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Guacamole Salad
By caligma
2006, Barefoot Contessa at Home, All Rights Reserved
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and 1/2-inch diced
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup small diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons minced jalapeno peppers, seeded (2 peppers)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (2 limes)
- 1/4 cup good olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 2 ripe Hass avocados, seeded, peeled, and 1/2-inch diced
Triple A Salad with Pomegranate Dressing
By caligma
Courtesy Sunny Anderson
- 2 Tablespoons sour cream
- 1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons pomegranate juice
- 1/2 tablespoon molasses
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cups arugula, washed and patted dry
- 1 sweet apple (gala or fuji) thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- Parmesan shavings
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
Baked Manicotti with Sausage and Peas
By caligma
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- Vegetable oil cooking spray
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 6 ounces (about 3 cups) grated Pecorino Romano
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
- 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 large or 2 small shallots, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus 1/4 teaspoon
- 1/4 cup white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
- 3/4 cup (4 ounces) frozen petite peas, thawed
- 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta
- 12 manicotti shells
- 1 (26-ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella
Cheese Soup
By caligma
Cook frozen vegetables as per package instructions
- 1 10 oz. frozen mixed veggies.
- 1 cup onions, chopped fine
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 3/4 cup milk
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 8 oz jar, cheese whiz
- 1 1/2 tsp yellow mustard
Roasted Citrus-Herb Game Hen
By caligma
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis, 2008
- 2 (1 1/2 to 2-pound) Cornish game hens
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 shallots, minced
- 2 tablespoons orange zest, from 2 medium oranges
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest, from about 3 lemons
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons Marsala wine or dry sherry
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries or currants
- 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
Mexican Chicken Soup
By caligma
2006, Barefoot Contessa at Home, All Rights Reserved
- 4 split (2 whole) chicken breasts, bone in, skin on
- Good olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups chopped onions (2 onions)
- 1 cup chopped celery (2 stalks)
- 2 cups chopped carrots (4 carrots)
- 4 large cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 1/2 quarts chicken stock, preferably homemade
- 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes in puree, crushed
- 2 to 4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander seed
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, optional
- 6 (6-inch) fresh white corn tortillas
Southern Ham-And-Cheese Pie
By caligma
Recipe courtesy of Food Network Magazine
- 10large eggs
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 3ounces ham, chopped
- 6ounces muenster cheese, grated
- 4tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3bunches scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1large tomato, cut into wedges
- 1teaspoon white wine vinegar
- 1tablespoon sugar
- 4ounces mesclun greens (about 4 cups)
- 1/2head escarole, torn, or 1 bunch dandelion greens, trimmed
Pink Grapefruit Margaritas
By caligma
Copyright 2010, Ina Garten, All Rights Reserved
- 1 lime, cut in wedges, optional
- Kosher salt, optional
- 1 cup ruby red grapefruit juice
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (4 limes)
- 1 cup orange liqueur, such a Triple Sec
- 2 cups ice
- 1 cup white tequila
Pomegranate Cosmos
By caligma
2006, Ina Garten, All Rights Reserved
- 2 cups (16 ounces) good vodka (recommended: Stolichnaya or Finlandia)
- 1 cup (8 ounces) orange liqueur (recommended: Cointreau)
- 1 cup (8 ounces) pomegranate juice (recommended: Pom Wonderful)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (3 limes)
- Lime peel strips, to garnish
Roasted Shrimp with Thousand Island Dressing
By caligma
, 2006, Ina Garten, All Rights Reserved
- 1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon minced capers
- 1 teaspoon minced gherkins
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickles
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Pinch kosher salt
- Pinch freshly ground black pepper