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Creamy Sweet Potato and Rosemary Soup
By caligma
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 large or 6 small shallots, thinly sliced
- 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pounds (about 2 to 3) sweet potatoes, peeled, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 (6-inch long) stems fresh rosemary
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
Veggie-Stack Pita Pockets
By caligma
From Food Network Kitchens
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas or white beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 to 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 cup grated manchego or pecorino romano cheese
- 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 ripe Hass avocado, pitted and sliced
- 1 small cucumber, sliced or 1/2 bell pepper, seeded and sliced
- 10 to 12 whole-wheat pita minis (3 inches), lightly toasted
Baked Alaska
By caligma
Great recipe from a great friend
- Sponge Cake recipe:
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 Tablespoons water
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 2/3 cups cake flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking ppowder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 quart vanilla ice cream
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 5 egg whites
- 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
- 3/4 cups sugar.
Cold Peanut Soba Noodles With Chicken
By caligma
Recipe courtesy Food Network Magazine
- 12 ounces soba (buckwheat) noodles
- 1 cup frozen shelled edamame
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons grated peeled ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Asian chili sauce (such as Sriracha or sambal oelek)
- Kosher salt
- 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions
Espresso Ice Cream
By caligma
Copyright 2002, Barefoot Contessa Family Style, All Rights Reserved
- 3 cups half-and-half
- 6 extra-large egg yolks
- 2/3 cup sugar
- Pinch salt
- 2 1/2 tablespoons ground espresso coffee beans, decaffeinated or regular
- 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur (recommended: Kahlua)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 ounces (1/2 cup) chocolate-covered espresso beans, chopped
Aunt Peggy's Meat Loaf
By caligma
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 1/2 cup chopped Vidalia onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Potato Salad
By caligma
2006, Ina Garten, All Rights Reserved
- 3 pounds small white potatoes
- Kosher salt
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
Matzo Balls
By caligma
Copyright 2001, Barefoot Contessa Parties!, All Rights Reserved
- 4 extra-large eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup good chicken stock
- 1/4 cup rendered chicken fat, melted
- 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for egg whites
- 1 cup matzo meal
Pink Elephant Cocktail
By caligma
Recipe courtesy Sandra Lee, 2007
- 1 part white cranberry juice
- 1 part berry vodka
- 1/2 part raspberry liqueur (recommended: Chambord)
- 1/2 part Limoncello
Chicken Soup
By caligma
Copyright 2001, Barefoot Contessa Parties!, All Rights Reserved
- 3 (5-pound) roasting chickens
- 3 large yellow onions, unpeeled and quartered
- 6 carrots, unpeeled and halved
- 4 stalks celery with leaves, cut into thirds
- 4 parsnips, unpeeled and cut in half (optional)
- 20 sprigs fresh parsley
- 15 sprigs fresh thyme
- 20 sprigs fresh dill
- 1 head garlic, unpeeled and cut in half crosswise
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
- 4 cups 1/4-inch-diced carrots
- 4 cups 1/4-inch-diced celery
- 1/4 cup minced fresh dill
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
- Matzo Balls, (see recipe)