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Hot Spinach Dip 2.0
By brenie_shydee
1.Mix ricotta with greens in a shallow dish, season to taste, and bake at 425 degrees until the top is light golden...
- 1 cup ricotta
- 1 cup sauteed or steamed chopped greens (kale, spinach, chard, or whatever you have on hand)
- Crostini or crackers, for serving
Avocado Bruschetta with Green Sauce
By brenie_shydee
Place garlic in processor and pulse
- 1 clove garlic, peeled
- 3/4 c packed parsley leaves
- 3/4 c packed basil leaves
- 5 tbls plus 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp red wine vinegar
- Salt and fresh ground pepper
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted and peeled
- 1 tbls fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 8 slices peasant bread, cut 1/2" thick and toasted.
Veggie Burgers
By brenie_shydee
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over low heat, and cook the onion and garlic for about 5 minutes, until tender
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, grated
- 2 cloves crushed garlic
- 2 carrots, shredded
- 1 small summer squash, shredded
- 1 small zucchini, shredded
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Pumpkin Shaped Molasses Spice Cookies
By brenie_shydee
1.In a bowl, combine hot water and rum
- 1/3 cup hot water
- 1/4 cup dark rum
- 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for parchment and dough
- 2 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup molasses
Fresh Corn & Zucchini Saute
By brenie_shydee
Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 small white onion, finely diced
- 3 small zucchinis, diced
- 3 ears corn, husks and silk removed
- sea salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Bucatini All'Amatriciana with Spicy Smoked Mozzarella Meatballs
By brenie_shydee
For the sauce: In a large heavy skillet, heat the oil over medium heat
- All'Amatriciana Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 ounces pancetta, diced
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 (14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano
- Meatballs:
- 1 small (6-ounce) onion, grated
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus 1/4 cup
- 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus 1/4 cup
- 1/3 cup Italian-style bread crumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
- 8 ounces ground beef
- 8 ounces ground veal
- 2 ounces smoked mozzarella cheese, cut into 16 (1/2-inch) cubes
- 1 pound bucatini or other long pasta
Nanaimo Bars I
By brenie_shydee
Can't find custard powder, use instant vanilla pudding
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons vanilla custard powder
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
Spinach and Ricotta Lasagna w/Romaine Salad
By brenie_shydee
1.In a bowl, mix together the spinach, ricotta, and ½ cup of the Parmesan
- 2 10-ounce packages chopped frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed to remove excess moisture
- 1 cup ricotta
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan (3 ounces)
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 6 regular lasagna noodles (not no-boil)
- 1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella (6 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 small head romaine lettuce, cut into strips (about 8 cups)
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
Cheese Treats - Dog Treats
By brenie_shydee
Combine ingredients and rollout to 1/4" thickness
- 4 c whole wheat flour
- 3/4 c oil
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 1/4 c shredded cheese
- 1 1/4 c milk
Overnight Refrigerator Rolls
By brenie_shydee
•In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water
- 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
- 1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
- 1/4 cup butter-flavored shortening
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 3 cups all-purpose flour