Brenie_shydee's profile page
Recipes
Light & Creamy Mac and Cheese
By brenie_shydee
Preheat oven to 350° F. Cook macaroni in a large pan of boiling, salted water until al dente, about 8 to 10 minut...
- 3 cups uncooked macaroni
- 3 cups milk
- 1 pkg. (8 oz.) light cream cheese
- 1 c. (4 oz.) Cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/3 c. all-purpose flour
- 1/2 c. (2 oz.) Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp. mustard
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- 1/2 tsp. cayenne
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 4 plum tomoatoes, chopped
Chef John's Panzanella
By brenie_shydee
Pour bread into a large skillet and drizzle with 1/4 cup olive oil, working in batches if necessary
- 2 cups 1/2-inch stale bread cubes, or
- more to taste
- 1/4 cup olive oil, or to taste
- 1/4 cup finely grated Parmigiano
- Reggiano cheese, or to taste
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, or more
- to taste
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or
- more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic, or to taste
- 1 pinch white sugar
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to
- taste
- 4 leaves fresh basil, thinly sliced, or more
- to taste
Classic Sage & Onion Stuffing
By brenie_shydee
Preheat the oven to 225°F
- 16 - to 18-ounce loaf rustic white bread, cut into 1-inch cubes, about 10 cups
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus an additional 2 tablespoons melted
- 1 pound yellow onions, diced
- 4 large stalks celery, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh sage leaves
- Leaves from 4 stalks thyme
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups turkey, chicken, or vegetable stock
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Roasted Egg Plant Dip
By brenie_shydee
1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- 3 medium eggplants (about 3 pounds total)
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons pomegranate molasses (chefswarehouse.com)
- 1 teaspoon minced or finely grated garlic, plus 3 cloves very thinly sliced lengthwise
- Coarse salt
Mendocino Chicken Salad Wraps
By brenie_shydee
In a large bowl, combine the smoked chicken, grapes, red onion, celery, basil, almonds, and mayonnaise
- 1 (6 ounce) package smoked chicken breast, skin removed, cubed
- 1 cup seedless grapes, halved
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
- 1 cup blanched slivered almonds
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
Buche de Noel
By brenie_shydee
"Buche de Noel is the French name for a Christmas cake shaped like a log
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 6 egg whites
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- confectioners' sugar for dusting
Homemade Black Bean Veggie Burgers
By brenie_shydee
1. If grilling, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil a sheet of aluminum foil
- 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained
- and rinsed
- 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 2 inch
- pieces
- 1/2 onion, cut into wedges
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon Thai chili sauce or hot sauce
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
Roasted New Red Potatoes
By brenie_shydee
1. Adjust oven rack to lowest position and heat oven to 450 degrees
- 3 pounds small red new potatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Best Rolled Sugar Cookies
By brenie_shydee
Make icing with confectioners' sugar and milk
- 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
- 2 cups white sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
All-purpose light piecrust
By brenie_shydee
1. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife
- 5 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 1/4 cups)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
- 4 teaspoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup boiling water