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Bruschetta
By cacelias
This is delicious and super easy! Better than in a restaurant! You can eat it as an appetizer to a meal, or you c
- 5 large, ripe plum tomatoes
- 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 3 cloves Roasted Garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- French Baguette, sliced thin
- 2 tablespoons light olive oil
Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
By cacelias
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 cup and 4 Tablespoons peanut butter, divided
- 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
Broccoli with Garlic and Ginger
By cacelias
Expect two requests: a copy of the recipe and a promise to bring it to the next gathering as well
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 12 ounces broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons water or chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
Balsamic Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
By cacelias
This recipe came from The South Beach Diet Cookbook, and it is absolutely delicious! My favorite
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon flaxseed oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 red bell peppers
- 2 large tomatoes, sliced
- 2 oz. fresh mozzarella, sliced
- fresh basil leaves
- sea salt
Grilled Ginger Shrimp
By cacelias
A simple ginger-soy marinade seasons shrimp in less than one hour, and a brief blast of heat- whether it's a quick ...
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound medium shrimp, tails left on but peeled and deveined
- Tangy Plum Sauce or
- Sweet-and-Sour Dipping Sauce
Strawberry Pie
By cacelias
This is delicious! Alex and I made it one night and it was an instant hit
- Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup Crisco Oil
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Filling:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1 cup water
- 3 tablespoons strawberry gelatin (powder)
- 1 1/2 quarts strawberries, sliced
Flourless Chocolate Torte
By cacelias
This is a delicious dessert! Really excellent! I made this for Alex's 18th birthday party at the house and everyo
- Chocolate Glaze:
- Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
- 10 oz. bittersweet chocolate,finely chopped
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces, plus extra for greasing
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon dark rum or brewed espresso (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 3 large egg whites, at room temperature
- Chocolate Glaze
- 1/2 cup butter, cut into 4 pieces
- 8 oz. chopped bittersweet
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
French Toast Monkey Bread
By cacelias
Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 12-cup fluted tube pan with shortening or cooking spray
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 Tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 2 Tablespoons vanilla
- 2 cans of Pillsbury buttermilk biscuits
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- Powdered Sugar, if desired
- Maple Syrup, if desired
Banana Split Brownie Pizza
By cacelias
Decadent and Delicious! Recipe from Pampered Chef
- 1 package (21 ounces) brownie mix
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 egg
- 1 package (8 ounces) light cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts (optional)
- 3 tablespoons semi-sweet mini-chocolate chips
Coconut Shrimp with Mango Salsa
By cacelias
This is a delicious shrimp recipe that is special enough for company! Recipe from Cook's Wares
- Coconut Shrimp:
- 1 package 22/25 shrimp, peeled and deveined, tail on, Raw shrimp, buttterflied with knife
- 7 ounces coconut milk
- 1/2 + 1/2 cup flour
- 1 pound shredded unsweetened coconut
- Mango Salsa:
- 1 mango, diced 1/2 inch (Sun Fresh jarred fruit)
- 1/2 red onion, diced 1/2 inch
- 1/4 bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
- 4 cups salsa
- 1 dash cumin, ground
- 1 tablespoon shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar