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Supergreen Mushroom & Orzo Soup
By jeknudson
In an 8-quart saucepot, heat olive oil on medium
- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp. Kosher salt
- 1 1/4 c. celery
- 1/2 c. shallots
- 1/4 c. garlic
- 8 c. vegetable or chicken broth
- 3 c. broccoli
- 3 c. sliced spinach
- 1 c. sliced mushrooms
- 1 c. orzo
- basil pesto
Cinnamon Scented Couscous
By jeknudson
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Toast almonds on baking sheet for 10 minutes or until golden, stirring once
- 1/3 cup slivered almonds
- 2 cups water
- 2/3 cup diced dates
- 1/3 cup chopped dried apricots
- 1 teaspoon Spice Islands Cardamom, Ground
- 1/2 teaspoon Spice Islands Cinnamon, Ground Saigon
- 1/4 teaspoon Spice Islands Ginger, Ground
- 1 tablespoon oil, optional
- 1 package (10 ounces) couscous
Broccolini & Ricotta Pasta
By jeknudson
Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta
- 2 bundles broccolini, trimmed and cut into 2- to 3-inch pieces
- 1 small red chile, such as finger or Fresno, finely chopped, or 1 tsp. crushed red pepper
- 1 pound short pasta such as cavatappi, fusilli, farfalle or penne
- 1 1/2 cups fresh cow's- or sheep's-milk ricotta
- Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (if using cow's-milk ricotta) or Pecorino Romano (if using sheep's-milk ricotta)
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- Salt
- Pepper
White Cheddar Mashed Sweet Potatoes
By jeknudson
1. In a large saucepan cook potatoes, covered, in enough boiling salted water to cover for 12 to 15 minutes or unti...
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup half-and-half or light cream
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3 ounces white cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon snipped fresh sage
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 medium cooking apples, cored and sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 8 whole sage leaves
Blueberry Kolaches
By jeknudson
Southern Living DECEMBER 2013
- 1 (1/4-oz.) envelope active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water (100° to 110°)
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/3 cups sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons table salt
- 2 large eggs
- 8 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 3 (6-oz.) containers fresh blueberries (about 3 cups)
- 1/3 cup blueberry preserves
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons cold butter, cut up
Ginger Bourbon Balls
By jeknudson
Step 1 Preheat oven to 350°F
- 2 1/2 cups coarsely ground or crushed gingersnaps (from a 10-oz. pkg., 40 to 50 gingersnaps)
- 1 /2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 /4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups pecans, coarsely chopped
- 1 /3 cup evaporated milk or half-and-half
- 1 /4 cup light corn syrup
- 3 tablespoons (1 1⁄2 oz.) bourbon
- 8 ounces semisweet or bittersweet baking chocolate bars
- 3 (10-oz.) pkg. dark chocolate melting wafers (such as Ghirardelli Dark Melting Wafers)
- 1 /4 cup thinly sliced crystallized ginger
Blueberry Sour-Cream Pie
By jeknudson
Mix sugar and flour together in bowl
- 1 unbaked pie crust
- Filling
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- Topping
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped pecans
Spaghetti Squash Lasagna with Spinach
By jeknudson
1. Preheat oven to 350°. 2
- 2 small spaghetti squash (about 1 1/2 pounds each)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 (8-ounce) package fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 ounces shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (about 1/2 cup), divided
- 8 ounces 93% lean ground turkey
- 1 1/2 cups lower-sodium marinara sauce (such as Dell'Amore)
- 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup)
Chocolate-Triple Hazelnut Truffles
By jeknudson
Deb Wise, Cooking Light DECEMBER 2012
- 3 tablespoons hazelnut-chocolate spread (such as Nutella)
- 2 1/2 tablespoons Frangelico (hazelnut-flavored liqueur)
- 1 tablespoon light-colored corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Dash of salt
- 5 ounces milk chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup finely chopped salted hazelnuts, toasted
Peruvian Roasted Chicken
By jeknudson
You could probably do this in the oven with good results
- •1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds)
- •4 tablespoons white vinegar
- •3 tablespoons white wine
- •3 tablespoons canola oil
- •2 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder
- •2 tablespoons paprika
- •1 1/2 tablespoons cumin
- •2 teaspoons black pepper
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •juice of 1 lemon
- •1 quart cold water