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Macadamia Butter Cookies with Dried Cranberries
By ngaldi
Preheat oven to 375°. Place nuts in a food processor; process until smooth (about 2 minutes), scraping sides of b...
- 2/3 cup macadamia nuts
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Donna Rothman's Mandel Bread
By ngaldi
In a mixer, beat the eggs, add sugar, oil and vanilla
- 6 eggs
- 2 cups oil
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 6 cups, plus more as needed, flour
- 1 cup chopped nuts
Lamb Osso Buco for Two Recipe
By ngaldi
Lamb Osso Buco is a delicious recipe for Two using lamb shanks, instead of veal or pork shanks, that is sure to ple...
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 meaty lamb shanks (1 1/4 pounds each), fat trimmed if necessary
- Coarse salt and freshly-ground black pepper to taste
- 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, halved lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 large celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1/2 bottle (750ml) dry red wine
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomatoes, crushed
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
- 3 (3-inch)) strips orange zest
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, coarsely-chopped, divided
Cheesy Zucchini Quiche
By ngaldi
Perfect for a brunch, lunch or even dinner
- 1 prepared and unbaked pie crust
- 2 tablespoon softened butter
- 1 pound zucchini, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella, shredded
- 1 cup ricotta
- 1/2 cups half and half cream
- 3 eggs lightly beaten
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon basil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Black pepper and paprika, to taste (a pinch each)
Peanut Noodles
By ngaldi
Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until done
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 bunch green onions, sliced (white parts only)
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
- 1/3 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Tomato and Goat Cheese Tarts
By ngaldi
2008, Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics, All Rights Reserved
- 1 package (17.3 ounces/2 sheets) puff pastry, defrosted
- Good olive oil
- 4 cups thinly sliced yellow onions (2 large onions)
- 3 large garlic cloves, cut into thin slivers
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons dry white wine
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
- 4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan, plus 2 ounces shaved with a vegetable peeler
- 4 ounces garlic-and-herb goat cheese (recommended: Montrachet)
- 1 large tomato, cut into 4 (1/4-inch-thick) slices
- 3 tablespoons julienned basil leaves
Linguini with Sautéed Scallops and Peas
By ngaldi
This would be equally yummy with shrimp or a combination of shrimp and scallops
- 4 oz linguini, whole wheat or low carb
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 tsp extra virgin oil
- 1 tesp butter
- 6 large sea scallops, cleaned
- course salt
- ground pepper
Apple Harvest Cake
By ngaldi
Preheat oven to 325° and grease a 12 cup fluted tube pan
- 2 3/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped apples
- 1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 1/3 cup Quaker 100% Natural Cereal
Banana Cream Pie Recipe
By ngaldi
Place butter in a greased 9-in
- FILLING:
- 1/3 1/3 1/3 cup butter, cubed
- 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3 3 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 2 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 2 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2-1/4 2-1/4 2-1/4 cups milk
- 3 3 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 2 2 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 to 2 1 to 2 1/4-inch medium firm bananas, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- Whipped topping and additional banana slices, optional
Banana Cream Pie
By ngaldi
Shortbread Crust In your food processor, place the flour, sugar, and salt and process to combine
- Shortbread Crust:
- 1 cup (130 grams) all purpose flour
- 1/3 cup (35 grams) confectioners (powdered or icing) sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- Pastry Cream:
- 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) milk (whole or 2%)
- 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise or 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated white sugar
- 2 tablespoons (20 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons (20 grams) cornstarch (corn flour)
- 1 tablespoon rum (optional)
- 2-3 large bananas, peeled sliced
- Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup (240 ml) cold heavy whipping cream (contains 35-40% butterfat)
- 2 tablespoons (20 grams) confectioners (powdered or icing) sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract