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Roasted Carrots and Parsnips
By GratefulSea
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1-1/2 pounds carrots
- 1-1/2 pounds parsnips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
Green Beans and Portobello Mushrooms
By GratefulSea
Heat oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 shallot, minced
- 8 ounces portobello mushroom, caps cleaned, halved, and thinly sliced
- 3/4 pound trimmed green beans
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
Roasted Artichokes
By GratefulSea
source: http://www.sunset
- artichokes
- garlic cloves
- olive oil
- thyme
- lemon
- butter or Smart Balance
Mahi Mahi with Zesty Basil-Butter
By GratefulSea
This is a marvelous way to prepare mahi mahi
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1-1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus additional for seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus additional for seasoning
- 1-1/2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 4 (6 to 8-ounce) mahi mahi fillets
Slow Cooker Fruited Multigrain Pilaf
By GratefulSea
From Better Homes and Gardens
- 2/3 cup uncooked wheat berries
- 1/2 cup uncooked pearled farro or regular barley
- 1/2 cup uncooked wild rice
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 12 ounces sweet potato, peeled and chopped (2 1/3 cups)
- 2/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup sliced celery (1 stalk)
- 1 Tablespoon butter (Smart Balance)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1-1/3 cups chopped red cooking apples (such as Rome or Jonathan) (2 medium)
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions (4)
- 1 Tablespoon snipped fresh thyme
Shrimp with Pesto Cream Sauce
By GratefulSea
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
- 1 pound linguine pasta
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
- 1 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2/3 cup pesto
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Mushroom and Leek Bread Pudding
By GratefulSea
Decadent, but so delicious!
- 6 cups bread cubes from a rustic country-style loaf, crusts removed, 1/2-inch dice
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter (we use Smart Balance, and it's fine)
- 2 oz pancetta, small diced
- 4 cups sliced leeks, white and light green parts only (about 4 leeks)
- 1-1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, stems removed, cut in 1/4-inch slices
- 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
- 1/4 cup medium or dry sherry
- 1 Tablespoon Kosher salt
- 1-1/2 teaspoon ground pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup minced parsley
- 4 extra large eggs
- 1-1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1-1/2 cup grated Gruyère (6 oz), **divided**
Classic Southern Mac 'n Cheese
By GratefulSea
With a 5-minute prep time, this is the traditional "dump" style of an American favorite in which the basic ingredie...
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 8 ounces grated extra-sharp Cheddar (about 2 cups)
- 2 cups milk
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Spiced Lamb Hand Pies
By GratefulSea
This recipe ought to work just as well with ground beef
- 3 Tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 3 Tablespoons dried currants
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
- 3/4 teaspoons ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoons ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 1/2 pound ground lamb
- 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- 1/3 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- All-Butter Pie Dough
- All-purpose flour (for surface)
- 1 large egg, beaten to blend
How to Clean a Microwave Oven
By GratefulSea
Place all water, vinegar, and lemon juice in a microwave safe dish; a 2-cup pyrex measuring cup works well
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- splash of lemon juice (optional) for a pleasant scent