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Smoky Tomato Almond Pasta Sauce
By GratefulSea
Homemade pasta sauce that has a tomato base, with a hint of smokey flavor from the paprika and thickened with almon...
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 roasted red pepper, homemade or store bought, chopped
- 1/2 cup ground almonds, almond meal
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Pinch of red chili flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 (10-ounce) can fire roasted tomatoes
Blueberry Cheesecake Gallette
By GratefulSea
Shhhh, don't tell, but I sometimes cheat and use refrigerated pie dough
- DOUGH:
- 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1 stick cold unsalted butter, diced
- 1 large egg
- Cooking spray
- FILLING:
- 2 cups blueberries
- 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1 8-ounce package cream cheese
- 1 large egg, beaten, plus 1 egg yolk
- Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
- Coarse sugar, for sprinkling
Asian Salmon
By GratefulSea
Really quick to put together, start to finish, and incredibly delicious! Even those who rarely cook seafood should...
- 4 salmon fillets, skinless and deboned
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons good soy sauce
- 6 tablespoons good olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 stalk green onion, sliced for garnish
Sunday Night Noodles
By GratefulSea
For variety, you can add chopped parsley, scallions, dill or caraway seed
- 1 pound medium egg noodles
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 Tablespoon butter, melted
- 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
Easy Grilled Pork Chops
By GratefulSea
These chops marinate in a honey-cider vinegar- cumin mixture, with a little bit of heat, then cook on a grill, gril...
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 8 (1/2-inch) bone-in pork chops (about 3 ounces each)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Easy Stone Fruit Tart
By GratefulSea
If you have a pizza stone, use it instead of a bake sheet
- 1 puff pastry sheet
- 3 cups stone fruit, sliced
- 3 Tablespoons honey
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
Lemon Cheesecake Swirl Blondies
By GratefulSea
Heat oven to 350°F. Line 8-inch square pan with cooking parchment paper, leaving a few inches overhanging on each ...
- 1 pouch Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 eggs
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 jar (10 oz) lemon curd
- Powdered sugar
Mini Cheese Balls
By GratefulSea
Mix softened cream cheese with 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest and 1 cup shredded f...
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1 cup shredded firm cheese (cheddar, parmesan, pepper jack, gouda)
- salt and pepper to taste
- Toppings: chopped pistachios, chives, tarragon, hulled pumpkin seeds, bacon with paprika, almonds, black & white sesame seeds
Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup
By GratefulSea
Clean the mushrooms by wiping them with a dry paper towel
- • 5 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms
- • 5 ounces fresh portobello mushrooms
- • 5 ounces fresh cremini (or porcini) mushrooms
- • 1 tablespoon good olive oil
- • 1/4 pound (1 stick) plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, divided
- • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- • 1 carrot, chopped
- • 1 sprig fresh thyme plus 1 teaspoon minced thyme leaves, divided
- • Kosher salt
- • Freshly ground black pepper
- • 2 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts (2 leeks)
- • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- • 1 cup dry white wine
- • 1 cup half-and-half
- • 1 cup heavy cream
- • 1/2 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
Cheddar, Cucumber & Marmelade Sandwiches
By GratefulSea
Spread the bread slices with butter and then a very thin layer of marmalade
- 8 slices pumpernickel bread
- 2 Tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 Tablespoons orange marmalade
- 6 ounces thinly sliced Cheddar or Gruyère or Swiss cheese
- 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber