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Caramel-Stuffed Apple Cider Cookies
By GratefulSea
From a great blog, ScrambledHenFruit, a modified version of Laura Flower's amazing recipe on her Cooking Photograph...
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 box (7.4 oz) Alpine Spiced Apple Cider Instant Original Drink mix -not sugar free- all 10 packets
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 bag Kraft Caramels (14 oz)
Tandoori Prawns
By GratefulSea
Easy and yummy! Serve with rice or thin pasta with a creamy sauce, and a green veggie such as spinach
- FIRST MARINADE
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped ginger
- 16 jumbo prawns, shelled and deveined
- SECOND MARINADE
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon crushed garlic
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 4 metal or wooden skewers that have been soaked
Rustic Apple Tart
By GratefulSea
1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 1/2 cups sliced peeled Golden Delicious apple (about 1-1/2 pounds)
- 4 1/2 cups sliced peeled Granny Smith apple (about 1-1/2 pounds)
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 (15-ounce) package refrigerated pie dough (such as Pillsbury)
- 1 teaspoon ice water
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon apricot preserves
Basic Vinaigrette
By GratefulSea
This is a basic recipe, one that you should feel free to build on
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 Tablespoons Vinegar (balsamic, sherry, white or red wine, Champagne or apple cider)
- 6 Tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Ground black pepper
Baked Ziti
By GratefulSea
Cook ziti according to package directions
- 15 oz. Ricotta cheese
- 8 oz. Mozarella cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 lb ziti
- 1/8 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp salt
- parsley
- 2 1/2 cup tomato sauce
Cuba Libre
By GratefulSea
Fill a Collins glass with ice and add the rum and Coca-Cola
- Ice
- 2 ounces dark rum
- 6 ounces Coca-Cola
- Lime wedge
Mushroom Toast Cups
By GratefulSea
The toasted bread cups made be made a day ahead of time and frozen
- 1-1/2 (1 pound) loaves sliced white bread
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, finely diced
- 1/2 cup onion, finely diced
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Crispy Parmesan Chickpeas
By GratefulSea
"Dry your chickpeas as thoroughly as possible before cooking to ensure a satisfyingly crisp result
- 1 (15-oz.) can unsalted chickpeas
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 ounce finely grated Parmesan cheese (about 2 Tbsp.)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pan-Seared Swordfish with Creamy Dijon-Caper Sauce
By GratefulSea
Pan-Seared Swordfish with Creamy Dijon-Caper Sauce is the perfect recipe for weeknight meals or dress this dish up ...
- 4 (6-ounce) swordfish steaks, about 0.75-inch thick
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 shallot, minced
- 12-ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup crème fraîche
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
- 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped
Grilled Asparagus with Caper Vinaigrette
By GratefulSea
1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat
- 1-1/2 pounds asparagus spears, trimmed
- 3 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, *divided*
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- Cooking spray
- 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 teaspoons capers, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup small basil leaves