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Mushroom Lasagna
By GratefulSea
A lower-cost version using easy to find ingredients
- 1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms , rinsed well
- 1 cup water
- 2 pounds portobello mushroom caps (about 10 medium), cleaned and cut into 2- to 3-inch by 1/4-inch slices
- 4 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large red onions , chopped medium (about 4 cups)
- 8 ounces button mushrooms , cleaned, stems trimmed, and broken into rough pieces
- 4 medium cloves garlic , minced or pressed through garlic press (about 1 Tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon)
- 1/2 cup dry vermouth
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter , plus additional for greasing pan
- 3 Tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
- 3-1/2 cups milk
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup minced fresh basil leaves plus an additional 2 tablespoons
- 8 ounces Italian fontina cheese , rind removed and shredded (about 2 1/4 cups)
- 1-1/2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese (about 3/4 cup)
- 12 no-boil lasagna noodles
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest from 1 lemon
- Note: If Italian fontina is unavailable, use whole milk mozzarella rather than a rubbery Danish, Swedish, or American fontina. Whole milk is best in the sauce, but skim or low-fat milk also work.
Spaghetti Squash Au Gratin
By GratefulSea
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small yellow onion, cut in half and very thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more if you like it spicy
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 strips chopped cooked bacon (optional)
Winter Squash with Raisins and Sage
By GratefulSea
Preheat the oven to 400°F
- 1 (3-1/2 pound) butternut, acorn or kabocha squash
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped parsley
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
- Zest of 1 orange, removed in wide strips and roughly chopped
- 1 (1-pound) package silken tofu, drained
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt (optional)
Slow Cooker Cheesecake
By GratefulSea
Grease a 6-in. springform pan; place on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in
- TOPPING:
- 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 Tablespoon sugar plus 2/3 cup sugar, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2-1/2 Tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 to 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 teaspoon shortening
- Toasted sliced almonds
Starbucks Smoothie
By GratefulSea
Blend the Starbucks Coffee, ice cream, and banana first until well blended
- 1 bottle of your favorite Starbucks Coffee
- 1 banana cut into chunks
- 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream
- 6 ice cubes
Goat Cheese Dip with Spring Vegetables
By GratefulSea
Serve it with crostini, tortilla chips, or crudité
- 1 cup of 3/4-inch pieces asparagus
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup chopped leeks (white and pale-green parts only)
- 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1-1/4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup grated mild white cheddar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 14-ounce can chopped artichoke hearts in water, drained
- 1/4 cup fresh (or frozen, thawed) peas
- 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 4 ounces crumbled fresh goat cheese, divided
Lime Bars from the Neely's
By GratefulSea
The dough for the crust may be prepared up to 2 days ahead of time
- FOR THE CRUST
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Pinch kosher salt
- FOR THE LIME TOPPIG
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cups sugar
- 6 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (or bottled key lime juice)
- 2 teaspoons grated lime zest
- Confectioners' sugar, for garnish
Giada's Lamb Chops
By GratefulSea
In a food processor fitted with a metal blade add the garlic, rosemary, thyme, cayenne, and salt
- 2 large garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- Coarse sea salt
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 lamb chops, about 3/4-inch thick
Chicken Stroganoff
By GratefulSea
We love this served over couscous
- Kosher salt
- 12 ounces wide egg noodles
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 4 ounces white or cremini mushrooms, sliced (about 2 cups)
- 1-1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika, plus more for topping
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken or mushroom broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream, plus more for topping
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Strawberries Romanoff
By GratefulSea
They should make us be good all year before letting us eat this
- 1 lb. fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1/2 c. sour cream (I use light sour cream)
- 3 tbsp. packed brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp. brandy (I use cognac)