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Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs
By GratefulSea
Perfect hard boiled eggs should have no greenish-grey ring around the yolks
- 6 large eggs
- water to cover
- ice water
Winter Solstice Cocktail
By GratefulSea
In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, orange liqueur, lemon juice, and ice; shake until well combined
- 1-1/2 ounces orange vodka
- 1/2 ounce orange-flavored liqueur, such as Cointreau
- 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice, preferably from Meyer lemons
- Ice cubes
- Club soda, chilled
- 1 mint leaf, for garnish
- 1 raspberry, for garnish
Tortellini Chicken Soup
By GratefulSea
Just a pinch of saffron goes a long way in adding flavor and intense color to food
- 12-oz skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sliced leek or chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, slightly crushed (optional)
- 1 9-ounce package refrigerated herb chicken tortellini
- 1/2 cup fresh baby spinach leaves or shredded fresh spinach
Mushroom Asparagus Risotto with Crisped Chicken
By GratefulSea
This is a delicious combination of flavors and textures and colors, but it's also a fair amount of work
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 Tablespoon butter or Smart Balance
- 3/4 cup finely diced sweet onion, such as Vidalia
- 1.5 cups arborio rice, about 8 oz (250g)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 oz cremini or button mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1/2 lb fresh asparagus, thinly sliced on the diagonal
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil, butter, or Smart Balance
- 1-1/2 to 2 cups shredded cold cooked chicken
- 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Mini Apple Bacon Pies
By GratefulSea
Heat oven to 400°F. In 10-inch skillet, melt 2 Tablespoons of the butter over medium heat
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and diced into 1/4-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup plus 1 Tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 refrigerated pie crust, softened as directed on box
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 4 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots with Pecans
By GratefulSea
Heat oven to 375° F
- 1/2 cup pecan halves
- 3 pounds carrots—peeled, cut into 2-inch lengths, and halved lengthwise if large
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Poinsettia Cocktail
By GratefulSea
Combine the vodka, Champagne and juice in a large-stemmed red wine glass
- 1/4 cup vodka
- 1/4 cup Champagne
- 1/2 cup cranberry juice
- Crushed ice
- 2 strips orange zest, each about 1/4-inch wide and 2 inches long
Green Beans with Almonds
By GratefulSea
Fill a large pot three-fourths full of lightly salted water and bring to a boil over high heat
- Coarse salt, to taste
- 2 lb. (1 kg) slender green beans, trimmed
- 1/2 cup (2 1/2 oz./75g) slivered blanched almonds
- 2 Tbs. unsalted butter
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 4 shallots, thinly sliced
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 2 Tbs. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Avocado and Poached Egg Brunch Toast
By GratefulSea
source: http://laurencariscooks
- 2 Slices Whole Wheat Bread
- 1 Avocado
- Salt and Pepper (for seasoning)
- Pinch of Smoked Paprika (for seasoning)
- 2 Eggs
- 2 tsp White Vinegar (for adding to the boiling water)
- Juice of 1/2 Lime
- Chilli Flakes (for seasoning)
Rice Cakes with Mushroom Olive Ragout
By GratefulSea
Heat oven to 350°F. Cook rice in water as directed on package
- RICE CAKE
- 2/3 cup uncooked short-grain Arborio rice
- 1-1/3 cups water
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup Progresso® Parmesan bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 egg white
- 1/2 cup (2 oz) grated Asiago cheese
- 2 Tablespoons finely chopped green onions
- 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
- RAGOUT
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium sweet onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 jars (4.5 oz each) sliced mushrooms, drained
- 2 cups Muir Glen® organic diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, undrained (from two 14.5-oz cans)
- 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
- 1/4 cup sliced green olives
- 1 Tablespoon capers, rinsed, if desired
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper