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Nutmeg Logs
By Tonya_Speed
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Cookie dough
- 1 cup butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons rum extract
- 3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- Frosting
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon rum extract
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons milk
- Nutmeg (optional)
Greek Gyros
By Tonya_Speed
Per Serving: 532 Calories; 26g Fat; 29g Protein; 44g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 88mg Cholesterol; 703mg Sodium
- 1/2 cup low fat plain yogurt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons mayonnaise
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 green onion, finely chopped (white and green parts)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cucumber
- 2 cloves garlic, pressed
- 1 pound ground beef or lamb OR both
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 large pita breads
- 4 (10-inch) metal OR bamboo skewers
Creamy Tuna Deluxe
By Tonya_Speed
PREPARE Dinner in large saucepan as directed on package, increasing milk to 3/4 cup
- 1 pkg. (7-1/4 oz.) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 Tbsp. margarine
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 1/4 cup chopped green peppers
- 1 can (10-3/4 oz.) condensed cream of celery soup
- 1 can (6 oz.) tuna, drained
- 1 can (4 oz.) mushrooms, drained
- 1 jar (2 oz.) diced pimientos
Squash-Swirl Mashed Potatoes
By Tonya_Speed
Cover potatoes with cold salted water; simmer 45 minutes
- 2 lbs russet or yukon gold potatoes, whole
- 1/2-1 stick butter
- 1 cup hot milk
- Salt & Pepper
- 1 lb butternut squash, peeled and cubed
Quinoa with Garlic, Pine Nuts and Raisins
By Tonya_Speed
Per serving (3/4 cup): Calories 300; Fat 15 g (Saturated 2 g); Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 5 mg; Carbohydrate 37 g; Fi
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed well
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Mushroom Risotto
By Tonya_Speed
In a medium saucepan, bring the stock to a simmer over medium heat
- 5 to 6 cups chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 12 ounces assorted mushrooms, wiped clean and thinly sliced, stems removed
- 2 cups arborio rice
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup finely grated Parmesan
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1 to 2 teaspoons truffle oil, optional
- 4 ounces prosciutto or Serrano ham, thinly sliced and cut into chiffonade, garnish
Browned Butter Sauce with Herbs
By Tonya_Speed
This sauce is best paired with Fettuccine
- 6 Tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp chopped fresh sage
- 2 Tbsp heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 Tbsp sage
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
Asian Orange Salmon
By Tonya_Speed
Per Serving: 271 Calories; 6g Fat (20
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, pressed
- 6 salmon fillets
Bacon Mashed Potatoes
By Tonya_Speed
Cover potatoes with cold salted water; simmer 45 minutes
- 2 lbs russet or yukon gold potatoes, whole
- 1/2 stick butter
- 1 cup hot milk
- Salt & Pepper
- 1/2 lb bacon, cooked and chopped
- 2-4 Tbsp bacon drippings
Butternut-Sage Mashed Potatoes
By Tonya_Speed
Cover potatoes with cold salted water; simmer 45 minutes
- 2 lbs russet or yukon gold potatoes, whole
- 1/2-1 stick butter
- 1 cup hot milk
- Salt & Pepper
- 1 lb butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 4 Tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup sage, chopped
- 1 tsp salt