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Salmon, Glazed
By mangia_g2
Heat a medium-size nonstick skillet and spray with Pam
- 3/4 lb salmon fillets
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 TB Dijon mustard
- salt and pepper
Corn, Tomato and Black Bean Salsa
By mangia_g2
Roast corn @ 400 for 10 minutes
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 2 TB olive oil
- 3 TB coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin seed
- 1 jalapeno, minced
- 2 TB cider vinegar
- 1 TB red chile honey
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup corn
- 3 large Roma tomatoes
- 1 cup cooked black beans
Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake
By mangia_g2
Note: This is best baked in a glass pie plate or baking dish, as the acid in the rhubarb will react with many types...
- 1 stick butter, softened
- 1/2 lb fresh rhubarb, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (about 2 cups)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/4 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup fine yellow cornmeal
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup skim milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 3 T strawberry jelly, melted (I used rhubarb conserve)
- Cool Whip (opt)
Zucchini Red Pepper Lasagna
By mangia_g2
In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, eggs and pesto; set aside
- 1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
- 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons prepared pesto
- 2 cups sliced zucchini
- 2 cups sliced baby portobello mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 jars (one 26 ounces, one 14 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce
- 9 no-cook lasagna noodles
- 1 jar (12 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained
Gingerbread Cookies
By mangia_g2
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle, add the butter, sugar and orange zest and beat until smooth,...
- The foundation:
- 1 1/2 sticks lightly salted butter, softened
- 1 2/3 cups sugar
- 1 orange, zested
- The dry ingredients:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus 1/2 cup additional for rolling, if needed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground dry ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- The wet ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup dark molasses
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Easy Orange Frosting:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Finely grated zest of 1 orange
- 1 to 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon orange liqueur
- 1/4 teaspoon light corn syrup
Zucchini Bruschetta
By mangia_g2
This is so good that we have made a meal out of it!
- Marinade:
- 1 large tomato, seeded & chopped
- 1 medium zucchini, finely chopped
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 TB minced fresh basil
- 4-6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 TB lemon juice
- 2 TB olive oil
- salt
- pepper
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (optional)
- bread
Chicken and Andouille Gumbo
By mangia_g2
In a large pot, heat oil and stir in flour, stirring constantly til creamy and the color of dark caramel
- 1/3 cup oil
- 1/3 cup flour
- 2 cups onion, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
- 1 raw chicken, cut in serving pieces
- 1 lb andouille (or hot smoked sausage), sliced
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 TB salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 quarts hot water
- file (optional)
Chicken and Rice Stew
By mangia_g2
This is an easy one-dish casserole
- 1 TB extra virgin olive oil
- 2 1/4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2 inch pieces
- 4 Anaheim or poblano chile peppers, chopped (optional)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 TB dried oregano
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
- 1 tomato, chopped or salsa or sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 4 oz jar red peppers (optional)
- 8 pimento stuffed green olives, sliced
- 2 TB capers, rinsed
- 8 cups water (I use half broth & half water)
- 2 1/2 cups brown rice
- 2/3 cup packed fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
Chicken Enchiladas
By mangia_g2
Set up an assembly line: enchilada sauce in one pie pan, then all ingredients in separate containers
- 32 oz enchilada sauce
- 16 tortillas
- salsa
- 1 can refried beans
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 - 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup black olives
- roasted chicken
Eclair Cake
By mangia_g2
1. In a medium bowl, thoroughly blend the pudding mix, whipped topping, and milk
- 2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla
- pudding mix
- 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped
- topping, thawed
- 3 cups milk
- 1 (16 ounce) package graham cracker
- squares
- 1 (16 ounce) package prepared
- chocolate frosting