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Herbed-Baked Eggs
By Dixie8686
Directions Preheat the broiler for 5 minutes and place the oven rack 6 inches below the heat
- 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary leaves
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan
- 6 extra-large eggs
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Toasted French bread or brioche, for serving
Kale Dressing
By Dixie8686
Recipes & Menus | recipes Kale Dressing Crispy around the edges and soft in the center, this side dish—laced wi...
- 2 pounds country-style white bread, crusts removed, torn into 1-inch pieces
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons fennel seeds
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- 1 dried chile de árbol, broken in half
- 1 1/2 cups minced fennel
- 1 1/2 cups minced onions
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Slow-Cooked Tuscan Kale (click for recipe)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken or turkey broth
- 2 large eggs, beaten to blend
Crockpot Parmesan Garlic Chicken with Orzo.
By Dixie8686
The night before, season chicken breasts with salt and pepper
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 tablespoons dry white wine
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese + 2 tablespoons
- 1 cup uncooked whole wheat orzo
- 3/4 cup vegetables of your choice
Slimmed Down Carrot Cake
By Dixie8686
For the carrot cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
- 1 1/2 cups granulated or coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup carrot puree or carrot baby food
- 1 cup frozen grated coconut, thawed
- 2/3 cup walnuts, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- One 8-ounce package Neufchatel cheese, at room temperature
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped
Granola
By Dixie8686
First time I did this, I used dried cherries, then I used dark chocolate yogurt covered raisins
Caipirinha
By Dixie8686
These iconic Brazilian cocktails go down smooth
- 1 lime, cut into 8 wedges
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup
- Crushed ice, as needed
- 1/2 cup cachaça
Pumpkin Pie Custards
By Dixie8686
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 can condensed milk
- 1 cup half and half or heavy cream
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- Whipped cream, for serving
- Cookie, for serving
Chickpeas with Tomatoes and Carrots
By Dixie8686
1. In a large saucepan, cover the chickpeas with 2 quarts of water
- 1 cup(s) dried chickpeas, soaked overnight and drained
- 2 large garlic cloves, 1 thinly sliced
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt
- 1/2 cup(s) extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 carrots, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise 1/2 inch thick
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper
- 1 cup(s) dry white wine
- 1/2 cup(s) strained tomatoes or plain tomato sauce
- 3 tablespoon(s) chopped parsley
- Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon juice
- Freshly ground black pepper
Quick Paella
By Dixie8686
Directions In a straight-sided, 10-inch pan, heat the olive oil over a medium flame
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped Spanish onions
- 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell peppers
- 2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
- Kosher salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup tomato puree
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Pinch saffron
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups cooked Arborio or other short-grain rice
- 12 mussels, washed
- 8 clams, washed
- 8 head-on shrimp (U16)
- 3 tablespoons finely minced fresh parsley
- 8 lemon wedges
Balthazar French Martini
By Dixie8686
In a cocktail shaker, combine the vodka, pineapple juice, Chambord and ice cubes
- 1 oz. chilled vodka
- 1 oz. pineapple juice
- 1/3 oz. Chambord
- Ice cubes