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Greek Pasta Salad
By Dixie8686
Cook penne according to package directions in a large pot of liberally salted water until al dente
- 1 pound mezze penne or pennette rigate
- 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (about half lemon)
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh oregano
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 ounces feta, crumbled
- 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1 small yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup green and black kalamata olives, pitted
White Chocolate Espresso-Vodka Martinis
By Dixie8686
Directions Combine the water and espresso powder in a large measuring cup
- 1 1/4 cups boiling water
- 3 tablespoons instant espresso powder
- 3/4 cup half-and-half
- 6 ounces white chocolate, such as Lindt, chopped, plus more for grating, optional
- 1/3 cup vodka, chilled in the freezer
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fattoush
By Dixie8686
Recipes & Menus | recipes Fattoush Coating the toasted pita in olive oil prevents it from getting soggy when mixe...
- 4 teaspoons ground sumac, soaked in 4 teaspoons warm water for 15 minutes
- 3 tablespoons (or more) fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons (or more) pomegranate molasses
- 2 small garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons (or more) white wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried mint
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
Herbed Ricotta Bruschettas
By Dixie8686
Prepare a charcoal grill with hot coals or turn a gas grill to medium-high heat
- Homemade Ricotta:
- 2 cups ricotta, store-bought or homemade (recipe follows)
- 3 tablespoons minced scallions, white and green parts (2 scallions)
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 round sourdough bread
- Good olive oil
- 1 whole garlic clove, cut in half
- 4 cups whole milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons good white wine vinegar
Guacamole
By Dixie8686
Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh out of their shells into a large bowl
- 4 ripe Hass avocados
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (1 lemon)
- 8 dashes hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco)
- 1/2 cup small-diced red onion (1 small onion)
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 medium tomato, seeded, and small-diced
Caramel Apple Jello Shots
By Dixie8686
Cut the apples in half lengthwise
- Fresh lemon juice from 1 lemon
- 5 apples (Granny Smith work best)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 envelope caramel hot chocolate mix (Nestle or Land o Lakes; regular hot chocolate is ok too; each envelope is about 1 oz.)
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce
- 1 envelope unflavored knox gelatin
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup vodka
Fruity Bellini Three Ways
By Dixie8686
To make the white peach puree, in a blender or food processor, combine the peaches and the 3 Tbs
- For the white peach puree:
- 1/2 cup superfine sugar (optional)
- 1 lemon, cut into 6 wedges (optional)
- 2 1/4 cups Prosecco
- 2 white peaches, peeled, pitted and diced
- 3 Tbs. simple syrup, plus more as needed
- For the mango puree:
- 2 mangoes, peeled, pitted and diced
- 3 Tbs. simple syrup, plus more as needed
- For the raspberry puree:
- 1 pint raspberries
- 1/4 cup simple syrup, plus more as needed
Black and White Italian Cocktail
By Dixie8686
Directions Place the coffee ice cube in a rocks glass
- 1 large coffee ice cube
- 1 ounce coffee liqueur, such as Kahlua
- 1 ounce vodka
- 1/2 ounce amaretto
- 1 ounce half-and-half, chilled
- Dash of cinnamon, optional
Roast Chicken with Rosemary, Lemon, and Honey
By Dixie8686
Recipes & Menus | recipes Roast Chicken with Rosemary, Lemon, and Honey Roasting the birds over rosemary sprigs i...
- 6 ounces rosemary sprigs (about 2 large or 4 small bunches), divided
- 2 4-pound chickens
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 lemons, 1 halved, 1 sliced into eight 1/4-inch rounds
- 1 pound shallots, peeled
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Blue Cheese and Walnut Spread
By Dixie8686
In a medium bowl, stir cream cheese with a wooden spoon until softened
- 4-ounce bar of cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 4 ounces (1 cup) cold crumbled blue cheese, such as Stilton
- Crackers or crostini, for serving