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Peach Cobbler
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen
- 4 cups peeled, sliced peaches
- 2 cups sugar, divided
- 1/2 cup water
- 8 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- Ground cinnamon, optional
Gold and Green Salad
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Sandra Lee, 2008
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lite soy sauce
- 1 (10-ounce) package spring salad mix (recommended: Fresh Express)
- 12 slices presliced mango (recommended: Ready Pac)
- 1 avocado, sliced into 8 slices
- 1/2 English cucumber, for garnish
- 3 scallions, sliced diagonally
The Ultimate Beef Wellington
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence, 2008
- 3 pints (1 1/2 pounds) white button mushrooms
- 2 shallots, peeled and roughly chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (3-pound) center cut beef tenderloin (filet mignon), trimmed
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 12 thin slices prosciutto
- 6 sprigs of fresh thyme, leaves only
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Flour, for rolling out puff pastry
- 1 pound puff pastry, thawed if using frozen
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- Minced chives, for garnish
- Green Peppercorn Sauce, recipe follows
- Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
- Warm Wilted Winter Greens, recipe follows
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 shallots, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only
- 1 cup brandy
- 1 box beef stock
- 2 cups cream
- 2 tablespoons grainy mustard
- 1/2 cup green peppercorns in brine, drained, brine reserved
Mangoes and Raspberries in Prosecco Syrup
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 1 (750-ml) bottle Prosecco
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 star anise
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 large, ripe mangoes, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces or 1 (12-ounce) bag frozen mango, thawed
- 2 cups (8 ounces) raspberries
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 lemon, zested
Chicken on the Grill
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen
- 1 chicken, cut in half
- Salt and pepper
- Grilling sauce, recipe follows
White Chocolate Coconut Dream
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Dennis McKinney, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- 1 cup butter flavored shortening, chilled
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup ice cold water, plus 1 tablespoon
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 egg yolks
- 3 cups milk
- 1/2 vanilla bean
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 ounces white chocolate (chips or chopped)
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened coconut (recommended: Angel Flake)
- 1/4 cup dried coconut, toasted
- 1 pint heavy whipping cream, plus 3/4 cup
- 1 cup white chocolate (chips or chopped)
Crepes Suzette
By cirql8or
Recipe courtesy Alton Brown
- Sweet crepes, recipe follows
- 1/2 pound butter, softened
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 4 ounces of your favorite liquor
- 4 scoops of vanilla ice cream
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup flour
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons of your favorite liqueur
- Butter, for coating the pan
Arugula Salad with Steak, Shaved Parmesan and Lemon Vinaigrette
By cirql8or
Copyright, 2006, Robin Miller, All rights reserved
- 6 cups arugula
- 4 (4-ounce) cooked steaks, sliced
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey mustard
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- Salt and ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan (use a vegetable peeler to shave a block of cheese)
Slow Cookers Savory Pot Roast
By cirql8or
1. Place roast and vegetables in slow cooker
- 3 pounds boneless beef chuck or rump bottom round roast, well trimmed
- 5 cups cut-up fresh vegetables, such as carrots, celery, onions and potatoes
- 1 package McCormick® Slow Cookers Savory Pot Roast Seasoning
- 1 cup red wine or water
Roasted Balsamic Chicken With Horseradish Froth, Acorn Squash With Pumpkin Seeds, Brown Rice
By cirql8or
Copyright, 2006, Robin Miller, All rights reserved
- Cooking spray
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 acorn squash, halved and seeded
- 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 4 cups instant brown rice
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- 2 Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges