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Barbecue Roasted Salmon
By Beepers
Sweet and spicy with just the right amount of acidity make this a winning salmon dish
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice $
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets $
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 4 teaspoons chili powder $
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind $
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Cooking spray
- Lemon wedges (optional) $
Mixed-Berry and White Chocolate Buttercream Cake
By Beepers
From Bon Appetit - appropriate for wedding or shower - delicious! This is a big cake!
- cake:
- 3 3/4 cups cake flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water
- 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
- 15 large egg yolks
- 7 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 15 large egg whites
- 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- Buttercream
- Makes about 8 cups.
- 8 ounces good-quality white chocolate (such as Lindt or Baker’s), chopped
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup egg whites (about 8)
- 2 1/4 cups sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- assembly:
- 1 cup seedless raspberry jam
- 6 cups (about) assorted fresh berries (raspberries; blueberries; blackberries, halved if large; and sliced strawberries)
Macaroni and Cheese
By Beepers
My Mom's recipe - use the best cheddar cheese and whole milk for best results!
- 2 c elbow macaroni
- 2 T butter
- 4 1/2 T flour
- 1/4 t powdered mustard
- 3/4 t salt
- 1/4 t pepper
- 3 c milk
- 3/4 t worchestershire sauce
- 1/2 small onion grated
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese grated
Gemelli Salad with Green Beans, Pistachios, and Lemon-Thyme Vinaigrette
By Beepers
From Cooking Light
- 8 ounces uncooked gemelli (short twisted tube pasta)
- 1 cup (1 1/2-inch) cut haricots verts (about 4 ounces)
- 1/2 cup chopped shelled pistachios $
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, divided
- 2 tablespoons grated lemon rind, divided $
- 1 tablespoon minced shallots
- 2 tablespoons Champagne or white wine vinegar $
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil $
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper $
- 1 ounce shaved fresh Parmesan cheese (about 1/3 cup)
Granola
By Beepers
Delicious! Not low-cal. Recipe from Hancock Inn in New Hampshire
- Mix into:
- 1 lb butter
- 2 c honey
- 8 c oatmeal
- 8 c whole wheat/grain flake cereal
- 1 c cornflakes
- 3 c chopped walnuts
- 2 c slivered almonds
- Optional:
- coconut
- brown sugar
- maple syrup
- flax seeds
- dried cranberries, apricots, cherries, blueberries
Lentil-Barley Burgers with Fiery Fruit Salsa
By Beepers
Use leftover cooked pearl barley with lentils, veggies, and seasonings for a hearty main-dish burger sans the bun
- Burgers:
- Salsa:$
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pineapple $
- 1/4 cup finely chopped mango $
- 1/4 cup finely chopped tomatillo
- 1/4 cup halved grape tomatoes $
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice $
- 1 serrano chile, minced
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup dried lentils
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup chopped onion $
- 1/4 cup grated carrot $
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder $
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 3/4 cup cooked pearl barley
- 1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper $
- 2 large egg whites $
- 1 large egg $
- 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
Cornbread
By Beepers
From my friend Heather Horsfall - Lexington, KY
- 1 1/2 c cornmeal
- 3 t baking powder
- 1/6 c sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 c vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 c sour cream
- 1 1/3 c cream style corn
Linguine with Triple Red Pepper Sauce
By Beepers
Simple and delicious!
- 2 T Olive Oil
- 2 large garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 t. crushed red pepper
- 7 oz. jar of roasted red peppers, drained and julliened
- 1/2 lb.linguine, freshly cooked
- 1/2 c. grated fresh parmesan
- 1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley
Pasta with Roasted Butternut Squash and Shallots
By Beepers
Nutty cheese with caramelized roasted shallots and squash get just the right hint of herbs from sage
- 3 cups (1-inch) cubed peeled butternut squash
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided $
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper $
- 8 shallots, peeled and halved lengthwise (about 1/2 pound)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
- 4 ounces uncooked pappardelle (wide ribbon pasta) or fettuccine
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
Thai Shrimp Curry
By Beepers
This dish bursts with flavor yet is so simple to prepare
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil
- 1 cup thinly sliced onion
- 1 cup chopped green onions (about 8 small)
- 1 cup sliced red pepper
- 1 to 2 tablespoons Thai green curry paste*
- 1 14-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk*
- 1 cup low-salt chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons Thai fish sauce (nam pla)*
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 cup diced plum tomatoes
- 2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges