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Spaghetti with Bacon
By YogiRenee
1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat
- 1 ( 16 ounce ) package spaghetti
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 8 slices bacon, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat -leaf parsley
Melinda Lee's Master Quiche Recipe
By YogiRenee
Here is a recipe that will serve to make any kind of quiche you like
- FOR ONE 8 OR 9 INCH QUICHE
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon, salt
- pinch or two of pepper
- heavy/whipping cream as needed ( about 1/2 cup)
- One 8-or9-inche Baked Pie Crust Shell
Gumbo Seasoning Mix
By YogiRenee
This blend of spices brings authentic Cajun flavor to your gumbo
- 2 whole bay leaves
- 1 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons white pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1 tablespoon tabasco sauce
- 3 tablespoons gumbo file
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 cups onions (minced in food processor)
- 2 cups finely diced celery
- 2 cups finely diced bell pepper
Blues-Busting Blueberry Ice Cream
By YogiRenee
Blend and freeze four ingredients and, minutes later, you've got this creamy, frozen confection of plump, purple bl...
- 2 1/2 cups fresh blueberries, rinsed
- 1 cup sugar
- Juice of 1 small lemon
- 3 cups whole cream
Salmon Spread
By YogiRenee
Drain and flake salmon. Remove skin and bones
- 1 (16-ounce) can salmon
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons grated onion
- 1 teaspoon horseradish
- 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 3 tablespoons snipped parsley
Lemon-Glazed Candied-Ginger Cookies
By YogiRenee
Directions Sift flour, baking powder, and 3/4 teaspoon salt into a bowl
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Salt
- 6 ounces (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 1/2 cup finely chopped candied ginger
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/3 cup water
Thai Chicken-Coconut Soup/ Tome Kah Gai
By YogiRenee
This soup hits the spot on a cold week day night
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime
- juice
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 green onions,very thinly sliced
- crosswise
- 6 wild lime leaves,torn or cut in
- quarters (optional)
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh
- cilantro
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth or water
- 10 to 12 slices galanga, fresh, frozen or dried ( can substitute ginger)
- 2 stalks fresh lemongrass (can use frozen or dried)
- 1/4 lb boneless chicken cut into big,
- bite-sized chunks
- 1 cup thinly sliced fresh mushrooms
Goat Cheese Quiche with Hash-Brown Crust
By YogiRenee
Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened, plus more for pan
- 1 package (1 pound) frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
- 12 large eggs
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 1/2 cups reduced-fat sour cream
- 1 to 5 to 5 ounces) soft goat cheese, room temperature
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
Merry Cheesecake Cookies
By YogiRenee
Recipe courtesy Mildred Butler
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted nuts of any kind
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- Red and green sanding sugar, for decorating, optional
Pasta with Roasted Tomato Sauce
By YogiRenee
Directions Roast the tomatoes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 5 plum tomatoes 1/2 teaspoon sugar Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons capers (optional) 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 3/4 pound spaghetti Handful fresh basil leaves, to taste
- 5 plum tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons capers (optional)
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 pound spaghetti
- Handful fresh basil leaves, to taste