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Penne with Creamy Pumpkin Sauce
By YogiRenee
Directions Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente
- 12 ounces penne rigate (ridged), or other short pasta
- Coarse salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
- 1 can (15 ounces) pure pumpkin puree
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more for garnish (optional)
Hot Spinach Dip
By YogiRenee
This rich, creamy dip can be assembled through step two up to three days ahead, then covered and refrigerated; it c...
- 2 teaspoons olive oil, plus more for baking dish
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 pounds spinach, cleaned, trimmed, and coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup milk
- 6 ounces reduced-fat bar cream cheese
- 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 3 dashes hot sauce, such as Tabasco
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- Baguette slices, breadsticks, or crackers, for serving
Chicken, Rice, and Black-Bean Salad
By YogiRenee
Directions Cook rice according to package instructions
- 1 cooked chicken (about 2 1/2 pounds), shredded (about 4 cups)
- 1 can (15 1/2 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 6 plum tomatoes, quartered lengthwise, seeded, and thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeno chile (seeds and ribs removed for less heat, if desired), minced
- 1/4 cup white-wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
Indian Lamb Chops wih Curried Cauliflower Bon Appt | January 2010
By YogiRenee
Steam cauliflower until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes
- Yield: Makes 2 servings
- Active Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- 2 cups small cauliflower florets
- 2 4-to 5-ounce lamb shoulder blade chops
- 2 teaspoons curry powder, divided
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup low-salt chicken broth
- 1/4 cup whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons mango chutney
- 2 large green onions, chopped, divided
Pecan Brussel's Sprouts
By YogiRenee
Pecans are sweet and give a pleasant, tasty tone to the sharp and sometimes sulfurous flavor of Brussels sprouts
- 2 ilbs Brussels sprouts, yellowed
- leaves and stem trimmed off
- 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black
- pepper
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Ginger Ice Cream
By YogiRenee
In pan, simmer water, sugar, and fresh ginger 3-4 min
- Syrup:
- 1-1/4 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 Tbsp. finely chopped crystallized ginger
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 Tbsp. grated, peeled, fresh ginger root
Carla Hall's Minted Watermelon and Cucumber Punch
By YogiRenee
2 English Cucumbers (peeled and cubed; plus cucumber slices to garnish) Place half of the cucumber on a shee...
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1/2 bunch fresh Mint leaves (plus more to garnish)
- 2 cups Watermelon cubes
- 2 English Cucumbers (peeled and cubed; plus cucumber slices to garnish)
- 1/4 cup Lime juice
- 24 ounces Club Soda
Sweet Onion Dip
By YogiRenee
Skip the prefab dips in the market; this cooked Vidalia dip is beyond better
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 Vidalia onions (1 pound total), finely chopped
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 2 ounces reduced-fat bar cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup finely chopped chives
- Potato chips, for serving
Turkey Taco Salad
By YogiRenee
You can substitute ground beef for the ground turkey
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 small zucchini, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, diced
- 1 1/2 cups prepared green salsa
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 2 heads Boston lettuce, leaves separated
- 1 1/2 cups crushed tortilla chips
- 1 cup small cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup (about 4 ounces) shredded cheese, such as white cheddar or Monterey Jack
Cranberry Scones
By YogiRenee
Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
- 5 tablespoons sugar, plus 1 tablespoon for topping
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 2/3 cup (plus 1 tablespoon) half-and-half
- 1/2 cup halved cranberries, drained on paper towels