Ingredients 3 medium ripe avocados, peeled and thinly sliced1 large sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced1/3 cup olive oil1/4 cup stone-ground mustard2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon honey Preparation Arrange avocado and onion slices on a large platter. In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients; drizzle over salad. Serve immediately.
Ingredients 1 large egg, beaten1 large egg yolk, beaten1/2 cup heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons brown sugar4-1/2 teaspoons orange juice1/2 to 1 teaspoon grated orange zest3 ounces semisweet chocolate, meltedWhipped cream and orange peel strips, optional Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the first six ingredients until blended. Cook and stir over medium-low heat for 15 minutes or until the mixture is thickened and reaches at least 160°. Remove from the heat; stir in melted chocolate until smooth....
Ingredients 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta or pearl couscous2 tablespoons butter1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 teaspoons dried basil1/8 teaspoon pepperThinly sliced fresh basil, optional Preparation In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute orzo in butter until lightly browned, 3-5 minutes. Stir in broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed and orzo is tender, 10-15 minutes. Stir in the cheese, basil and pepper....
Ingredients 2 cans (29 ounces each) tomato puree1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste1 medium onion, chopped1/4 cup minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons dried oregano4 teaspoons sugar3 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon dried basil1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepperZITI:1 package (16 ounces) ziti1 large egg, beaten1 carton (15 ounces) reduced-fat ricotta cheese2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepperAdditional minced fresh parsley, optional...
Ingredients 1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced cinnamon-raisin bread5 eggs2 egg yolks1 cup half-and-half cream3/4 cup packed brown sugar2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice1 teaspoon maple flavoring1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups milk1/4 cup butter, meltedFresh strawberries or maple syrup, optional Preparation Slice ends from bread and discard or save for another use. Slice remaining loaf into eight 1-in. slices and arrange in the bottom of two greased 8-in. square baking pans. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, yolks, cream, brown sugar, pie spice and flavorings....
Ingredients 3 cups uncooked penne pasta (about 12 ounces)1 can (28 ounces) whole plum tomatoes1 pound bulk Italian sausage1 medium onion, chopped1 medium carrot, chopped1 celery rib, chopped4 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons tomato paste1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon pepper1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided1/2 cup minced fresh parsley, divided2 cups shredded fontina or provolone cheese...
Ingredients 6 oz. lean bacon 2 c. frozen baby peas 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 small onion 2 c. arborio rice 1/2 c. dry white wine 7 c. simmering chicken stock 1 tbsp. unsalted butter 1/2 c. Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice salt Freshly ground pepper 2 c. small pea shoots Preparation Step 1In a skillet, cook the bacon over moderate heat until crisp, 6 minutes. Drain the bacon on paper towels; reserve 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat....
Ingredients 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup yellow cornmeal1/4 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 large egg1 cup fat-free milk2 tablespoons canola oil2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauceDRESSING:2 celery ribs, finely chopped1 large onion, finely chopped1/2 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup reduced-fat butter6 cups cubed day-old bread (1/2-inch cubes)2 large eggs, beaten1-1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2-1/4 to 2-3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients....
Ingredients 1 medium eggplant 1 tsp. salt c. flour 1 egg dash Hot sauce c. bread crumbs 1 1/2 tsp. Italian herbs (Use premixed Italian seasonings, or combine oregano, basil, rosemary, and/or thyme.) Cooking spray 1/4 c. shredded Parmesan cheese 5 slice mozzarella cheese 2 c. marinara sauce 4 to 6 buns Preparation Step 1Line the colander with paper towels and a single layer of eggplant slices. Sprinkle salt on the slices....
Ingredients 4 c. sifted all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1 c. unsalted butter 2 c. granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2 tsp. vanilla extract Preparation Step 1Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into a bowl.Step 2Put butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed until pale and fluffy. Mix in eggs and vanilla. Reduce speed to low....
Ingredients 3 medium onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup butter2 pounds fresh mushrooms, chopped2 cups heavy whipping cream2 cups beef broth1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepperGrated Parmesan cheese and minced fresh parsley, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, cook onions and garlic in butter over medium-low heat until tender. Reduce heat to low; add the mushrooms. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add the cream, broth, salt and pepper; cook and stir over low heat until heated through....
Ingredients 1 c. milk 1/2 c. ground coffee 1 tsp. cinnamon Zest of 2 oranges (about 2 tablespoons) 1 c. sweetened condensed milk 2 large egg yolks 1/4 c. sugar 1 1/2 c. heavy cream Preparation Step 1In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine milk, coffee, cinnamon, and orange zest. Bring to a boil; remove from heat. Allow to steep 30 minutes. Line a mesh strainer with cheesecloth and place over a bowl; strain liquid into bowl....
Ingredients 1 tube refrigerator biscuits (about 10 biscuits)1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 medium tart apples, peeled and shredded1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, optional Preparation Roll or pat biscuits into 3-1/2-in. circles; place on a lightly greased baking sheet. In a bowl, combine brown sugar, flour and cinnamon. Add apples and mix well; spoon rounded tablespoonfuls onto biscuits. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until edges begin to brown....
Ingredients 1 pound ground beef1 finely chopped small onion1 can (15 ounces) tomato puree1/2 cup ketchup2 tablespoons chili powder1 tablespoon finely chopped green pepper1 tablespoon white vinegar2 teaspoons ground mustard1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1 teaspoon onion salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder8 hot dogs1 package (12 ounces) hot dog buns, splitFinely chopped red onionYellow mustard Preparation In a large saucepan, cook and crumble beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes; drain....
Ingredients 1 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon pepper4 lamb shanks (about 20 ounces each) 1 tablespoon butter1/2 cup white wine3 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks2 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks2 medium turnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks2 large tomatoes, chopped1 large onion, chopped4 garlic cloves, minced2 cups beef broth1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary Preparation Rub salt and pepper over lamb....
Ingredients 1 package (4 ounces) cannoli shells1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs1/3 cup butter, meltedFILLING:2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon3/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon rum extract1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chipsChopped pistachios, optional Preparation Pulse cannoli shells in a food processor until coarse crumbs form. Add sugar, cracker crumbs and melted butter; pulse just until combined....
Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1/2 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dill weed1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 cup finely chopped onion2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add the milk, butter, sugar, rosemary, salt, dill, garlic powder, onion and 1 cup of flour. Beat until smooth....
Ingredients 1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup butter2 tablespoons light corn syrup12 slices bread1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided6 large eggs1-1/2 cups whole milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a small saucepan, bring the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with six slices of bread. Combine sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; sprinkle half over the bread....
Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup peanut butter4 cups confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup 2% milk2 teaspoons vanilla extract Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter, peanut butter and confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in milk and vanilla until smooth.
Ingredients 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs1/2 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts2 tablespoons sugar1/4 cup butter, melted1 envelope unflavored gelatin1/4 cup cold water2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce1 cup heavy whipping creamSUGARED CRANBERRIES:1 envelope unflavored gelatin1/4 cup cold water1 package (12 ounces) fresh cranberries or frozen cranberries, thawed2/3 cup superfine sugar Orange slice and orange peel strips, optional...
