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Green Bean Casserole
By á-4084
A classic Green Bean Casserole recipe slightly adapted from the one developed in the 1950s by the Campbell's Soup C...
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1 ⁄2 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms, stemmed
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 2 pounds green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
- Canola oil
- 1 1⁄4 cups flour
- 2 small yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 1 ⁄3 heavy cream
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Antipasto Salad
By á-25010
Pasta antipasto salad is a hearty starter for any Italian meal, or a perfect main dish for a hot summer evening
- VINAIGRETTE:
- 1 bunch fresh basil, stemmed and leaves chopped, about 2 cups
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- SALAD:
- 1 pound fusilli pasta
- 1/2 cup hard salami, cut into strips, about 3 ounces
- 1/2 cup smoked turkey, cut into strips, about 3 ounces
- 1/4 cup provolone cheese, cut into strips
- 1/4 cup grated Asiago cheese
- 2 tablespoons green olives, halved and pitted
- 2 tablespoons roasted red peppers, cut into strips
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Grilled Calamari & Arugula Salad
By gastrenee@yahoo.com
Cook's Note: You can use the calamari tentacles, just be careful they don't fall off the skewer into the grill
- GRAPEFRUIT VINAIGRETTE:
- 1/4 cup fresh grapefruit juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- CALAMARI SALAD:
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Pinch red chili flakes
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon, plus juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 small bunch fresh parsley, chopped (about 1/3 cup)
- Sea salt
- 1 pound calamari, bodies only, cleaned and sliced into 1/2-inch rings
- Freshly ground pepper
- 4 handfuls baby arugula
- 1 pink grapefruit, segmented
- 1/2 bulb fennel, shaved very thinly on a mandolin
- Bamboo skewers, soaked for 30 minutes or metal skewers
Mandazi African Donuts
By á-25087
Nothing better than hot, fresh donuts! Mandazi are African donuts that are spiced with a little cardamon, cinnamon,...
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cardamom
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- vegetable oil for frying donuts
Peppermint Popcorn Bark
By lauramae
Peppermint Popcorn Bark is a great Holiday version of Monster Munch
- 2 bags microwave popcorn, popped (18-20 cups)
- 1 box (6 ounce) candy canes, crushed
- 1 package Almond Bark
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract or a few drops of peppermint oil
Spinach Bacon Cheese Puffs
By Susan52
These Spinach Bacon Cheese Puffs are sure to be a hit at your next gathering, whether it's during the holidays or a...
- 1 (4-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 2 packed cups chopped fresh spinach
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta
- 3 slices crispy cooked bacon, crumbled
- Coarse salt and fresh ground black pepper
- 1 (8.7-ounce) sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed and cut into 9 squares
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Melted Halloween Witch
By á-75888
Cute take on a classic Halloween dessert fun for the family to make and eat
- Chocolate ice cream cones
- Chocolate Icing
- Twizzler Pull and Peel
- Green gummy worms
- Large chocolate cookie
Cheesecake Filled Chocolate Covered Strawberries
By á-17891
These plump strawberries filled with cheesecake, dipped in chocolate and then drizzled are perfect for birthdays, p...
- Whole strawberries
- Philadelphia ready-to-eat cheesecake filling
- Good quality dipping chocolate
Cherry Cream Cheese Bake
By TrayH
This Cherry Cream Cheese Bake recipe is super yummy and quite easy to make!! It takes less than 5 minutes to put to
- 1 (12-ounce) can cherry pie filling
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (8-ounce) tube crescent rolls
- 1/2 stick of butter
- 2 tablespoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Rye, Kale, Mushroom & Pumpkin Seed Stuffing
By á-174535
Using rye bread to make your stuffing gives it a unique flavor
- 4 tablespoons plus 3/4 cup olive oil, divided, plus more
- 10 cups coarsely torn seeded rye, dried out overnight
- 1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 1 pound mixed mushrooms (such as maitake, oyster, or crimini), cut into large pieces
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 celery stalks, chopped
- 6 medium shallots, chopped
- 1 bunch kale, ribs and stems removed, leaves torn
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth, divided
Puerto Rican Fried Plantains
By GratefulSea
This super simple, quick, and easy recipe is the perfect appetizer for any festive occasion or celebratory party
- 2 large green plantains
- 4 cups cold water
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to garnish
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup peanut oil
Coffee Cake Bread
By á-25181
Coffee Cake Bread – Picture this
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon
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