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Olive and Garlic Soft Cheese Spread
By MnM_Ventures
Place olives in food processor and grate in garlic, add cream cheese and ricotta cheese
- •1 cup large olives with pimiento
- •1 clove garlic
- •1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- •1 cup ricotta cheese
- •1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted
- •1 sliced whole-grain baguette
- •Parmesan pita crisps, store-bought
- •1 celery heart, cut into sticks
Sage, Orange, and Clove Rotisserie Turkey
By MnM_Ventures
Fantastic recipe. Loved it! Great info on cooking a turkey rotisserie style can be found at: the-perfect-turkey
- For a 12 to 14 pound turkey, start with a rub consisting of:
- 2 Tablespoons granulated orange peel
- 1 Tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 Tablespoon dried sage
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
- Mix in a small bowl, the rub the turkey with the mixture.
- You will also need:
- 2 small oranges washed and dried
- 6 garlic cloves
- 12 whole cloves
- 1 bunch of sage
German Potato salad
By MnM_Ventures
Also see recipe "hot potato salad"
- •3 pounds new potatoes
- •1 yellow onion, quartered
- •1/2 pound bacon, diced
- •1 large red onion, diced
- •3/4 cup cider vinegar
- •1 tablespoon mustard seeds
- •1/4 cup canola oil
- •Salt and freshly ground pepper
- •8 green onions, thinly sliced
- •1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
Creamy Asparagus Risotto With Pine Nuts
By MnM_Ventures
Based on a recipe out of a little book called "Perfect Risotto", with some amendments
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 cup arborio rice
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 4 cups vegetable stock, simmering
- 1 (0.75 lb) can asparagus, pieces
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- fresh ground black pepper
- salt
- additional parmesan cheese, to taste
Sweet Potato Balls
By MnM_Ventures
Made these for Christmas and they were a huge hit
- •4 large sweet potatoes
- •2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- •2 tablespoons orange juice
- •1 teaspoon orange zest
- •1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- •2 cups shredded coconut, sweetened
- •1/2 cup granulated sugar
- •1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- •1 large marshmallow per potato ball
Lasagna Rolls
By MnM_Ventures
Easy to make & everyone loved it
- Sauce:
- •2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- •4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- •1 1/4 cups whole milk
- •1/4 teaspoon salt
- •1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- •Pinch ground nutmeg
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- Lasagna:
- •1 (15-ounce) container whole milk ricotta cheese
- •1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry
- •1 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
- •3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped
- •1 large egg, beaten to blend
- •3/4 teaspoon salt, plus more for salting water
- •1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- •1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
- •12 uncooked lasagna noodles
- •2 cups marinara sauce
- •1 cup shredded mozzarella (about 4 ounces)
Beef Stew with Beer Biscuits
By MnM_Ventures
In a 6-quart slow cooker combine the celery, carrots, potatoes, onions, thyme and beef
- •4 celery stalks, chopped
- •4 carrots, peeled and sliced into 1-inch thick rounds
- •4 red potatoes, chopped into large dice
- •1 medium onion, chopped
- •1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- •1 (1-pound) chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- •2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- •1 (14.5-ounce) can less sodium beef broth
- •1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- •1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- •2 teaspoons minced garlic
- •1 teaspoon hot sauce
- •Salt and fresh ground black pepper
- Beer Biscuits, recipe follows
Chicken Spiedini
By MnM_Ventures
Italian flavored appetisers
- 3 large boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 6 ounces Asiago cheese (or any good Italian cheese), cut into 2-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup high-quality olive oil
- 2 cups Italian bread crumbs
- 4 dried bay leaves
- 1 large white onion, sliced thickly lengthwise
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
By MnM_Ventures
In a large, deep skillet, cook the bacon over moderately-high heat until browned, about 8 minutes
- •12 ounces thickly sliced lean bacon, cut crosswise into thin strips
- •1 Spanish onion, thinly sliced
- •8 garlic cloves, halved lengthwise
- •2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved, if desired
- •Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
- •Sugar, optional
Skirt Steak Saltimbocca
By MnM_Ventures
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 pounds skirt steak, trimmed of fat
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 6 ounces aged provolone, sliced
- 2 bunches fresh sage
- 12 slices prosciutto
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil