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Tuscan Kale Caesar Slaw
By Bexter
Combine the first 4 ingredients in a blender; purée until smooth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 8 anchovy fillets packed in oil, drained
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan, divided
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 hard-boiled egg, peeled
- 14 ounces Tuscan kale or other kale, center stalks removed, thinly sliced crosswise (about 8 cups)
- Read More http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Tuscan-Kale-Caesar-Slaw-366450#ixzz1edxK54yr
Pears and Camembert
By Bexter
The cheese should be cold, so it can be sliced; the glaze will warm it when poured on top
- One 8-ounce wheel Camembert or Brie cheese, cold
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 large Bosc pear, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 2 tablespoons brandy
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary, plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 8 walnut halves
Mama's Spicy Meatballs with Fresh Tomato Sauce
By Bexter
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1/4 cup chili sauce
- 1/4 cup seasoned fine dry bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese or Romano cheese
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped, drained pepperoncini salad pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds, crushed
- 1 pound extra-lean ground pork
- 1 recipe Fresh Tomato Sauce
- 3 cups hot cooked broken lasagna noodles
- Fresh Tomato Sauce
- Ingredients
- 1/3 cup finely chopped onion (1 small)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cups peeled, seeded, and chopped roma tomatoes or one 28-ounce can whole peeled roma tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1 - 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Cucumber and avocado soup with tomato and basil salad
By Bexter
- 1 large English hothouse cucumber, peeled, diced (about 2 1/2 cups)
- 2 1/2 cups low-fat (1%) buttermilk
- 1 avocado, quartered, pitted, peeled
- 4 tablespoons chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 cup seeded chopped tomato
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 4 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt
- Read More http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Cucumber-and-Avocado-Soup-with-Tomato-and-Basil-Salad-103759#ixzz15HiUGp00
Pork and Clams in Cataplana
By Bexter
Do not salt this dish until the end because the saltiness of the clams and other ingredients may make it unnecessar...
- 8 oz (250 g) prosciutto in one piece
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) olive oil
- 4 oz (125 g) smoked spicy sausage, thickly sliced
- 3 cups (750 mL) Spanish onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped garlic
- 1 green pepper, sliced
- ½ cup (125 mL) dry white wine
- 1 (796 mL) can tomatoes, puréed
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tsp (10 mL) Spanish paprika
- 1 tsp (5 mL) hot pepper sauce
- 3 lbs (1.5 kg) clams
- ¼ cup (50 mL) Italian parsley
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) coriander
Slow Cooker Indian Chicken Stew
By Bexter
Lightly coat a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped (1 medium)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 teaspoons curry powder
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper and/or cayenne pepper
- 2 15 ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained
- 2 14 1/2 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 9 ounce package fresh spinach (optional)
- 4 cups hot cooked rice (optional)
Squash and Mushroom Orzo
By Bexter
In a Dutch oven cook orzo according to package directions
- 1-1/2 cups dried orzo
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cups assorted mushrooms, halved or sliced (such as shiitake, crimini, or button)
- 3 medium yellow summer squash, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup whole roasted almonds, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup basil, cut into thin strips
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Honey-Glazed Chicken with Peppers and Goat Cheese
By Bexter
Serve with the mushroom squash orzo
- 1/2 cup goat cheese
- 1 small bunch fresh cilantro
- 3 3-lb. whole broiler-fryer chickens
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 6 cloves garlic
- 3 lemon halves
- 3 to 6 fresh red jalapeño peppers (optional)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp. crushed red pepper
Baby greens, pear, walnut and blue cheese salad
By Bexter
Whisk first 4 ingredients in small bowl to blend
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 medium shallot, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 5-ounce bag mixed baby greens
- 2 large ripe pears, halved, cored, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1 cup walnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped
- Read More http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Baby-Greens-Pear-Walnut-and-Blue-Cheese-Salad-107065#ixzz15Hm90n7B
Canada Day Punch Recipe
By Bexter
Step 1: Combine all ingredients in a punch bowl with sufficient ice to chill
- 24 oz. sparkling white wine
- 24 oz. red wine
- 7 oz. brandy
- 3-1/2 oz. strawberry liqueur
- 1 oz. lemon juice
- 1-1/2 oz. strawberry syrup
- 17 oz. lemonade