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Citrus Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
By LaurenCocch16
1) In small bowl, mix honey, lemon peel, lemon juice and poppy seed
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 tsp grated lemon peel
- 4 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp poppy seed
- 3 clementines or tangerines, peeled & sectioned
- 1 red grapefruit, peeled & sectioned
- 1 kiwifruit, peeled, sliced, & sliced cut in half
Polenta with Sausage
By LaurenCocch16
1. Make classic tomato sauce 2
- 4 1/2 cups tomato pasta sauce (See Classic Tomato Sauce recipe)
- 4 cups water
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
- 1 lb bulk Italian sausage
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup freshly grated or shredded Parmesan cheese
Homemade Pickles
By LaurenCocch16
1. Combine the water, salt, and vinegar in a small saucepan and bring it to a boil, then turn off the heat and leav...
- 4 cups of water
- 3 tablespoons of kosher salt (or half as much table salt)
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1 1/2 pounds small pickling cucumbers or 2 seedless English cucumbers (the kind wrapped in plastic)
- 3 cloves of garlic, peeled and halved
- 4 large sprigs of dill (or two fresh dill heads, if you can get them)
- 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
Pasta & Bean Soup
By LaurenCocch16
1. Cover lima & kidney beans with cold water in 2-qt saucepan; heat to boiling
- 1/2 cup dried lima beans
- 1/2 cup dried kidney beans
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped lean bacon (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 medium celery stalks, finely chopped (1 cup)
- 1 medium carrot, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
- 1 medium onion, finely shopped (1/2 cup)
- 1/2 cup dried split peas
- 1 can (49.5 oz) chicken or vegetable broth (6 cups)
- 2 cups water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup uncooked rigatoni pasta
Bacon & Corn Risotto
By LaurenCocch16
1. In a large stock pot, bring chicken stock up to low simmer (not boiling, just a simmer
- 2 quarts chicken stock
- 10 pieces of bacon, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 chopped garlic cloves
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 1 cup cream style corn
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) and Salt and Pepper
Penzeys Baked Cauliflower
By LaurenCocch16
1. Preheat oven to 350°. 2
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/8-1/4 Cup olive oil
- 1/4-1/2 Cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1-2 tsp. seasoning of choice—FOX POINT, BRADY STREET, MURAL of FLAVOR (salt free)
- 1/2-1 tsp. salt, to taste (optional)
- 1/4-1/2 tsp. PENZEYS PEPPER, to taste
Potato Gnocchi with Classic Tomato Sauce
By LaurenCocch16
1. Make classic tomato sauce 2
- 1 1/2 cups Classic Tomato Sauce (or 1 jar - 14 oz - pasta sauce)
- 1 large baking potato (8 oz)
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 qts water
- 1 Tbsp salt
- 1/4 cup freshly grated or shredded imported Parmesan
Garlic Cheese Bread
By LaurenCocch16
1. Preheat oven to 450. 2
- 1 pkg Boboli (thin or original) pizza crust
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/2 cup shredded or grated parmesan
- 2 tsp minced garlic (from jar is fine)
Pan Roasted Potatoes
By LaurenCocch16
1) Heat oven to 375. 2) Peel potatoes if desired; cut into 1 1/2" pieces
- 6 medium baking potatoes (about 2 lbs)
- 1 medium red onion, coarsely chopped
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup freshly grated or shredded Parmesan cheese
Chili Mac
By LaurenCocch16
1. In one heavy skillet, brown your ground beef over medium-high heat
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 cup water
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup elbow or shell pasta, uncooked
- 1 cup Sharp Cheddar or Pepper Jack cheese, shredded