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Softbatch Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies
By kimvess
Replacing some of the butter from my favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe with cream cheese created cookies that a...
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened (use cream cheese in a block or spreadable, don't use fat-free, light or whipped)
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional and to taste
- 2 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks (I used 1 cup chips and 1 1/4 cups chunks)
Herbed Balsamic Chicken with Blue Cheese
By kimvess
by Jill Silverman Hough
- 6 skinless boneless chicken breast halves (5 to 6 ounces each)
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 2 teaspoons herbes de Provence*
- 1 3-to 4-ounce wedge blue cheese, cut into 6 slices
Balsamic Quick-Braised Pork Chops
By kimvess
Season the pork chops with salt and pepper
- 4 bone-in pork chops, each 1 inch thick
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 4 bacon slices, diced
- 1 red onion, sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 Tbs. firmly packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp. minced fresh thyme
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp. chicken demi-glace
- Fresh rosemary leaves for garnish
Cacio e Pepe Pasta Recipe
By kimvess
Bring a large pot (at least 12 quarts) of heavily salted water to a boil over high heat
- 2 pounds dried spaghetti
- 3 1/2 cups Pecorino Romano cheese, finely grated on the small holes of a box grater (about 8 ounces)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (3/4 stick), cut into tablespoon-size pieces
- 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
Sardinian Spaghetti
By kimvess
Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds sweet Italian fennel sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 28-ounce cans whole peeled tomatoes, drained, seeded and halved, with 1/2 cup juice reserved
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves, torn
- Kosher salt
- 3/4 pound spaghetti
- 1 cup shredded pecorino cheese
Skillet Pork Chops and Rice for Two
By kimvess
1 In 10-inch nonstick skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 (3/4-inch) bone-in pork loin chops (7 to 8 oz each), trimmed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced yellow onion
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup uncooked regular white rice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley leaves
Rumbledethumps - More Fun With Cabbage!
By kimvess
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
- 1 pound potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 pound cabbage (about 1/2 head)
- 4 Tbsps butter
- 1 onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon chopped chives
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Oriental Family Steak
By kimvess
An 8-hour soak in a soy-and-sherry marinade ensures that this steak will be tender and flavorful after grilling
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup dry sherry
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 1 1/2 - 2 pound boneless beef top round steak, cut 1 inch thick
- Soy sauce (optional)
Grilled Flank Steak with Shallot and Red Wine Sauce
By kimvess
In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, saute the shallots in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil until lightly cara...
- 4 shallots, sliced in thin rings
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 cup beef broth
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (1 1/2 pound) piece flank steak
- 1 tablespoon cold butter, in small chunks
- Special Equipment: A grill or grill pan
Caramel-Topped Baked French Toast Needs No Adornment
By kimvess
An offset spatula aids immensely in spreading the brown sugar and butter mixture into an even layer on the half-she...
- 1 cup (8 ounces) packed light brown sugar
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and still warm
- 2 large eggs
- 1-1/2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 teaspoons orange-flower water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 (10-ounce) baguette, sliced diagonally, 1-inch thick (about 20 slices)