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Roasted Brussel Sprouts With Pear and Pistachio
By Grandmax4
Original recipe serves 4
- 2 lbs Brussels sprout, halved lengthwise
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 12 grinds black pepper
- 2 bosc pear, halved lengthwise and cored
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, chopped coarsely
- 1 large lemon, juice of
CHICKEN SOUP WITH WILD MUSHROOMS AND HERBED MATZO BALLS
By Grandmax4
For Soup: Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat
- Soup
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 3 pound chicken -- cut into pieces
- 2 large onions -- cut into 1-inch pieces
- 12 cups water
- 3 celery stalks -- cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 fresh parsley sprigs
- 2 bay leaves
- Matzo Balls
- 1 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms
- 2 cups hot water
- 1/3 cup chicken fat (reserved from stock or purchased)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried -- crumbled
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup unsalted matzo meal
- 3 1/2 quarts water (14 cups)
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon or 1/4 teaspoon dried -- crumbled
- Minced fresh chives
SANGRIA! SANGRIA!
By Grandmax4
In a large pitcher or bowl, mix together the brandy, lemon juice, lemonade concentrate, orange juice, red wine, tri...
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/3 cup frozen lemonade concentrate
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 1 bottle dry red wine -- (750 milliliter)
- 1/2 cup triple sec
- 1 lemon -- sliced into rounds
- 1 orange -- sliced into rounds
- 1 lime -- sliced into rounds
- 1/4 cup white sugar (optional)
- 8 maraschino cherries
- 2 cups carbonated water (optional)
Savory Shortbread Cookies
By Grandmax4
Cutting board Knife Large bowl Mixer Parchment or plastic wrap
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup blue cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan
- 1 cup (120 grams) flour
- 1/2 cup (56 grams) cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
BAKED BRIE AND RED PEPPER JELLY WRAPPED IN PHYLLO
By Grandmax4
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 6 phyllo pastry sheets -- thawed
- 1/3 cup butter -- melted
- 3/4 pound brie round (or 1 lb) -- chilled
- 1/4 cup red pepper jelly
Surprise Carrot Cake Recipe
By Grandmax4
1. In a large bowl, beat the carrots, sugar, oil and eggs until well blended
- FILLING:
- 3 3 3 cups shredded carrots
- 1-3/4 1-3/4 1-3/4 cups sugar
- 1 1 1 cup canola oil
- 3 3 3 eggs
- 2 2 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 2 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 2 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 1 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 1 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 1 1 egg
- FROSTING:
- 1 1 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 2 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 4 4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 2 2 . In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg. Spoon over batter. Top with remaining batter.
- 3 3 350° 55-60 10 to to for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 4 4 12-16 . For frosting, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar until smooth. Frost cake. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 12-16 servings.
BAKED PENNE WITH BROCCOLI AND THREE CHEESES
By Grandmax4
Stir oil and garlic in small skillet over medium heat 1 minute; set aside
- 4 teaspoons olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves -- minced
- 4 cups penne pasta
- 6 cups 1 inch broccoli florets
- 4 cups purchased marinara sauce
- 2 cups coarsely grated low-fat mozzarella cheese -- (packed)
- 1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
- 1 cup chopped fresh basil
- 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Caprese Salad
By Grandmax4
Serves: 8 In a small saucepan, bring balsamic vinegar to a boil over medium-low heat
- 2 cups Balsamic Vinegar
- 3 whole Ripe Tomatoes, Sliced Thick
- 12 ounces, weight Mozzarella Cheese, Sliced Thick
- Fresh Basil Leaves
- Olive Oil, For Drizzling
- Kosher Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Parmesan and Thyme Crackers
By Grandmax4
Watch how to make this recipe
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 3 3 3 ounces grated Parmesan
- 1 1/4 1 1/4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Paprikas Weiss' Hungarian Cucumber Salad
By Grandmax4
Peel the cucumbers and slice into very thin rounds
- 3 cucumbers
- Salt to taste
- 1 onion
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons water (about)
- Fresh sweet paprika to taste
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