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Lasagna of Roasted Butternut Squash
By kmad
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- tablespoon Fennel and Cinnamon Spice Blend:
- 2 large butternut squash, about 3 to 5 pounds
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage leaves
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 cups ricotta cheese (or a 15-ounce container)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 2 large eggs
- 1 pound dried lasagna sheets (about 24 sheets), each 6 1/2 by 3 inches
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Fennel and Cinnamon Spice Blend:
- 3 tablespoons fennel seeds
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Salt
- Grind fennel with mortar and pestle. Add the cinnamon and salt and continue grinding. Or grind in spice grinder for a rough grind.
- For the sauce:
- 2 quarts whole milk
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon sage, minced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- To assemble the lasagna:
- Butter, for dish
- 1 pound mozzarella, grated
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Saffron Pumpkin Macarons
By kmad
Note: Whip the egg whites with the saffron together without a problem, but if you fear that your whites might not f...
- Saffron shells:
- 3 egg whites (about 90 gr)
- 1/2 tsp saffron
- 40 gr granulated sugar
- 200 gr powdered sugar
- 110 gr almonds
- Cream Cheese Pumpkin Filling:
- 2 oz (60gr) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 oz (60gr) freshly cooked or canned pumpkin
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
Turtle Tassies
By kmad
Classic decadent turtle flavors - chocolate, caramel, chocolate and pecans are tucked into this indulgent gem
- 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix
- Butter and egg called for on cookie mix pouch
- 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 bags (14 oz each) caramels, unwrapped
- 1/3 cup whipping cream
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Curried Pasta Salad
By kmad
Great for to take to a picnic or pot luck
- Kosher salt
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1/4 cup cold milk
- 2 tablespoons curry powder (preferably Madras-style)
- 1/4 cup peanut oil
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup mango chutney, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 10-ounce bag broccoli slaw mix
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
Pappardelle with Scallops
By kmad
Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, according to package instructions
- 8 ounces pappardelle
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 pound sea scallops, halved
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, plus more for garnish
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
- 4 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Lemon wedges, for garnish
Lemon Icebox Bars
By kmad
Make Crust: Place graham crackers in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until crumbs are formed
- Crust:
- 14 whole-grain graham cracker squares (7 full sheets)
- 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Cooking spray
- Filling:
- 1 (8-ounce) package 1/3 less-fat cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup pasteurized egg product (such as egg beaters)
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons powdered gelatin
- 3 tablespoons boiling water
Honey-Nut Popcorn Balls
By kmad
Bring 1/4 cup honey, 2 tablespoons butter, 1/4 cup almond butter, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar and 1 tablespoon wat...
- 1/4 cup honey,
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- Water
Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies
By kmad
In a large bowl, gently stir together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger and allspice unt...
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened non-alkalized cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 1 cup solid vegetable shortening
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsulphured molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cauliflower and Broccoli Mask
By kmad
Directions Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
- 1 small bunch broccoli, trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch florets
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 3/4 cup water
- Pepper