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Slow Cooker Turkey Breast with Gravy (that almost makes itself!)
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Our family can eat turkey breast throughout the year
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 onion, chopped medium
- 1 carrot, chopped medium (I did't peel it)
- 1 celery rib, chopped medium
- 6 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed (I only used 2 garlic cloves)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional, but flavorful)
- 2 fresh thyme sprigs
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 (6 to 7-pound) turkey breast, trimmed
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Lemon Blueberry Drizzle Bread
By á-10847
This breakfast bread has a triple dose of lemon flavor: zest in the batter, syrup that you brush on while the bread...
- SYRUP:
- 1 1/2 cups plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest, finely grated
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- GLAZE:
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Crispy Butternut Squash Spinach Salad with Bacon-Shallot Vinaigrette
By á-4084
A crispy butternut squash and spinach salad sounds great, but adding to the mix a bacon shallot vinaigrette makes i
- 1 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed or cut into half moons
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 5 ounces baby spinach (about 6 cups)
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
Famous Homemade Cheese Straws
By á-98782
Vary tasty and simple to make! Shredded cheese and seasonings are sandwiched between sheets of puff pastry, cut int...
- 1 package frozen puff pastry sheets
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg white, slightly beaten
- 1 package cheddar cheese, shredded
Paleo Spinach & Artichoke Dip
By ROBandSEAN
Enjoy spinach and artichoke dip when you are following the paleo eating guidelines
- 2 (14-ounce) cans artichoke hearts, chopped
- 16 ounces frozen spinach
- 1 cup cashews, roasted and unsalted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 ounces goat cheese at room temperature, optional
Shiitake & Roasted Red Pepper Puff Pastry Tart
By John_Merillat
Almonds and tarragon may seem like unusual additions to a mushroom and pepper tart, but the combination is simply a...
- 1 (9-ounce) sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cups (8-ounces) shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and coarsely chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup (4-ounces) jarred roasted red peppers, patted dry and coarsely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups (4-ounces) Gruyère, coarsely grated
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon, plus 1 teaspoon
- 3 tablespoons almonds, sliced
Indian Cauliflower Fritters
By vegar
These Indian-inspired Cauliflower Fritters make a great appetizer for any occasion any time of the year! Serve with...
- DRESSING:
- 2 cups cauliflower, cut into small pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive or rice bran oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon coriander stems, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons turmeric
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1/2 cup rice flour
- 1/2 cup maize flour or chick pea flour
- 1/2 tablespoon sea salt, or to taste
- 1 zucchini, grated and squeezed dry
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup coriander leaves (extra for garnish)
- 2 cups rice bran oil, plus 1 tablespoon, about 500 milliliters
- 1 lime, quartered
- 1/2 cup yoghurt
- 1 teaspoon olive oil, optional
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 tablespoons coriander leaves, roughly chopped
- sea salt to taste or 1 teaspoon umeboshi vinegar
Peanut Butter Cream Filled Donuts
By DreiFromBK
Peanut butter pastry cream filled donuts drizzled with chocolate are best eaten right away, like you could wait any...
- DONUTS:
- 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2/3 cup milk, at room temperature
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature and cut into pieces
- oil for frying
- PEANUT BUTTER PASTRY CREAM:
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cake flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter, melted
- 1/3 cup cold heavy cream
- CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE:
- 3-ounces chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary & Thyme Gravy
By á-4939
Turn up the notch on your usual gravy recipe and try this delicious gravy with a variety of herbs
- 2 (8-ounce) russet potatoes, divided
- 12 button mushrooms
- 3 carrots, cut into chunks
- 3 celery stalks, cut into chunks
- 2 small onions, each cut into eighths
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup dry red wine
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 4 sprigs fresh parsley
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 sprigs fresh marjoram or 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 2 sprigs fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
- 2 bay leaves
- 12 peppercorns
Sweet Potato Fritters with Yogurt Chive Dipping Sauce
By á-174535
Try this easy Sweet Potato Fritters with Yogurt Chive Dipping Sauce for a dip-able appetizer that is sure to be a h...
- FRITTERS:
- 1-pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup fine dry bread crumbs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- vegetable oil for deep-fat frying
- YOUGURT-CHIVE DIPPING SAUCE:
- 1 (6-ounce) carton plain low-fat yogurt
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
Pumpkin Cheesecake Trifle
By HotDishHomemaker, Hot Dish Homemaker
This dessert is easy to make and a Trifle is always impressive
- 1 (18.25-ounces) Box Spice Cake Mix
- 1 (3.4-ounces) Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix
- 1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil
- 1/2 Cup Water
- 1 Cup Pumpkin Puree (not the pumpkin pie mix)
- 3 Eggs
- 1 and 1/2 Teaspoons Cinnamon
- 1/4 Teaspoon Cloves
- 1/4 Teaspoon Nutmeg
- 2 Cups Cold Milk
- 2 (3.4-ounces.) Cheesecake Flavor Instant Pudding Mix
- 2 Cups Whipped Topping
- 1 Cup Pecan Pieces
- 1 Cup English Toffee Bits
Mallow Sweet Potato Bake
By sandiB2010
Put a spin on a Thanksgiving classic with this sweet potato bake
- 6 large sweet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 (8-ounce) can unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, divided
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup miniature marshmallows
- 1/3 cup pecans, chopped
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