Ingredients 2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, softened 12 ounces cream cheese (not whipped), room temperature 1 pound confectioners' sugar 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Preparation Put butter and cream cheese in the bowl of an electric mixer. Beat on medium-high speed until fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce speed to low. Add sugar and vanilla; mix until smooth.
Ingredients 2-3 T olive oil 1 medium chopped yellow onion 1 clove garlic crushed 1 package frozen artichoke hearts 12 oz. whole chestnuts, either frozen or vacuum packed 1 box vegetable broth 1 bay leaf pinch herbes de provence salt & black pepper to taste 1/4 cup light sour cream Preparation Saute onions and garlic in olive oil until softened Add artichoke hearts and chestnuts and stir Add broth, bay leaf, herbes de provence and salt & pepper Cook 30 mins....
Ingredients 1 cup(s) milk 1 cup(s) cream 2 cloves 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon(s) salt 5 slice(s) bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 1/2 pound(s) fresh spinach leaves 3 tablespoon(s) butter 1 cup(s) onions, diced 2 clove(s) garlic, chopped 2 tablespoon(s) flour 1 cup(s) grated Gruyère cheese 2 tablespoon(s) lemon zest 1 tablespoon(s) lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon(s) fresh-ground black pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bring the milk, cream, cloves, bay leaf, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a medium saucepan....
Ingredients 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 6 tablespoons Dijonnaise 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 8 cups spring-mix greens Preparation Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Toss with 1/4 cup Dijonnaise. Place panko in a wide, shallow dish. Coat shrimp in panko, pressing to adhere. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high....
Ingredients Crust: 1 1/2 c finely crushed Mother’s Iced Oatmeal cookies or any spice cookie 1/4 c butter, melted 2 T brown sugar Filling: 3 8-oz packages cream cheese, softened 1 c sugar 1/2 c sour cream or whipping cream 4 eggs 2 tsp vanilla 1/4 c flour 1 c coarsely chopped cookies (same kind as above) 1 c raisins (optional) 1/4 c butterscotch or caramel sundae topping 1 tsp cinnamon mixed with 1/4 c sugar...
Ingredients 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 1/4 cups low-fat buttermilk, at room temperature 1/4 cup sour cream 2 large eggs, separated, at room temperature 2 extra egg whites, at room temperature 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled vegetable oil, for cooking Preparation {If you aren’t going to serve the pancakes until you’ve cooked all of them, preheat oven to 200 F....
Ingredients 1 lb shell macaroni 4 lbs lean ground beef 4 medium onions, chopped 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes 1 (28 ounce) can spaghetti sauce 2 (10 ounce) cans mushroom pieces, with liquid 4 cups sour cream 1 lb medium cheddar, thinly sliced 1 lb mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced Preparation Cook macaroni as directed on package; drain well and set aside. Preheat oven to 350F degrees....
Ingredients 2 cans dark red kidney beans 2 cans diced tomatoes 1 can diced tomatoes with chilis/jalepenos 1 medium onion, diced 1 lb ground beef (90/10 works best) 2 cubes beef bouillon 2 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp cayenne powder OPTIONAL: 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms 1/2 cup assorted sliced chili peppers Tabasco/Texas Pete chili sauce Frank’s cayenne sauce Preparation Put the ground beef in a large pot (2 gallon) or crockpot....
Ingredients 1 pkg (Dominicks Imitation) Crab 16 oz Miracle Whip (not mayo and not fat free) 1 bunch green onions, finely chopped 2-3 stalks celery, finely chopped Preparation Mix. Chill. Serve w/crackers.
Ingredients 2 egg, lightly beaten soft breadcrumbs, equal to a hamburger bun 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon Mrs. Dash seasoning mix 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 lb lump crabmeat (best available) 1 lb med to large shrimp (Royal Reds are best) parmesan cheese (optional) Preparation 1 Peel shrimp leaving tails and slice down middle deveining as you go....
Ingredients 2 large zucchinis sliced on an angle (the bigger the slices the more crab meat it will hold) 1 can of crab meat 1/2 cup of Hellmanns Mayonnaise 1/2 dry mustard 1 cup of grated low fat cheese (old or marble) 1/2 tsp of lemon juice 1 cup of calorie reduce sundried tomato salad dressing Preparation In a bowl break up the crabmeat and mix with the mayonnaise dry mustard, lemon juice and grated cheese....
Ingredients 4 C water 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 lbs potatoes, peeled & cut into small dice 1/2 lb salted butter 2 C chopped onions 4 C cream-style corn 1/4 C Cognac or other brandy 2 Pints light cream Freshly ground pepper to taste 3 TBS fresh thyme, finely chopped 1 lb lump crabmeat (canned pasteurized is fine) Few shakes of ground sweet paprika for garnish Preparation Place water & salt in a large 3-4 quart saucepan and bring to a boil....
Ingredients 2 pounds onions, peeled and chopped 2 cups garlic, peeled and chopped 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 quarts chicken stock 1 bouquet garni (parley stems, thyme sprigs, and bay leaf tied together) 2 cups stale French bread, torn in 1/2 inch pieces 1 cup half and half Preparation In a 4 quart heavy bottomed pan saute the onions and garlic in the butter and oil. Stir frequently over low to moderate heat until onions are a deep golden brown (about 30 minutes)....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons sugar 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cans (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheet Canola oil for frying Preparation Line large plate with paper towels. In small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon. Set aside. In small bowl using handheld blender or mixer, beat 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened, until creamy....
Ingredients Rice - cheap regular white rice comes in plastic bag, usually Riceland Brand or comparable store brand. 3 cups water Milk - may mix with evaporated milk 2 cups sugar - more if needed 1 cup softened raisins - 1 minute cooked in microwave in water Cinnamon to sprinkle on at tableside. Preparation Put water in the bottom of your double boiler to a point that the top pans bottom rests on or in the water without overflowing....
Ingredients 2 cups cilantro leaves 1 cup parsley 3 T lime juice 1 cup Trader Joe’s chile lime cashews or regular roasted cashews will work also 1/2 cup Olive oil 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. black pepper 1 tsp. cayenne pepper 1/2 cup grated asiago cheese Preparation process in food processor until smooth and the consistency of dip. Add more olive oil if too thick or more cashews if too thin....
Ingredients 1 can (16 oz) Old El Paso™ refried beans 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 oz) 1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix 1 package (11 oz) Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 inch) Make it FRESH toppings, as desired (see below) Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper or foil; set aside. In medium bowl, mix beans, cheese and taco seasoning mix....
Ingredients 1 pound fresh tuna (albacore or yellowfin), cut 1 to 2 inches thick 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 tablespoons sliced garlic Freshly ground black pepper 1 bay leaf 1 piece lemon peel (about 3/4 inch by 2 inches) 1 cup olive oil, plus more if necessary Preparation Trim any skin, bones or dark blood spots from the tuna and discard. Cut the tuna into large cubes (at least 1 inch) and place them in a 1-quart saucepan....
Ingredients 1 cup Alaska dry smoked salmon, preferably Copper River salmon 8 ounces cream cheese or neufschatel 1/4 cup sour cream 1 Tablespoon grated onion 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika Preparation Blend the cream cheese, sour cream, onion, lemon juice, hot sauce and smoked paprika. Flake the salmon into the mixture, removing any bits of skin that you can. Mix thoroughly and refrigerate. Allow flavors to meld and taste after 2 hours for seasoning....
Ingredients butter. Add kernels of 8 ears fresh young corn ½ tablespoon fresh marjoram leaves and a splash of chicken stock. Preparation In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter. Add kernels of 8 ears fresh young corn, ½ tablespoon fresh marjoram leaves and a splash of chicken stock. Cover and cook over low heat for 5 minutes. // Meanwhile, bring 2 cups chicken stock to a boil. Pour boiling stock over corn mixture, allow to just boil and remove from heat....
