Posts

Ingredients chicken bones,(from 1 large chicken) ½large yellow onion,unpeeled, sliced in half 2large carrots,chopped into 3 pieces 2celery stalks,chopped into 3 pieces 8parsley sprigs salt,to taste 10black peppercorns,optional water Preparation Place the chicken carcass, including any wing bones or leg bones, into a large pot. If there is browned skin left, add that as well. Remove anything from the cavity of chicken if it was stuffed. Add the celery, carrots, onion, pepper, parsley and pepper....

Ingredients 1pineapple,cut into spears ½cupbrown sugar ½cupbutter,melted 1tspcinnamon Preparation Lay the pineapple spears on a pan. Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon. Whisk together the butter, brown sugar and cinnamon. Spread on top of the pineapple using a cooking brush. Grill for about 7 to 10 minutes or until it is starting to turn golden brown. Serve warm, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 8 oz. egg noodles 1 ½ cups ham , cooked, diced 3 cups peas 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 10 ½ oz. cream of chicken soup 10 ½ oz. cream of mushroom soup 1/2 cup 2% milk 1 tbsp butter Preparation Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook noodles following the package directions and drain the water. Coat a casserole dish with butter and place half of the noodles on the bottom....

Ingredients 2tbspextra-virgin olive oil 1medium yellow onion,chopped 1cupcelery,(about 2 long stalks) thinly sliced 1cupcarrots,(2 medium or 4 small carrots) peeled and cut into thin rounds ¼tspsalt,more to taste ½tspground turmeric ½tspcurry powder,(optional) 1bay leaf 1½cupschickpeas,(1 can) cooked, rinsed and drained 8ozspiral pasta 2tbspfresh flat-leaf parsley,chopped, plus extra for garnish 8cupsvegetable broth freshly ground black pepper,to taste Preparation Warm the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat....

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 4ozmushrooms,sliced 1cupcarrots,sliced 1cupcelery,sliced 1small onion,sliced 2tbspflour 3cupschicken broth 1cupquick cooking wild rice 12ozMcCormick Simply Better Turkey Gravy 1cuphalf and half 3cupsturkey,shredded salt and pepper,to taste fresh parsley,chopped for garnish Preparation In a large stock pot over medium high heat, add the olive oil, mushrooms, carrots, celery and onion. Cook for about 5 minutes until tender. Add the flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more. Add the broth and bring to a boil....

Ingredients 2cupchickpeas,canned, drained ½cupdill pickles,chopped, plus more for garnish ½cuptahini ¼cupextra virgin olive oil,plus more for serving ¼cuppickle juice,from the jar 2garlic cloves kosher salt freshly ground black pepper pinchcrushed red pepper flakes 1tbspdill,chopped, for garnish pita chips,for serving vegetables,sliced, for serving Preparation Place the chickpeas, dill pickles, tahini, oil, brine, and garlic into a food processor Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, then blend until smooth Pour into a bowl, then drizzle with olive oil....

Ingredients 1garlic cloves,roasted, head removed 2chicken breasts,boneless, skinless 2tbspextra virgin olive oil ½tspkosher salt ¼tspblack pepper 1lbbow tie pasta 12ozbacon 8ozcrimini mushrooms,quartered ½yellow onion,chopped ½cupsun dried tomatoes ¾cupwhite wine 1cupheavy cream ¾cupparmesan cheese Preparation Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes and season with kosher salt and black pepper. To a cast-iron skillet, add the olive oil on high heat. Cook the chicken until browned on both sides, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side....

Ingredients 1½cupscorn kernels,fresh, canned or frozen, thawed 1½cupsblack beans,canned, cooked, drained, rinsed ½small red onion,diced 1cuptomato,diced 1avocado,chopped ¼cupcilantro,chopped 2tbspolive oil 1lime,juiced 1garlic clove,minced 1tspsalt pinchground pepper pinchcayenne pepper 1small jalapeño pepper,seeded, chopped, optional Preparation Add the corn, beans, onion, tomato, avocado, cilantro, olive oil, lime, garlic, salt, ground pepper, cayenne pepper, and jalapeno to a large bowl. Stir to combine, then taste and add more salt, pepper, or cayenne as needed....

Ingredients 1boxlemon cake mixprepared according to directions red food coloring 1boxchocolate cake mix prepared according to directions 1boxchocolate graham crackers crushed finely or 1 chocolate graham cracker pie crust, crumbled 1containerhot fudge sauceor similar thick chocolate ganache or sauce 1bunchparsleycurly leafed Preparation Mix the prepared lemon cake batter and the red food coloring until you get a nice bright orange color. Pour the batter into muffin tins that have been well greased or lined with paper wrappers....

Ingredients 4tspgarlic,minced 28oztomatoes,diced and drained, but reserve the liquid ½tspthyme,dried 1tsponion powder 2tbspbasil puree,or fresh chopped basil 2cupschicken broth 1cuptomato liquid,reserved from the can ⅓cupheavy cream garlic salt and pepper,to taste croutons parmesan cheese,optional Preparation Saute the garlic in a large pot over medium heat until fragrant. Add the tomatoes, basil, thyme and onion powder to the pot. (not the tomato liquid). Stir and cook for 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the chicken broth and the tomato liquid....

Ingredients 1 pkg JELL-O Brand Gelatin, (4-serving size), any flavor 4 cups milk , or 1 qt ½ cup vanilla ice cream Preparation Combine milk, gelatin, and ice cream in a blender with a tight-fitting lid and blend. Pour into tall glasses. Serve immediately topped with whipped cream and strawberries Related Video

Ingredients 1bunchbroccoli,sliced into bite-sized florets 2tbspextra-virgin olive oil salt and freshly ground pepper,to taste 1loafcrusty whole grain bread,sliced olive oil,for brushing lemon wedges,for garnish red pepper flakes,for garnish ¼cuptahini ¼cupfresh lemon juice,juiced 2tbspolive oil,plus more for serving 6.7ozjar drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes 1largegarlic clove,roughly chopped ½tspsalt,more to taste ⅛tspred pepper flakes 15ozchickpeas,drained and rinsed 3tbspwater,optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. On a large, rimmed baking sheet, toss broccoli florets with 2 tablespoons olive oil and a sprinkling of salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1bunchmedium mint leaves ½cupsuperfine sugar ½cupfresh lime juice 1½cupssilver tequila ice cubes 24ozclub soda,chilled Preparation In a large cocktail shaker, muddle the mint leaves with sugar and lime juice. Strain into a small pitcher and stir in the silver tequila. Fill 6 highball glasses with ice and pour the cocktail over the cubes. Top each drink with club soda and serve. Related Video

Ingredients 1cupmayonnaise 3green onions,white parts, plus 2 inches of the green 1cupfresh mint,chopped ½cupfresh flat-leaf parsley,chopped 2tbspfresh chives,chopped 3anchovy fillets in oil 1tbspred wine vinegar freshly ground black pepper Preparation In a blender or food processor, combine the mayonnaise, green onions, mint, parsley, chives, anchovy, and red wine vinegar until well mixed. Scoop into a bowl and season to taste with pepper. Cover and refrigerate before using. Serve over salads, and enjoy!...

Ingredients 1cupglucose syrup,or corn syrup ¾cupcondensed milk,sweetened 1½cupsgranulated sugar ⅔cupwater,plus an additional ½ cup for gelatin 2cupswhite chocolate chips 0.7ozgelatin,(2 envelopes) food coloring,preferred color 1tbsptitanium dioxide,or bright white food coloring glitter,optional Preparation Bloom the gelatin by mixing the gelatin into ½ cup of cold water, and letting it sit for at least 5 minutes. Heat the granulated sugar, corn syrup, and ⅔ cup of water on a stovetop to a boil....

Ingredients 3/4 cup Carolina rice 3/4 cup sugar 1 ½ qt whole milk 3/4 tsp salt 1 egg, add 1 more if desired 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Nutmeg , to sprinkle on top Preparation Add rice, sugar, milk and salt in a double boiler. Cook uncovered for approximately 2 hours, after 15 minutes. Stir frequently so the rice doesn’t clump. Take off the stove. Beat egg and fold in the mixture with the vanilla extract....

Ingredients 3lbschuck roast 1tspkosher salt ½tspcoarse ground black pepper 2tbspflour 2tbspunsalted butter 2tbspvegetable oil 4garlic cloves,minced 1yellow onion 2green bell peppers 2lbsyukon gold potatoes,cubed 4cupsbeef broth 1tspdried thyme 1tbspWorcestershire sauce 8ozmushrooms,sliced Preparation Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Season the beef chunks with salt and pepper. Add the butter and vegetable oil to a large Dutch oven on medium heat. Add the beef, then brown them well on all sides for 3 to 4 minutes, in batches....

Ingredients 2tbspbutter,softened 2egg yolks 2tbspconfectioners sugar ⅓cupsour cream 1tbspvinegar 2tbsprum 2cupsall-purpose flour 4cupsoil,(1 quart), for frying ¼cupconfectioners sugar,for dusting Preparation In a medium bowl, mix together the butter, yolks, sugar, sour cream, vinegar and rum until smooth. Gradually stir in the flour until the dough is thick enough to handle. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 15 minutes. Put the dough into a bowl and cover with a cloth....

Ingredients 4bell peppers,(small to medium-sized), any color ¾lblean ground beef,(93% to 96%) ¾cupcorn kernels,(fresh or frozen) 1cupcooked rice,(any variety) ¾cupred onion,diced 1½tspcajun seasoning blend ½tspdried oregano leaves ½tsppaprika ¾tspkosher salt ½cupmozzarella cheese,shredded 2tbspparsley or cilantro,chopped Preparation Cut off the tops of the bell peppers and discard (or save for another purpose). Use hands to remove any seeds and white membranes so the peppers are clean and ready for stuffing. In a mixing bowl, combine the beef, corn, rice, red onion, and seasonings....

Ingredients 3¼cupsall purpose flour 3½tspcornstarch 1tspcream of tartar 1tspbaking soda ½tspbaking powder ½tspsalt,heaping 1½tspground cinnamon ½tspground ginger ½tspground nutmeg ¼tspground allspice 1cupgranulated sugar ¾cuplight brown sugar,packed 1cupunsalted butter,softened 1large egg yolk ¾cuppumpkin puree,canned 1½tspvanilla extract ¼cupgranulated sugar 1½tspground cinnamon Preparation In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, cream of tartar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice for 20 seconds. Set aside. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar, not until pale and fluffy, just to combine....