Ingredients 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and cut into chunks2 teaspoons lime juice6 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauceTortilla chips Preparation In a small bowl, beat avocado with lime juice until smooth. Beat in the cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, salt and hot pepper sauce until smooth. Serve with tortilla chips. Store in refrigerator.
Ingredients 1-3/4 cups finely crushed gingersnap cookies (about 30 cookies)1/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/3 cup butter, meltedFILLING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened4 teaspoons grated lime zest2 tablespoons lime juice1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantroTOPPING:2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced2 cups fresh blueberries2 tablespoons apricot preserves Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, mix crushed cookies, sugar and flour; stir in butter. Press onto bottom and up side of a greased 9-in....
Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped1 cup chopped celery9 cups water1 package (16 ounces) dried green split peas2 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes1 bay leaf1-1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook onion and celery until tender. Stir in the water, peas, sweet potatoes, bay leaf, salt, thyme and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 70-80 minutes or until peas are tender....
Ingredients 1/2 cup fresh broccoli florets1/2 cup fresh cauliflowerets1 small carrot, sliced2 tablespoons chopped peeled kohlrabi2 tablespoons chopped celery2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives1 large radish, sliced1 tablespoon chopped green pepperMARINADE:1/4 cup sugar4-1/2 teaspoons white vinegar1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground mustard4-1/2 teaspoons canola oil1 tablespoon finely chopped onion1/8 teaspoon celery seedDash Italian seasoning Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar, salt and mustard; cook and stir over low heat just until sugar is dissolved....
Ingredients 3 cups chicken broth1 cup 2% milk1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon pepper3 cups mashed potato flakes1/4 cup sour cream1-1/2 cups cheddar French-fried onions1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Remove from heat. Add the milk, garlic and pepper. Whisk in potato flakes and sour cream until smooth. Spoon potato mixture into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Sprinkle with onions and cheese....
Ingredients 1/2 cup barbecue sauce1-1/3 cups french-fried onions, crushed1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon pepper4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each) Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Place barbecue sauce in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine onions, cheese and pepper. Dip both sides of chicken in barbecue sauce, then 1 side in onion mixture. Place chicken, crumb side up, on a greased baking sheet. Bake until a thermometer reads 165°, 22-27 minutes....
Ingredients 2 rack lamb (for 3 chops per person) kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp. olive oil 1/4 c. Dijon mustard 1 tbsp. fresh thyme 2 shallots 1/2 c. dry bread crumbs 1/4 c. pistachios Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Season the lamb with salt and pepper. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.Step 2Place a large, heavy, ovenproof skillet (I prefer cast-iron) over high heat....
Ingredients 1 cup plain yogurt1/2 cup lemon juice1/3 cup canola oil1/2 cup minced fresh parsley1/2 cup chopped green onions4 garlic cloves, minced4 tablespoons fresh minced dill or 4 teaspoons dill weed1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 bone-in turkey breast halves (2-1/2 to 3 pounds each) Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Pour half of mixture into a shallow dish. Add turkey and turn to coat....
Ingredients 3/4 cup butter1-1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar2 tablespoons water2 cups semisweet chocolate chips2 large eggs, room temperature2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 packages (4.67 ounces each) mint Andes candies, halved Preparation In a small heavy saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar and water; cook over low heat until butter is melted. Remove from the heat; stir in chips until melted. Transfer to a large bowl; cool for 10 minutes....
Ingredients 3 tbsp. cinnamon sugar 8 oz. pizza dough 1 tbsp. melted butter 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, softened 1/3 c. brown sugar 1/3 c. old-fashioned oats 1/4 c. chopped toasted pecans 1 tbsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 3 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/4 c. (1 stick) butter, softened 3/4 c. powdered sugar 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 2 tbsp. heavy cream Preparation Step 1 Preheat oven to 450° and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper....
Ingredients 1-1/2 cups cubed cantaloupe1-1/2 cups cubed honeydew2 medium grapefruit, peeled and sectioned2 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned2 firm bananas, sliced1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, undrained1/2 cup orange juice2 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon minced fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried mint1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot Preparation In a large bowl, combine all ingredients, tossing lightly. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.
Ingredients 1 large egg white1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1 cup sweetened shredded coconut Preparation Place egg white in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. Fold in coconut. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 18-20 minutes or until firm to the touch....
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1-1/4 cups chopped celery1 cup chopped green pepper1/2 cup chopped green onions1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth1 cup water1/4 cup minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon tomato paste1 bay leaf1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 pounds frozen cooked crawfish tail meat, thawedHot cooked rice Preparation In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, melt butter; stir in flour. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture is a caramel-colored paste, about 20 minutes....
Ingredients 2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained2 celery ribs, sliced1 cup reduced-fat sour cream1 small onion, finely chopped2 large dill pickles, chopped1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced Preparation In a large bowl, combine the beans, celery, sour cream, onion, pickles, salt and pepper; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, top with the eggs.
Ingredients 7-1/2 cups cubed red potatoes (about 2-1/2 pounds)1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped3 celery ribs, chopped3/4 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons finely chopped green pepper3/4 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup sour cream1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon dill weedSliced hard-boiled large egg, paprika and fresh dill sprigs, optional Preparation Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender....
Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, cubed2 tablespoons canola oil5 cups uncooked fine egg noodles2-1/2 cups frozen peas (about 10 ounces)2-1/2 cups chicken broth1 cup half-and-half cream1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Add noodles; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in peas, broth, cream, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10-12 minutes or until noodles are tender, stirring occasionally....
Ingredients 1 boneless pork loin roast (2 to 3 pounds)4 teaspoons honey1 tablespoon molasses1-1/2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard2 teaspoons rubbed sage1 teaspoon dried thyme1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/2 cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1 large rutabaga, peeled and cubed1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed1 large celery root, peeled and cubed1 large onion, cut into wedges2 tablespoons canola oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 350°....
Ingredients 1 cup shortening1 cup butter, softened8 cups confectioners’ sugar6 tablespoons milk2 teaspoons clear vanilla extract Preparation In a large bowl, beat shortening and butter until light and fluffy. Add the confectioners’ sugar, milk and vanilla; beat until smooth.
Ingredients 1/2 pound ground beef1 small onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced10 cups water1 package (14 ounces) deluxe four-cheese macaroni and cheese dinner2 cups chopped fresh broccoli Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add macaroni; cook for 5 minutes. Add broccoli; cook 4-5 minutes longer or until macaroni and broccoli are tender....
Ingredients 12 oz. milk chocolate 2 oz. bittersweet or semisweet chocolate 1/4 c. sugar 1/4 c. water 1 c. heavy cream 1 c. all-purpose flour 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1/2 c. unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 3/4 c. buttermilk 1/4 c. water 1 1/2 stick unsalted butter 3/4 c. granulated sugar 1/4 c. light brown sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp....
