REFRESHING CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTER AND BANANA ICEBOX CAKE½ c. Jiffy smooth peanut butter2 ½ c. cold heavy cream, divided½ c. powdered sugar1 ½ t. vanilla5 bananas, sliced, additional for garnish2 (9-oz.) pkgs. chocolate wafer cookies In large bowl, using a…
TEMPTING BRUSSELS SPROUT AND NOODLE STIR-FRY3 oz. whole wheat thin spaghetti2 T. olive oil1 large red onion, thinly sliced3 T. minced garlic12 oz. fresh Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced or shredded1 T. grated fresh gingerCrushed red pepper¼ c. chicken broth2 T…
6 large mirlitons1 ¼ c. olive oil3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced1 t. crushed red pepper flakes2 c. plain breadcrumbs1 c. freshly grated Parmesan1 sprig basil, chopped1 sprig, thyme1 lb. jumbo lump crabmeat, picked¼ c. Sauce Ravigote1 green onion, choppedSalt, black…
DECADENT MINTED OREO CHEESECAKEOREO CRUST:4 T. butter25 Oreo cookiesMINTED OREO CHEESECAKE:4 (8-oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened1 c. sugar¾ c. sour cream1 t. vanilla extract1 t. peppermint extract4 eggs, room tempGreen food coloring, about 2 drops15 broken Mint Oreos (broken into pieces…
DELIGHTFUL EASY BUTTERNUT SQUASH CASSEROLE2 lbs. canned butternut squash puree (found at Whole Foods)2 eggs, beaten¾ c. packed light brown sugar½ heavy cream2 T. butter, melted1 T. Steen syrup or maple syrup2 t. cornstarch¼ t. ground cinnamon¼ t. ground nutmeg¼…
EASY-BREEZY CHICKEN AND CABBAGE FRIED RICE MEAL Sesame oil3 c. cored and chopped Napa cabbage1 medium onion, chopped1 c. chopped green onions (separate white parts from green parts)2 t. grated fresh ginger1 T. minced garlic5 c. cooked brown or white rice3…
DREAMY SHAMROCK SHAKES3 c. good quality vanilla ice cream1 ½ c. whole milk1 ½ t. mint extractGreen food coloring, amount depends on how green you want it1 t. vanilla extractWhipped cream, cherries, fresh mint, for garnishAdd ice cream, milk, extracts…
SAUTED PORTABELLA MUSHROOMS AND RED ONION WITH FIG/JALAPENO PEPPER JELLY RED WINE REDUCTION SAUCE2 lbs. of portabella mushroom caps, remove gills, cut into slices2 large red onions, thinly sliced2 T. minced garlic3 T. butter2 T. olive oil1/3 c. red wine½…
RACK OF LAMB WITH POTATOES AND KALE SALAD½ lb. fingerling potatoesOlive oilKosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder2 T. Dijon mustard2 T. fresh lemon juice¼ c. minced shallots4 c. julienned fresh kale leaves1 (8-bone) rack of lamb1 T. butterPreheat oven 400…
BLACK BEANS AND ZUCCHINI WITH SPAGHETTI SQUASH1 spaghetti squash (about 2 lbs.)2 zucchini, cut lengthwise into ¼” thick slicesPAM2 c. chopped fresh tomatoes1 (15-oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained3 T. fresh chopped basil3 T. olive oil3 T. red wine…