Rhubarb Raspberry Cocktail
Rhubarb Simple Syrup 4-6 stalks rhubarb, cut into pieces 7-9 tsp sugar 4 cups water Put all ingredients in saucepan and bring to boil. Simmer for about 20 minutes — until liquid is half. Strain. Chill. Cocktail 1 oz raspberry vodka 1 oz rhubarb syrup 2-3 oz ginger ale *fresh mint and ice Mix ingredients and shake or stir. Enjoy!
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Salmon Rice Salad 1-2 cup(s) cooked Brown Rice 3-8 oz cooked salmon, chopped into small pieces 2 cups mixed herbed mesclun greens, chopped left over vegetables such as asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, edamame, 1 plum tomato, seeded and chopped 1/2 red onion, diced handful of olives (kalamata, nicoise), pitted handful of capers vinaigrette dressing salt and pepper to taste …
Read MoreHam and Cheese Bowtie Pasta
Ingredients 14.5 ounces farfalle (bow tie) pasta 1/4 cup butter 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 1/2 cups milk 1 teaspoon prepared mustard 2 1/2 cups shredded cheese (recommended mix of Extra Sharp Cheddar and Mozzarella) 6-8 ounces cooked ham, julienned 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 1/2 cups …
Read MoreChicken and Sausage Risotto
Ingredients 2 Tbs unsalted butter 2 Tbs olive oil 1/2 cup mined onion 1 cup Arborio rice 3 cups chicken broth 2 tsp. salt Pepper to taste Parmesan cheese to taste Chopped, cooked chicken Sausage, chopped and sautéed Directions 1. Heat butter and oil in 8 X 11 pan for 2 minutes in the microwave. Add onions and rice and …
Read MoreWild Rice and Cranberry Salad
12 servings Ingredients: 2.5 cups blended rice mix- Rice Select or Trader’s Joe’s have good blends of white, wild, brown, or texmati, without herbs 1 cup dried cranberries 1 cup golden raisins 1 cup chopped green onions 3/4 cup pine nuts, toasted 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 2 TBS grated orange peel Dressing 1/2 cup orange juice 1/4 cup cider …
Read MoreCurried Chicken Cups
Curried Chicken Cup Appetizer *Ingredients* 6 oz cream cheese, softened 2 Tbsp orange marmalade 2 Tbsp curry powder (use more or less to taste) 3/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 3 cups (approximately 2 large breasts) cooked chicken 3 Tbsp finely chopped green onion 2 Tbsp finely chopped celery 1 cup finely chopped toasted almonds Packages mini fillo shells in …
Read MoreChicken Breasts with Apples and Cider Cream Sauce
CHICKEN BREASTS WITH APPLES AND CIDER CREAM SAUCE Sauce: 2 c filtered cider 2 T Dijon mustard 2 ½ c heavy cream 1/8 t cayenne pepper ¼ t salt ¼ t pepper In 2-qt saucepan reduce cider to ½ cup. Whisk in mustard and cream, reduce to about 2 cups over medium high heat or til thickened like a sauce. …
Read MoreApple and Maple Bread Pudding
Apple and Maple Bread Pudding Bon Appétit | January 2010 yield: Makes 10 to 12 servings Ingredients Custard: a.. 6 large eggs b.. 1/2 cup pure maple syrup (preferably Grade B) c.. 1/2 cup (packed) dark brown sugar d.. 1 tablespoon vanilla extract e.. 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon f.. 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt g.. 1 cup whole milk h.. …
Read MorePeanut Butter cookie with a Truffle on Top
Peanut Butter Cookies with a truffle kiss* 1 1/4 cup flour (sift) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed) 1/2 teaspoon vanilla (opt.) 1 egg 1 small square of milk chocolate (Lindt brand Truffle) in the middle of each cookie Preparation: salt,baking powder; set …
Read MoreBakery Style Apricot Squares
Ingredients: 3 cups King Arthur All-Purpose Flour 1 cup packed Light Brown Sugar 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 cup honey 1 tsp. Vanilla extract 1 cup chopped hazelnuts or pecans 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 1 cup shredded, sweetened coconut 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted, cold butter, cut into 1/2″ pieces 1 …
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