4 qts fresh mussels 2 cup white wine 2 cloves garlic, minced 16 oz. linguine pasta 3 tbsp. butter 6 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 bay leaf ¼ tsp. dried thyme Prepare the mussels: Scrub mussels and pull off beards, cutting them at the base with a paring knife. Discard those that do not close when you handle them and any with broken shells. Prepare pasta: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil....
Made in just one dish with a handful of ingredients that are pantry staples, this recipe makes for an easy, family friendly, weeknight dinner! Poppy Seed Chicken- The EASY Way! I am all about taking classic recipes and braking them down to figure out how to make the absolute best taste, with the least steps, time, and dishes to clean at the end. Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole is one of those comfort foods we grew up on, but today’s version is every bit as tasty, but even more simple to make....
1 pkg yellow cake mix, prepared 6 oz orange jello 6 oz orange juice concentrate 30 oz mandarin oranges, (2 cans) drained 20 oz pineapple, (1 can) crushed 2 cups boiling water 3 oz instant lemon pudding, (1 large packet) 1 cup cool whip ½ cup coconut, shredded Prepare the cake mix according to package directions. Once it has baked and cooled, use a skewer to poke holes on top of the cake....
1/4 cup sugar 13 tsp French pear brandy , Poire William is recommended 2/3 cup chilled champagne 2 small Bosc pears In a small saucepan, heat the sugar and 12 teaspoons of pear brandy for about 5 minutes until the sugar is dissolved. This will form your syrup. Remove the pan from heat and let the syrup cool. Spoon 1 1/2 tbsp. of the syrup into 4 champagne glasses and add 1 tsp....
1 qt buttermilk 20 oz crushed pineapple, drained 1⅓ cup sugar ½ cup walnuts, chopped 1 tsp vanilla extract In a bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well. Cover and freeze for 1 hour. Stir; return to freezer for at least 2 hours before serving. Sugar: 395g : Calcium: 1236mg Calories: 2356kcal Carbohydrates: 410g Cholesterol: 104mg Fat: 70g Fiber: 11g Iron: 4mg Potassium: 2239mg Protein: 42g Saturated Fat: 22g Sodium: 1004mg...
The BEST part of harvest season Being a reformed carb-phobe, I’ve recently rekindled my unabashed love with winter squash. Delicata squash, in particular. I’m utterly smitten with its creamy texture and mild, sweet potato-like taste and the fact that I don’t have to peel it. It’s thin, delicate skin becomes nearly indistinguishable from it’s flesh once roasted which is great for those of us with squash skin-hating kids and spouses (you know, the ones that painstakingly pick every....
Ingredients bearnaise sauce, 1 envelope 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed ¼ lb fresh crabmeat 2 tbsp butter ½ tsp garlic, minced 1 tbsp lemon juice 4 beef tenderloin steaks, (1-inch thick and 3 ounces each) ⅛ tsp paprika Preparation Prepare bearnaise sauce according to package directions. Meanwhile, place asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1-inch of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp-tender....
3 lbs clams 1 lbs shrimp 3 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup butter, cubed Prep: Preheat barbecue to medium heat. Take 2 long pieces of foil, lay them on top of each other. Long enough to wrap around the clams and shrimp. Use ½ of your cubed butter then lay it on top of the foil then add the shrimp and clams. Add minced garlic on top. Then add the rest of your butter, a pinch of salt, and two pinches of pepper....
2½ lbs lobsters, or lobster tails, thawed if frozen 1 lemon, halved and squeezed 1 tbsp salt 12 cups water melted butter, for dipping Fill a large lidded pot with roughly 1-inch of water. Squeeze in the juice of the lemon and add lemon halves. Add salt, bring to a simmering boil, and add lobster. Add as many lobsters as possible in the pot with the lid secured. Cover and steam for 15 to 20 minutes until bright red....
As much as I love ice cream, sometimes a sorbet is much more satisfying. I don’t think there is such a thing as a sorbet that is not refreshing; it’s in their nature. And as the temperatures slowly climb with the humidity not far behind, nothing feels better than pulling a tupperware full of frozen fruity goodness out of the freezer. A word of warning: I am taking full advantage of strawberry season....
It’s not too sweet and perfectly light. I absolutely despise hot weather so desserts like this almost make the summer heat bearable. Almost. So if you’re looking for an easy way to make a strawberry shortcake from scratch, look no further. This strawberry shortcake recipe is quick and easy, and so cool and delicious. Easy Strawberry Shortcake Video Ingredients Unsalted butter – The cake needs a good buttery flavor, right?...
A longtime family favorite recipe Why I’m JUST now sharing this recipe after 4 years of this blog’s existence beats me! But lucky for you, because today is the day. These Monster Cookies have been a favorite in my family since I started making them back in high school (a long time ago). Over the years, I’ve tweaked the recipe that I first started with (likely found on allrecipes.com) several times which evolved into what I’m sharing today....
Here’s a hearty fall recipe for you, full of ingredients you probably already have in your pantry! Just because it’s vegetarian doesn’t mean it’s bland, as this chili proves. It’s that time of year. The temperatures are dropping. The markets are heaped with pumpkins. Your pantry is stocked with stacks of canned beans and tomatoes that you probably bought back in April and have since forgotten about (or maybe that’s just me?...
This list is for those who follow a vegan diet or are just looking for a fun vegan meal to add to the dinner rotation. I’ve gathered a list of different vegan casseroles with other flavor profiles to choose from. With everything from southwestern dishes to teriyaki, there’s something here everyone will enjoy. All these vegan casserole recipes are filled with nutrient-rich vegetables that pack a lot of fiber, perfect for a healthy addition to your day....
1 ½ lb. farfalle pasta 7.5 oz alfredo sauce, half of a 15 oz. jar, prepared 10 oz. basil-pesto sauce, prepared 1/2 cup parmesan , or romano cheese, grated 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted Cook pasta per package instructions and drain. Place into a large bowl. Add the alfredo sauce and basil-pesto sauce to the pasta, stirring gently to combine. Add the grated parmesan cheese and stir gently again to combine....
ice 2 oz amaretto 8 oz Coke, or equivalent Fill a highball glass with ice. Pour in the Amaretto, then Coke. Serve immediately. : : Related Video
1 egg 2 cup Bisquick baking mix 3/4 cup apple, peeled and finely chopped 1/3 cup granulated sugar 2/3 cup milk 2 tbsp vegetable oil 2 tsp ground cinnamon Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease bottom only of 12 medium muffin cups. Beat egg slightly, stir in remaining ingredients just until moistened. Divide batter evenly among cups. Bake until golden brown, 15-17 minutes. Sugar: 9g : Calcium: 58mg Calories: 145kcal...
1 pkg. fudge brownie mix, 13x9" pan size 8 oz. cool whip topping 4 cup fresh strawberries, quartered 1/3 cup chocolate hard shell topping Prepare and bake brownies according to directions on back of package using a greased pan. Cool completely. Spread whipped topping over brownies. Arrange cut strawberries cut side down. Drizzle with chocolate hard shell topping. Refrigerate at least 35 minutes. Sugar: 8g : Calcium: 32mg Calories: 73kcal...
1 cup egg substitute, Egg Beaters works well 1 ½ cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped ¼ cup cheese, low fat, shredded ¼ cup tomato, chopped ¼ cup red onion, chopped 1 tsp. butter salt pepper, to taste fat free sour cream , optional, for garnish non stick cooking spray Spray a small nonstick skillet with spray. Add butter. Over med/low heat, saute 1/2 of the onion for 2 minutes. Add 1/2 of spinach and saute until wilted....
Ingredients 2 chicken breasts, cubed 1 red peppers, cut into large chunks 1 red onion, cut into wedges with root intact 1 white onion, cut into wedges with root intact 8 mushrooms 8 cherry tomatoes ½ cup olive oil 2 lemons, juiced 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. pepper 1 tsp. garlic powder Preparation Whisk all ingredients together. Transfer in a Ziploc bag. Marinate chicken for 1 hour in the refrigerator....
