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Pesto Tortellini

2009-11-12T14:51:26Z

Pesto Tortellini Serves 2 1 12 oz package of meat tortellini 6-7 mushrooms 3/4 cup frozen peas Handful of grape tomatoes 3 tablespoons of pesto 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon sugar Cook homemade pesto if d...

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Baked Macaroni and Cheese

2008-03-25T16:46:28Z

Baked Macaroni and Cheese Serves 8-10 7 ounces (1-3/4 cups) uncooked macaroni 1 pound sharp cheese, grated 2 cups milk 1/4 cup butter 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon salt Pepper Paprika Cook macaroni until tender, place in a strainer, and rinse with co...

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Irish Soda Bread

2008-03-16T00:46:18Z

Irish Soda Bread Makes 2 loaves 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons caraway seeds 1 cup raisins 1 3/4 cups well-shaken buttermilk 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Preheat...

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Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding

2008-03-16T00:43:57Z

Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding 4 to 6 croissants, preferably 1 or 2 days old 2 cups half-and- half 2 cups heavy cream Pinch salt 4 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped 6 eggs 1 cup sugar Vanilla ice cream, for serving, optional C...

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Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding

2008-03-16T00:42:18Z

Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding Prep: 5 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 2 boxes (3 oz each) cook & serve vanilla pudding and pie filling 1 qt (4 cups) whole milk 4 chocolate croissants (about 4 oz each) Heat oven to 350 F. Have a 3-qt shallow bakin...

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Vineyard Chicken

2007-12-31T03:26:51Z

Vineyard Chicken Serves 4 1 3-pound chicken, quartered 1 cup dry white wine 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 cup melted butter 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions 3 teaspoons salt 1/4 cup minced parsley ...

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Kahlua Brownies with Buttercream Frosting and Chocolate Glaze

2007-12-31T03:23:32Z

Kahlua Brownies with Buttercream Frosting and Chocolate Glaze Yields 36 brownies INGREDIENTS FOR CRUST: 1/3 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed 5-1/3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 2/3 cup all-purpose flour, sifted 1/2 cup fine...

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White Chocolate and Pecan Brownies

2007-10-06T20:29:34Z

White Chocolate and Pecan Brownies Yields 30 brownies 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, broken into small pieces 3/4 cup unsalted butter, slightly softened 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 3 eggs 3/4 cup flour 6 ounces white chocolate, cut ...

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Grilled Seafood Ceviche

2007-08-26T03:10:18Z

Grilled Seafood Ceviche ½ pound large peeled shrimp ½ pound bay scallops ½ pound baby octopus Olive oil 3/4 cup fresh lime juice, plus several lime slices for garnish 1 medium white onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus sever...

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Caramel Apple French Toast

2007-06-11T07:04:51Z

Caramel Apple French Toast Yields 6 servings 1 cup brown sugar 3 Tablespoons clear Karo syrup 6 Tablespoons butter whole pecans 3 Delicious apples, peeled, cored, and sliced 1/3 cup water 1 teaspoon cinnamon 3 Tablespoons sugar 1 Tablespoon lemon...

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