Macaroni Salad
Ingredients 8 ounces dry macaroni (I use Pappardelle’s Southwestern Blend pasta) ½ cup finely diced Bread & Butter pickles ¾ cup finely diced red bell pepper (about ½ pepper) ⅓ cup thinly sliced celery (1 to 2 stalks) Dressing ¾…
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Pumpkin Sage Gnocchi
1.5 to 2 (17.5-oz.) packages gnocchi 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil* 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1-1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth 3/4 cup pumpkin puree 1 1/2 teaspoons dried rubbed sage 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional)…
Creamed Spinach for One
1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon flour 1 clove garlic, minced dash of salt and pepper 1/2 cup milk 1 tablespoon shredded cheese fresh spinach (3 to 4 cups) In a large non-stick skillet, wilt the spinach by heating on medium…
New York Times Classic Brownies
½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick) 1 cup granulated sugar ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla ½ cup (47 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder ½ cup (64 grams) all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon kosher salt 1⁄8 teaspoon…
Peach Leather Rollups
6 medium fresh peaches (1-1/2 to 2 pounds) or 6 cups frozen peach slices or 4 cups canned peaches, drained 2 to 4 tablespoons honey Preheat a food dehydrator to 135°F. In a blender process the peaches and honey into…
Peach Melba Leather Rollups
6 medium fresh peaches (1-1/2 to 2 pounds) or 6 cups frozen peach slices or 4 cups canned peaches, drained 1 cup fresh raspberries 1 to 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 cup plain yogurt (low fat or non fat) Preheat…
Pineapple Banana Smoothie
1 banana, very ripe, frozen 1 cup milk 1 to 1-1/3 cups frozen pineapple chunks 1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup Put all ingredients in a blender and blend on high for one minute. Serve immediately.
Zucchini Chips
1 medium zucchini 1 tablespoon olive oil dash of salt and pepper Wash the zucchini thoroughly to remove any residue or contaminants. Do not peel it. Cut the zucchini into very thin, even slices. Pour the olive oil into a…
Chocolate Chip Cookies
1 cup butter, softened 1 cup white sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons hot water ½ teaspoon salt 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 to 2½ cups semisweet chocolate…
Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuits
3 cups all-purpose flour 1-1/2 tablespoons baking powder 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon fine salt, divided 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated 1-3/4 cups heavy cream 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder…