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  1. SharonT

    Baby Romaine with Creole Vinaigrette

    What kind of cheese would you add to this salad, if any? All I have on hand are feta, cheddar, gouda, and havarti. I'm thinking goat cheese, but sadly don't have any at the moment. Vinaigrette will have red wine vinegar, olive oil, mustard, garlic, and Creole seasonings
  2. SharonT

    Need feedback on immersion blenders

    I don't see a recent discussion about immersion blenders, and I need a new one. Does anyone have a recommendation?
  3. SharonT

    S'Mores

    It's possible that I've been doing a little too much browsing for Christmas shopping... S'Mores Maker
  4. SharonT

    Tomato Soup with Pancetta

    TOMATO SOUP WITH PANCETTA 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 ounces pancetta, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 6 cups low-salt chicken broth 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes salt...
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    Soup and Salad Luncheon

    I need some ideas for a Soup and Salad Luncheon for 175 (ladies). Coming up in April. What are your favorite soup & salad pairings?
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    English Toffee Dessert

    ENGLISH TOFFEE DESSERT 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup whipping cream 1/4 cup light corn syrup 2 tablespoons butter 2 ounces Heath Bits (chocolate covered toffee pieces) strawberries peaches blueberries sour cream Combine first four ingredients in small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until it...
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    English Trifle

    ENGLISH TRIFLE 2 cups milk 2 eggs 1/3 cup sugar 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 purchased pound cake (loaf type) (or make your own) 2 or 3 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen raspberries or other fruit, fresh or frozen 1/2 cup dry sherry 1 package sliced almonds 1 small jar...
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    Chicken Tamale Bake

    Just tried this last weekend and we liked it. Gives the flavor and texture of tamales without making tamales. :smile: (Adapted from Cooking Light recipe) Chicken Tamale Bake 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided (regular or reduced fat) 1/3 cup skim or 1% milk 1 large egg, lightly...
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    Green Tea Chocolate

    Can't believe I just heard of this today. Has anyone used it?
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    Mardi Gras Pasta

    MARDI GRAS PASTA 1 pound shrimp 1/2 pound crabmeat 3/4 pound sliced andouille or Italian sausage 3/4 pound pasta, cooked 1/2 stick butter 1 tablespoon garlic 1/2 cup sliced green onions 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper 1 cup diced Creole tomatoes (Roma okay) 1 ounce dry...
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    I'm invisible?

    Just noticed under my avatar on a recent post a little circle that indicates "SharonT is invisible." How discouraging. Maybe you can't see this post. :lol:
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    Diacritical Marks in Recipe Creation

    ALT 130 (need Num Lock on on the number keypad) Here's a useful table: Accent Marks and Diacriticals, Alt Number Combinations, alt num, alt key P.S. My Shrimp Étouffée has tomato paste in it.
  13. SharonT

    Fresh Tuna Salad

    Fresh Tuna Salad 2 lb fresh tuna, steamed well done 1 (16 oz) jar sweet salad cubes, drained 1/2 c finely chopped onions 1/2 c finely chopped celery 1 tsp white pepper 1/2 tsp salt ½ cup chopped salad olives 1½ cups mayonnaise Flake tuna and mix well with all ingredients. Store in...
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    Pork Tenderloin with Marsala Cream Sauce

    Pan Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Marsala Cream Sauce 1 pound pork tenderloin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 4 teaspoons olive oil 4 tablespoons minced shallot 1 garlic clove, minced 1 cup beef stock 4 tablespoons Marsala 3 ounces reduced fat cream cheese Slice pork into 12...
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    Spinach Orzo

    Quick and easy side dish that goes with anything - I usually serve it with pork tenderloin with Marsala Cream Sauce (posted today). Spinach Orzo: 8 cups fresh spinach 1 cup dry orzo pasta 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Prepare orzo according to package directions. In a heavy non-stick...
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    Roasted Red Pepper and Artichoke Baked Chicken

    Super-easy - and easy to keep the ingredients on hand: Roasted Red Pepper and Artichoke Baked Chicken four (6 oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 cup mayonnaise ½ cup chopped roasted red pepper ½ cup chopped artichoke hearts ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1 tsp lemon zest 1 tbsp lemon...
  17. SharonT

    Chocolate Cobbler

    Chocolate Cobbler 2 sticks butter 1 1/4 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour 1 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 cup milk 1 cup sugar 6 tablespoons cocoa 2 cups boiling water Preheat oven to 350º. In 9 x 13 glass baking dish, melt the 2 sticks of butter in the oven. Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix together...
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    Name a Dessert for a Bridge Party

    Any bridge players here? I need a name for a layered dessert for a fancy bridge party. The dessert has lady fingers and a filling with cream cheese, sugar, whipped cream and vanilla. Fruit with red currant jelly glaze on top, garnished with chocolate candies shaped like the card suits. What...
  19. SharonT

    Asparagus Debacle

    I had all the components ready for a fabulous asparagus salad ready today... toasted walnuts, boiled egg whites and egg yolks, feta cheese, and vinaigrette made with scallions, white wine vinegar and walnut oil.... then I cooked the asparagus - and in only 4 minutes the veg had cooked to a pulpy...
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    Spicy Potato Soup

    Spicy Potato Soup 1 pound lean ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped 4 cups chicken broth 2 (14 oz.) cans tomato sauce 3 baking potatoes, cooked, peeled and cut into chunks 2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper hot pepper sauce to taste In large soup pot, brown ground beef...
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    Chicken with Chipotles and Penne

    Chicken with Chipotles and Penne 3/4 pound miniature penne pasta olive oil 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 onion, diced 3 large garlic clove, minced 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained 3 chipotles in adobo sauce...
  22. SharonT

    Pepperidge Farm Stuffing

    Could anyone who happens to have a 16-ounce package of Pepperidge Farm Stuffing mix on hand take a look at the package and let me know how many cups are in ? Thanks!
  23. SharonT

    Pumpkin Bread Pudding

    This turned out even better than I thought it might... I think chopped pecans would make it even better... Pumpkin Bread Pudding 1 pound French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 quart half-and-half 6 large eggs 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1 large can (29 ounces) pure pumpkin 2...
  24. SharonT

    Moravian Sugar Cake

    Has anyone ever made - or eaten - Moravian Sugar Cake? I'm not much of a bread maker - but I'm testing this recipe and need some help on how it should look - what is the exact size and configuration of the cakes? I'm picturing a large, flattish loaf spread onto a sheet pan. What do you think...
  25. SharonT

    Cinnamon-Scented Cranberry Sauce

    Cinnamon-Scented Cranberry Sauce 1 can whole cranberry sauce 1 (15 oz.) can cinnamon-flavored pear halves, drained and chopped 1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained and chopped 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and chopped 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup dried fruit mix, chopped Combine all in saucepan; cook...
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