Ingredients: for the vinaigrette: 1/4 cup minced dill 3 oz white wine vinegar 2 1/2 oz olive oil 1 teaspoon pepper sherry 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard salt pepper for the fish: 2 tuna steaks zest of one lemon 2 tablespoons minced oregano 2 tablespoons fresh or freeze dried chives salt pepper olive oil for the […]
holiday leftover recipes
Candy Lovers Cookies
Ingredients: 6 oz cut up miniature candy bars (20 Hershey miniatures, cut into eighths) 1 1/3 cup flour 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg at room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt Directions: Preheat the oven to 350. Line 2 […]
Bacon Loves Shrimp Deviled Eggs
Ingredients: 8 hard boiled eggs, cut in half lengthwise 3 strips thick cut bacon, cooked and crumbled 1/2 cup finely minced cooked shrimp 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon finely minced green onion or chopped chives salt pepper shrimp slices for garnish Directions: Place the yolks in a small bowl. Lightly mash […]
Better Than Split Pea Soup
Ingredients: 5 cups chicken or ham stock 2 cups cubed smoked ham* 1 1/2 cup frozen peas 1 cup green split peas 1 cup yellow split peas 1/4 cup diced apple (I used a Stayman Winesap) 2 carrots, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 large onion, diced 1 large shallot, minced […]
Moo Shu Duck
Ingredients: for the duck: 1 6 lb duck zest of one lemon 2 tablespoons five spice powder 1 1/2 tablespoons ginger powder 1 1/2 tablespoons salt 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar 1/2 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper for the filling: 1/3 cup dried tiger lily buds 6 dried cloud ear mushrooms 5 dried black or […]
Turkey with Escarole, Acorn Squash and Cannelloni Beans over Pasta
Ingredients: 1 lb white acorn squash, peeled and cubed 1 lb escarole, chopped 15 oz canned cannelloni beans, drained 2 cups cubed cooked turkey (or chicken) 1/2 cup chicken or turkey stock 2 shallots, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon olive oil salt pepper 10 oz small shaped pasta (I used […]
Chocolate Candy Cane Sandwich Cookies
Ingredients: for the cookies: 1 egg, at room temperature 1 cup flour 1 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature 3/4 cup cocoa 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt for the cream filling: 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup confectioners sugar 1/2 cup cold butter 1/4 cup crushed candy canes 2 […]
Triple Ginger Cranberry Sauce Bread
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups flour 1/3 cup dark brown sugar 1 cup cranberry sauce 1/3 cup sour cream 1/4 cup canola oil 1/2 oz finely diced candied ginger 1 egg, at room temperature 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 1 teaspoon ground ginger Directions: Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour or […]
Southwestern Turkey & Dumplings
Ingredients 3 cups diced, cooked turkey breast 7 cups chicken or turkey stock 1 1/2 cup diced Russet potatoes 3/4 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels 1 onion, chopped 1 poblano pepper, chopped 1 shallot, minced 4 oz crimini mushrooms, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 carrots, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 2 chipotle peppers […]
Turkey & Pea Risotto
Ingredients: 5 cups turkey stock 2 1/2 cups diced turkey breast 1 cup frozen peas 1 onion, finely chopped 1 stalk celery, diced 1 carrot, diced 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups Arborio rice 1/3 cup grated Parmesan 1/3 cup grated smoked Gouda 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon butter salt pepper Directions: In […]