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 […]
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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 […]
Gumdrop Cupcakes
Ingredients: 2 cups flour 2/3 cup sugar 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature 2 eggs, at room temperature 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup diced gumdrops frosting Directions: Preheat the oven to 350. Grease and flour or line 12 wells in a cupcake […]
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes
Ingredients: for the cupcakes 12 miniature dark chocolate peanut butter cups 1 cup flour 1 cup light brown sugar 1 cup milk 1/2 cup cocoa 6 tablespoons butter, at room temperature 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 eggs, at room temperature for the frosting 1 […]
Smoked Gouda & Ham Jalapeño Poppers
Ingredients: 10 large jalapeño peppers 1 cup matzo meal or bread crumbs 1 cup flour 2 eggs, beaten filling 4 oz soft goat cheese 1/2 cup shredded smoked Gouda 1/4 cup diced smoked (lean) ham 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle Directions: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 350. […]
Ham, Cheddar & Poblano Corn Muffins
Ingredients: 1 cup flour 1 cup cornmeal 1 cup buttermilk 3/4 cup cubed smoked ham 2/3 cup shredded extra sharp cheddar 1/2 cup diced poblano pepper 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup canola oil or melted butter 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 egg Directions: Preheat oven […]
Ham & Dill Deviled Eggs
Ingredients: 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced length-wise 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1/4 cup finely diced smoked ham 1/2 to 1 teaspoon finely minced dill Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mash together the egg yolk and dill until fairly smooth. Stir in the mayo and mustard. Add the ham then stir […]