Banana Stuffed French Toast

March 30, 2010

18 slices cinnamon bread (not cinnamon raisin) 2 8 ounce packages cream cheese – softened 3 ripe bananas – mashed 8 eggs 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup maple syrup Mixture of cinnamon and sugar for sprinkling Grease or spray a 13 X 9 inch pan. Mix the cream cheese and add the banana to [...]

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Blueberry Lasagna with Hazelnut Cream Sauce

March 29, 2010

Lasagna Filling 16 Lasagna noodles 2 Pounds ricotta cheese 4 Eggs 2 Pints fresh blueberries 2 Teaspoons vanilla extract Crunchy Oat Topping 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter 3/4 Cup all-purpose flour 1 Teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 Cup rolled quick oats 3/4 Cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 Cup finely chopped nuts of choice Hazelnut Cream Sauce Mix [...]

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Tilapia with Spinach and Tomatoes

March 29, 2010

10 oz fresh tilapia fillets 1 C grape tomatoes, halved longways 4 C fresh spinach, stems removed 2 T olive oil, divided 1 large clove garlic, minced 6 oz. white wine salt and pepper to taste fresh parsley, chopped (optional) Heat 1 T oil in large heavy pan. Salt and pepper the fillets. Cook tilapia [...]

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Horseradish Hot Wings

March 23, 2010

2 1/2 lb Chicken Wings (cut at joint and wing tips thrown away) 1 Lemon Juice 1/2 c Ketchup 5 tb Prepared Horseradish 3 tb Olive Oil 1 tb Worcestershire Sauce 5 1/2 ts Tabasco Sauce 1/2 ts Ground Black Pepper Combine all ingredients in a plastic bag. Knead occasionally for 2 hours. Cook on [...]

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Crawfish Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

March 22, 2010

1 pound crawfish tails 1 egg 4 Portobello mushroom caps 2 tbsps minced parsley 3 tbsps butter 2 tsps Worcestershire sauce ½ cup diced onions 2 tsps lemon juice ½ cup diced celery 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning ½ cup diced red bell peppers 1 tsp Creole mustard ¼ cup diced garlic ½ tsp salt [...]

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Coca-Cola Burgers

March 21, 2010

1 egg 6 hamburger buns, split 1/2 C. Coca-Cola, divided 1/2 C. crushed saltine crackers 1/4 C. finely chopped onion 6 T. creamy French salad dressing, divided 2 T. grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 t. salt 1- 1/2 lbs. ground beef In a mixing bowl, combine the egg, 1/4 cup of Coca-Cola, cracker crumbs, onion, 2 [...]

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Strawberry Breakfast Pizza

March 20, 2010

1 package (7 1/2 ounces) refrigerated biscuits (10 biscuits)* 1 orange 2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 4 teaspoons honey, divided 1 pint basket fresh strawberries, stemmed and halved Mint sprigs, for garnish *Available in supermarket refrigerator cases Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Stack 2 biscuits; roll out to a circle about 6 [...]

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Cookies ‘n’ Cream Peach Cobbler

March 19, 2010

3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar 3-1/2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Vanilla ice cream 1/4 cup amaretto (optional) 1/4 cup peach preserves 10 large ripe peaches (3 pound), peeled and sliced 1/3 (20 ounce package) refrigerated sliceable sugar cookie dough 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided Combine [...]

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Four-Cheese Seafood Lasagna

March 18, 2010

12 mushrooms, sliced 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 10 tablespoons butter, divided use 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 3 cups milk 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 2 cups chicken broth 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/4 cup [...]

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Habanero Pepper Cream Pasta

March 17, 2010

1 (8 ounce) package cavatappi pasta 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon butter 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 shallot, chopped 2 cloves garlic, diced 1 dried habanero pepper, chopped 2 cups heavy cream 1 large tomato, diced 1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water [...]

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