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Roast Chicken & Sweet Potatoes

Roast Chicken & Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons whole-grain or Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided ½ teaspoon salt, divided ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided 1 1/2-2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled 

Sheet-Pan Shrimp, Black Beans and Chorizo

Sheet-Pan Shrimp, Black Beans and Chorizo

INGREDIENTS: 2 cups (280 g) cherry tomatoes, halved 6 oz (170 g) chorizo sausage, cut into 1/4-inch (5 mm) rounds 1 onion, thinly sliced 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil 3/4 lb (340 g) shrimp (20-40), shelled and deveined 1 tsp sweet paprika 1 can 

Thai Iced Tea Ice Cream

Thai Iced Tea Ice Cream

Ingredients :

1 cup heavy cream
1 dash salt
2 cups whole milk or half-and-half
1 cup Thai iced tea leaves (can be found at Asian grocery store)
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (14-ounce) can condensed milk

Directions:

  1. In a small saucepan, gently heat heavy cream, salt, and milk mixture with tea until almost simmering, then steep for about 10 to 20 minutes until desired flavor.
  2. Using a slotted spoon, remove the leaves then reheat and make custard by bringing the milk mixture to a low simmer over gentle heat, then, while constantly mixing, add in the yolks. Stir in the vanilla and condensed milk.
  3. Let chill, then freeze according to ice cream maker’s instructions.

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Image Source:*food52.com

Source:food52.com

Field Pea and Pasta Salad

Field Pea and Pasta Salad

Ingredients: SALAD 4 cups fresh or frozen field peas, cooked, drained, and cooled 8 ounces mini farfalle pasta, cooked, rinsed with cold water, and drained 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped orange bell pepper 1/4 cup 

Fried Prosciutto Tortellini

Fried Prosciutto Tortellini

Ingredients: 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons 2% milk 2/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs 1 teaspoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano cheese 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon salt Oil for frying 1 package (12 ounces) refrigerated prosciutto ricotta tortellini TOMATO SAUCE: 1 

Golden Vanilla Cake

Golden Vanilla Cake

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (397g) sugar, Baker’s Special Sugar preferred
  • 3 1/4 cups (390g) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (12 tablespoons, 170g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups (340g) milk, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon (14g) vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease (but don’t flour) the bottom only of your choice of pan(s): one 9″ x 13″ pan, two 9″ round cake pans, three 8″ round pans, or the wells of two muffin tins (24 muffin cups). You can also line the muffin tins with papers, and spray the insides of the papers.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt.

Add the butter and beat with an electric mixer at low speed, until the mixture looks sandy.

Combine the milk and vanilla and add, all at once. Mix at low speed for 30 seconds, then increase the speed to medium and beat for 30 seconds.

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease (but don’t flour) the bottom only of your choice of pan(s): one 9″ x 13″ pan, two 9″ round cake pans, three 8″ round pans, or the wells of two muffin tins (24 muffin cups). You can also line the muffin tins with papers, and spray the insides of the papers.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt.

Add the butter and beat with an electric mixer at low speed, until the mixture looks sandy.

Combine the milk and vanilla and add, all at once. Mix at low speed for 30 seconds, then increase the speed to medium and beat for 30 seconds.

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Source:kingarthurflour.com

Do-Ahead Ravioli Sausage Lasagna

Do-Ahead Ravioli Sausage Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 1/4lb bulk Italian pork sausage 1jar (26 to 28 oz) tomato pasta sauce (any variety) 1package (25 to 27 1/2 oz) frozen cheese-filled ravioli 2 1/2cups shredded mozzarella cheese (10 oz) 2tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Steps: 1-In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium 

Summer Fresh Corn Soup

Summer Fresh Corn Soup

Ingredients: 4 cups fresh sweet corn kernels from about 5 ears of fresh corn, shucked and silks removed 1 tsp salt 3 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup diced onion 1/2 cup diced celery 1 medium potato cut into 1-inch cubes 3 sprigs fresh marjoram or 1/2 tsp. dried marjoram Freshly ground black pepper Pinch cayenne 1/2 cup finely diced fresh tomatoes for garnish 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh 

Kit Kat Cheesecake

Kit Kat Cheesecake

Ingredients:

290g packet White Choc Melts

400g packaged choc sponge roll

2 x 250g blocks cream cheese, chopped, at room temperature

¼ cup caster sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

300ml tub thickened cream

170g block Kit Kat milk chocolate

Softly whipped cream, to serve

Method:

  1. Invert base of a 23cm springform pan (base measures 22cm). Grease and line base and side with baking paper.
  2. Place white chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl. Sit bowl over a pan of simmering water. Stir until almost melted. Remove bowl from pan. Stir until smooth. Cool to room temperature.
  3. Meanwhile, cut sponge roll into 10 equal slices. Arrange cut-side down, in a single layer and trimming to fit, to cover base of prepared pan.
  4. Process cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in a food processor until smooth. With motor operating, add cooled chocolate, processing until combined. Add cream. Pulse until thick. Spoon into pan. Smooth over top. 
  5. Cut Kit Kat into fingers. Cut each finger in half crossways. Arrange 20 halves in a circle around the top cheesecake, reserving remaining halves for decoration. Refrigerate, covered, overnight. 
  6. Just before serving, remove side of pan. Slide cheesecake onto a plate. Spoon whipped cream in the centre. Sprinkle with chopped reserved Kit Kat.  

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Source:newideafood.com.au

Eggplant Rollatini

Eggplant Rollatini

Ingredients: 4 medium eggplants Salt and pepper 1/4 cup olive oil 1 10-oz. box frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry 3 cups part-skim ricotta 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 large eggs, beaten 1 1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella 3/4 cup grated Parmesan 1 24-oz. jar