Russian Mushroom and Potato Soup.
Posted on March 7, 2008
5 tablespoons butter, divided
2 leeks, chopped
2 large carrots, sliced
6 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons dried dill weed
2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
2 pounds potatoes, peeled and diced
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
fresh dill weed, for garnish (optional)
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Double Tomato Bruschetta
Posted on March 5, 2008
6 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil
3 cloves minced garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup fresh basil, stems removed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 French baguette
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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Portobello Mushroom Stroganoff
Posted on March 3, 2008
3 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
3/4 pound portobello mushrooms, sliced
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 1/2 cups sour cream
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
8 ounces dried egg noodles
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Pashka
Posted on March 1, 2008
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) container cottage cheese
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup finely chopped blanched almonds
1/2 cup currants
In a medium bowl, thoroughly blend cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream and butter.
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Layered Meatball Casserole recipe
Posted on February 28, 2008
1 layer raw sliced potatoes
1 layer sliced onions
1 layer 1-inch bacon strips - uncooked
1 layer sliced green bell pepper
1 layer sliced carrots
1 layer small meatballs - uncooked
1 layer cheese slices
3 tablespoons uncooked rice
Salt and pepper
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 cup milk
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Medallions of Pork with Fresh Apricots and Mint Glaze.
Posted on February 22, 2008
18 (1 1/2 oz.) pork tenderloin medallions, skinned and fat removed
9 ripe apricots
1 tbsp. fresh copped rosemary
6 oz. whipping cream
3 egg yolks
1 oz. mint jelly
10 mint leaves–chopped
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Fresh Apple Quiche
Posted on February 21, 2008
1/2 cup bulk sausage
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 tsp. thyme
2 Red Delicious apples, pared & cut into 1/2″ cubes
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. sugar
1/2 cup shredded cheese
4 eggs, beaten
2 cup light cream or milk
1 single, deep dish pie crust
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Grilled Vegetable Kabobs
Posted on February 20, 2008
12 lg. fresh mushrooms
Boiling water
1/4 cup Italian dressing
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 med. zucchini, cut into 1 inch
diagonal slices
4 cherry tomatoes
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Raspberry Vinegar Pork Chops
Posted on February 19, 2008
1 tbsp. butter or margarine
1 tbsp. olive oil or vegetable oil
3 lb. pork tenderloin
1/2 cup raspberry vinegar, divided
3 garlic cloves, sliced thin
2 tomatoes, seeded & chopped
1 tsp. dried sage or thyme
Tarragon or basil
1 tbsp. fresh or dried parsley
Salt & pepper to taste
Fresh raspberries to garnish when available
1/2 cup chicken stock
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Bavarian Kraut Casserole
Posted on February 18, 2008
1/4 cup margarine
1 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 lbs. pork tenderloin, cut in 1 inch cubes
1 (16 oz.) can sauerkraut
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 cup sour cream
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