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Oysters Rockefeller

24 oysters live in shell 4 tbsp butter 2 shallots finely minced 10 oz baby spinach 12 oz heavy cream ½ cup Romano cheese ½ tsp black pepper 1 tbsp lemon juice ¼ cup panko bread crumbs Rinse and clean the oysters Carefully open the oysters and using a paring knife cut under the oyster releasing it from the shell. Place the open oysters on a sheet pan and refrigerate until needed. in a large saute pan or wide bottom pot, melt the butter. Add the shallots to the melted butter and saute over medium heat for 3-4…

Chicken And White Bean Soup

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 leeks, white and light green parts only, cut into 1/4-inch rounds 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage, or 1/4 teaspoon dried 2 (14.1 ounce) cans 2 14-ounce cans reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 cups water 1 (15 ounce) can 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed 1 1 2-pound roasted chicken, skin discarded, meat removed from bones and shredded (4 cups) Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add leeks and cook, stirring…

White Bean Soup with Tomato & Shrimp

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound raw shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder ½ teaspoon salt, divided ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided 1 medium onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 (28 ounce) can no-salt-added whole peeled tomatoes 2 cups unsalted chicken broth 1 (14 ounce) can no-salt-added white beans 2 ounces small whole-wheat pasta, such as orzo ¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed…

Juicer Soups

Basic Creamy Vegetable Blender Soup 2 Sautee 1 small chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves in 1 tablespoon of oil in saucepan until tender. Add 1/2 cup of raw cashews and 2 cups of chicken or vegetable broth: simmer for 15 minutes. Add veggies and enough broth to cover. Simmer until tender. Blend with ADD-IN until super smooth, about 5 minutes. Reheat and season to taste with salt and pepper. If too thick, add more broth. Serve with optional TOPPINGS. Makes 4…

Shrimp Paella

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion diced 1 red bell pepper diced 3 cloves garlic, minced Pinch of saffron (8 threads) 1/4 teaspoon hot paprika 1 teaspoon of salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 cups chicken broth, divided 1 cup short-grain wild rice 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp 1 cup frozen peas, thawed Heat the oil in a wide heavy skillet set over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring frequently,…

Basic Biscuits

2 cups self rising flour 3/4 cup shortening 3/4 cup milk Cut shortening into flour to resemble coarse crumbs.  Add enough milk to make a soft dough.  Turn onto floured board.  Knead only until smooth.  Roll and cut.  Place biscuits lightly touching on ungreased sheet.  Bake 10-12 minutes @ 450°.

Banana Bread

1/2 stick butter 1 cup sugar 2 eggs lightly beaten 3 large bananas mashed 2 cups bisquick 1/4 cup pecans, crumbled (or walnuts) Cream butter and sugar; add 2 eggs at room temperature.  Add remaining ingredients. Place into greased (sprayed) bread pan.  Bake @ 350° for 1 hour.

Dilly Casserole Bread (1 loaf)

1pkg. dry yeast 1/4 cup warm water (105-115) 1 cup cottage cheese (room temperature) 2 Tbsp. sugar 1 Tbsp. instant onion bits 2 tsp. dill seed or weed 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1 egg, room temperature 2 1/4-21/2 cups flour Glaze:  1/2 tsp. melted butter to brush top & sprinkle with salt. Casserole:  1 1/2 qts. (7 in. diameter, 4 in. deep) greased.  (Cool 10 min. before removing from casserole & place on rack to cool. Sprinkle…

Baked Chicken with Olives and Raisins

1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 2 tsp chopped fresh oregano 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp peper 3 bay leaves 1/2 cup golden raisins 1/4 cup sliced green olives 4 boneless skinless breast halves 2 tbsp honey 1/2 cup chicken broth Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, oregano, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, bay leaves, raisins and olives in a medium bowl. Score each chicken breast in several places to allow the marinade…

Baked Chicken Salad

3 cups diced cooked chicken 1 cup of cream of chicken soup 2 cups thinly slice celery 1/2 cup of pimento 3 tbs lemon juice 1 cup slivered almonds 3 tbs grated onion 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 2/3 cup of mayonnaise 3 chopped hard boiled eggs 1 cup crushed potato chips 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Heat chicken soup and chicken over low heat till hot. Add all ingredients, toss with fork. Pour into casserole. Top with one…