By The American Heart Association This delicious dessert uses a small amount honey and the natural flavors of seasonal apples and pears to satisfy any sweet craving without the guilt. Ingredients: 4 small Granny Smith or Golden Delicious apples and/or pears (can also substitute any variety of apple as available or…
Ingredients: 1 pound broccoli florets 3 Tbsp butter 3 Tbsp flour 2 cups whole or low-fat milk 2 cups 8 ounces shredded cheese (I used an Italian cheese blend) 2 large eggs whisked 1 tsp salt lots of fresh cracked black pepper a good grating of fresh nutmeg about 1/8…
Mushroom risotto is a wonderful and sumptuous dish that can be made in less than an hour, provided that you already have the mushrooms prepped. The taste of the risotto is seriously enhanced by porcini or other European wild mushrooms such as trumpets or chanterelles. These can be purchased at…
These biscotti certainly are not your Italian grandmother’s cookies, but they are delectable and, once you collect the ingredients, simple to make, albeit with a number of steps. They are a favorite of anyone who has tasted them and may be the best cookie you will ever taste. The candied…
Ingredients: Crust: 30 Graham Crackers 5 tbsp melted Butter 2 tbsp Sugar Filling: 16 oz softened Cream Cheese 1/2 cup Sugar 1/2 cup Brown Sugar 15 oz Pumpkin Puree 1 tsp Vanilla 1 tbsp Pumpkin Pie Spice (use store bought or my Homemade Pumpkin Spice Recipe) 16 ounce Cool Whip…
Ingredients: 1 pie crust (ready-made) 3 Granny Smith apples, chopped Caramel topping Crumb: 1/4 cup cold butter 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup flour Instructions: Preheat oven to 400° Line tart pans with crust, pinching along the rim to form the crust. Pile the sliced apples in the crust…
Ingredients: Four 7oz salmon portions boneless with skin on 2 tbsp Texas Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 tsp kosher salt 2 tsp ground black pepper 2 tsp sweet red chile sauce Instructions: Prepare the grill for direct cooking over high heat, between 450⁰F – 550⁰F. Brush the cooking grates clean…
By George Geary | Certified Culinary Professional The State Fair of Texas was the first to offer this decadent treat. Makes 6 Twinkies Supplies: Dutch Oven Candy/Deep fry thermometer Skewers (6) Baking sheet, lined with parchment paper Paper towels Ingredients: 6 Twinkies 3 cups of all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons of…
Ingredients: 12 oz angel hair pasta 2 Tbsp butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and quartered 1 lb large shrimp, peeled Salt Pepper ¼ cup squeezed lemon juice 1 lemon thinly sliced ¼ cup grated parmesan 2 Tbsp cream Instructions: In a large pan of salted, boiling…