Loaded Potato Soup 1 pound bacon, chopped 2 stalks celery, diced 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 8 potatoes, cubed 6 cups chicken stock, or enough to cover potatoes 4 tablespoons butter ¼ cup all-purpose flour 1 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon dried tarragon 3 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Directions Place bacon in a Dutch oven and cook over medium-high heat, turning …
Month: March 2023
Diva Tasting: Skillet Pasta…
Skillet Pasta Ingredients ½ (8 ounce) package penne pasta 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 roma (plum) tomatoes, halved and sliced 1 teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon dried oregano 2 teaspoons dried basil 1 pinch kosher salt or to taste 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoons white sugar (optional) 1 tablespoon ketchup 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound lean ground beef cooked to crumbled 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 red bell …
Diva Tasting: Gorgonzola Bread Pudding…
Gorgonzola Bread PuddingIngredients 1 tablespoon butter 5 cups cubed Italian bread 3 tablespoons butter ½ onion, diced 1 pinch kosher salt 1 cup chicken stock ½ cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola cheese 1 tablespoon crumbled Gorgonzola cheese Directions Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Generously grease 4 ramekins with 1 tablespoon butter. Set …
Diva Tasting: Chicken Italiano…
Chicken Italiano Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped 1 cup chicken broth, divided 1 cup heavy cream 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 8 ounces dry fettuccini pasta Directions In a large saucepan over low heat, melt butter; add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and 3/4 cup …
Diva Tasting: Bacon and Pasta Salad…
Bacon and Pasta Salad Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ pound bacon, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons lemon zest ⅔ cup creme fraiche OR sour cream 1/3 cup mayonnaise 3 cups fusilli pasta 3 cups halved cherry tomatoes 4 cups baby arugula, coarsely chopped kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste 2 tablespoon freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, or to taste …
Diva Tasting: Mini Donut Muffins…
Mini Donut Muffins Ingredients Muffins: ½ cup white sugar ¼ cup butter, melted ¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg ½ cup half and half 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup all-purpose flour For Finishing: ¼ cup butter, melted ½ cup white sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 24 mini-muffin cups. Mix sugar, melted butter, and nutmeg for muffins in a large bowl. Stir …
Diva Tasting: Big Pants Breakfast Skillet…
Big Pants Breakfast Skillet Ingredients 6 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces ½ pound mild breakfast sausage browned and crumbly 1 onion, chopped 3 russet potatoes, scrubbed, chopped into 3/4-inch cubes ¼ cup water 3 green onions, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ teaspoon smoked paprika kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 4 eggs 2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese Directions Brown the sausage until …
Diva Tasting: Tuna Casserole…
Tuna Casserole Ingredients 3 cups cooked macaroni 3 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese 1 ½ cups French fried onions Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Combine cooked macaroni, tuna, and condensed soup together and one cup of Cheddar cheese in a 9×13-inch baking …
Diva Tasting: Chicken With Rice…
Chicken With Rice Ingredients 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 (6 ounce) can mushrooms 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon curry powder sea salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 cup white wine or sweet vinegar 2 cups shredded old Cheddar cheese ½ teaspoon paprika 3 Cups prepared rice pilaf Directions Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 …
Diva Tasting: Deconstructed Ruben Casserole…
Deconstructed Ruben Casserole Ingredients 8 slices rye bread, cubed 1 (16 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained and rinsed 1 pound deli sliced corned beef, cut into strips 1 cup Russian-style salad dressing cooking spray 3 cups shredded Swiss cheese Directions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spray one sheet of aluminum …
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