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Orange Souffle -saw this recipe in a magazine and thought it was a fun fancy alternative to a chocolate dessert ---ok so look closely I tossed about 1 T+ of chocolate chips on top of my souffle --it was yummy and melted immediately! Don't be overwhelmed by this recipe it was really easy my mistake was using my electric mixing blending wand to whip the egg whites- DON'T DO THIS --use a mixer! Yield:   Makes 2 servings 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons flour 1/4 cup milk 2 tablespoons orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier 1 tablespoon grated orange zest 2 egg yolks 2 egg whites Pinch salt Pinch cream of tartar Custard Sauce***see recipe below   Heat oven to 375° F. Grease one 16-ounce or two 8-ounce ramekins with 1 tablespoon of butter. Coat with 1 tablespoon sugar, then tap out the excess. Set aside. Melt the remaining butter in a large saucepan over medium heat and whisk in the flour.  Blend in the milk and cook, stirring co...

Valentines Day I wanted an easy but different and fancy recipe--when searching online I found this recipe online from Giarda DeLaurentis --it was easy and great --the Vodka--check out the bottle in picture was from Kevins trip to Russia about a decade ago--so that was fun!  ***see my candles in background -saw this in a magazine--bought inexpensive candy hearts and filled vase and then topped candle --fun ***   32 oz marinara sauce , I used Trader Joes Canned Marinara 1 cup vodka   1/2 cup heavy cream, at room temperature 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 1 pound penne Simmer the tomato sauce and vodka in a heavy large skillet over low heat until the mixture reduces by 1/4, stirring often, about 20 minutes. Stir the cream into the tomato and vodka sauce. Simmer over low heat until the sauce is heated through. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and well blended. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente , tender but s...

Slow-Roasted Beef Roast with Tomato-Rosemary Gravy Serves 4 Rachael Ray Show on 02/02/11  This appealed to me for on a cold Sunday afternoon and I like that it was a slow raost in the oven as opposed to the crockpot.  Next time I would only do the initial cook for 30 min as it was a tad too well done for my likings. The flavors were superb though!! Slow-roasting is a perfect way to prepare a robust roast beef, potatoes and veggie dinner; enjoy it with a sensational gravy. or serve with gnocchi and the gravy 1 boneless beef eye round (3 1/2-4 pounds) 4 carrots, cut in half lengthwise 4 celery stalks, cut in thirds lengthwise 2 onions, quartered, root ends attached 1 pound baby Yukon Gold potatoes 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), divided Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons McCormick brand Montreal Steak Seasoning 2 tablespoons butter 2 shallots, cut into fine dice 3-4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon rosemary, finely chopped 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1/...

My Mom first prepared this recipe for us as a special treat probably 20 years ago! She got the recipe in a magazine at the time --it is a yummy breakfast--great for company and of course serve with mimosa's --anyhow made it for Kevin this weekend as a pre-Valentines brunch! Please know it tasted much better than it looks in the photos!!                            Sweethearts' Brunch   4  puff pastry shells -- frozen (oops only had pastry sheet so used 1/3 of a frozen one)   1 tablespoon  butter   4  eggs (used egg substitute- healthier!!)      1/4 cup  milk   1 envelope  spring vegetable (used Liptons dry vegetable soup mix)   8ounces  can cut asparagus, drained (UGH canned!!! -used about 1 dozen fresh spears steamed and sliced into 1" pieces)   ...

This is one of those fabulous memories from our time in Minnesota - over 20 years ago a very fancy supermarket chain named Byerlys opened there -- it had carpeted aisles and chandeliers and always the very best of food -since one of the things that Minnesota is known for is their wild rice and they had a pamphlet with recipes of which one of our favorites is the Wild Rice Soup --I kicked it up a notch adding shredded cooked chicken breast and served it to Katie who was coming out for lunch. I apologize in advance as some of the pictures are dark --had the camera on the wrong setting!! oops....oh well 6 tablespoons margarine or butter 1 tablespoon minced onion 1/2 cup flour 3 cups chicken broth 2 cups cooked wild rice (about 3/4 C uncooked) * Trader Joes sells it* 1/2 cup finely grated carrots 1/3 cup minced ham 3 tablespoons chopped slivered almonds 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup half and half 2 tablespoons dry sherry, snipped fresh parsley or chives ****one shredded cooked c...