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Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients

16 extra-large white mushrooms – can sub misc sizes if desired
5 tablespoons good olive oil, divided
2 1/2 tablespoons Marsala wine or medium sherry
3/4 pound sweet Italian sausage, removed from the casings – Can use spicy turkey sausage as a healhier alternative.
6 scallions, white and green parts, minced
2 garlic cloves minced
2/3 cup panko crumbs
5 ounces mascarpone cheese, preferably from Italy
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
2 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Pumpkin Cheesecake with Bourbon Sour Cream Topping

Posted by community member babyzebra:
Ingredients
For the crust

3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled

For the filling

1 1/2 cups solid pack pumpkin
3 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup firmly [...]

the mayo clinic’s guide to the gastric bypass diet

Due to a number of site searches on the gastric bypass diet, this article from the Mayo Clinic provides quality guidelines for a growing special dietary requirement. For more information, please visit the Mayo Clinic’s Website:
Gastric bypass diet: What to eat after weight-loss surgery
The gastric bypass diet outlines what you can eat and how [...]

Texas Lace Cookies

Posted by community member DotcomCowgirl:
These are great when you want to make a simple, yet elegant cookie for holiday gift giving.  I make mine with all organic ingredients as well.
INGREDIENTS

1/3 c Salted Butter, softened
2/3 c  Brown Sugar, packed
1/4 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp  Baking Powder
1 cup Rolled oats
1/2 c Chopped pecans
1 c Milk – whole, 2% or [...]

Baby Guinness Shot–Kahlua & Bailey’s Irish Cream

Posted by community member JennCadd:
This faux mini beer is a lush after dinner drink, made to look like a tiny pint of Guinness! I’m not a beer drinker, so this is the closest pint-like drink I’ll enjoy!!
INGREDIENTS

Kahlua… or your favorite coffee liqueur.
Bailey’s Irish Cream… or your favorite Irish Cream.
One or more clear standard [...]

Risotto with Garlic Shrimp

Posted by community member jfield:
Risotto with Garlic Shrimp
Serves 3-4
Ingredients:
1 LB 16-20 count shrimp – Peeled and deveined tail-on
1 cup (8 oz) Arborio rice
2 cups chicken stock*
1 cup clam stock*
2 tbsp butter or margarine
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (separated)
1 medium onion – diced small
¼ cup grated Parmesan (fresh if possible)
2 cloves fresh garlic – minced
½ [...]

Jerk Rubbed Pork Chops

Posted by community member jfield:
Jerk Rubbed Pork Chops
Serves 4
Ingredients:
4 boneless pork chops
2 tbs. Jamaican Jerk seasoning*
â…“ cup soy sauce
¼ cup honey
Juice of ½ lime
Directions:
Mix together Jerk seasoning, soy sauce, honey, and lime juice in a bowl.  Place pork chops in a large container (you can use a Ziploc type bag if you wish) and cover [...]

Spice Rubbed Salmon with Thai Green Curry Sauce

Posted by community member jfield:
Spice Rubbed Salmon with Thai Green Curry Sauce
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS:
4 Boneless Salmon Filets
3 tbsp olive oil
½ lime (cut in sections to squeeze)
RUB
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp dried basil
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp cayenne pepper
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp ground coriander
GREEN CURRY SAUCE
2 tbsp Thai green curry paste
1 15 [...]

Easy Beef Stroganoff

Posted by community member jfield:
Easy Beef Stroganoff
Serves 3-4
Ingredients:
1 Lb of beef sirloin or tenderloin
4 Tbsp flour
4 Tbsp (half stick) of butter
â…“ Cup chopped shallots (onion may be substituted)
½ Lb white mushrooms – sliced
¼ Cup dry red wine
3 Cup beef stock or broth
1 Cup sour cream
2 Tbsp tomato paste
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper
4 Tbsp fresh [...]

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