Month: May 2012

Monkey Bread

Monkey Bread

Ingredients 1/2 cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon cinnamon2 cans Pillsbury Grands Biscuits1 cup packed brown sugar3/4 cup melted butterDirectionsHeat oven to 350 degrees.  Lightly grease a tube pan.  In a Zip-Loc bag mix granulated sugar and cinnamon.Cut dough into quarters.  Shake in bag to coat.  Arrange …

White Bean and Tomato Salad

White Bean and Tomato Salad

Ingredients2 15 oz. cans of cannellini beans rinsed and drained1 1/2 cups halved grape tomatoes2/3 cup diced red onion1/4 cup chopped fresh dill1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil3 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar2 garlic clovessalt and pepper to tasteDirectionsCombine ingredients and refrigerate 1 day …

Gorgonzola Sauce

Gorgonzola Sauce

Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
1 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup low-salt chicken north
1 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese – appx. 4 oz.

Directions
Melt butter in sauce pan and add flour.  Whisk together and make a rue.  Gradually whisk in whipping cream, white wine and chicken broth.  Bring to a slow boil until the sauce is is thick and coats the spoon.  Stir in the crumbled gorgonzola and heat until smooth, about 5 minutes.

Cabbage Slaw with Tangy Mustard Seed Dressing

Cabbage Slaw with Tangy Mustard Seed Dressing

Ingredients 8 cups presliced green cabbage (about 1 1/2 pounds) 1 cup red onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup grated carrot  2 tablespoons canola oil 2 tablespoons brown mustard seeds 1 tablespoon cumin seeds 1 large garlic clove, minced 1/2 jalapeƱo pepper, finely chopped 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar  3/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 …