Author: Laura
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Linguine with White Clam Sauce
INGREDIENTS 1/2 pound fresh linguine 1 cup whipping cream 5 Tbsp butter 1/8 tsp nutmeg 4 oz cream cheese 2 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 2 Tbsp fresh chives, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 3/4 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese, divided 2 (5 1/2 oz) cans whole baby clams INSTRUCTIONS Prepare linguine…
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Double Chocolate Fudge
INGREDIENTS 4 cups granulated sugar 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate 8 oz unsweetened chocolate 7 oz marshmallow cream 3/4 cup butter ( 1 1/2 cubes), room temperature 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups nuts, chopped (optional) INSTRUCTIONS In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and milk. Bring to…
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Hot Crab Dip
INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup dry white wine 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature 1 (16 oz) can water-packed artichoke hearts, drained & finely chopped 1 cup mayonnaise 1 egg 1 lb fresh crab or 2 (8 oz) cans crab meat 2 oz blue cheese, finely crumbled sliced black olives for garnish (optional) INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to…
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Tomato Basil Soup
INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup butter (1/2 cube), plus 2 Tbsp, divided 5 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped and divided 1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped 6 garlic cloves, minced and divided 1 (35oz) can Italian plum tomatoes 1 (35oz) can whole tomatoes Salt & pepper 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning 2 Cups chicken broth Fontina cheese, grated…
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Avocado Sour Cream Dressing
INGREDIENTS 2 medium sized avocados 1/2 cup sour cream 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1 Tbsp grated onion 3 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper dash of Tabasco sauce 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1/4 tsp chili powder INSTRUCTIONS Cut avocado in two, remove the seed and skin. Cream using a mixer. Add sour cream, lemon juice,…