Archive for the ‘Beverages’ Category

Raspberry Cheesecake Shake

Recipe & picture courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 10 minutes

1 12-ounce package frozen unsweetened red raspberries, thawed
1 3-ounce package cream cheese, softened
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened
2 12-ounces cans or bottles cream soda
Fresh raspberries (optional)

In a blender combine the raspberries, cream cheese, almond extract, [...]

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Beer and Cheese Soup

Recipe & picture courtesy of Rachael Ray
4 Servings
Prep 10 min
Cook 20 min

5 tablespoons butter
2 carrots, finely chopped
2 leeks, white and light green parts only, finely chopped
Salt and pepper
1/3 cup flour
3 cups milk
One 12-ounce bottle amber beer, such as Dos Equis
1-1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
10 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated (about 3 1/2 cups)
Croutons, for garnish

In a [...]

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Beef and Beer Chili

Recipe & picture courtesy of My Recipes
Serves 4

1 1/2 cups chopped red onion (about 1 medium)
1 cup chopped red bell pepper (about 1 small)
8 ounces extralean ground beef
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon [...]

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Seared Scallops and Tenderloin Steaks in Manhattan Sauce

Recipe & picture courtesy of Rachael Ray
Makes 2 servings

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), 1 turn of the pan, plus more for drizzling
Four 1-inch-thick beef tenderloin steaks (about 4 to 6 ounces each)
Salt and freshly ground pepper
8 large diver sea scallops, trimmed
1 large shallot, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 cup sweet vermouth
2 tablespoons unsalted [...]

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Spanish Fideos with Shrimp

Recipe & picture courtesy of Rachael Ray
Makes 4 servings

Salt
1 pound thin egg noodles (fideos), broken into 2-inch pieces
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
1 large red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 bunch scallions, chopped
4 large cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped
1 pound medium shrimp-peeled,deveined and chopped
2/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley (a couple of generous handfuls)
1/3 cup dry [...]

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Chicken with Sherry-Soy Sauce

Recipe & picture courtesy of My Recipes
Makes 4 servings

Cooking spray
4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup dry sherry
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions, optional

Heat a large nonstick skillet over [...]

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Apple Dumplings

Recipe & picture courtesy of Rachael Ray
FOUR SERVINGS
Prep Time: 15 min
Bake Time: 30 min

Flour, for dusting
One 8-ounce can crescent rolls
1 granny smith apple-peeled, cored and cut into 8 wedges
1 stick (4 ounces) butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 cup Mountain Dew

Preheat the oven to 350°. On a surface dusted with flour, unfold the rolls. Place [...]

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Lemon Cream Chicken with Champagne Risotto and Asparagus

Recipe & picture courtesy of Rachael Ray
TWO SERVINGS

3 cups chicken broth
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup arborio rice
Salt and pepper
1 split champagne or sparkling wine
3/4 cup heavy cream
One 3-inch piece peel and juice of 1 lemon
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/8 pound sliced pancetta, chopped
1 small [...]

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Caramel Apple Cobbler

Recipe & picture courtesy of Rachael Ray
SIX SERVINGS
Prep Time: 15 min
Bake Time: 1 hr (plus cooling)

8 apples-peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brandy
1 1/2 sticks (6 ounces) plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon ground [...]

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Asparagus and Chicken Carbonara

Recipe & picture courtesy of My Recipes
Serves 5

8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
2 cups (1-inch) slices asparagus (about 3/4 pound)
1/2 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup evaporated fat-free milk
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup dry vermouth
2 cups chopped skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast meat
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
3/4 [...]

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