Veggie Pizza

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Garden-Veggie-Pizza-Squares/Detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Thumb&e11=veggie%20pizza&e8=Quick%20Search&event10=1&e7=Recipe&soid=sr_results_p1i3

Blackberry Mint Julep

http://www.marthastewart.com/348578/blackberry-mint-julep?czone=entertaining%2Fcocktail-hour%2Fcocktail-recipes&gallery=274560&slide=348578&center=276959

 

• 1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves
• 1 pint blackberries
• 6 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 cup bourbon
• 4 cups small ice cubes
• 4 sprigs mint, for garnishing

Strawberry Basil Martinis

http://www.tastebook.com/recipes/2133180-Strawberry-Basil-Martini

 

• 3 fresh strawberries, cored and sliced
• 3 basil leaves
• Splash of simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water boiled until dissolved)
• 2 ounces premium vodka
• Ice

Whole Grain Tuscan Linguine

http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/whole-grain-tuscan-linguine-copycat-noodles-co/

 

Ingredients:

• 1 package (13 Oz) Whole Grain Linguine
•  Broccoli Florets
•  Red Onion
• Sliced Mushrooms

FOR THE SAUCE:

• 1 cup White Wine
• 1 cup Cream
• 1 Tablespoon Flour
• 2 cups (or More) Chicken Stock
• Seasoning to taste

 

Blueberry Basil Lemonade

muddle 5 blueberries and 3 basil leaves

add 2-3 oz lemon juice

add 1-2 oz simple syrup

optional: filter off solids at this point

add as much ice as you like

option A) top up with water

option B) top up with sparking water

option C) add 2 oz gin/vodka, and a splash of sparkling water

Endive Spears with Stilton Cheese, Toasted Pecans and Pears

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/endive-spears-with-stilton-cheese-toasted-pecans-and-sauteed-pears-recipe.html

Grilled Beef Rolls with Scallion Soy Dipping Sauce

Original Recipe Here

 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 pounds beef tenderloin/filet, trimmed
• Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
• 4 scallions, green tops, cut into 3-inch lengths and sliced lengthwise; whites sliced into 1/8-inch rings
• 3 bell peppers (one each of green, red, and yellow), trimmed, seeded, and cut into long, thin matchsticks
• 1 teaspoon olive oil

1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce and brown sugar until dissolved; set aside. Cut tenderloin crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Trim off any fat or connective tissue. Place 1 slice between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Using the flat side of a meat mallet, evenly pound out the slice, keeping it roughly in a rectangular shape, until it is 1/8 inch thick. Do not overpound slices or they will begin to disintegrate. Remove plastic wrap, and transfer to a large plate. Repeat process with remaining meat.

2. Dip 1 slice beef in the soy sauce mixture, and place it on a clean surface. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place 2 pieces of scallion green and 1 piece of each pepper across the shorter length of the beef, so that the vegetables extend over both edges by about 3/4-inch. Roll up lengthwise, and skewer near the edges with 2 toothpicks. Set aside. Repeat with remaining beef and vegetables.
3. Lightly brush a grill pan with olive oil, and heat until hot, or heat the oven broiler. Grill or broil beef rolls, brushing with sauce and turning, until medium rare, 2 to 4 minutes. Cut each roll in half, or cut any longer rolls into 3 pieces. In a small saucepan bring remaining sauce to a boil for 3 to 5 minutes. Pour into a small bowl, and add scallion rings. Transfer beef rolls to a serving platter, and serve with sauce on the side.

 

Tiramisu for Two

Original Recipe Here

 

Ingredients
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup sugar, divided
1 (8-ounce) package mascarpone, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (7-ounce) package ladyfingers

1 teaspoon cocoa powder
1 cup strong black coffee

Amaretto?

 

Directions
Have 4 serving dishes/glasses ready.

In a chilled bowl combine 3/4 cup of heavy cream and 1/4 cup sugar. Whip with a hand mixer until soft peaks form. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

In a large bowl combine the mascarpone, 1/4 cup heavy cream, vanilla and the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar. Whip with a hand mixer until light until fluffy.

Reserve 4 ladyfingers for garnish. Using 1 lady finger at a time, snap or cut in half, then dip it quickly into the coffee, and drop it into the bottom of a wine glass. Repeat with the other 3 glasses. Put a heaping tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture on top of the ladyfingers in each glad. Do another layer of ladyfingers dipped in coffee, another of the cream cheese mixture, then 1 more layer of ladyfingers. Top with remaining filling and dollop with the whipped cream. Break the reserved 4 ladyfingers in half and insert 2 halves into the top of each glass.

Put the cocoa powder into a small sieve and tap it gently over each glass to dust the tops. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Cornbread

Original Recipe Here

Good recipe – doesn’t use buttermilk. Doesn’t keep very well.

 

• 1 3/4 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled*
• 1 large egg
• *For moister cornbread, substitute 1/4 cup vegetable oil or corn oil for 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) of the butter.