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