Ingredients:
2 large or 3 small leeks
1 t butter
2 T butter
8 medium red potatoes (about 3 lbs, or four cups sliced)
3/4 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 t garlic, minced
1 t thyme
1/4 t fresh cracked black pepper
3-4 dashes Tabasco
8 oz Gruyere divided use Read More
Ingredients:
2 T butter, unsalted
1/4 cup onion, very finely chopped
1 large clove garlic, finely minced
2 T flour
1/8 t ground white pepper
Pinch of salt, or more to taste
2 cups 2% milk
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar, shredded, measured while tightly packed
3 med-large (2 3/4 lbs) baking potatoes, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup sharp cheddar, shredded (yes, even more cheese!)
Paprika Read More
This is the quick to fix lower fat variation of a seriously wonderful family Tex-Mex meal that I have made for about 30 years. Enjoy.
Ingredients:
1 lb lean ground turkey
1/2 onion, chopped
2 (15 oz) cans Ranch Style Beans – drain a little liquid from each can
1/2 cup salsa – use the kind you like, mild, medium, or hot.
1 T plus 1 t chili powder
2 t cumin powder
10 corn tortillas
2 T butter, softened
1 (8 oz) package 2% cheddar cheese, shredded
Optional: sliced fresh or pickled jalapenos Read More
Ingredients:
2 pkgs of active dry yeast
2 3/4 T sugar
2 t salt
3 1/2 – 4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 T butter
1/2 cup sharp cheddar, shredded
1/2 cup gruyere cheese, shredded
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated Read More
Ingredients:
3 – 3 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 T sugar
1 1/2 t salt
1 package active dry yeast
1 cup milk
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded Read More
Getting a handle on cookery basics is a great way to gain confidence when you cook. Baked brie is sophisticated and a deliciously easy way to expand your own mindful palate.
Ingredients:
1 small round of brie
1 baguette
Totally Optional: honey, jam, caramelized onions Read More
Ingredients:
1 2/3 cups (approximately 7 or 8 oz) of small elbow macaroni
1 3/4 T cornstarch
1/2 t dry mustard
1/4 t fresh cracked black pepper
1 can (12 oz) Evaporated Milk, low fat
1 cup milk, either skim, 1% or 2%
2 T butter
2 cups (about 8 oz) sharp cheddar cheese
Optional: sprinkle the dish with a light touch of paprika Read More
Ingredients:
1/4 cup plain Greek Yogurt
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 T mayonnaise
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 T lemon juice, fresh squeezed
1/2 t garlic powder
1/4 t onion powder
1/4 t dried parsley flakes
1/4 t dried tarragon
1 1 shallots, minced
Black pepper to taste Read More
Mindful Palate 