Chicken Cordon Bleu Roll-Ups

Ingredients: 1 tube crescent rolls 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 lb. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast 3 tbsp. dijon 1 tsp. honey 1/2 lb. thinly sliced deli ham 1/4 lb. thinly sliced gruyere Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. On a floured work surface, roll out crescent rolls into one large rectangle, pinching together …

Croissant Casserole

Ingredients: 6 large croissants, quartered 6 slices bacon 8 eggs 3 c. milk (preferably whole) 1 c. heavy cream 2 tbsp. finely chopped chives 2 tsp. chopped thyme leaves Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Pinch cayenne 1 c. shredded Gruyère, divided 1 c. shredded mozzarella, divided Butter, for pan Directions: Preheat oven to 450°. …

Almond Meal Banana Muffins

Ingredients: 9 oz sliced almonds 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 2 eggs 3 oz sugar 3 bananas 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of salt Directions: Preheat oven to 300º. Prepare muffin tins. Combine almonds and baking powder in the food processor until finely ground but don’t let it run too long or else it will end …

Golden Biscuit Loaf

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon white sesame seeds or caraway seeds 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 2 (12 ounce) cans of buttermilk biscuits Directions: Combine all ingredients. Dip biscuits in butter mixture then fold in half and place in rows in a greased 9-in. square …

Prosciutto & Ham Panini

Ingredients: 4 slices of fontina cheese 2 slices of ciabatta bread Butter Salt and pepper 5 fresh baby spinach leaves 4 slices of prosciutto 2 slices of ham 1 tomato, sliced Directions: Spread butter on bread slices. Place 2 slices of fontina cheese on top of each bread slice. Season with salt and pepper then …

Shrimp on Garlic Toasts

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons butter 5 cloves garlic, chopped Salt 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 8 slices of crusty french bread 1 1/4 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails intact 3/4 cup dry white wine Juice of 1/2 lemon 1/3 cup chopped fresh chives Directions: Heat the olive oil and butter in a large …

Tuna Sandwiches in Paris

Ingredients: 3 large eggs 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar Salt and ground pepper 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 Italian rolls or other soft rolls, halved 1 medium bunch arugula or 2 cups lettuce 1 large tomato, thinly sliced 1 cup jarred artichoke hearts, well drained and sliced 2 (6-ounce) cans oil-packed tuna 4 to …

BBQ Beef Sandwiches

Ingredients: 3 cups beef broth 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon fried onion 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 bay leaf 1 package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix 1 rump roast, approximately 5 Ibs. Directions: Combine broth with salt, pepper, oregano, basil, onion, …

Russian Tea Cakes

Ingredients:  • 1 cup butter  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract  • 6 tablespoons sugar  • 2 cups all-purpose flour  • 1 cup chopped walnuts  • 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar for decoration Directions:  1. Preheat oven to 350º.  2. In a medium bowl, cream butter and vanilla until smooth. Combine the sugar and flour. Stir into …

Italian Biscotti

Ingredients:  • 12 ounces butter  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar  • 6 eggs  • 1 teaspoon anise extract  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract  • 6 cups all-purpose flour  • 1/2 teaspoon salt  • 2 teaspoons baking powder  • 8 ounces chopped almonds Directions:  1. Preheat oven to 350º.  2. In a large bowl, cream …