tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65252743730473806892024-03-13T09:37:43.882-04:00What's Justine Cooking?Justinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00877993722471442963noreply@blogger.comBlogger159125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525274373047380689.post-53825176028336812822013-03-07T23:49:00.003-05:002013-03-07T23:49:56.461-05:00Caesar SaladIngredients:
Dressing:
2 tablespoons mustard
1 tablespoon balsamic or red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon worchestershire sauce
2 cloves of garlic, peeled
1/2 whole lemon
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
Croutons:
1/2 loaf crusty French or Italian bread
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic powder
salt
Salad:
1 head of romaine lettuce
Directions:
In a blender or food processor mix Justinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00877993722471442963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525274373047380689.post-26651997357812400382013-03-07T07:57:00.000-05:002013-03-07T07:57:16.627-05:00Chocolate Souffle for TwoSouffles are usually thought to be very difficult things to master. This souffle is so easy and completely full proof! It also makes a small batch so you don't need to make such a huge amount!
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large egg whites
2 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons Justinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00877993722471442963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525274373047380689.post-22180571665077768202013-03-06T14:31:00.001-05:002013-03-06T14:34:47.586-05:00Pasta with Vodka SauceOne of the simplest, quickest, and most delicious sauces is Vodka Sauce. Most of the ingredients you probably have in your kitchen already!
Ingredients:
4 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons butter
3 oz pancetta
pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup vodka
1 35 ounce can plum tomatoes
1/4 cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 pound short cut pasta
Directions:
Bring a large pot of water to Justinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00877993722471442963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525274373047380689.post-32635220595306302002013-02-16T12:02:00.000-05:002013-02-16T12:02:18.332-05:00Cheesecake Brownie HeartsIn honor of Valentine's Day, I thought it would be a great idea to make brownies in heart shaped pans. They sell them in almost any grocery or party store. I even saw them in a drug store the other day. I found the silicone ones which are great for easy removal, but a metal one will work just as well. If you can't find them then a regular muffin tin works just as well or aJustinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00877993722471442963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525274373047380689.post-3956788702165071592013-01-25T10:57:00.001-05:002013-01-25T10:58:30.031-05:00Breakfast PotatoesIngredients:
4 russet potatoes
1 bell pepper
2 yellow onions
salt
pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Directions:
Put the potatoes into a pot of water that has been seasoned with salt. Allow to cook on high heat for 15 minutes.
Finely chop the peppers and thinnly slice the onions. Saute in a large skillet with 1 tablespoon of oil. Cook until soft. Should take as long as it Justinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00877993722471442963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525274373047380689.post-60304144698463170242013-01-21T10:40:00.004-05:002013-01-21T10:40:41.214-05:00Mini Frittatas Ingredients:
6 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup frozen spinach
1 yellow onion
1 red bell pepper
1/2 cup goat cheese
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heavily grease 8 muffin tins.
Finely chop the onion and bell pepper. Saute in the vegetable oil over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned and soft.
After microwaving the Justinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00877993722471442963noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525274373047380689.post-35029009803058983182013-01-20T16:10:00.004-05:002013-01-20T16:10:44.057-05:00Chocolate Chip Pancakes with Raspberry SyrupIngredients:
Pancakes:
1 1/2 cups flour
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/4 cups milk
1 egg
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup chocolate chips
Syrup:
1 cup water
1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Directions:
Mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a bowl until well combined. Make a well in the centerJustinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00877993722471442963noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525274373047380689.post-56090127736001987542013-01-19T12:45:00.002-05:002013-01-19T12:45:44.801-05:00Chicken and Avocado BLTNote: 1 Sandwich
Ingredients:
2 slices of any crusty bread (I used my Olive Oil and Rosemary Bread)
1/4 cup shredded chicken (about 1/2 chicken breast)
1/4 of an avocado
2 slices of bacon
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1/8 cup mixed greens
2 tomato slices
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a foil lined baking sheet place your bacon slices. Bake for 8-10 minutes Justinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00877993722471442963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525274373047380689.post-75118771887740528992013-01-18T10:54:00.001-05:002013-01-18T10:54:21.581-05:00Tortellini in BrodoOne of the quickest, easiest, and most delicious soups I have ever tried. My brother had this in a restaurant and I immediately fell in love with it!
Ingredients:
1 8 oz package cheese or beef tortellini
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion
1 garlic clove
3 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 tablespoon parsley
Directions:
Chop up the onion and crush the garlic clove. Heat Justinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00877993722471442963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525274373047380689.post-64748266691641073552013-01-17T19:02:00.000-05:002013-01-17T19:02:21.405-05:00Sun dried Tomato, Goat Cheese, and Chicken SandwichNote: Makes 1 Sandwich
Ingredients:
1 chicken breast
2 tablespoons goat cheese
2 tablespoon sun dried tomato pesto (recipe follows)
1 kaiser roll
mixed greens
salt
pepper
Sun Dried Tomato Pesto:
1 4 oz jar sun dried tomatoes in oil
1 garlic clove
4 basil leaves
Directions:
Drain the oil out of the sun dried tomatoes and put in a food processor or blender. Take 3 to 4 tablespoons of the Justinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00877993722471442963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525274373047380689.post-29893297347835652442013-01-16T18:58:00.000-05:002013-01-16T18:58:02.280-05:00Cucumber SaladIngredients:
2 cucumbers
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons parsley
Directions:
Peel the cucumbers so that no skin is left. You can find seedless cucumbers that come in a tight plastic covering. The skin on these cucumbers is very thin and can be left on. Slice into very thin pieces. A mandolin can be used, but I prefer just a knife. Justinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00877993722471442963noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525274373047380689.post-48867244783456850382013-01-15T19:55:00.000-05:002013-01-15T19:55:14.997-05:00Olive Oil Rosemary BreadIngredients:
1/2 tablespoon dry yeast
1 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
1/8 cup oilive oil
1/2 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh basil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
6 rosemary sprigs
3 cups flour
Directions:
Mix yeast, water water, and sugar together in a large bowl. Set aside for 5 minutes or until it becomes foamy.
Stir in the olive oil, salt, herbs, garlic powder, and 1 cup of flour into Justinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00877993722471442963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525274373047380689.post-90625417118143092013-01-11T18:57:00.001-05:002013-01-11T18:57:11.576-05:00Crispy Mushrooms with Basil Aioli Ingredients:
Mushrooms:
1 package white button mushrooms (about 20-25 mushrooms)
2 cups bread crumbs
5 rosemary sprigs
2 eggs
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Aioli:
1 cup mayonnaise
juice of 1 lemon
1/3 cup basil leaves
1/4 cup olive oil
Directions:
Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
Gently wipe off mushrooms Justinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00877993722471442963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525274373047380689.post-3335181815705560502013-01-04T07:57:00.001-05:002013-01-04T09:40:00.117-05:00Chocolate and Potato Chip ShortbreadIngredients:
2 sticks butter
2/3 cup confectioners sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon water
2 cups chocolate chips, melted
2 cups potato chips, crushed
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Using an electric mixer, beat together the butter and sugar in a large bowl. Once butter and sugar are creamy, add the vanilla and beat for a few seconds. Slow sprinkle Justinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00877993722471442963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525274373047380689.post-58142866358922635932013-01-03T00:15:00.001-05:002013-01-03T00:15:47.366-05:00Raspberry Linzer TartsIngredients:
1 1/4 cups unsalted butter
2/3 cup white sugar
2 cups flour
1 3/4 cup ground almonds
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup seedless raspberry jam
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Cream together butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the flour, 1/2 cup at a time. Then beat in the almonds and cinnamon until it becomes a stiff dough.
Shape the Justinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00877993722471442963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525274373047380689.post-77812981635197447182013-01-02T10:27:00.001-05:002013-01-02T10:27:46.902-05:00Peanut Butter and Jelly CookiesIngredients:
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup smooth peanut butter
1 cup white sugar
1 cup light brown sugar
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups blackberry jam
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Cream together butter, peanut butter, white and brown sugars. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
In a separate bowl, Justinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00877993722471442963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525274373047380689.post-2667506591208006042012-12-27T11:47:00.000-05:002012-12-27T11:47:30.899-05:00Baked Eggs over PotatoesServes 1
Ingredients:
1 russet potato
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon rosemary
1 teaspoon parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 egg
salt
pepper
1/4 cup cheddar cheese
1/4 of an avocado
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Clean the skin of each potato and dice into small cubes. Place the olive oil in a ramekin or small baking dish. Put the diced potato on top and toss in the Justinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00877993722471442963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525274373047380689.post-90893288891362526512012-12-15T18:28:00.001-05:002012-12-15T18:28:06.379-05:00Braised Beef Tacos
Ingredients:
Beef:
2 lb top round steak
1 packet taco seasoning
1 quart beef stock
2 cups water
1 jalapeno pepper
Corn Salsa:
2 cups frozen corn
1 jalapeno pepper
1 cup diced red onion
1 garlic clove
1 lime
Roasted Poblanos:
2 poblano peppers
1 large onion
Assembly:
corn tortillas
monterey jack cheese
guacamole
sour cream
Directions:
Heat a large pot on high heat with a tablespoon of oil Justinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00877993722471442963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525274373047380689.post-88608976874726316472012-12-14T11:30:00.000-05:002012-12-14T11:30:12.131-05:00Gingerbread CakeIngredients:
Cake:
1/3 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
3/4 water
1/2 cup molasses
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Frosting:
1 pound cream cheese, softened
2 sticks butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups powdered sugar
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl, beat together shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. &Justinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00877993722471442963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525274373047380689.post-59741691414639074912012-12-13T19:12:00.001-05:002012-12-13T19:12:50.660-05:00Chocolate Peanut Butter CupcakesIngredients:
Cupcakes:
1 1/3 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup milk
Frosting:
1 cup peanut butter
1 stick butter
1/4 cup milk
4 cups powdered sugar
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Line muffin tins with paper or foil liners. The Justinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00877993722471442963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525274373047380689.post-59729248301250769132012-12-10T19:43:00.000-05:002012-12-10T19:43:09.187-05:00Microwaveable Mug BrownieIf you do not want to eat a warm brownie at least once a day do not read this recipe!!!!! It literally takes 1 minute to mix together, 1 minute to cook and is probably the best brownie I have ever tasted.
Ingredients:
4 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons unsweeted cocoa powder
pinch of salt
Directions:
Mix together all of the Justinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00877993722471442963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525274373047380689.post-79004739137956600052012-12-10T11:41:00.000-05:002012-12-10T11:41:49.829-05:00Oatmeal Chocolate Chip CookiesIngredients:
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
2 cups quick cooking oats
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Directions:
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl beat together the brown sugar and butter until creamy. Beat in the vanilla and egg until light and fluffy.  Justinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00877993722471442963noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525274373047380689.post-24246922491053621982012-12-09T20:12:00.000-05:002012-12-09T20:12:55.148-05:00Best Thing I Ever Ate: MeatGnocchi Genovese
Luca's Ristorante
Somerset, NJ
For my birthday my parents decided to choose a new restaurant in the area to take me to dinner. They stumbled upon Luca's Ristorante. It was voted in the top 20 best fresh pastas in all of New Jersey and I can definitely agree with that. The decor is beautiful, the service is fantastic, and the food is some of the best I have everJustinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00877993722471442963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525274373047380689.post-27718616561021580322012-12-09T13:39:00.000-05:002012-12-09T13:39:43.273-05:00Earl Grey ShortbreadIngredients:
1 cup all purpose flour
4 tea bags
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 stick unsalted butter (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
Directions:
In a bowl, mix together the flour and salt. Open the tea bags and sprinkle in the leaves. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Slowly pour the flour mixture into the butter and sugar Justinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00877993722471442963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525274373047380689.post-72414144426289732282012-12-08T22:09:00.002-05:002012-12-08T22:09:39.709-05:00Hot Chocolate Cupcakes with Marshmallow FrostingIngredients:
Cupcakes:
3/4 cup unsweetend cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 eggs
3/4 water
3/4 milk
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting:
1 cup mini marshmallows
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 tablespoons waterJustinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00877993722471442963noreply@blogger.com0