Scallops And Creamy Pea Fettuccine

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (8 ounce) package whole-wheat fettuccine
• 1 pound large dry sea scallops
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
• 1 cup low-fat milk
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups frozen green peas, thawed
• 3/4 cup shredded romano cheese, divided
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh chives
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the fettuccini at a boil until cooked through yet slightly firm, about 6 minutes; drain.
• season the scallops salt.
• heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and cook the scallops until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. transfer scallops to a plate.
• pour the clam juice into the skillet.
• whisk together the low-fat milk, flour, pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon salt until the mixture is smooth; whisk into the clam juice. reduce heat to low and bring the sauce to a simmer, whisking constantly. cook until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
• return the scallops and any accumulated juices to the skillet and stir in the peas until thoroughly combined. return to a simmer.
• gently mix the cooked fettuccine, 1/2 cup of romano cheese, chives, lemon zest, and lemon juice into the scallops and sauce. sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup of romano cheese to serve.

Valentine Night Strawberries

Ingredients

• Servings: 18
• 20 fresh strawberries
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
• 1 1/2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• dice two strawberries and set aside. cut the stems off of each of the remaining strawberries, forming a base for strawberries to stand on. starting at the pointed ends and cutting most of the way, but not completely through the stem end, slice each strawberry into four wedges.
• beat the cream cheese until fluffy; stir in the diced strawberries, walnuts, and powdered sugar. spoon or pipe about a teaspoon of mix into each strawberry.

Chantal's New York Cheesecake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 15 graham crackers, crushed
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup milk
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 7 hrs 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9 inch springform pan.
• in a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. press onto bottom of springform pan.
• in a large bowl, mix cream cheese with sugar until smooth. blend in milk, and then mix in the eggs one at a time, mixing just enough to incorporate. mix in sour cream, vanilla and flour until smooth. pour filling into prepared crust.
• bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. turn the oven off, and let cake cool in oven with the door closed for 5 to 6 hours; this prevents cracking. chill in refrigerator until serving.

Valentine Night Strawberries

Ingredients

• Servings: 18
• 20 fresh strawberries
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
• 1 1/2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• dice two strawberries and set aside. cut the stems off of each of the remaining strawberries, forming a base for strawberries to stand on. starting at the pointed ends and cutting most of the way, but not completely through the stem end, slice each strawberry into four wedges.
• beat the cream cheese until fluffy; stir in the diced strawberries, walnuts, and powdered sugar. spoon or pipe about a teaspoon of mix into each strawberry.

Jay's Signature Pizza Crust

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 50 mins


• in a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and brown sugar in the water, and let sit for 10 minutes.
• stir the salt and oil into the yeast solution. mix in 2 1/2 cups of the flour.
• turn dough out onto a clean, well floured surface, and knead in more flour until the dough is no longer sticky. place the dough into a well oiled bowl, and cover with a cloth. let the dough rise until double; this should take about 1 hour. punch down the dough, and form a tight ball. allow the dough to relax for a minute before rolling out. use for your favorite pizza recipe.
• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). if you are baking the dough on a pizza stone, you may place your toppings on the dough, and bake immediately. if you are baking your pizza in a pan, lightly oil the pan, and let the dough rise for 15 or 20 minutes before topping and baking it.
• bake pizza in preheated oven, until the cheese and crust are golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen raspberries
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 cups chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 10 hrs


• in a medium bowl, mix together cookie crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar, and melted butter. press mixture into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan.
• in a saucepan, combine raspberries, 2 tablespoons sugar, cornstarch, and water. bring to boil, and continue boiling 5 minutes, or until sauce is thick. strain sauce through a mesh strainer to remove seeds.
• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). in a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water, melt chocolate chips with half-and-half, stirring occasionally until smooth.
• in a large bowl, mix together cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. beat in eggs one at a time. blend in vanilla and melted chocolate. pour half of batter over crust. spoon 3 tablespoons raspberry sauce over batter. pour remaining cheesecake batter into pan, and again spoon 3 tablespoons raspberry sauce over the top. swirl batter with the tip of a knife to create a marbled effect.
• bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until filling is set. cool, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 8 hours before removing from pan. serve with remaining raspberry sauce.

Eggnog Cheesecake Iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup eggnog
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons rum
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 55 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• in a medium bowl combine graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar and butter. press into the bottom of a 9 inch spring form pan.
• bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. place on a wire rack to cool.
• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• in a food processor combine cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, flour and eggnog; process until smooth. blend in eggs, rum and nutmeg. pour mixture into cooled crust.
• bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
• reduce heat to 250 and bake for 45 minutes, or until center of cake is barely firm to the touch. remove from the oven and immediately loosen cake from rim. let cake cool completely before removing the rim.