Fancy Fettuccini Balsam Mountain Inn Recipes

FANCY FETTUCCINI- BALSAM MOUNTAIN INN

Steps:

• Boil water and cook the pasta according to package directions. DO NOT ever add oil to the water! It will make your sauce slide off the pasta later.
• Meanwhile, coarsely chop the artichoke hearts and set aside. Melt butter in 3qt saucepan over medium heat. Sprinkle in the flour and wisk until smooth, cook about 2 minutes, wisking the whole time. Add artichokes (or onions) and mushrooms and cook, stirring until tender, about 2 minutes. Add leek soup mix, basil and dill, stir well.
• Add milk and cheeses and stir until melted. Reduce heat to it's lowest setting and simmer, stirring frequently while fettuccini finishes cooking.
• Drain fettuccini, place some on each plate and top with sauce. Pass the grated parmesan at the table.

TANGY RADISH DRESSING (ROSEMOUNT INN)

Steps:

• Wash radishes, dry well and trim.
• In processor, process radishes until finely chopped.
• With motor running, drop garlic thru feed tube. Scrape down sides of work bowl with rubber spatula.
• Add mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar and water.
• Process until well combined and smooth. Store covered, in fridge for up to 3 days.
• Drizzle over romaine and sliced tomatoes, and top with whole wheat croutons. Also good on: lettuce, spinach leaves and peppery watercress.

GREEN MOUNTAIN GRANOLA

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a 9"x13" pan. Add the 1/3 cup maple syrup.
• Now mix together in a bowl the oats, coconut, walnuts, almonds or pecans, and cinnamon, then add to syrup, mixing all together, then pressing into one layer in pan.
• Bake at 325*F. for 15 to 25 mins.(watch carefully during the last 10 minutes so they don't get too brown), remove from oven, cool, break up into chunks, and then add: ½ cup to 2/3 cup dried cranberries, apricots, or any dried fruit and 1 cup raisins. Enjoy!