Best 3 Sunnys Easy Beef Tenderloin With Holiday Pesto Recipes

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RICOTTA RAVIOLI WITH SPINACH PESTO



Ricotta Ravioli with Spinach Pesto image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     main-dish

Time 53m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups fresh ricotta
1 cup toasted hazelnuts, chopped, divided
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 lemon, zested and juiced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 (12 ounce) package wonton wrappers
1 egg white, lightly beaten
4 cups spinach, loosely packed
1 clove garlic
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix together ricotta, 1/4 cup hazelnuts, nutmeg, lemon zest, and salt and pepper to taste. Lay several wonton wrappers on a work surface. Scoop a generous tablespoon of the ricotta filling into the center of each wrapper, and brush outside edges with egg white. Lay another wonton wrapper on top of each, and press firmly with fingertips to press out air and seal ravioli. Transfer ravioli to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining wonton wrappers and filling, making 18 to 20 ravioli total. Cover baking sheet with a damp paper towel and transfer to refrigerator to set up, about 30 minutes.
  • To make the spinach pesto:
  • In a food processor, combine remaining 3/4 cup hazelnuts, lemon juice, spinach, garlic, parmesan, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste and puree until smooth.
  • Fill a large pot with water, salt liberally, and bring to a boil. Cook ravioli in three batches, until they are cooked and float to the top, about 2 to 3 minutes. Strain and transfer to serving bowls with a dollop of spinach pesto.

SUNNY'S EASY KITCHEN SINK CLUSTERS



Sunny's Easy Kitchen Sink Clusters image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 clusters

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke (depending on how smoky you like it)
Kosher salt
24 small pretzels
12 individual caramels, preferably Kraft, unwrapped
1 cup chopped milk chocolate or milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin pan with the paper liners.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the peanut butter, powdered sugar, liquid smoke and a pinch of salt. Transfer to a zip-top bag. Slice about 1/2 inch off one of the bottom corners of the bag.
  • Place 2 pretzels in the bottom of each muffin cup. Pipe a heaping teaspoon of the peanut butter onto the pretzels in each cup. Top each with a caramel and press it down into the peanut butter. Bake until the caramel is melted, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt the chocolate over a double boiler. Remove the clusters from the oven and top each with about a teaspoon of melted chocolate and a pinch of salt. Place in the refrigerator until set, about 1 hour. Remove from the muffin tin and serve.

EASY & ELEGANT TENDERLOIN ROAST



Easy & Elegant Tenderloin Roast image

I love the simplicity of this easy beef tenderloin recipe. Olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper-just add the tenderloin and pop it in the oven. In an hour or so you've got an impressive main dish to feed a crowd. This leaves you with more time to visit with family and less time fussing in the kitchen. -Mary Kandell, Huron, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 beef tenderloin (5 pounds)
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons sea salt
1-1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. In a small bowl, mix the oil, garlic, salt and pepper; rub over roast., Roast until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 45-65 minutes. Remove from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 394mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 40g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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