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In the Kitchen
In The Kitchen Something Different
Fennel Sausage Pasta
INGREDIENTS
• 1 lb rigatoni + 2 cups reserved pasta water • 3 tablespoons olive oil • 2 cups chopped fennel or celery • 1 large yellow onion, chopped • 1 lb Italian sausage • 4 cloves garlic, minced • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed or chopped* • 1/4 cup tomato paste • 1 cup dry white wine or chicken broth • 1 1/4 cups heavy cream • 2 cups chopped kale • 1 teaspoon salt • freshly grated Parmesan cheese • red pepper flakes
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Pasta: Cook rigatoni according to package directions in well-salted water.
Reserve 2 cups of the starchy water when you drain. 2. Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large, deep pot over medium high heat. Add the fennel and onion. Saute until very soft – about 10 minutes. Add the sausage.
Cook, breaking into small pieces, until browned all the way through. 3. Sauce: Turn the heat down. Add the garlic, fennel seeds, and tomato paste.
Sauté until fragrant – about 3 minutes. Add the wine; let it sizzle out. Add the cream; let it come to a low simmer. Stir in the kale. Season with salt. 4. Fall In Love: Toss sauce with the cooked pasta. Add reserved pasta water as needed to thin the sauce. Stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Finish with red pepper flakes and more Parm. Serve with a glass of wine because THIS IS
VERY ROMANTIC AND FANCY!
Something Sweet
Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie
Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Chill Time: 4 hrs Total Time: 25 mins
INGREDIENTS
• Graham cracker crust • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (7oz / 200g) • 1/2 cup butter, melted (113g) • Strawberry cream cheese filling • 2 heaping cups strawberries, hulled and pureed (380g) • 2 cups cream cheese (16oz / 455g) • 3/4 cup granulated white sugar (150g) • 2 vanilla beans* (or 2 tsp vanilla extract) • 1 cup heavy whipping cream (240ml)
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Blend strawberries with a hand blender until smooth. Place a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and set a fine mesh strainer on top. Pour strawberries through the strainer into the saucepan. Press fruit and liquid through the strainer and discard solids. Bring to a boil for about 5-10 minutes until it is reduced by half. Transfer to a bowl and let cool to room temperature. 2. In a large bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs and melted butter just until combined. Transfer to a parchment paper layered 9” (23cm) round springform pan. Evenly press crumbs into the bottom and halfway up the sides of the pan with the back of a measuring cup. Freeze for about 10 minutes. 3. Meanwhile, make the filling. In a large mixing bowl mix with a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment cream cheese on medium speed until creamy for about 1 minute. Add reduced strawberries, sugar, and vanilla* and mix until smooth. Add heavy whipping cream and mix until soft peaks form for about 1-2 minutes. 4. Pour filling into crust and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight until the filling is firm. Serve with whipped cream and strawberries on top if desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days.
CANYON CREEK REAL ESTATE 3/1/20 - 4/30/20
SOLD PROPERTIES 2010 Nantucket Drive 419 Brook Glen Drive 431 Shady Brook Place 30 Crown Place 58 Crown Place 2917 Forest Hills Lane 402 W Lookout Drive 310 Lawndale Drive 2603 Ridgebriar Place 2813 Forest Grove Drive 318 Lawndale Drive 430 Valley Glen Drive 2920 Whitemarsh Circle 43 Crown Place 235 Canyon Valley Drive 329 Woodcrest Drive 410 Arborcrest Drive 23 Bunker Hill 2417 Little Creek Drive SQFT 2,108 2,207 1,662 2,872 2,661 1,935 2,448 2,294 2,215 2,450 2,556 2,099 1,824 2,815 2,661 2,405 2,588 3,753 2,924 LIST PRICE $319,000 $349,900 $359,900 $360,000 $365,000 $369,000 $385,000 $390,000 $392,000 $400,000 $410,000 $418,900 $420,000 $425,000 $449,900 $475,000 $625,000 $650,000 $675,000 SOLD DATE 3/24 4/7 3/17 4/29 4/20 3/12 3/16 4/20 3/27 3/19 3/5 3/9 4/9 4/13 4/23 3/17 4/30 4/16 4/14
Information above was obtained from NTREIS. Properties were listed and/or sold by many Brokers between 3/1/20-4/30/20. Each office is independently owned and operated. THEN & NOW
CANYON CREEK
3/1/2019 - 4/30/2019
CANYON CREEK
3/1/2020 - 4/30/2020
Properties Sold: Price Range: Average Price: Average Price PSF: 29 $280,000-$750,000 $478,164 $193.92 Properties Sold: Price Range: Average Price: Average Price PSF: 19 $319,000-$675,000 $433,611 $175.95
Real Estate and Covid 19
If you are wondering how Covid 19 has affected the market, I believe it is too soon to really know the true effect. As you can see on the Canyon Creek THEN & NOW, there were more sales last year in March and April, than this year. Many sellers chose to hold off on putting their house on the market because of Covid 19, but you will see an increase of homes coming on in the next few weeks.
Homeowners who don’t have plans on selling, are taking advantage of the low interest rates by refinancing. So, if you are on the fence to sell or buy, it’s probably best to do it now rather than wait since we are all uncertain of the market in the future. With these interest rates, you can afford more house and if you’re a seller, the prices are still steady. Another factor to consider is the election. We just never know what can happen depending on the outcome. If the interest rates rise, fewer real estate transactions will occur since the lending requirements have and will continue to tighten. If we were in a strong economy, it would allow employers to increase salaries/wages enough to help compensate for the rising interest rate. Since we are not, if this does happen, it will definitely affect the prices of homes.
In the meantime, we wait and see. I hope you and your family are staying healthy and safe. If you have any questions or would like to know what your house is currently worth, please feel free to contact me for a complimentary market analysis.
Lastly, a huge THANK YOU to all the key and front- line workers! We appreciate all you are doing!
AVAILABLE ANGELA GREEN
Keller Williams Central angela.green@kw.com www.GreenSellsHomes.com
Phone: 214-893-4171
Serving Dallas, Collin and Denton Counties 22 years full time experience!
Each office is independently owned and operated.
PENDING
2105 W Prairie Creek Offered at $525,000 3+ Study/2.1/2/Pool - 2,323 SF
235 Canyon Valley Offered at $449,900 4/3/2/Pool - 2,661 SF 2318 Custer Pkwy Offered at $925,000 5/3.1/2 4,574 SF
404 Arborcrest Dr Offered at $950,000 5/4.1/2Pool - 3,946 SF 2417 Little Creek Dr Offered at $675,000 4/3/2 - 2,924 SF
If you are considering selling, please call me for a complimentary market analysis to find out what your home is worth. 214-893-4171 DON’T LEAVE MONEY ON THE TABLE!
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