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Pasta Caprese (Cooks Illustrated)
By Golfwidow7
This dish will be very warm, not hot
- 1/4 cupextra-virgin olive oil
- 2-4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (see note above)
- 1 small garlic clove, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 1/2 teaspoon)
- 1 small shallot, minced fine (about 2 tablespoons)
- Salt and ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes, cored, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 12 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (see note above)
- 1 poundpenne pasta or other short tubular or curly pasta such as fusilli or campanelle
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon sugar (see note above)
Lemongrass Glazed Tuna on Grilled Asparagus and Turnip Salad
By á-77268
This is the time of year to get your fill of Asparagus and I seem to be using it in almost every meal I make just l...
- 1/3 cup agave nectar
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 2 lemongrass sticks bruised
- 1 red chilli finely sliced
- 2 tbsp mint finely sliced
- 2 tbsp coriander finely sliced
- 14 oz tuna steak fresh
- 8 asparagus spears trimmed
- 1/2 bunch radishes
- 1 medium purple turnip
- 1 bunch watercress fresh
German Maultaschen (Swabian Ravioli)
By ltrodrigu
A recipe for meat-filled dumplings topped with crisp-fried onions
- For the Dough:
- 3 2/3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
- 1/3 cup semolina flour
- 5 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- For the Filling:
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 3/4 pound ground veal
- 3/4 pound lean ground beef
- 3/4 pound ground pork
- 1/4 pound bacon, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 2 cups finely chopped baby spinach
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- For Serving:
- 1 1/2 quarts beef broth
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- Deep-fried onions homemade or canned)
Pea, Lettuce & Celery Soup
By ltrodrigu
Heat oil and butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as safflower or canola
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 leek, cut into small pieces and rinsed in several changes of cool water
- 2 sticks celery, cut into small pieces
- 1 medium onion, finely sliced
- 4 cups boiling vegetable stock, plus more to thin, if needed
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white or black pepper, plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar, plus more to taste
- 2 (14-16-ounce) bags frozen peas, thawed
- Leaves from 1 head Bibb or 1 small head Boston lettuce
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or half and half
- Fried diced chorizo, pancetta, bacon or prosciutto, for garnish (optional)
- Small croutons, for garnish (optional)
- Chopped toasted hazelnuts, for garnish (optional)
Tropical Coconut Black Bean Soup
By Chez_Alexander
A delicious taste of the tropics
- Soup:
- 1 can (1 3/4 cups) black beans, drained
- 1 can coconut milk, full fat (1 2/3 cups)
- 6 oz fresh or frozen green peas
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 TBS lime juice
- Cayenne pepper to taste
- Serve with any of the following:
- Fresh corn kernels
- Avocado
- Cuban rice
- Sour cream to taste
- Plantain chips
Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
By á-69516
Quick, easy and hearty dinner with this Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joe recipe that everyone in your family will love
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup A-1 steak sauce
- 2 teaspoons peppercorn steak seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Sliced provolone, or mozzarella cheese
- Hamburger buns
Christmas Cranberry Salad
By Nancylca
My Grandmother's recipe is a classic cranberry Jell-o salad that is sure to bring some holiday cheer to any feast
- 2 cups raw cranberries
- 1 orange
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 small package cherry Jello
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup each chopped celery and nuts
Roasted Acorn & Delicata Squash Salad With Wheat Berries & Bitter Greens
By ltrodrigu
This salad will be a welcome comfort in the colder months
- DRESSING:
- 1 cup wheat berries, rinsed and soaked in 3 cups water for 12 hours
- 4 cups water
- 4 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- Black pepper, freshly ground
- SPICED PUMPKIN SEEDS:
- 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds, thoroughly rinsed and drained
- 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- ROASTED SQUASH:
- 1 medium acorn squash, quartered lengthwise, seeded, and cut in 1/3-inch slices
- 1 medium delicata squash, halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut in 1/3-inch slices
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- Black pepper, freshly ground
- SALAD:
- 4 loosely packed cups small red or green mustard leaves
- 4 loosely packed cups arugula leaves
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced shallots
- 4 ounces aged goat cheese, shaved
Little Dickie Granholm's Cucumber and Mango Salad
By á-64032
A coworker tempted me with this for a tasty lunch treat
- 1 or 2 Cucumbers (diced)
- 1 or 2 Mangoes (diced)
- 1 Onion (diced) (sweet or white)
- 1 or 2 TBSP of chopped Cilantro
- 1 tbsp Cumin
- 1 or 2 Other fun veggies that need to be eaten before they go bad (diced)
- Salad Vinaigrette of choice
Beef Shish Kabobs on the Grill
By á-178060
If you are using bamboo skewers, start by submerging them in water using a dish or a paper towel to hold them under...
- 1 pound beef sirloin, top sirloin, or filet
- 1 medium onion
- 1 green pepper
- 10 large white mushrooms
- 1 red pepper (optional)
- 2/3 cup dry red wine, burgundy or pinot noir
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Squid Ink Giant Raviolo
By cookism
We've been talking about making ravioli for what seems like ages, so when we finally got down to make them, we went...
- For squid ink pasta:
- 300 g of '00' Flour
- 3 Eggs
- 1 tbsp of Squid Ink
- For ravioli filling:
- 150 g of Prawns (deveined and finely chopped)
- 100 g of Smoked Salmon (finely chopped)
- Olive Oil
- Salt & Black Pepper (to taste)
- 20 ml Brandy
- 1 tbsp of Parsley (chopped)
- 250 g of Ricotta
- 8 to 10 Egg Yolks
- For serving:
- Tobiko
- Truffle Oil
Salmon Manicotti
By á-162246
Drain and flake salmon, reserve liquid
- 1 15 oz can salmon
- 2 c small curd cottage cheese
- 2 eggs, well beaten
- 1/2 c minced onion
- 1/4 c chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 t dill weed
- 8-10 large manicotti shells, cooked
- 3 T butter
- 3 T flour
- 1/4 t salt
- Milk
- 2 c shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
- 1/4 c grated Parmesan
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