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Crostini with Poached Figs and Goat Cheese (Giada)
By LDenvir
In a medium saucepan combine the wine, 2 tablespoons of the honey, the figs and star anise
- 2 cups dry red wine, such as Pinot noir
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon honey
- 6 dried Mission figs (about 4 ounces)
- 2 whole star anise
- 3 ounces pancetta, sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices
- 1 loaf country white bread, cut into 1/2-inch slices, and then cut into shapes, optional
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces goat cheese, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 small lemon)
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons sliced fresh mint, for sprinkling
Grilled Chicken, tomato, onion Sandwich
By LDenvir
Light a grill. In a mini food processor, pulse the pitted olives with the crushed garlic and oregano until chopped
- 3 oz. pitted mixed olives
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tsp. fresh oregano
- 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- Freshly ground pepper
- 2 large tomatoes
- 1 Vidalia onion
- 4 crusty rolls
- salt
- 1 3/4 lb. thin chicken cutlets
Pumpkin Donut Muffins
By LDenvir
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for pan
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/4 cups pure pumpkin puree (from a 15-ounce can)
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- For The Sugar Coating
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Coconut Macaroons
By LDenvir
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- 14 ounces sweetened shredded coconut
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 extra-large egg whites at room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Cherry Clafouti (MS)
By LDenvir
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- Clafouti, a rustic French dessert, is made of fresh fruit and thick batter, baked until the batter forms a golden, puffy top. Cherries are the fruit most commonly used in clafouti, but plums, peaches, and pears are just as delicious.
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 pounds cherries, pitted
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
- 3 tablespoons kirsch
- Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Well Done Steaks with Bluecheese Butter (Trish)
By LDenvir
Combine the 1 cup butter, blue cheese, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a food processor
- Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus 2 tablespoons
- 6 ounces blue cheese
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 New York strip steaks, 14 to 16 ounces each
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Cauliflower Soup (PW)
By LDenvir
Melt 1/2 stick of the butter in a heavy pot over medium heat
- 1 stick butter
- 1/2 onion, finely diced
- 1 carrot, finely diced
- 1 celery stalk, finely diced
- 1 cauliflower head, cored and roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons finely minced fresh parsley
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth or stock
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 to 2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
- Ground black pepper
- 1 heaping cup sour cream, at room temperature
- Warm rolls or crusty bread, for serving
Cheesy Potato Gratin (Farmhouse Rules)
By LDenvir
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F
- Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 quart milk
- 3 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 3 cups shredded Gruyere cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 7 medium Yukon gold potatoes, unpeeled, cut in 1/2-inch thick coins
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Pasta Puttanesca
By LDenvir
Directions Cook the pasta until al dente according to the package directions
- Ingredients
- 8 ounces bucatini or spaghetti
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 anchovy fillets
- 1/2 heaping cup kalamata olives, pitted
- 4 -ounce piece good Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
- 3/4 cup chicken broth or white wine
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 12 basil leaves
LT Guacamole Burger (Barefoot)
By LDenvir
Heat a griddle medium hot
- LT Guacamole:
- 7 ounces ground prime beef (20 percent fat), at room temperature
- Softened butter
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 slices cheddar cheese, preferably Mecox Bay Dairy Cheddar
- Potato bun, sliced in half
- Iceburg lettuce leaf
- Slice beefsteak tomato
- Slice dill pickle
- 1 tablespoon LT Guacamole, recipe follows
- 2 Haas avocados, scooped
- 1 seeded chopped jalapeno
- 3 tablespoons chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons diced tomato
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Splash of Green Jalapeno Pepper Tabasco
- Salt and pepper to taste