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Ricotta Cake: Budino di Ricotta
By pattie_d
Recipe courtesy Mario Batali decrease anise to 1/4 cup and use 2 tablespoons of amaro
- Butter, for oiling the pan
- 1 3/4 cups fresh ricotta
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup candied grated orange zest
- 1/2 cup anise-flavored liqueur (recommended: Sambuca)
- 1/2 orange, zested
- 4 tablespoons amaro (recommended: Fernet Branca)
- 3 eggs, separated
Blueberry-and-Cream Cookies
By pattie_d
This one-of-a-kind cookie recipe is courtesy of pastry chef Christina Tosi of Momofuku Milk Bar
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup (8 ounces) Plugra European-style unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons light-brown sugar
- 1/4 cup glucose
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup dried blueberries
- 1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup Milk Crumbs
World's Best Tabouleh Salad
By pattie_d
This was one of the most popular dishes at Nancy Mehagian's vegetarian restaurant on the island of Ibiza and she sh...
- 2 cups fine bulgar (#1 grind)
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 bunch green onion, finely sliced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 bunch parsley, stems removed, finely chopped
- 1 bunch fresh mint leaves, chopped finely
- 2 large tomatoes, chopped or 2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1/4 cup EVOO
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 lemons juiced
- 1 tablespoon tamari soy sauce
- 1 dash cayenne pepper
Granola Bars Grab and Go
By pattie_d
1 Bar: Calories 170 Fat 7g (1
- 1 cup oats, quick cooking or old fashioned
- 1 cup shredded wheat cereal
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1 1/2 cups dried fruit (combination of your choice of dried apricots, dried plums, dried cherries, and dried cranberries)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Kung Pao Sauce
By pattie_d
In a wok or saute pan coated lightly with oil over high 3 tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoon minced ginger 2 ta...
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 tablespoons sambal oelek
- 1 cup dark soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 cup Wanjashan, naturally brewed rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water for a slurry
- Grapeseed or canola oil for cooking
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Lemon Chicken Roasted
By pattie_d
1. SEASON Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 475 degrees
- Avoid using nonstick or aluminum roasting pans in this recipe. The former can cause the chicken to brown too quickly, while the latter may react with the lemon juice, producing off-flavors.
- 1 whole chicken(3 1/2- to 4-pounds), backbone removed and butterflied (see related Step-By-Step)
- 3 tablespoons grated lemon zestplus 1/3 cup juice from 3 lemons
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
Chocolate Kisses Mario Batali's
By pattie_d
1. To make the cookies: Preheat the oven to 325F
- For the Ganache Filling:
- 1/2 cup Whole Blanched Almonds
- 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar (plus more for rolling),
- 1 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon Unbleached All-Purpose Flour,
- 1/3 cup Unsweetened Dutch-processed Cocoa Powder,
- 1/4 teaspoon Baking Powder,
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt,
- 1 cup (2 sticks/8 ounces) Unsalted Butter (softened),
- 1 cup Confectioners Sugar,
- 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract,
- 1 tablespoon Dark Rum,
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 8 oz Bittersweet or Semisweet Chocolate (chopped),
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter (softened),
- 3/4 cup Heavy Cream,
- 2 teaspoons Dark Rum/Grappa/Cognac/or your favorite liqueur (optional)
- 1/2 cup Whole Blanched Almonds
- 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
Tomatillo Salsa Freshly made
By pattie_d
In a food processor, combine tomatillos, onion, jalapeno, and cilantro with lime juice
- 1 pound tomatillos (husks removed), washed and quartered
- 1/2 small red onion, chopped
- 1 jalapeno chile (ribs and seeds removed, for less heat), coarsely chopped
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Coarse salt
Open-Faced Mediterranean Sandwiches
By pattie_d
These delicious sandwiches feature a medley of fresh vegetables, ripe olives and tasty hummus served on a slice of ...
- 1/4 cup prepared hummus
- 4 slices Pepperidge Farm® Small Slice Whole Grain 100% Whole Wheat Bread
- 24 leaves fresh baby spinach
- 2 small cucumbers, thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
- 12 pitted ripe olives, sliced
- 4 plum tomatoes, sliced
- Ground black pepper
- Balsamic vinegar
Sizzling Vegetable Sandwiches
By pattie_d
Don't hold the mayo! Make it instead, using the choice of long or quick recipes, to flavor this grilled vegetable s...
- 1 small eggplant, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
- 1 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices
- 1 medium yellow summer squash, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices
- 1 medium red sweet pepper, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch strips
- 1 small onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 4 poppy seed kaiser rolls, split
- 1/4 cup Cumin Mayo or Easy Cumin Mayo (see below)