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Veal & Sausage Double-Meat White Ragu
By pattie_d
Can substitute ground turkey for veal
- 1 handful dried porchini mushrooms
- 1 1/4 - 2 cups vegetable stock or water
- Salt and pepper
- 1 pound bucatini (hollow spaghetti) or pici (fat spaghetti, not hollow)
- 2 tablespoons EVOO
- 1 pound ground veal, patted dry
- 1/3 pound bulk sweet italian pork sausage
- 1 small carrot, finely chopped or grated
- 1 small rib celery with leafy top, finely chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 - 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 10 - 12 small sage leaves, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 3/4 cup milk
- Grated pecorino-romano, for serving
Ma Ma's Mirliton, Shrimp and Crabmeat Casserole
By pattie_d
Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2003
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
- 7 pounds mirliton, peeled and cut into 1-inch thick slices or 1 (7 pound green pumpkin) *see note
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 11/4 cups finely chopped yellow onions
- 1/3 cup finely chopped garlic
- 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 pound lump crabmeat, picked over for shells and cartilage
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 pound Gruyere, or mozzarella, finely grated
- *Cooks note: any type of bland squash can be substituted for the mirliton or green pumpkin in this recipe (merlitons, yellow squash, or zucchini) Long green Italian squashes would work great too. Regu
- *Cooks note: any type of bland squash can be substituted for the mirliton or green pumpkin in this recipe (merlitons, yellow squash, or zucchini) Long green Italian squashes would work great too. Regu
Chile Verde
By pattie_d
Can add 1-1/2 cups cooked navy or Great Northern Beans, rinsed, drained
- 1 1/2 pounds tomatillos
- 5 garlic cloves, not peeled
- 2 jalapenos, seeds and ribs removed, chopped
- 2 Anaheim or Poblano chiles (optional)
- 1 bunch cilantro leaves, cleaned and chopped
- 3 1/2 to 4 pounds pork shoulder (also called pork butt), trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1 to 2-inch cubes
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Olive oil
- 2 yellow onions
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp of chopped fresh oregano or 1 Tbsp of dried oregano
- 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
- Pinch of ground cloves
- plain non fat yogurt (optional)
Turkey Gravy
By pattie_d
1. Heat oven to 450 degrees
- 2-inch turkey giblets , neck, and backbone, hacked into 2-inch pieces
- 1 1 1-inch medium carrot , cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 1 1-inch rib celery , cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 2 2 small onions , chopped coarse
- 6 6 6 cloves garlic , unpeeled
- 3 1/2 3 1/2 14 1/2-ounce chicken stock or canned low-sodium chicken broth (two 14 1/2-ounce cans)
- 2 2 2 cups dry white wine
- 6 6 6 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- Salt and ground black pepper
Hearty Spanish Paella with Sherry, Chorizo and Shrimp
By pattie_d
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat
- 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into large chunks
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 6 ounces chorizo sausage, cut into large chunks
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
- 2 pinches paprika, or to taste
- 3/4 cup Oloroso sherry, optional
- 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
- Pinch saffron, optional
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups chicken stock, plus more if not using sherry
- 1 large bunch scallions, trimmed and sliced
- 12 ounces unpeeled medium shrimp
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- Lime wedges, to serve
Ribollita-Rachael Ray
By pattie_d
Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus some for drizzling at the table
- 4 large cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 ribs celery, chopped
- 1 fresh laurel leaf or 1 dried bay leaf - fresh bay is available in herb section of larger markets
- Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cans small white beans, such as Goya brand, cannellini beans may be substituted but look for cans marked "small white beans" on international foods aisle of market
- 6 cups chicken stock or broth
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 3 cups stale chewy Italian bread, crust removed and bread torn into pieces, about 1/2 a loaf
- 1 small white onion, thinly sliced or finely chopped, for garnish
- 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, for garnish
Ratatouille in Slow Cooker
By pattie_d
An array of vegetables seasoned with Italian spices and fresh basil make a delicious slow cooker vegetarian main di...
- 1 smalleggplant (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/8 teaspoonplus 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 medium-sizered onion, chopped
- 2 medium-sizesweet bell peppers, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1 package (10 ounces)mushrooms, cleaned and quartered
- 1 can (14.5 ounces)diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 ounces)tomato sauce
- 3/4 teaspoonblack pepper
- 1/2 teaspoonItalian seasoning
- 1 medium-sizeyellow squash, quartered and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoonfresh chopped basil
- Olive oil, for drizzling (optional)
Cobb Salad with Chili-Lime Dressing Recipe
By pattie_d
Spice up dinner tonight with a hearty salad that's got something in it for everyone! I made this cobb salad recipe ...
- 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, undrained
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 package (10 ounces) hearts of romaine salad mix
- 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 package (7-1/2 ounces) frozen diced cooked chicken breast, thawed
- 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/3 cup real bacon bits
Lentil CookiesBal's Way
By pattie_d
Cook the lentils in boiling water for 35 minutes
- 1 cup mixed lentils
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup quick rolled oats
- 1 cup slivered almonds
- 1 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Butternut Squash Asian Curry
By pattie_d
Heat 1 tablespoon of grape seed oil in a heavy skillet or dutch oven add butternut squash, cumin seed and 1/4 teasp...
- 2 tablespoons of grape seed oil
- 1 1/2 lb butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into even pieces
- 3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 14oz can unsweetened coconut milk, do not stir, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon of garam masala
- 1/4 teaspoon of tumeric
- 1/4 teaspoon of red chili flakes
- 4 cloves of garlic chopped
- 10 mushrooms quartered
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 whole cloves
- 5 oz of spinach (one bag)
- Juice from 1/2 a fresh lime