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Lentil Soup
By TeeSquared
Place lentils in a soup pot or large saucepan, add water, diced onion and carrots, and bring to a boil
- For Topping:
- 2 cups lentils (any color)
- 5 cups water or stock
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 1 medium carrot, sliced
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- juice of 1 lemon
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tb. olive oil
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- lemon wedges
BLT Sliders
By TeeSquared
Blend mayonnaise, Cheddar, pimientos, and salt for the Pimiento Cheese in a food processor; refrigerate until ready...
- For the Pimento Cheese Spread:
- 1 ⁄2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 ⁄2 cup shredded Cheddar
- 1 jar sliced pimientos, drained (2 oz.)
- Salt to taste
- For the Burgers:
- 1 ⁄2 lb. thick-sliced bacon, diced
- 1 1⁄2 lb. ground chuck
- Salt and pepper
- 8 cocktail rolls, halved horizontally (2 1/2-inches each)
- Green leaf lettuce
- Roma tomato slices
Pancetta and Red Wine Bolognese Sauce
By TeeSquared
Best with fettuccine
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 ounces pancetta minced
- 2 tablespoons minced onion
- 2 tablespoons carrot minced
- 2 tablespoons celery minced
- 3/4 pound meatloaf mix, or other ground meat
- table salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 can diced tomatoes (28 ounces)
- 1 pound fettuccine dried
- Parmesan cheese freshly grated
Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Brisket
By TeeSquared
Scoring the fat on the brisket at ½-inch intervals will allow the rub to penetrate the meat
- SPICE RUB AND BRISKET:
- 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons minced chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons pepper
- 1 (4- to 5-pound) brisket roast, fat trimmed to 1/4 inch thick and scored lightly
- AROMATICS AND SAUCE:
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped fine
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon minced chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke
Steak au Poivre
By TeeSquared
Great sauce, good for just about any steak dish
- 4 tenderloin steaks, 6 to 8 ounces each and no more than 1 1/2 inches
- thick
- Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons whole peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/3 cup Cognac, plus 1 teaspoon
- 1 cup heavy cream
White Chili
By TeeSquared
You can make this with 1-1/2 cups of canned California chiles, if you must
- 1 pound dried navy beans
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 poblano chiles, roasted, skinned & diced
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1-1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped
Mac & Cheese "Toast"
By TeeSquared
Great use of leftover macaroni & cheese
- Leftover baked macaroni and cheese, refrigerated for at least overnight
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 egg beaten with 2 ounces water
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- Oil for deep frying, preheated to 375 degrees
Chicken Tajine with Olives & Lemons
By TeeSquared
Another Cook's Illustrated version, this time with chicken thighs
- 1 tsp. ground ginger
- 1-1/2 tsps. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. ground coriander
- 2 tsp. sweet paprika
- salt and freshly-ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 8 bone-in, chicken thighs (about 3 lbs), skinned and trimmed of excess fat
- 1 large onion, halved and sliced thin
- 2 tbsp. water
- 4 medium cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 can (14 oz.) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1 2" strip of lemon peel
- 3 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and coarsly chopped
- 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
Grilled Potato Salad w/Red Pepper/Smoked Paprika Mayonnaise
By TeeSquared
Heat the grill to high. Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover by 1-inch with cold water
- 2 pounds small Yukon gold potatoes, scrubbed
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup prepared mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 red bell peppers, grilled, peeled, seeded and diced
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon champagne or white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Spanish smoked paprika
- Canola oil
- 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish
Basic Red Wine Pan Sauce
By TeeSquared
Base recipe that makes enough for 4 steaks
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces and chilled
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced
- Salt and pepper