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Pancetta-Wrapped Pork Roast
By chrisd9969
Blend the garlic, rosemary, thyme, and oil in a small food processor, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasiona...
- 8 large garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (3 1/2 to 4-pound) tied boneless pork loin roast
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 ounces thinly sliced pancetta
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups dry white wine
Herbed Polenta
By chrisd9969
Bring the water to a boil in a heavy large saucepan
- 6 cups water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 3/4 cups yellow cornmeal
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Hazelnut Crunch (Noci Croccante)
By chrisd9969
Line a heavy large baking sheet with parchment paper
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/3 cup dark corn syrup
- 2 1/2 cups coarsely chopped toasted hazelnuts
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Vanilla Cresent Cookies
By chrisd9969
1.Beat buter, sugar, yolks, vanilla and salt until fluffy
- •14 TB softened unsalted butter, no substitutes
- •1/2 c. sugar
- •2 egg yolks
- •1 TB vanilla extract
- •pinch of salt
- •1 c. finely ground blanched almonds
- •2 1/2 c. sifted flour
- •1 c. confectioner's sugar
Sesame Seared Tuna
By chrisd9969
1.In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, mirin, honey and sesame oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 4 (6 ounce) tuna steaks
- 1/2 cup sesame seeds
- wasabi paste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Golden Macaroni And Cheese
By chrisd9969
Cook the macaroni according to package directions; drain well
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon onion salt
- 4 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided*
- 1 cup soft breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
OVEN ROASTED VEGETABLES
By chrisd9969
Wash and dry vegetables. Any combination of vegetables in season may be used
- 2 red peppers
- 1 green bell pepper
- 2 onions
- 2 zucchini
- 8 oz. box mushrooms
- 6 new potatoes, scrubbed
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed or pressed
- coarsely ground pepper
- 1/2 tsp. oregano
- 1/2 tbsp. basil
- 1/2 tsp rosemary
Jason's 4 minute tuna steaks
By chrisd9969
Marinade (30 minutes to 2 hours before serving) Mix all ingredients on the left (except tuna) in a non-reactive bo...
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 3 clove garlic minced
- 2 Tbsp minced ginger root
- 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1/4 cup sesame oil
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp chili pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 Tbsp chopped cilantro
- 4 8oz yellowfin tuna steaks (1 1/2" thick)
- 1 tsp chopped rosemary
Espresso Frappe
By chrisd9969
Mix the milk and cream in a 9 by 13-inch glass baking pan and put it in the freezer for 2 to 3 hours
- 3 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 shots espresso, chilled (or 1/2 cup instant espresso)
- 1/2 cup simple syrup, recipe follows
- Crumbled amaretti cookies (or biscotti), for garnish
Creamy Orzo
By chrisd9969
Bring a heavy large saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat
- 1 pound orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large shallot, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, juices drained
- 1 1/4 cups whipping cream
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper