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Green Salad with Creamy Mustard Vinaigrette
By maxwells4
Copyright 2002, Barefoot Contessa Family Style, All rights reserved
- 3 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
- 1 extra-large egg yolk*, at room temperature (see Note)
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup good olive oil
- Salad greens or mesclun mix for 6 to 8 people
Twice-Baked Potatoes with Mushrooms and Prosciutto
By maxwells4
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 4 russet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus 3 tablespoons
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 8 ounces small mushrooms, such as cremini or button, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded extra-sharp Cheddar
- 4 thin slices prosciutto, halved
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Mexican Chicken Soup
By maxwells4
2006, Barefoot Contessa at Home, All Rights Reserved
- 4 split (2 whole) chicken breasts, bone in, skin on
- Good olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups chopped onions (2 onions)
- 1 cup chopped celery (2 stalks)
- 2 cups chopped carrots (4 carrots)
- 4 large cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 1/2 quarts chicken stock, preferably homemade
- 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes in puree, crushed
- 2 to 4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander seed
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, optional
- 6 (6-inch) fresh white corn tortillas
Pear Salad with POM Honey Dijon Dressing and Blue Cheese Crumbles
By maxwells4
POM Honey Dijon Dressing: Prepare fresh pomegranate juice
- POM Honey Dijon Dressing:
- juice from 2-3 large POM Wonderful Pomegranates,* or 1 cup POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1 lemon, juice and zest
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup canola oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- Pear Salad:
- 1/2 cup arils from 1-2 large POM Wonderful Pomegranates
- 1 lb. salad greens
- 1/2 cup sliced honey roasted almonds
- 1 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 2 ripe d'Anjou pears
Filet of Beef au Poivre
By maxwells4
Copyright 2004, Barefoot in Paris, All Rights Reserved
- 6 filet mignon, cut 1 1/4 inches thick
- Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper
- 3 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 cup chopped shallots (3 to 4 shallots)
- 1 cup canned beef broth
- 1/2 cup good Cognac or brandy
Honey Beef With Sesame Seeds
By maxwells4
Wash and drain the vegetables
- Marinade:
- 1/2 pound flank steak
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 1/2 green bell pepper
- 1 cup mung bean sprouts
- 1 stalk celery
- 4 teaspoons liquid honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- Other:
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 slices ginger
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 4 teaspoons water
- 3 tablespoons white sesame seeds, toasted
- 4 tablespoons oil for stir-frying
Scott's Short Ribs
By maxwells4
2002, Barefoot Contessa Family Style, All Rights Reserved
- 6 beef short ribs, trimmed of fat
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup good olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups chopped onion (2 onions)
- 4 cups large-diced celery (6 large stalks)
- 2 carrots, peeled and large-diced
- 1 small fennel, fronds, stems, and core removed, large-diced
- 1 leek, cleaned and large-diced, white part only
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 (750-ml) bottle burgundy or other dry red wine
- Fresh rosemary sprigs
- Fresh thyme sprigs
- 6 cups beef stock
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Apricot Glazed Pork
By maxwells4
Mix broth, preserves, onion and mustard in 3 1/2-qt
- Ingredients
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can Campbell's® Condensed Chicken Broth
- 1 (18 ounce) jar apricot preserves
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
- 4 pounds boneless pork loin roast
Mixed Salad (Insalata Mista)
By maxwells4
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 1/3 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cup white wine vinegar or fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 cups arugula
- 4 cups bite-size pieces radicchio, from 1 (10-ounce) head
- 1 carrot, peeled
- 1 hothouse cucumber, peeled
Lemony Chicken with Artichoke Hearts
By maxwells4
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup vermouth
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water