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Ribollita
By maxwells4
2006, Barefoot Contessa at Home, All Rights Reserved
- 1/2 pound dried white beans, such as Great Northern or cannellini
- Kosher salt
- 1/4 cup good olive oil, plus extra for serving
- 1/4 pound large diced pancetta or smoked bacon
- 2 cups chopped yellow onions (2 onions)
- 1 cup chopped carrots (3 carrots)
- 1 cup chopped celery (3 stalks)
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic (6 cloves)
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 (28-ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes in puree, chopped
- 4 cups coarsely chopped or shredded savoy cabbage, optional
- 4 cups coarsely chopped kale
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 6 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
- 4 cups sourdough bread cubes, crusts removed
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, for serving
TOMATO QUICHE
By maxwells4
Cut 2 large ripe tomatoes into slices 1/2 inch thick (6 slices)
- 9 inch pie shell baked only 8 min. at 425 degrees
- 2 lg. ripe tomatoes
- 1/4 c. flour
- Salt, pepper, oil
- 1/2 c. sliced black olives
- 1 c. minced scallions
- 3 slices Swiss cheese
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 c. grated Cheddar cheese
- 1 c. milk
Cornmeal-Fried Onion Rings
By maxwells4
2006, Barefoot Contessa at Home, All Rights Reserved
- 2 large Spanish onions (or 3 yellow onions)
- 2 cups buttermilk
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (medium) yellow cornmeal
- 1 quart vegetable oil
Green Bean Casserole
By maxwells4
Melt 2 tsp butter and stir in flour, salt, pepper, sugar, and onion
- 1 T butter, divided
- 2 tsp flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp grated onion
- 1 pint sour cream
- 1/2 lb Swiss cheese, grated
- 2 (16 oz) can whole green beans
- Cracker crumbs
Fines Herbs Omelette
By maxwells4
Copyright 2010, Terry Harwood, All Rights Reserved
- 1/2 tablespoon medium chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 1/2 tablespoon medium chopped fresh chervil
- 3/4 tablespoon thin sliced fresh chives
- 1/2 teaspoon thin sliced fresh tarragon
- 2 extra-large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Pinch kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 ounces plain goat cheese
- 2 ounces roasted red peppers, julienned
Bay Scallop Gratin
By maxwells4
2008, Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics, All Rights Reserved
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 6 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium shallots, minced
- 2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto di Parma, minced
- 4 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, plus extra for garnish
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Pernod
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 tablespoons good olive oil
- 1/2 cup panko
- 6 tablespoons dry white wine
- 2 pound fresh bay scallops
- Lemon, for garnish
Baked Shrimp Scampi
By maxwells4
2008, Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics, All Rights Reserved
- 2 pounds (12 to 15 per pound) shrimp in the shell
- 3 tablespoons good olive oil
- 2 tablespoons dry white wine
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 4 teaspoons minced garlic (4 cloves)
- 1/4 cup minced shallots
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 extra-large egg yolk
- 2/3 cup panko (Japanese dried bread flakes)
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff with Mushrooms
By maxwells4
Very good and EASY! Inexpensive cut of meat made delicious
- 3 lb chuck steak or round steak, cut crosswise into strips about 1/2 inch wide
- 3 T flour plus 2 T
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 12 T unsalted butter, divided
- 3 T olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup red wine, such as Cabernet
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 1/2 lbs baby portobello or cremini mushrooms, cut up ot sliced
- 1/4 cup dry sherry
- 2 T Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp dry mustard
- 2 T fresh flat leaf parsley, minced
- Egg noodles
Coffee and Porter Braised Brisket
By maxwells4
Season the brisket with the salt and pepper
- 4-pound brisket, flat half, trimmed of fat
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 medium yellow onions, peeled and quartered
- 6 ribs celery, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
- 12-ounce bottle chili sauce
- Three 12-ounce bottles porter beer
- 2 cups strong black coffee
Italian Wedding Soup
By maxwells4
2008, Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics, All Rights Reserved
- 3/4 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 pound chicken sausage, casings removed
- 2/3 cup fresh white bread crumbs
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves)
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus extra for serving
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 extra-large egg, lightly beaten
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons good olive oil
- 1 cup minced yellow onion
- 1 cup diced carrots (3 carrots), cut into 1/4 inch pieces
- 3/4 cup diced celery (2 stalks), cut into 1/4 inch pieces
- 10 cups homemade chicken stock
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup small pasta such as tubetini or stars
- 1/4 cup minced fresh dill
- 12 ounces baby spinach, washed and trimmed