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Grilled Octopus Salad
By dyannucci
Serves 4 as an appetizer 3/4 cup spring garlic, white and edible green parts, cut into 1-inch pieces 3-4 finger...
- TIP:
- 1-1/2 octopus, cleaned, heads and tentacles separated
- 1 quart light olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 small unpeeled onions, quartered
- 2 tsp. sea salt
- 2 tsp. fennel seed
- 2 tsp. coriander seed
- 1 tsp. black peppercorns
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup plain whole milk Chobani Greek yogurt
- 3/4 cup spring garlic, white and edible green parts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice (from about 1 large orange)
- 3 Tbs. fresh lemon juice (from about 1 medium lemon)
- 2 Tbs. sherry vinegar
- 1 Tbs. finely chopped shallot
- 1 Tbs. chopped fresh oregano
- 1 tsp. Calabrian red chili sauce (found at specialty food shops or Italian grocers)
- 1 tsp. sea salt
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 oz. baby arugula
- 3-4 fingerling potatoes, boiled until tender, cut into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1/2 cup fresh fava beans, blanched and shocked, skins removed
- 1/2 cup roasted red pepper, cut into thin strips
- Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- If you can’t find spring garlic, substitute white part of 1 medium leek and 1 clove elephant garlic.
Pasta with Lobster
By dyannucci
MA Extremely good Paccheri large rigatoni too heavy for this dish
- 1 package of Paccheri pasta Use taglioini or tagliatelle or fettuccine
- 1 lb lobster tail meat, removed from shell and cut into small dice Can also use shrimp, bay scallops even shrimp But frozen lobster cold water
- 1/4 cup grapeseed oil
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- Pinch of crushed red pepper
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup cognac or brandy
- 5 cups pomodoro sauce (see recipe on previous page)
- 2 Tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 cup sweet green peas
- 3 Tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
- 3 Tablespoons chiffonade of basil
- Salt and pepper
Minted Vinaigrette
By dyannucci
andy Husband tremont 647
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cups extra virgin olive oil
- 10 leaves fresh peppermint, minced
- 1 Tbs fresh chives minced
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper for seasoning
Beignets
By dyannucci
To replicate the airy, crisp texture and tangy yeast flavor of these classic New Orleans doughnuts, we began by usi...
- Ingredients
- 1 cup water, heated to 110 degrees
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant or rapid-rise yeast
- 3 cups (15 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 quarts vegetable oil
- Confectioners' sugar
Prosciutto Arugula Panini
By dyannucci
Nutrition Facts (Prosciutto Arugula Panini) Servings Per Recipe 6,Calories 236,Protein (gm) 10,Carbohydrate (gm) ...
- 1 12 ounce whole wheat baguette or Italian bread (about 18 inches long)
- 3 tablespoons prepared basil pesto
- 8 thin slices prosciutto (3 oz.)
- 1 cup lightly packed arugula leaves, chopped
- 1/2 1/2
- cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (2 oz.)
- Olive oil spray
Creamy Polenta
By dyannucci
In a large saucepan, bring 6 cups water and the olive oil to a boil
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 cups polenta
- 1/2 cup mascarpone
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
SHRIMP AND ARTICHOKE CASSEROLE
By dyannucci
This is rich. " it can be doubled or tripled with ease, and can be made earlier in the day
- 1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 pounds cooked shrimp (shelled and deveined)
- 8-10 canned artichoke hearts, chopped coarsely
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 1/2 cups light cream
- 1/2 cup dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Shrimp Siu Mai (Dumplings)
By dyannucci
giada very good
- 1 egg white
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon arrowroot
- 1/2 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup frozen petite peas, thawed
- 1/4 cup chopped chives
- 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 4 egg roll wrappers
- Vegetable oil cooking spray
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3/4 teaspoon hot sauce (recommended: Sriracha)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Salt encrusted Brazini
By dyannucci
Branzini, or Mediterrean sea bass, is popular throughout Italy
- 1 whole branzini, cleaned with head and tail intact
- 2 lbs coarse salt
- 1 egg white
- 1/4 cup water
- Lemon
- Rao’s extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Pickled Chiles
By dyannucci
Pack the chiles into 2 (1-quart) jars and add enough water to come within 1/2-inch of the rim
- 2 pounds chiles
- Sherry vinegar
- Sugar
- Kosher salt
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
- 2 tablespoons black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 4 sprigs fresh marjoram
- 3 garlic cloves