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Cheesemonger's Mac and Cheese
By cw_2009
Mix all cheeses. Set aside 1 cup for topping; cover and chill
- 1 1/2 cups coarsely grated Gruyere Cheese
- 1 1/2 cups coarsely grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 6 oz)
- 1 1/2 cups diced rindless Brie (cut from 1 pound wedge)
- 5 Tbsp butter, divided
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 3/4 tsp (scant) nutmeg
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 3/4 cups fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French Bread
- 1 pound Penne pasta
- 8 tsp whipping cream (if making 1 day ahead)
Grilled Rib Eye Steak
By cw_2009
Mix vinaigrette, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and minced garlic in a gallon-size ziptop bag
- 1/3 cup bottled balsamic vinaigrette
- 2 tsp grainy Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Tsp minced garlic
- 2- 1 inch thick boneless rib eye steaks, about 12 oz each
- 1 medium red onion cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
Oreogasm Ice Cream
By cw_2009
easy ice cream dessert
- 3 c. heavy cream
- 1 14-oz. can sweetened condensed milk
- c. crushed Oreos (about 30 Oreos), plus more for topping
- 1/4 c. caramel, plus more for topping
- 1/4 c. chocolate sauce, plus more for topping
Char-Grilled Rack of Lamb with Cinnamon and Cumin
By cw_2009
The smoky flavours of the marinade meld beautifully with the lamb and the bold Mint Mojo
- 1 tbsp plus 1/2 cup (15 mL plus 125 mL) olive oil
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) ancho chile powder
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) ground cinnamon
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) ground coriander
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) ground cumin
- 1/4 cup (60 mL)?minced fresh ginger
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 28-ounce (796 mL) can diced tomatoes, with their juice
- Kosher salt
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) honey
- 1/2 cup (125 mL)?chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 lamb racks (about 3 lbs/1.4 kg total) separated into chops by your butcher
- Mint Mojo
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh mint
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
- 11/2 tbsp (22.5 mL)?lemon juice
- 11/2 tsp (7 mL) sugar fr
best balsamic glazed chicken
By cw_2009
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
- 1/2 c. balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp. honey
- 1 1/2 tbsp. whole-grain mustard
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 c. baby red potatoes, halved (quartered if large)
- 1 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 3-4 rosemary sprigs, for skillet
Mom's piggies
By cw_2009
Mix together to taste. Wrap small amounts of hmburger in bread dough and let raise
- Hamburger
- Oatmeal
- Salt
- Pepper
- all spice
- nutmeg
- garlic powder
Christmas sangria
By cw_2009
1 Add fresh fruit to a large pitcher
- 1 1
- bottle (750 ml) red wine
- 2 2
- cups pomegranate or cranberry juice
- 1/2 1/2
- cup apple cider
- 1/2 1/2
- cup brandy
- 1/4 1/4
- cup honey
- Arils from 1 pomegranate
- 1 1
- cup cranberries
- 1 1
- green apple or green pear, chopped
Grilled Margarita Shrimp for Two
By cw_2009
Soak 4 bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 cup margarita mix (from 33.8-oz. bottle)
- 2 tablespoons tequila
- 12 shelled deveined uncooked large shrimp with tails left on
Parmesan Chicken (Barefoot Contessa)
By cw_2009
Pound the chicken breasts until they are 1/4-inch thick
- Lemon Vinaigrette:
- 4 to 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 extra-large eggs
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 1/4 cups seasoned dry bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus extra for serving
- Unsalted butter
- Good olive oil
- Salad greens for 6, washed and spun dry
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
- 1/2 cup good olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
apricot with blue cheese & cream cheese
By cw_2009
super easy appetizer
- dried apricots
- 3 oz blue cheese
- 3 oz cream cheese
- candied pecans or walnuts