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Spring Pea Pesto with Bacon and Leeks
By nnlester
In a medium pan, set over medium heat, add the cubed bacon and cook until crispy and browned, stirring it every so ...
- 3 slices bacon, cubed
- 1 large leek, sliced and washed thoroughly
- 3/4 pound peas, fresh or frozen (if frozen make sure they're defrosted)
- 4 mint leaves
- 1 garlic clove
- Small handful of walnuts
- 1/4 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound linguine or other type of pasta
Chicken In Spicy Tomato Sauce
By nnlester
Heat the olive oil in a heavy bottom pan, and once hot, brown half the chicken pieces on each side until golden bro...
- To Serve:
- 5 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 8 Medium Sized Chicken Thighs, or One (3 pound) Chicken Cut Into Pieces
- 1 Small Onion, Peeled and Finely Diced
- 5 Cloves Garlic, Peeled and Minced
- 1 Red Chili Pepper, Finely Minced
- 3/4 Cup Dry White Wine
- 1 1/2 Cups Chopped Tomatoes
- 1 Teaspoon Oregano
- 1/4 Cup Chopped Fresh Parsley
- Sea Salt and Pepper to Taste
- Green Tops From 4 Scallions
Flourless Almond & Coconut Cake
By nnlester
A Gluten Free Flourless Almond and Coconut Cake that’s moist, tender and incredibly delicious
- 180 g almond powder
- 60 g freshly coconut grated or desiccated coconut
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 250 g caster sugar
- 4 eggs (each egg 60g)
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla essence
- 175 g unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 tbsp almond flakes
- icing sugar (optional)
Salmon with Sweet Chili Glaze, Sugar Snap Peas, and Pea Tendrils
By nnlester
Line rimmed baking sheet with foil
- Nonstick vegetable oil spray
- 1/4 cup Asian sweet chili sauce*
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
- 2 tablespoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger, divided
- 6 6-ounce salmon fillets with skin
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Chinese rice wine or dry Sherry
- 3 cups pea tendrils or pea sprouts (about 6 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
Fried Halibut Sandwich
By nnlester
Rinse fish and pat dry; set aside
- 2 (8-ounce) halibut fillets, skin removed
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 2 kaiser or other large sandwich rolls, halved and toasted
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
Lexington-Style Pulled Pork For Gas Grill
By nnlester
Traditional vinegar-based Lexington-style pulled pork recipes take hours to prepare
- Spice Rub and Pork
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon table salt
- 1 boneless pork shoulder roast (4- to 5-pound)
- 4 cups wood chips, soaked in water for 15 minutes and drained
- Lexington BBQ Sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Baked Nashville Hot Chicken
By nnlester
In a 9 x 13-inch baking dish, add the chicken
- 4 chicken drumsticks
- 3 bone-in chicken thighs
- 2 teaspoons salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup shaken buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
- Pinch of pepper
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, sunflower oil, vegetable or grapes oil
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter or mild-flavored oil like sunflower, vegetable or grapeseed oil
- 1 tablespoon ground cayenne pepper (or more or less depending on your heat tolerance)
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
Sole Meuniere With Rice Pilaf
By nnlester
Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat oil in a medium ovenproof saucepan over medium
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- Kosher salt, freshly ground white pepper
- freshly ground white pepper
- 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- Fleur de sel
- 1 cup plus 4 tablespoons (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Kosher salt, freshly ground white pepper
- freshly ground white pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 skinless Dover or lemon sole fillets
- 4 tablespoons clarified butter or ghee
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- 2 lemons, halved
Grilled Zucchini and Leeks with Walnuts and Herbs
By nnlester
Preparation Prepare grill for medium-high heat
- 1/3 cup walnuts
- 1 garlic clove, finely grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 large leeks, white and pale-green parts only, halved lengthwise with some root attached
- 2 large zucchini (about 1 lb.), halved lengthwise
- 1/2 cup (lightly packed) fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves with tender stems
Roasted Shrimp Salad
By nnlester
2008, Ina Garten, All Rights Reserved
- 2 1/2 pounds (12 to 15 count) shrimp
- 1 tablespoon good olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup good mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon orange zest (2 oranges)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tablespoon good white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup minced fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 2 tablespoons small-diced red onion