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Spicy Chicken Soup
By nnlester
Pick meat from chicken, shred, and place in a small bowl (you should have about 4 cups); discard skin and bones
- 1 prepared rotisserie chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 1" piece ginger, peeled, chopped
- 2 quarts low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cups baby spinach
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Veal and Sage Meatballs and Pasta with Gorgonzola-Walnut Sauce
By nnlester
Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray
- 1 pound gemelli pasta or other short cut pasta
- Salt
- 1 pound ground veal
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 6 to 8 sage leaves, finely chopped, a couple of tablespoons
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs, a couple of handfuls
- 1/3 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, eyeball it
- Ground black pepper
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts, divided
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup cream
- 1 cup Gorgonzola, crumbled
- 3 to 4 cups (1 bunch) arugula or baby spinach, cleaned and trimmed
Cheesy Cauliflower Gratin with Pancetta
By nnlester
This Cheesy Cauliflower Gratin with Pancetta is a great side dish, or could be a meal by itself! The homemade chee
- TOPPING:
- 1 large head of cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 ounces diced pancetta or bacon
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- Salt & pepper
- Dash of nutmeg
- 1 cup grated fontina cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
Gluten Free Crêpes
By nnlester
In a large bowl, place the flour blend and salt, and whisk to combine well
- 1 3/4 cups (245 g) xanthan gum-free gluten free flour blend (162 grams superfine white rice flour + 54 grams potato starch + 29 grams tapioca starch/flour)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 eggs (180 g, out of shell) at room temperature, beaten
- 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 cups (16 fl. oz.) milk, at room temperature
Blueberry-Lemon Pie with a Butter Crust
By nnlester
For the flaky butter pie crust: Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 9 ounces (2 sticks plus 2 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 6 cups blueberries
- 3/4 cup sugar, plus more for dusting the pie
- 5 tablespoons cornstarch
- Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into thin pats
- Heavy cream, for brushing the pie
- Ice cream, for serving
The Thin
By nnlester
Recipe courtesy Alton Brown
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 egg
- 2 ounces milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- Ice cream scooper (#20 disher, to be exact)
- Parchment paper
- Baking sheets
- Mixer
Gluten Free Whole Grain White Flour Hybrid
By nnlester
Mix well in a large bowl. Store container in refrigerator or freezer to help preserve nutrients
- 2 cups brown rice flour (I use Bob’s Redmill)
- 1 cup white rice flour
- 1/2 cup teff flour
- 1/2 cup tapioca starch
- 1/2 cup potato starch
Chicken and Brown Rice Soup
By nnlester
Method: In a large pot over medium-high heat, bring 1/2 cup broth to a simmer
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup long-grain brown rice
- 1 small chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 bunch kale or collard greens, thick stems removed and leaves thinly sliced
Basil Grilled Chicken
By nnlester
Prepare charcoal grill. Press the coarsely ground pepper into the meaty side of the chicken breast halves
- 3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 4 skinned chicken breast halves
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped basil leaves, plus 2 tablespoons freshly minced basil leaves
- 1/3 cup (5 tablespoons) butter, melted, plus 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- Fresh basil springs, optional
Yogurt with Fresh Figs, Honey, and Pine Nuts
By nnlester
Toast pine nuts in a dry small skillet over medium-low heat, tossing often, until golden brown, about 4 minutes
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon rose water or orange-flower water
- 3 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 16 fresh figs, halved