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Green Beans with New Potatoes
By nnlester
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen
- 3 pounds fresh green beans
- 1/4 pound salt pork, sliced
- 1/4 cup bacon grease
- 2 cups chicken broth, plus more if needed
- 2 to 3 teaspoons House Seasoning, recipe follows
- 12 small red potatoes
- 1 onion, cut into slivers
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter, sliced
- Ground black pepper
Country French Omelet
By nnlester
2008, Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics, All Rights Reserved
- 1 tablespoon good olive oil
- 3 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup (1-inch-diced) unpeeled Yukon Gold potatoes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 5 extra-large eggs
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives
Mini Phyllo Cups Filled with Shrimp Salad
By nnlester
I don't use the phyllo cups and don't chop the shrimp so finely and add a pinch of cayenne
- 2 cups shrimp, cooked, peeled, and finely diced, about 1 pound
- 1/2 cup finely diced celery
- 1 tablespoon minced green onion
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 (15-count) package frozen mini phyllo shells, thawed, or homemade, recipe follows
- 1 stick butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 sheets phyllo dough
- 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley leaves
Farro Pasta With In A Creamy Thyme Sauce With Mushrooms & Sausage
By nnlester
Heat a large pasta pot with lightly salted water to a boil
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1/2 Pound Mild Italian Sausage Links, Casings Removed
- 1 Pound Mixed Mushroom Blend, Wiped Clean (See Notes Above)
- 1/3 Cup Finely Chopped Onion
- 2 Garlic Cloves, Minced
- 2 1/2 Cups Heavy Cream
- 2 Teaspoons Fresh Thyme Leaves
- Salt & Pepper To Taste
- 3/4 Pound Farro or Whole Grain Pasta (See Notes Above)
- 1/4 Cup Chopped Roasted & Shelled Chestnuts
- Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese
Peruvian-Style Roast Chicken with Tangy Green Sauce
By nnlester
This cumin- and paprika-spiced number gets added punch from an addictively tangy green sauce and a crisp, bright av...
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 2 lemons
- 1 (4-4 1/2-pound) whole chicken
- 1 cup (packed) cilantro leaves with tender stems
- 1 –2 medium jalapeños, coarsely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 English hothouse or 2 Persian cucumbers, cubed
- 1 firm-ripe avocado, cubed
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves with tender stems, coarsely chopped, plus more for serving
Grain Free Breadsticks
By nnlester
Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- 1/3 cup olive oil or avocado oil (I use THIS)
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 cup arrowroot powder or tapioca starch (I use THIS)
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (I use THIS)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- optional: 1/4 cup Romano or Parmesan cheese (omit for dairy-free)
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup coconut flour
- extra olive oil, Italian seasoning or fresh herbs (fresh basil and thyme are good choices) and cheese for topping
Spiced Salmon Kebabs
By nnlester
Here's a little trick: Thread salmon pieces onto two skewers so they don't flip and spin every time you turn them o...
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 pounds skinless salmon fillet (preferably wild), cut into 1" pieces
- 2 lemons, very thinly sliced into rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 16 bamboo skewers soaked in water 1 hour
Pan Fried Fish
By nnlester
Recipe courtesy Alton Brown
- 1 large or two small skin-on fish fillets, about 8 ounces (rainbow trout, small salmon, brown trout)
- Kosher salt
- Ground black pepper
- Flour for dredging
- 2 tablespoon Canola oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoons capers, drained
- 1 lemon, juiced
Veal Meatballs in Broth: Boccete in Brodo
By nnlester
Recipe courtesy Mario Batali
- 2 to 3 lean beef bones, for flavor
- 1 large onion, cut into 1/2--inch
- 1 carrot, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 2 celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup pecorino
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 pound ground veal
Collard Greens
By nnlester
In a large pot, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil and add smoked meat, house seasoning, seasoned salt and hot sauce
- 1/2 pound smoked meat (ham hocks, smoked turkey wings, or smoked neck bones)
- 1 tablespoon House seasoning, recipe follows
- 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
- 1 tablespoon hot red pepper sauce
- 1 large bunch collard greens
- 1 tablespoon butter
- House Seasoning
- 1 cup salt
- 1/4 cup black pepper
- 1/4 cup garlic powder
- Mix all ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.