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Greek Orzo Salad
By nnlester
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
- 2 (6 ounce) cans marinated artichoke hearts
- 1 tomato, seeded and chopped
- 1 cucumber, seeded and chopped
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 (2 ounce) can black olives, drained
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
Chicken-Fried Steak with Spiced Milk Gravy
By nnlester
Directions For the marinade: Soak the tenderized steaks in the buttermilk for 1 hour or up to overnight
- Eight 4-ounce 1/4-inch-thick eye of round steaks, needled or pounded and tenderized
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons smashed brined peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon brining liquid from the peppercorns
- 2 dashes hot sauce
- Kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Grain Free Free French Bread
By nnlester
Cut a 6 inch wide piece of parchment paper and line 2 wells of a french bread pan
- 1 1/2 cups honeyville blanched almond flour
- 3/4 cup organic potato starch
- 2/3 cup warm water90-115 degrees F
- 1/2 cup arrowroot starch
- 1/4 cup organic tapioca starch
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 packages instant, rapid rise yeast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (real salt)
Merguez with Halloumi and Flame-Roasted Peppers
By nnlester
Recipe courtesy Nigella Lawson (Copyright 2007, Nigella Express, Hyperion, All Rights Reserved)
- 8 merguez or spicy sausages (approximately 12 ounces)
- 1 (8-ounce) block halloumi cheese
- 1 (8-ounce) jar flame-roasted peppers
- 1 tablespoon garlic oil
Gluten Free Cherry Pie
By nnlester
Pulse the flour, salt, and sugar in processor bowl fitted with steel blade to combine
- Ingredients:
- Gluten Free Cherry Pie Crust Recipe
- 3 cups (360 g) No. 3 Gluten Free Pastry Flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
- 1/2 cup (120 g) boiling hot milk, (can be substituted with water)
- 16 tablespoons (226 g) butter, cut in 1/4-inch cubes and frozen (can be substituted with lard or vegetable shortening)
- 2 eggs, separated (*egg-free substitution, see note below instructions)
- For the Filling:
- Pie crust dough
- 2 pounds fresh cherries, measured with stems and pits
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup (100 g) sugar
- 1 to 2 tablespoons No. 3 Gluten Free Pastry Flour
Radish Raita
By nnlester
Mix together yogurt, mint, chile, onion, and lime juice
- 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint and/or cilantro
- 1 serrano chile, seeded, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 cup coarsely grated red radishes, plus more for serving
- Kosher salt
- Olive oil and fresh cilantro leaves (for serving)
Apple, Pear and Walnut Salad
By nnlester
Recipe courtesy Sunny Anderson, 2008
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 orange, zested
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 4 apples, preferably use 2 to 3 different kinds
- 2 pears, preferably red and green
- 2/3 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Quinoa Tabbouleh
By nnlester
The classic Middle Eastern salad gets an of-the-moment upgrade with the "it" grain, quinoa
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed well
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more
- 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large English hothouse cucumber or 2 Persian cucumbers, cut into 1/4" pieces
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
Lasagna
By nnlester
This recipe came from Cindy Croce's cousin who lives in Rome
- Marinara Sauce
- 1 lb. ground beef added to marinara
- Bechamel sauce (recipe under Sauces)
- Lasagne noodles
- Sliced fresh mozzarella
- Parmesan
Basil Ice Cream
By nnlester
Bring milk, basil, 1/4 cup sugar, and a pinch of salt to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan, stirring, then remove ...
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup well-chilled heavy cream
- Special equipment: an instant-read thermometer; an ice cream maker