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Garlicky Sauteed Swiss Chard
By nnlester
Directions Add the oil to a large saute pan with the garlic and red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 large bunch Swiss chard, ribs removed and chopped, leaves roughly chopped
- Kosher salt
- Splash red wine vinegar
Beet Hummus
By nnlester
Step 1 Preheat the oven to 425°
- 2 pounds red beets, scrubbed
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 cup tahini
- Kosher salt
- Warm pita bread, for serving
Chocolate-Almond Moelleux
By nnlester
This moelleux is just that
- 1/2 cup GF almond paste
- 3/4 cup confectioner’s sugar
- 7 egg yolks
- 4 egg whites
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup Artisan GF Flour Blend
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup melted butter
French Dip Sandwiches
By nnlester
Directions In a large, shallow skillet over moderate heat, melt butter
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 jigger dry sherry, optional
- 2 cans beef consomme, found on broth and soups aisle or beef broth
- 1 1/2 pounds deli sliced roast beef
- Grill seasoning blend for steak, such as Montreal Steak Seasoning Blend, or, coarse salt and pepper
- 4 torpedo sandwich rolls, split
Roman-style Chicken
By nnlester
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 4 skinless chicken breast halves, with ribs
- 2 skinless chicken thighs, with bones
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus 1 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus 1 teaspoon
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 3 ounces prosciutto, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon fresh oregano leaves
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
Buckwheat Pancakes
By nnlester
Roast the strawberries: preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
- 1 cup buckwheat flour (or 1/2 buckwheat and 1/2 flour of choice)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk, shaken
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Butter, for the skillet
- 1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced into bite-sized quarters or halves
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
Tender Gluten Free Apple Cake
By nnlester
Preheat your oven to 325°F
- 1 1/2 pounds baking apples (about 3 large apples), peeled, cored and diced (a mix of Empire, Gala, and green apples works really well)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons (158 g) all purpose gluten free flour (I used Better Batter)
- 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum (omit if your blend already contains it)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
- 10 tablespoons (140 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 eggs (100 g, weighed out of shell) at room temperature, beaten
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Classic Deli Russian Dressing
By nnlester
Great on deli sandwiches
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Chili Sauce
- 1 tbsp. freshly grated or prepared Horseradish (more if you like it a little spicier).
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire Sauce
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Blueberry Lemon Scones
By nnlester
Instructions Preheat your oven to 350 degrees
- Lemon Glaze:
- 1/2 cup Nutiva shortening
- 3 cups spelt flour
- 1/4 cup Nutiva coconut palm sugar
- 1 tablespoon + 3/4 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons coconut milk, divided
- 1/4 cup coconut palm nectar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Scallops With Herbed Brown Butter
By nnlester
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound sea scallops, side muscle removed
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 4 sprigs herbs (such as tarragon, lemon thyme, or sage)
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice