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Carpe diem ratatouille
By á-58
Preheat the oven to 450°F
- ■1 large globe eggplant (about 1 pound), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- ■Salt
- ■5 Tbs. olive oil
- ■2 medium yellow onions, halved and sliced thinly (about 2 cups)
- ■3 red or yellow bell peppers, seeded and julienned (about 2 1/2 cups)
- ■4 to 6 cloves garlic, minced
- ■1 large zucchini, cut into half-moons (about 2 1/2 cups)
- ■Ground black pepper
- ■6 medium vine-ripe tomatoes (about 3 cups), or 1 (28-ounce) can plum tomatoes
- ■1 to 2 sprigs fresh thyme, or 1 tsp. dried
- ■1 tsp. dried oregano
- ■Chopped fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Easy Sandwich Bread
By á-58
We knew that hastily made yeast breads can sometimes lack the structure necessary for a satisfactory rise, and thei...
- 2 cups (11 ounces) bread flour
- 6 tablespoons (2 ounces) whole-wheat flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant or rapid-rise yeast
- 1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons warm water (120 degrees)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten with 1 teaspoon water and pinch salt
Fried Meatball Sandwich with Giardiniera
By á-58
For the meatballs: Preheat the oven to broil
- Meatballs:
- 5 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups grated Pecorino Romano
- 1 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 3 pounds ground chuck
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 pound ground veal (if you don't like veal, just use more beef)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Olive oil, for frying
- Sandwich Build:
- 8 slices provolone
- 4 ciabatta buns, split
- 1 jar your favorite marinara sauce, warmed
- 1 jar roasted red peppers, sliced into strips
- 1 cup Homemade Hot Giardiniera, roughly chopped (or store-bought)
BAKER'S GERMAN'S Sweet Chocolate Cupcakes
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Heat oven to 350°F. Microwave chocolate and butter in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min
- 1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S GERMAN'S Sweet Chocolate, chopped
- 3/4 cup butter or margarine
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2 cups flour, divided
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Coconut-Pecan Filling and Frosting
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 can (12 oz.) evaporated milk
- 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup butter or margarine
- 1 pkg. (7 oz.) BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut (2-2/3 cups)
- 1-1/2 cups chopped PLANTERS Pecans
Zucchini Gratin
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- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, plus extra for topping
- 1 pound yellow onions, cut in 1/2 and sliced (3 large)
- 2 pounds zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick (4 zucchini)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup hot milk
- 3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
- 3/4 cup grated Gruyere
Baked Sticky Honey and Sriracha Chicken
By á-58
This recipe is easy-peasy and a great one for weeknight dinners
- One 4-pound chicken, cut into 10 pieces
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 5 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Kosher salt and ground pepper
Hungarian Beef Stew
By á-58
Most stews begin by browning meat on the stovetop to boost flavor
- 1 (3 1/2- to 4-pound) boneless beef chuck-eye roast , trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes (see note)
- Salt
- 1/3 cup sweet paprika (see note)
- 1 (12-ounce) jar roasted red peppers , drained and rinsed (about 1 cup)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 teaspoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 large onions , diced small (about 6 cups)
- 4 large carrots , peeled and cut into 1-inch-thick rounds (about 2 cups)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup beef broth , warmed
- 1/4 cup sour cream (optional; see note)
- Ground black pepper
Wok-Stirred Beef with Eggplant and Black Beans
By á-58
The full-flavored pungency of black beans complements meats like beef and less delicate seafood
- 4 medium Japanese eggplants or 2 medium regular eggplants, cut into 1/2-dice
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons grapeseed or canola oil
- 1/2 cup Black Bean-Garlic Sauce
- 1 pound flank steak, cut diagonally into 1/4-inch slices
Fresh Pasta
By á-58
In a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine the flour and salt on low speed
- 2 cups “OO” flour, plus more as needed
- 1 teaspoons kosher salt
- 7 large egg yolks
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Apple Butter-Pumpkin Pie
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Apple butter lends its fruity flavor to this harvest pie
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 1 cup apple butter
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 eggs
- One 5-ounce can evaporated milk (2/3 cup)
- 1/2 cup milk
- Pastry for Single-Crust or Double-Crust Pie
- whipped cream (optional)