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Bolognese with Pappardelle
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In a large pot, heat EVOO over medium-high heat, then add the pancetta and cook, stirring occasionally, until brown...
- 2 tablespoons EVOO Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/4 pound ground pancetta, cut small dice or ground
- 1 pound ground sirloin
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 onion, cut into small dice
- 1 carrot, cut into small dice
- 2 celery stalks, cut into small dice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced or grated
- Salt and ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon thyme leaves, removed from stem and chopped
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 2 cups red wine
- 3 cups beef stock
- 1/2 teaspoon (a pinch or two) crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 pound pappardelle pasta
- 1 1/2 cups grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, divided
- 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped, divided
Chewy Sugar Cookies
By á-58
The final dough will be slightly softer than most cookie dough
- 2 1/4 cups (11 1/4 ounces) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1 1/2 cups (10 1/2 ounces) sugar, plus 1/3 cup for rolling
- 2 ounces cream cheese, cut into 8 pieces
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted and still warm
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Black Bean With Bacon Soup
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Cover beans with cold water by 3 inches in a bowl and soak at room temperature at least 8 hours, or quick-soak (see...
- 1 1/2 cups dried black beans (10 oz), picked over and rinsed
- 8 bacon slices (7 oz), chopped (1 cup)
- 1 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice (3/4 cup)
- 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice (3/4 cup)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped seeded fresh jalape&241;o chile
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled
- 1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
- 3 qt reduced-sodium chicken broth (96 fl oz)
- 3/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Accompaniments: sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro
- Accompaniments: sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro
Buttermilk Pancakes
By á-58
Mix all ingredients well in small mixing bowl
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Almond Biscotti
By á-58
We wanted biscotti that were hard and crunchy, but not hard to eat, and bold in flavor
- 1 1/4 cups (6 1/4 ounces) whole almonds, lightly toasted
- 1 3/4 cups (8 3/4 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, plus 1 large white beaten with pinch salt
- 1 cup (7 ounces) sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil spray
English Muffin Bread
By á-58
We’ve taken our favorite English muffin recipe and translated it into a simple bread recipe that toasts and taste...
- Cornmeal
- 5 cups (27 1/2 ounces) bread flour
- 4 1/2 teaspoons instant or rapid-rise yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 cups whole milk, heated to 120 degrees
Beef Kebabs
By á-58
To ensure evenly sized chunks, we prefer to purchase whole steak tips (sometimes labeled “flap meat”) and cut t...
- Marinade
- 1 medium onion, roughly chopped
- 6 medium garlic cloves, roughly chopped
- 2 teaspoons finely grated zest
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/3 cup beef broth
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil, plus extra for cooking grate
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons table salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Beef and Vegetables
- 2 pounds sirloin steak tips, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 2-inch chunks (see note)
- 1 large zucchini or summer squash (about 1/2 pound), ends trimmed, halved lengthwise, and cut crosswise into 1-inch-thick slices
- 1 large red or green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 large red or sweet onion, ends trimmed, peeled, halved lengthwise, core discarded, each half cut into 4 wedges and each wedge cut crosswise into thirds
Fresh Pumpkin Soup
By á-58
In a slow cooker, combine the first eight ingredients; mix well
- Toasted Pumpkin Seeds:
- 8 cups chopped fresh pumpkin (about 3 pounds)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3 small tart apples, peeled and chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger or 2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Chocolate Pots de Creme
By á-58
1. Whip together egg yolk, sugar, and salt
- 5 egg yolk
- 5 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cup half and half
- 10 ounces Ghirardelli 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/2 teaspoon expresso powder, whipped
Seared Magret Duck Breast with Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Haricots Verts and Brandied Cherry Reduction Sauce
By á-58
Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2007
- Brandied Cherry Reduction:
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons minced shallots
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 3/4 cup brandied cherries, halved
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups rich duck or chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- 1 tablespoon cold butter
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 pounds Idaho potatoes, peeled and large diced
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
- 1/2 pound haricots verts, stem ends trimmed
- Haricots Verts (thin green beans):
- 1 cup water
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Duck Breast:
- 2 Magret duck breast halves, 12 to 16 ounces each
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- Rosemary sprigs, for garnish