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Sicilian Meatball Soup
By á-58
Flavored with Parmesan and garlic and studded with raisins, scrumptious Sicilian meatballs turn vegetable soup into...
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 5 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons raisins
- 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 carrots, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 ribs celery, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1 zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1 1/2 quarts canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
- 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, or 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 cup small pasta shells or other small macaroni
Kung Pao Chicken
By á-58
In a large bowl, combine chicken with egg whites and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to tas...
- 2 large chicken breasts, skin off, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 2 egg whites
- 1 cup carrot nubs, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 4 ribs celery, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1/4 cup Kung Pao Sauce
- 1/2 cup unsalted roasted peanuts, optional
- Steamed white rice on the side
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Grapeseed or canola oil for cooking
Roasted Salt-and-Vinegar Potatoes
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preheat oven 500 degrees Boil potatoes for 20 - 30 minutes until tender
- 3 pounds 2" diameter red potatoes
- 1 1/4 table salt
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons malt vinegar
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Lemon-Lime Meringue Pie
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Both lemon and lime juice are used in this meringue pie for an extra punch of citrus flavor
- For the Custard:
- 5 eggs
- 10 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 cups fresh lime juice (about 4 limes)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 1/2 lemons)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- Zest from two lemons
- 1 deep-dish 9-inch pre-baked pie shell
- For the Meringue:
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup egg whites (about 4 eggs)
Peppercorn Tuna on Kung Pao Bok Choy Fondue
By á-58
Pat tuna dry with paper towel
- 1 pristine center cut piece of tuna, skin off, about 12 ounces, preferably a log
- 1/4 cup coarsely cracked black, red, pink and green peppercorns
- 2 small heads bok choy, halved, cored, washed and spun dry
- 1/4 cup Kung Pao Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Kosher salt to taste
- Grapeseed or canola oil for cooking
Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
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1. For the cake: Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- Pinch salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons natural cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 16 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 16 ounces cream cheese, cut into 8 pieces, softened
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
Grilled Plantains with Rum-Brown Sugar Glaze
By á-58
Heat grill to high. Place rum, brown sugar, and salt in a small saucepan and cook until the sugar has melted and th...
- 2 cups dark rum
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- Pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 6 very ripe plantains (should be almost black), peeled and sliced on the bias into 1/2-inch thick slices
- 1/4 cup canola oil
Melting Moments
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If the dough gets too soft to slice, return it to the refrigerator to firm up
- 1/2 cup Rice Krispies cereal
- 16 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into 16 pieces and softened
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups (5 ounces) cake flour
- 1/4 cup (1 1/4 ounces) cornstarch
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup (2 2/3 ounces) confectioners' sugar
Slow-Cooker Meatballs and Marina
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Microwave the meatballs on a large plate or in a casserole dish to contain the rendering fat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 onions, chopped fine
- 2/3 cup tomato paste (see note)
- 8 cloves minced garlic (see note)
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 pounds 85 percent lean ground beef
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
Bavarian Leberkäse (liver loaf) recipe
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All meat must be well cooled before preparation begins
- 400 g lean beef
- 400 g pork
- 200 g bacon (with rind removed)
- 250 ml iced water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground white pepper
- 1 medium onion
- 1 dstspn marjoram
- Butter to grease the tin