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Barbecued Spatchcock Chicken
By NicoleP
Preheat grill to medium. Place chicken on cutting board and cut down both sides of backbone with poultry shears or...
- 1 whole chicken (giblets removed)
- Kosher Salt
- 2/3 bottle BBQ sauce (your choice)
Spinach, Chicken and Apple Salad
By NicoleP
In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 lb (9-10 cups) spinach
- 1/2 lb smoked chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 6 oz bag apples, chopped
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/3 lb sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
Grilled Tuna Tacos with Avocado Crema
By NicoleP
Toast the cumin seeds in small skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 3 minutes
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 3 cups shredded cabbage
- 4 radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp apple cidar vinegar
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt, divided
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 limes, divided
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 lb tuna steak (1-2 steaks, about 1" thick)
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
- 8 corn tortillas (6" each)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Mediterranean Watermelon Salad
By NicoleP
Toss lettuce, cheese and watermelon in a serving bowl
- 1 5 oz bag baby romaine lettuce
- 3/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 2 cups cubed seedless watermelon
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup white balsamic vinegar
- sea salt
- freshly ground pepper
- 3/4 cup walnut pieces
Pepper Crusted Prime Rid with Zinfandel Sauce
By NicoleP
Heat oven to 450°. With tip of knife, make shallow slits in surface of beef roast
- Roast:
- 1 boneless prime rib roast
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 1/2 tbsp mixed peppercorns, coarsely ground
- 1 1/2 tbsp mustard seed
- 1 1/2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp dijon mustard
- Sauce:
- 3 tbsp finely chopped shallots
- 1 1/2 cup red zinfandel wine
- 1 1/2 can beef broth
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 3 tbsp brandy
- 1 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Simple Dressing
By NicoleP
Preheat oven to 250°. Butter a 13x9x2" baking dish and set aside
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter plus more for baking dish
- 1 lb good quality day-old white bread, torn into 1" pieces (about 10 cups)
- 2 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions
- 1 1/2 cups celery 1/4" slices
- 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh sage
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth, divided
- 2 large eggs
Creamy Tomato Bisque
By NicoleP
Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-low heat until shimmering
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 6-8 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves
- 4-6 sprigs each oregano, thyme
- kosher salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 can (28 oz) no salt added peeled whole stewed tomatoes, with juice
- 1 can (14 oz) Italian style diced tomatoes, with juice
- 2 cups chicken stock, vegetable broth or water
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Additional fresh oregano, thyme and basil, chopped small, for garnish
- Herbed Gruyere Crostini
- 12 slices (1/2") French baguette
- olive oil, for brushing
- kosher salt and pepper, for seasoning
- 1 tbsp each chopped fresh oregano, thyme and basil
- 1 oz grated Gruyere cheese
Guiness Beef Stew
By NicoleP
Season beef with salt and pepper to taste
- 2 pt Guiness
- boneless beef sirloin, cut into 1" cubes
- 2 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp pepper
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 lbs onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 qt beef stock
- 1 1/2 carrot, 2" pieces
- 3/4 lb parsnips, 2 " pieces
- 3/4 rutabagas, 2" pieces
- 1/2 lb celery, 2" pieces
- 1 1/2 lb potatoes, 1" cubes
White Chunk Macadamia Cookies
By NicoleP
This is my favorite cookie recipe
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup coconut flakes, finely minced
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 ounces solid white chocolate, cut into chunks
- 1 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
Berry Spinach Salad
By NicoleP
Combine spinach, blueberries, strawberries and blackberries in a large bowl and toss gently
- Dressing:
- 8 cups spinach leaves, rinsed and spun dry
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 1/2 cup halved fresh strawberries
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1/4 cup broken pecans, lightly toasted
- 1/2 cup halved strawberries
- 1/4 cup raspberry vinegar
- Grated peel of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp light agave nectar or honey
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil