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SANGRIA CHICKEN BREASTS
By BobD
Preheat oven to 450F with rack in middle
- 4 SERVINGS
- The gooey glaze on these chicken breasts evokes the festive flavor of dark, fruity sangria. Be sure not to use bitter British-style marmalade; the recipe works much better with the sweeter variety.
- 4 chicken breast halves with skin and bones (about 2 1/2 lb)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups dry red wine
- 1 cup sweet orange marmalade
- 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups seedless red grapes, halved lengthwise
MEYER LEMON SEMIFREDDO w/BERRIES
By BobD
Line 9x5x3-inch metal loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving generous overhang
- 8-10 SERVINGS
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 1 3/4 cups chilled heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 7 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup fresh Meyer lemon juice or regular lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons finely grated Meyer lemon peel or regular lemon peel
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups mixed fresh berries (such as raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and quartered hulled strawberries)
Vanilla-and-Cider Panna Cottas with Spiced Ginger Cookies
By BobD
Shawn McClain tops his cinnamon-and-vanilla-flavored panna cotta with an elegant apple-cider gelée
- 3 cups whole milk
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 plump vanilla beans, split and seeds scraped
- 3 cinnamon sticks, cracked
- 4 teaspoons powdered unflavored gelatin (from 2 envelopes)
- 3 cups apple cider
- Spiced Ginger Cookies, for serving
STRAWBERRY MILKSHAKES
By BobD
Bring strawberries, water, sugar, corn syrup, and salt to boil in large saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring un...
- Rich, creamy, and very strawberry.
- Milk shakes
- 1 cup Strawberry Syrup plus additional for drizzling
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 pints strawberry ice cream, slightly softened
- 4 strawberries with stems (optional; for garnish)
- STRAWBERRY SYRUP
- 1 pound sliced hulled strawberries
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup corn syrup
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
EASY BANANA MUFFINS
By BobD
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Makes 12 muffins or 48 mini muffins
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
Grilled Flank Steak with Sichuan Peppercorns
By BobD
In a small skillet, toast the peppercorns over moderately high heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorns
- 3 tablespoons dry white wine
- 2 1/2 tablespoons Chinese black beangarlic sauce
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- Three 1 1/4-pound flank steaks
- Salt
BUCATINI w/ONION, PANCETTA & TOMATO
By BobD
Drain the canned tomatoes; save all the juices
- One 28-ounce can Italian plum tomatoes, preferably San Marzano
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt or kosher salt, or to taste, plus 1 tablespoon for the pasta pot
- 4 cups 1/4-inch-thick onion slices (about pound)
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
- 4 plump garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
- 6 ounces guanciale, pancetta, or bacon, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon peperoncino flakes
- 1 pound bucatini or perciatelli
- 1 cup grated Pecorino Romano plus more for passing
Easy Short Ribs Braised in Red Wine
By BobD
"A good sauce is the bridge between the meat and the wine," says Ken Frank
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 large celery rib, finely chopped
- 1 large carrot, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- One 750-milliliter bottle dry red wine
- 2 cups veal or chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Four 2-inch-thick, flanken-cut short ribs with bone (2 3/4 pounds)
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- Buttered egg noodles, for serving
APPLE CUSTARD TART
By BobD
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt
- CROSTADA di MELE alla CREMA
- For the Tart Shell
- 4 cups flour
- 1 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 eggs, beaten
- pound unsalted butter, softened
- teaspoon almond extract
- For the Filling (one tart only)
- 2 medium Granny Smith apples
- 2 eggs
- cup sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- teaspoon vanilla extract
- cup smooth apricot jam
- 3 tablespoons water, hot
ZUCCHINI PANCAKES w/YOGHURT SAUCE
By BobD
1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees
- FOR THE PANCAKES:
- 3 medium zucchini, shredded
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 scallions, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup finely chopped dill
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 4 to 6 tablespoons vegetable oil, more as needed
- FOR THE YOGURT SAUCE:
- 2/3 cup plain yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt.