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CILANTRO CHIPOTLE TILAPIA
By BobD
Preheat broiler. Puree cilantro, oil, chiles with some adobo sauce, water, cumin, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepp...
- 4 SERVINGS
- 1 1/2 cups chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoons chopped canned chipotles in adobo
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 4 (6-oz) tilapia fillets
WHITE BEAN BURGERS
By BobD
1. Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a medium-size skillet and add the onion
- 2 cans 2 cans white beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small 1 small onion, finely chopped
- Salt to taste
- 2 to 3 large 2 to 3 large garlic cloves (to taste), green shoots removed, minced
- 2/3 cup 2/3 cup finely grated carrot
- 3 tablespoons 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- cup cup finely chopped parsley
- 2 teaspoons 2 teaspoons minced fresh sage or thyme
- cup cup fresh bread crumbs
- 1 1 egg, beaten
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- Whole grain hamburger buns and the condiments of your choice
SIMMERED BLACK BEANS
By BobD
1. Soak the beans in the water for at least six hours
- 1 1 1 pound black beans, washed and picked over for stones
- 2 2 2 quarts water
- 1 1 1 tablespoon canola oil or extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 4 4 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, plus additional for garnish if desired
- to preferably kosher salt, to taste
Ten-Minute Salt Cod with Corn and Littleneck Clams
By BobD
Instead of using salt cod, a classic Portuguese ingredient that takes days to soak, New York City chef George Mende...
- 4 skinless center-cut cod fillets (about 5 ounces each)
- 1/2 cup kosher salt
- 2 ears of corn, shucked
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Freshly ground white pepper
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Wondra flour, for dusting
- 20 littleneck clams, scrubbed
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cilantro sprigs
- 1 thyme sprig
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- Crusty bread, for serving
Classic Roasted Turkey
By BobD
Learning how to cook turkey and make turkey gravy is easy with this foolproof recipe
- One 16-pound turkey, legs tied and giblets reserved
- 1 celery rib, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 8 thyme sprigs
- 2 rosemary sprigs
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 4 cups water
- 4 1/2 cups Turkey Stock or low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
GRILLED CAESAR SALAD
By BobD
Puree anchovies, garlic, oil, salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth
- 6 SERVINGS
- The romaine's leaves char slightly but stay fresh and crisp.
- 2 flat anchovy fillets, drained and chopped
- 1 small garlic clove, chopped
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 1/2 -inch-thick slices baguette
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
- 3 hearts of romaine (18 ounces)
- 1 oz finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1/2 cup)
PEARS w/HERBED RICOTTA & HONEY
By BobD
Stir together ricotta, 2 tablespoons honey, thyme, 1 tablespoon basil, 1 tablespoon mint, and a pinch of salt
- The sweetness of the pears and honey in this recipe are a nice foil for the savory ricotta.
- 1 (15-oz) container whole-milk ricotta
- 5 tablespoons mild honey
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 3 firm-ripe Anjou or Bosc pears, peeled if desired
- 1/3 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
- Garnish: fresh thyme sprigs
GRILLED OKRA w/LIME
By BobD
1. In a large bowl, toss okra with garam masala, lime zest, limejuice and garlic
- Okra, medium-sized, cleaned 1 LB
- Garam masala 1 TBS
- Limes, zest and juice of 2 each
- Garlic, minced 1 tsp
- Kosher salt as needed
- Freshly ground black pepper as needed
- Lime, cut into wedges 1 each
- Cilantro, chopped 1/2 C
Lidia's Almond Torte with Chocolate Chips
By BobD
If you don't like chocolate chips, substitute dried cranberries, dried cherries or currants
- 10 ounces butter, soft, plus more for the pan
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the pan
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 5 large eggs
- Zest of one lemon, finely grated
- 1 teaspoon pure almond extract
- 2 cups almond flour or almond meal
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup sliced blanched almonds, lightly toasted
- Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
POTATO, HAM & PIQUILLO PEPPER CROQUETAS
By BobD
In a large bowl, combine potatoes, 3/4 cup bread crumbs, ham, pepper, 1 egg, the yolk, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, p...
- 3 cups mashed potatoes, chilled
- 2 1/4 cups plain bread crumbs
- 2 ounces serrano ham (about a half-cup), diced small
- 1/2 cup piquillo or roasted red pepper, diced small
- 5 large eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Olive oil or vegetable oil, for frying.