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CUCUMBER & WATERMELON SALAD
By BobD
Combine cucumbers and watermelon in medium bowl
- CUCUMBER AND WATERMELON SALAD WITH HOISIN-LIME DRESSING
- A Vietnamese-style salad that makes a refreshing accompaniment to any kind of barbecued meat.
- 1 1/2 large English hothouse cucumbers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
- 3 cups 1/2-inch cubes seeded watermelon
- 3 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 1/3 cup coarsely chopped lightly salted dry-roasted peanuts
FENNEL GRATIN w/PECORINO & LEMON
By BobD
Gratin: Lightly oil shallow 2-quart glass or ceramic baking dish
- Crumb topping:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- 1 cup Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
- Gratin:
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 12- to 13-ounce onion, halved, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 5 large fresh fennel bulbs, trimmed, cored, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Broccoli, Shiitake and Red Onion Roast
By BobD
Preheat the oven to 425°
- One 1 1/4-pound head of broccoli
- 1/2 pound large shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded
- 1 small red onion, sliced crosswise 1/3 inch thick
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
RASPBERRY & WHITE CHOCOLATE BROWNIES
By BobD
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
- 6 ounces good quality white chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2/3 cup (4 ounces) white chocolate chips
- 1 cup (4 ounces) fresh, or frozen unsweetened raspberries, not defrosted
Celery Root and Mushroom Lasagna
By BobD
"In Marche, we only make lasagna for special occasions like Christmas," Fabio Trabocchi says
- 1 cup dried porcini mushrooms
- 2 cups boiling water
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 pound white mushrooms, thinly sliced (4 cups)
- Salt and freshly ground white pepper
- 1/4 pound thickly sliced prosciutto di Parma, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 2 medium shallots, finely chopped
- 1 fresh bay leaf
- 2 rosemary sprigs
- 2 sage sprigs
- 2 thyme sprigs
- 1 pound celery root, peeled and finely diced (1 1/2 cups)
- 3 medium leeks, white and tender green parts only, finely chopped (3 cups)
- 1/2 cup dry Marsala
- 4 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
- 2 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 3/4 cups freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 pounds lasagna noodles
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
- 1 cup basil leaves
SNAPPER w/LIME & CILANTRO
By BobD
Place the bacon into a frying pan that has a cover and cook until done
- 2 ounces bacon (about 3 strips)
- 4 red snapper fillets with skin on one side
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 scallion, sliced into ½-inch strips
- 1 green (or red) tomato, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped stuffed olives
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup white wine
- Sliced lemon and fresh cilantro sprigs for garnish
STRABS ROMANOFF w/CREME FRAICHE ICE CREAM
By BobD
For ice cream: Place fine strainer over large glass bowl
- Ice cream:
- Yield: Makes 6 servings
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 6 large egg yolks
- 2 cups creme fraiche
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk, well shaken
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
- Pinch of salt
- Berries:
- 4 cups quartered hulled fresh strawberries (about 20 ounces) plus
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange peel
ROSEMARY BEEF STEW
By BobD
Combine all ingredients except the cornstarch and water in a slow cooker and cook on “low” for 7 hours
- 2 lb. beef stew meat
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper, fresh ground
- 1 onion, halved and sliced
- 12 oz. dark beer
- 2 cups low sodium beef broth
- 3 tbsp. no salt added tomato paste
- 2 cups of carrot, sliced
- 4 potatoes cut into quarters
- 2 turnips cut into quarters
- 1 tsp. rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
SWEET POTATO GNOCCHI in MUSHROOM BROTH
By BobD
Combine cepes and 6 cups water in a saucepan
- 3 ounces dried cepes
- 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, sifted, plus up to 1/2 cup for kneading
- 2 tablespoons minced sage
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Braised Cucumbers with Dill
By BobD
In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium leek, white and pale green parts only, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 3 pounds tender-skinned cucumberspeeled in stripes, halved, seeded and cut crosswise 1/2 inch thick
- 2 tablespoons water
- Salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped dill