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Spinach Fettuccine with Mushrooms and Garlic
By jdwooten
When Michelle Obama came to Gramercy Tavern for lunch, young cook Sophie Brickman wasn’t ready—she hadn’t rea...
- 8 ounces fresh fettuccine, spinach flavored if possible
- 4 teaspoons garlic oil (see below)
- 4 generous handfuls mushrooms, stemmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (use any variety – crimini, shiitake, or foraged hen of the woods)
- 8 - 12 cloves garlic confit (see below)
- 4 tablespoons green garlic or scallions, shaved in thin rounds
- 1 cup basic mushroom stock (see below)
- 4 teaspoons garlic puree (see below)
- 2 teaspoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 cups spinach, loosely packed, stems removed
- 4 tablespoons minced shallot
- 4 teaspoons butter, cold, in chunks
- 2 teaspoons grated parmesan, plus more for serving
- Chopped fresh herbs (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Coconut Macaroons
By jdwooten
Preheat oven to 325 degrees adn line two baking sheets with parchment paper
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granualted white sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cake flour
- 2 1/2 cups sweetened coconut
Little Oyster Sandwiches
By jdwooten
The Perfect Oyster Sandwich Recipe If you are a friend of the bivalve, you already know one of the finest things...
- For the crust:
- Makes enough for a few batches of oysters
- 2 cups cornmeal
- 1 1/4 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon pimentón (Spanish smoked paprika)
- For the sauce:
- Quantities here make for plenty of sauce. Don’t fear; you’ll find another way to use the leftovers.
- 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup grainy mustard
- 1/4 cup pickled okra*, cut into 1/4” dice
- 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and chopped fine
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornichons, cut into small dice
- 1 tablespoon parsley, minced
- 1 teaspoon chervil, minced
- 1 teaspoon tarragon, minced
- 2 tablespoons okra pickling liquid*
- 1/2 teaspoon pimentón (Spanish smoked paprika)
- For the sandwiches:
- 12 slider buns, split (preferably brioche, and with sesame seeds)
- 3 iceberg lettuce leaves, torn into quarters
- 12 large oysters, like Wellfleets**
- Canola oil, for frying, as needed
Lemon Pound Cake Recipe
By jdwooten
In a large bowl, cream butter and 2 cups confectioners' sugar until fluffy
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups cake flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon
Popovers
By jdwooten
These muffinlike savories are lightly flavored with vanilla
- 4 cups milk
- 8 eggs
- 3 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp. salt
Shrimp and grits (Ralph Style)
By jdwooten
Bring water to a simmer. Add salt and pepper
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper
- 1 cup Quaker 5 minute grits
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 4 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbs. creole seasoning
Garlic, Herb and Bacon-Stuffed Roast Turkey Breast
By jdwooten
Chris Ainsworth, chef and owner of the inventive Mediterranean restaurant, Saffron, arrived with the main event –...
- For the garlic and herb salsa verde
- 2 whole cloves garlic
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon capers, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
- Juice from a whole lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt, to taste
- For the turkey
- 1 whole boneless turkey breast (5-8 pounds)
- 1/2 pound bacon or pancetta, thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 10 pieces of cooking string, each approximately 18 inches in length
Cinnamon Swirl Bundt Coffee Cake
By jdwooten
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup white sugar
Buttery Roasted Chicken with Black Garlic
By jdwooten
Contrary to what the name might suggest, black garlic is not a stage in the growing cycle of the bulb, like the wis...
- 1 3- to 3 1/2-pound chicken
- 1/2 lemon
- 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 1/2 heads black garlic, peeled
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped, more for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Cherry tomatoes, preferably a mix of golden and red, halved, for serving
- Flaky sea salt, such as Maldon, for serving
Spinach and Artichoke Dip (Hot)
By jdwooten
This is a close duplicate to Houston's
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large clove garlic
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and firmly squeezed to remove moisture
- 1 (6 1/4 ounce jar) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and patted dry
- 1 container (6 1/2 ounce) garlic and herb gourmet cheese spread, such as Alouette brand
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup Romano cheese
- Tortilla chips, salsa, and sour cream to serve