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Rigatoni
By contessawannabe
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 jars Via Elisa Passionately Perfect Tomato Sauce
- 1 tablespoon coarse salt, plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more to taste
- 1 pound rigatoni
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 1/2 pounds whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano
Ginger-Scented Grilled Tuna or Salmon
By contessawannabe
1) To prepare the marinade: In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients except salmon and the oil for the grill, i...
- 1/2 cup cold-pressed aromatic peanut oil (found in well-stocked supermarkets)
- 3 tablespoon soy sauce (I use Tamari)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil (keep chilled once opened)
- 4 large cloves garlic, minced or pressed through a garlic press
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger root
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup minced scallions (green onions) trimmed white part, and 1 1/2 to 2 inches of the tender green
- 3 to 4 pounds salmon fillet (preferably wild salmon), cut into 6 to 8 individual servings, or 6 to 8 salmon steaks (allow 8 ounces of fish per adult and 4 to 6 ounces per child)
- Peanut oil or cooking spray, for grill (not needed when broiling)
Red Wine Vinaigrette
By contessawannabe
Blend in a blender. Season to taste
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 1/4 cup grapeseed oil
- Freshly ground white pepper
- large pinch of fine sea salt
- honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Daffodil Cake
By contessawannabe
Cake: Heat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 1/2 cup(s) sugar
- 1 cup(s) cake flour, (not self rising)
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon(s) orange juice, fresh squeezed
- 2 teaspoon(s) orange zest, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) orange extract
- 12 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
- 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
- Glaze
- 4 ounce(s) cream cheese
- 2 tablespoon(s) orange juice, fresh squeezed
- 2 teaspoon(s) (additional) fresh orange juice
- 3/4 teaspoon(s) grated orange zest
- 3 1/4 cup(s) confectioners' sugar, sifted
- Strips of orange peel, julienned, for garnish
Broccoli Dip
By contessawannabe
puree steamed broccoli with sour cream and grated parmesan
- Broccoli
- Sour Cream
- Parmesan
- Pretzel & raw vegetables for dipping
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
By contessawannabe
1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat
- 1 ⁄3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 16 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 6 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 3 shallots, peeled and chopped
- 30 cherry tomatoes (about 6 oz.), halved
- 1 1⁄2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 2⁄3 cups dry white wine
- Leaves from 1 sprig fresh oregano, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 ⁄2 lb. bucatini or linguine
- Leaves from 2 sprigs parsley, chopped
- 3 ⁄4 tsp. dried red pepper flakes
Baby Greens with Champagne Vinaigrette
By contessawannabe
Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl
- 1/4 cup Champagne vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound baby mixed greens
Crockpot Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal
By contessawannabe
Combine ingreadients in slow cooker
- 1 1/2 oats (steel cut or old fashioned)
- 3 cups water (or apple juice or milk)
- 2 cups peeled and chopped apples
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Roast beef and Balsamic Onion Panini with Chipotle Chips
By contessawannabe
Directions: To make the chipotle chips, in a deep fryer, heat the oil to 250ºF according to the manufacturer's in...
- Canola oil for frying and brushing
- 1 Tbs. chipotle chili powder
- 1 Tbs. kosher salt
- 2 lb. Yukon Gold potatoes, sliced with a mandoline into 3mm-thick
- waffle cuts
- 1 piece ciabatta bread, about 9 inches long, halved horizontally
- 5 Tbs. 'wichcraft balsamic onion marmalade
- 4 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 8 oz. thinly sliced roast beef
- 2 oz. white cheddar cheese, grated
- 4 oz. mild blue cheese, crumbled
Broccoli soup
By contessawannabe
Saute chopped onion in olive oil
- onion
- Broccoli
- Chicken broth
- Olive oil
- Sal & Pepper