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White Bean Soup
By contessawannabe
Williams Sonoma
- 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 1/4 cup chopped pancetta
- 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 carrot, peeled and chopped
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cans (each 15 oz.) cannellini beans, drained
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 tsp. finely chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 12 baguette slices, each 4 inches long and 1/2 inch thick
- 1 cup jarred roasted red bell peppers
- 2 Tbs. finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tsp. sherry vinegar
- 1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp. honey
Beet Carpaccio
By contessawannabe
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 3-pound box kosher salt
- 4 medium beets, trimmed
- 1/2 cup goat cheese
- 1/4 cup creme fraiche
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced shallot
- Freshly ground pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying (about 1 cup)
- 4 to 8 fresh sage leaves
- 2 cups baby arugula
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
BBQ Sauce - Bobby Flay for Dallas Burger
By contessawannabe
Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a heavy-bottomed saucepan
- Bobby's BBQ Suce
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 Spanish onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 heaping tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 chipotle chile in adobo, chopped
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Pan "Fried" Catfish with Cajun Tartar Sauce
By contessawannabe
Preparation Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat
- 4 (6-ounce) farm-raised catfish fillets
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh onion
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Outrageous Brownies (Barefoot Contessa)
By contessawannabe
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- 1 pound unsalted butter
- 1 pound plus 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
- 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate
- 6 extra-large eggs
- 3 tablespoons instant coffee granules
- 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups sugar
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups chopped walnuts
Grits & Sausage Casserole
By contessawannabe
Bring water and salt to a boil
- 2 cups of water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup quick grits
- 4 cups cheddar cheese
- 4 beaten eggs
- 1 cup of milk
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme
- 1/8 teaspoon of garlic salt
- 2 pounds of cooked mild sausage
Beet Dip
By contessawannabe
Preheat oven to 375° F. Wash and trim beets
- 4-5 medium beets
- 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 2 cups Greek-style yogurt
- 1/2 fresh lemon, squeezed
- Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley
- Plain pita chips
Baked Beans (Root Beer Flavored)
By contessawannabe
Preparation Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp; remove and drain on paper towels, reserving 2 ta...
- 3 bacon slices
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 (16-ounce) cans pork and beans
- 1/2 cup root beer (not diet)
- 1/4 cup hickory-smoked barbecue sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce
Lamb Chops with Herbes de Provence
By contessawannabe
Prepare grill. Combine first 5 ingredients; rub evenly over both sides of lamb
- 1 tablespoon dried herbes de Provence
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 8 (4-ounce) lamb loin chops, trimmed
- Cooking spray
Coleslaw (spicy)
By contessawannabe
In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar, stirring to incorporate
- 1 cup sour cream
- • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- • 2 tablespoons malt vinegar
- • 1 teaspoon evaporated cane juice, or sugar
- • 1/4 bunch dill, stemmed and minced
- • 1 small head green cabbage, cored and shredded
- • 2 small carrots, peeled and grated
- • sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste