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Endive and Citrus Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette
By DreiFromBK
In a small saucepan, combine the shallot and vinegar and let stand for 10 minutes
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- 2 Ruby Red grapefruits
- 2 blood oranges
- 1 navel orange
- 1 tangerine
- 6 Belgian endives, leaves separated
- 4 slices cooked bacon, coarsely chopped
- 2 teaspoons chopped tarragon
- Mesclun greens, for garnish (optional)
Tilapia with Citrus Bagna Cauda
By DreiFromBK
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus 2 teaspoons
- 4 anchovy fillets, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 6 (6-ounce) skinless tilapia fillets
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Vanilla Brioche Bread Pudding with Raspberries
By DreiFromBK
Prep time 20 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 1 hour 5 mins An incredibly indulgent treat, yet so easy and quic...
- 4-5 thick (2.5cm) slices of brioche bread
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups milk (500ml)
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract or seeds from one vanilla pod
- 3 tbsp. honey
- 1/3 tsp. salt
- 1 cup frozen raspberries (or mixed berries)
- butter for greasing
Noodle Kugel
By DreiFromBK
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 pound wide egg noodles
- 5 extra-large eggs
- 4 cups half-and-half
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup golden raisins
Free-Form Blueberry Tart
By DreiFromBK
In a food processor, combine the 1 1/2 cups of flour with the candied ginger and salt and pulse to mix
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for sprinkling
- 1 tablespoon minced candied ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon ice water
- 1/4 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups blueberries
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 egg white, beaten
Beef-Ricotta Meatballs with Braised Beet Greens
By DreiFromBK
PREPARE THE GREENS In a pot, heat the oil
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 carrot, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 celery rib, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 3 anchovy fillets in oil, drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 1 pound beet greens, coarsely chopped
- 2 ounces day-old bread (one 1-inch thick slice)
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 pound ground beef (25 percent fat)
- 1/2 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for garnish
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
- 1/2 tablespoon ground fennel
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- Chopped oregano and flaky sea salt, for garnish
Summer Vegetable Gratin
By DreiFromBK
1. Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 400 degrees
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound zucchini , ends trimmed and sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (see note)
- 1 pound summer squash (yellow), ends trimmed and sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (see note)
- 2 teaspoons table salt
- 1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes (3 to 4 large), sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 2 medium onions , halved lengthwise and sliced thin pole to pole (about 3 cups)
- 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 medium garlic cloves , minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves
- 1 large slice white sandwich bread , torn into quarters
- 2 ounces Parmesan cheese , grated (about 1 cup)
- 2 medium shallots , minced (about 1/4 cup)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
Homemade Twinkies
By DreiFromBK
Adapted from Gourmet Cookbook by Joy the Baker
- Makes about 12
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 10 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1 cup milk
- Marshmallow filling
- by Todd Wilbur of Top Secret Recipes
- 2 teaspoons very hot water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups (one 7-ounce jar) marshmallow creme
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Gnocchi alla Romana
By DreiFromBK
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 3 cups low sodium chicken stock
- 3/4 cup semolina flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, optional
Nori Chips
By DreiFromBK
F&W's Kay Chun bakes stacked sheets of nori until they become a super crunchy, addictive snack
- 12 sheets of unseasoned roasted nori (8-inch squares)
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
- Kosher salt