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Grilled Ham and Cheese with Strawberry-Red-Wine Jam
By DreiFromBK
Heat a large griddle. Spread 10 of the brioche slices with the jam
- Twenty 1/4-inch-thick slices of brioche
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam mixed with 2 tablespoons of Pinot Noir
- 10 thin slices of baked ham
- 10 thin slices of Gruyère cheese
- Softened unsalted butter
British-Style Currant Scones
By DreiFromBK
ritish scones are not as sweet or as rich as American scones, and that makes them more suitable for serving with bu...
- 12 12 scones
- 3 3 3 cups (15 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 1/3 1/3 1/3 cup (2 1/3 ounces) sugar
- 2 2 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 8 1/2-inch tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces and softened
- 3/4 3/4 3/4 cup dried currants
- 1 1 1 cup whole milk
- 2 2 2 large eggs
Roast Chicken Cacciatore with Red Wine Butter
By DreiFromBK
Season the chicken with 2 teaspoons of salt and stuff the thyme sprigs in the cavity
- One 3 1/2-pound chicken
- Kosher salt
- 5 thyme sprigs
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 4 basil sprigs, plus leaves for garnish
- 4 oregano sprigs
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 small fennel bulb, cut into 3/4-inch wedges through the core
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 3/4 cup pearl onions
- 8 jarred sweet Peppadew peppers, halved
- 6 baby bell peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 cup Castelvetrano olives, pitted and chopped
New Orleans Muffulettas
By DreiFromBK
We wanted to do this iconic Southern sandwich justice, so we started with (semi) homemade bread
- 8 8
- 16-ounce to 2 to 1/2 jar of giardiniera to yield 2 cups drained; our favorite brand is Pastene. If you like a spicier sandwich, increase the amount of pepper flakes to 1/2 teaspoon.
- Ingredients
- 2 2 2 (1-pound) balls pizza dough
- 2 2 2 cups drained jarred giardiniera
- 1 1 1 cup pimento-stuffed green olives
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives
- 2 2 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
- 1 1 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 1 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 1 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 5 5 5 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 4 4 4 ounces thinly sliced Genoa salami
- 6 6 6 ounces thinly sliced aged provolone cheese
- 6 6 6 ounces thinly sliced mortadella
- 4 4 4 ounces thinly sliced hot capicola
Italian Chicken Soup with Parmesan Dumplings
By DreiFromBK
Passatelli—dumplings served in a light chicken broth—mainly comprise bread crumbs, egg, and Parmesan cheese
- 4 4bone-in to 7-ounce) to 7-ounce) chicken thigh, trimmed
- Salt and pepper
- 1 1 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 1 1 1/2-inch bulb, 1 tablespoon fronds minced, stalks discarded, bulb halved, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 1 1 onion, chopped fine
- 2 2 3/4-inch carrot, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 8 8 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1 3 Parmesan cheese rind, plus 3 ounces Parmesan, shredded (1 cup)
- 2 2 1-inch slices hearty white sandwich bread, torn into 1-inch pieces
- 2 2 2 large egg white
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- Pinch Pinch ground nutmeg
- 1/2 1/2head 1/2-inch small escarole(6 ounces), trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Vegetable-and-Ravioli Lasagna
By DreiFromBK
Fresh spinach ravioli are a clever shortcut for making lasagna: Each ravioli is already a mini layer of pasta, chee...
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 sweet Italian pork or turkey sausages (12 ounces), casings removed
- One 24-ounce jar marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- Two 14-ounce packages fresh cheese ravioli
- One 14-ounce package fresh spinach-and-cheese ravioli
- 12 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese (3 cups)
- 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 pounds mixed roasted or grilled vegetables, cut into 1-inch pieces
Charcoal-Grilled Argentine Steaks with Chimichurri Sauce
By DreiFromBK
1. FOR THE SAUCE: Combine hot water, oregano, and salt in small bowl; let stand 5 minutes to soften oregano
- 1/4cup hot water
- 2teaspoons dried oregano
- 2teaspoons kosher salt (see note)
- 1 1/3cups loosely packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 2/3cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
- 6medium garlic cloves , minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1/2teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1tablespoon cornstarch
- 2tablespoons kosher salt (see note)
- 4 boneless strip steaks , 1 1/2 inches thick (about 1 pound each) (see note)
- 4(2-inch) unsoaked wood chunks (see note)
- Ground black pepper
Grilled Steak Burgers
By DreiFromBK
How we use your e-mail address How we use your e-mail address We wanted a burger with the big beefy flavor and cr...
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 1/2 pounds 90 percent lean ground sirloin
- 4 hamburger buns
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2/3 cup beef broth
- 1/3 cup raisins
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Monte Cristo Strata
By DreiFromBK
Preheat the oven to 375° and butter a 9-by-13-inch glass or ceramic baking dish
- Softened butter
- One 1 1/4-pound loaf bakery white bread—crusts removed, bread sliced (about 18 slices)
- 1/4 cup grainy mustard
- 1 pound thinly sliced Virginia ham
- 2 tablespoons chopped tarragon, plus more for garnish
- 3/4 pound Gruyère cheese, coarsely shredded (3 cups)
- 3 cups milk
- 4 large eggs
- Freshly ground black pepper
Beef Tenderloin with Tomatoes, Shallots and Maytag Blue
By DreiFromBK
Preheat the oven to 350°
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 1/2 pounds medium shallots, peeled
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 3 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 thyme sprigs
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- One 2-pound, center-cut beef tenderloin
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 ounces Maytag blue cheese, crumbled into 1/2-inch chunks (1 cup)