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Buttermilk Biscuits with Spicy Tomato Gravy & Greens
By ltrodrigu
Make Buttermilk Biscuits: Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- For Buttermilk Biscuits:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, frozen
- 3/4 cup full-fat buttermilk
- flour, for work surface
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- For Spicy Tomato Gravy & Greens:
- 6 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1/2 white onion, finely diced
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 2 teaspoons Harissa powder or paste
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk to pan
- 1 (14-ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes, drained
- 1 small bunch of Swiss or rainbow chard, stemmed and chopped
- salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Wintry White Bean Minestrone with Rosemary Pesto
By ltrodrigu
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pot over medium heat
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced, plus 2 whole cloves
- 1 medium celery root, peeled and cubed (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 large parsnip, peeled and cubed (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 15-ounce can white beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 1/2 cups lentils
- 3 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 small apple, peeled and cubed
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 pound dried spaghetti, broken into small pieces
- 1 cup kale, chard or other leafy green
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- 1/4 cup rosemary sprigs
Spiced Lamb Chops & Smashed Peas
By ltrodrigu
Weight Watchers Points = 9 per serving
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 lamb chops
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- kosher salt
- freshly ground pepper
- 4 shallots, chopped
- 3 cups frozen peas, thawed
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- 2 pieces pita bread, torn into large pieces and lightly toasted
Spinach-Stuffed Steak Roulades
By ltrodrigu
WW=6
- 1/2 pound flank steak
- 1/4 cup olive tapenade
- 2 cups spinach, thick stems removed
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 6 cups mixed greens
Southern Belly Biscuit
By ltrodrigu
Chef John Currence amps up the classic pimento cheese sandwich by layering on bacon and spicy aioli
- For the pimento cheese:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar
- 1 cup shredded havarti
- 6 tablespoons cream cheese
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons dill pickle juice
- 1/2 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
- 6 tablespoons minced bread-and-butter pickles
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup minced pimentos
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- For the spicy aioli:
- 3 egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup peanut oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- To assemble the sandwich:
- 4 biscuits (biscuit recipe found under "Bread")
- 12 slices crisp bacon
- 4 thick tomato slices
Best Shepherd's Pie
By ltrodrigu
In a large bowl, mash potatoes with sour cream
- 2-1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cooked
- 1 - 1-1/2 cups (8 - 12 ounces) Daisy Brand Sour Cream
- salt to taste
- freshly greound pepper to taste
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 10-3/4 ounce can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
- 1 16-ounce can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Chopped fresh parsley, optional
SWEET POTATO, GRILLED CORN & BLACK BEAN SALAD WITH SPICY CILANTRO DRESSING
By ltrodrigu
Heat the grill to medium. In a medium saucepan fitted with a steamer basket, bring 2 inches of water to a boil
- 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- 1 small shallot, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 cup seasoned rice vinegar
- Salt
- 4 ears corn, husked
- 15 1/2-ounce can black beans, drained
- 4 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced
Rigatoni with Roasted Sausage & Broccoli
By ltrodrigu
Weight Watchers Points = 15 per serving
- 1/2 pound rigatoni
- 1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound Italian sausage links, casings removed and meat broken into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 ounce grated Parmesan
Marcus Samuelsson's Lussekatter (Swedish Saffron Buns)
By ltrodrigu
These spiced buns the color of the sun appear at the time of year when actual sunlight is scarce in Sweden
- 2 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4-ounce package active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons brandy
- 1 teaspoon powdered saffron
- 4 cups flour plus more as needed
- 1/2 cup sugar plus 1 teaspoon plus 1 pinch sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup dark raisins plus 24 extra
- vegetable oil
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
Squash Casserole
By ltrodrigu
Adapted recipe
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups sliced onion
- 1 1/2 pounds yellow squash, sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 ounces cream cheese (about 1/3 cup), softened
- 1/4 cup fat-free milk
- 2 large eggs
- 3 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 27 round buttery crackers, crushed
- Olive oil cooking spray