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Manzo in Squazet (Beef Ragù Over Pasta)
By ltrodrigu
Possible wine pairings include Barolo, Chianti, Montepulciano or the Refosco that's indigeneous to the southern Ist...
- 1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 large onions, minced
- 3 pounds stewing beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 beef marrow bones
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 4 fresh bay leaves
- 4 whole cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups Refosco or other dry red wine
- 4 teaspoons tomato paste
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 1/2 pounds penne pasta
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Grana Padano, plus additional as desired
Yeast Muffins
By ltrodrigu
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1/2 cup melted butter, cooled to room temperature
- 3 cups self-rising flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
Cheddar & Beer Soup
By ltrodrigu
Weight Watchers Points = 19 per serving
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 2 small carrots, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups whole milk
- 12 ounces beer (not dark)
- 3 cups grated sharp Cheddar, plus more for garnishing
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 1 baguette
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sambuseh With Lentils & Potatoes
By ltrodrigu
Place potatoes in a small pot and cover with water
- For the Filling:
- 2 cups peeled, diced potato
- 3 tablespoons neutral oil, such as grapeseed
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon ground dried rose petals
- 2 cups cooked lentils
- 1 bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- For the Sambuseh:
- 1 (1-pound) package phyllo dough
- 1 stick of butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons toasted nigella seeds
- Whole dried rose petals, to garnish
- Chili sauce such as Sriracha, for dipping
Cheese-Stuffed Meat Loaf Burger
By ltrodrigu
Melt the butter in a large saute pan or cast-iron skillet on medium
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 pound ground turkey or veal
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1 cup shredded smoked gouda
- 4 potato buns, toasted
Fresh Tagliatelle With Lemon, Hazelnuts & Brown Butter
By ltrodrigu
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- 1/3 cup hazelnuts
- 1 pound fresh tagliatelle
- 2 cups reserved pasta water
- 9 tablespoons butter, cut into 1-inch cubes, divided
- zest of 1 lemon, finely grated
- a squeeze of lemon juice
- 2 sprigs thyme
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 ounce grated pecorino
- 4 dollops of fresh ricotta (about 6 tablespoons total)
- salt, to taste
Hummingbird Cake
By ltrodrigu
Weight Watchers Points = 14 per serving (includes Cream Cheese Frosting…see separate recipe, includes optional
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 8-ounce can crushed pineapple (juice pack), drained
- 1/2 cup cooking oil
- 4 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup chopped bananas
- 1 cup chunky-style applesauce
- 2/3 cup toasted, chopped walnuts
- 1 recipe Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1-1/2 cups toasted, chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons toasted, finely chopped pecans (optional)
Royal Potato Salad
By ltrodrigu
Place eggs in a medium pot and cover with cold water
- For Pesto:
- 1 cup basil leaves
- 1/2 cup parsley leaves
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup olive oil
- kosher salt, to taste
- For Potato Salad:
- 15 quail eggs or 4 chicken eggs
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 3/4 pounds new potatoes, such as Jersey Royals
- 1/2 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- 1/2 bunch roughly chopped mint or sorrel leaves
- salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- chopped parsley, for garnish
Savory Apple-Bacon Bread Pudding
By ltrodrigu
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and place rack in middle
- Butter for greasing pan
- 6 slices bacon, preferably applewood-smoked
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 cups peeled, diced apples
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 5 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 cups cubed (about 1-inch pieces) Challah bread (from 1 loaf)
- 1/2 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
Nutcracker Sweets
By ltrodrigu
Weight Watchers Points = 4 per bar
- For Base:
- 1/3 cup Butter Flavor Crisco(r)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- For Frosting & Drizzle:
- 1/4 cup Butter Flavor Crisco(r)
- 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate pieces