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Meals (Potato Kielbasa Skillet)
By chefbobby
Smokey kielbasa steals the show in this hearty home-style all-in-one meal
- 1 pound red potatoes, cubed
- 3 tablespoons water
- 3/4 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Meals (Shrimp Newburg)
By chefbobby
1)In a small saucepan,combine the rice with 1-1/2 Cups water
- 1-1/2 Cups brown rice
- 1 Tbsp plus 1 Tsp unsalted butter
- 1-1/2 Lbs large shrimp,cleaned and cut into thirds,shells reserved
- 2 Tsp cornstarch
- 1 onion,finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp flour
- 1/4 Cup sherry wine
- Salt and pepper
- 1/3 Cup finely chopped chives
Meals (Pasta Carbonara with Corn & Chiles)
By chefbobby
1) Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, add the pasta and cook until al dente
- Salt
- 1 pound egg tagliatelle or egg fettuccine pasta
- 3 tablespoons EVOO
- 1/4 - 1/3 pound pancetta, finely diced
- 4 ears corn, kernels scraped from the cob, or 1 1/2 to 2 cups thawed frozen corn kernels
- 2 small fresno or italian cherry chile peppers, seeded and finely chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 3 extra-large organic egg yolks, beaten (reserve the egg whites for baking or breakfasts)
- 1/2 cup each grated (nutty) parmigiano-reggiano and (tangy) pecorino-romano cheese
- A handful chives, snipped into 1-inch pieces
Dips (Buffalo Wing Hummus)
By chefbobby
Put the chickpeas, chickpea liquid, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, paprika, barbecue sauce, hot sauce, vinegar and 1 ...
- 3 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed, 1/2 cup liquid reserved
- 2 to 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
- 2 to 3 tablespoons cayenne hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
- Kosher salt
Desserts (Almond Joy Layer Cake)
By chefbobby
1) Preheat the oven to 325 degrees
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces
- 3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt plus a big pinch
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 bag (14 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut (4 packed cups)
- 2 cups sliced almonds
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 1/3 cup confectioners sugar
Meals (The Ultimate Steak Sandwich)
By chefbobby
For the Fennel Slaw: Finely slice fennel using a mandoline, or the grater attachment on your food processor
- Gruyere bechamel:
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter
- 3 heaping tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups grated Gruyere
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- Arugula mayonnaise:
- 1 bunch baby arugula
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- Steak sandwich:
- 2 soft hoagie rolls
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 pound rib-eye, finely sliced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 recipe Fennel Slaw, recipe follows
- Fennel Slaw:
- 1 large fennel bulb, fronds removed and halved
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 heaping tablespoons sour cream
- 1 bag coleslaw mix
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Desserts (Banana Fritters)
By chefbobby
Mix dry ingredients; whisk in half-and-half and egg
- 1 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 1 beaten egg
- 3 mashed bananas
- vegetable oil
- granulated sugar
Pizza (Sausage & Pepper)
By chefbobby
To avoid mishaps, use a pizza peel to transfer the pizza from your work surface to the pan
- Dough for one 12-inch pizza
- Cornmeal for dusting
- Extra-virgin olive oil for brushing
- 6 plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced,
- or 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 1/3 lb. mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1/4 lb. spicy Italian sausage, removed from
- casing and crumbled into small pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into
- 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 1 Tbs. chopped fresh oregano
Meals (Herbed Lamb Kabobs)
By chefbobby
This colorful kabob wouldn't be the same without its delicious herb marinade and tender-crisp vegetables
- 1 cup canola oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
- 3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons dried marjoram
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 pounds boneless lamb
- 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
- 1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
Meals (BLT's with Blue Cheese-Buffalo Aioli)
By chefbobby
1) Make the aioli: Combine the mayonnaise, blue cheese, hot sauce, garlic, and pepper to taste in a small bowl and ...
- For the aioli:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce (such as Frank's or Pete's)
- 1 small clove garlic, grated
- Freshly ground pepper
- For the sandwiches:
- 8 1/2-inch-thick slices country-style white, wheat or rye bread, lightly toasted
- 16 strips good-quality thick-cut bacon, cooked and cut in half
- 3 large tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 leaves Bibb lettuce