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Limoncello Bellini
By lovenaples
Place a slice of peach in each of 6 champagne glasses
- Sliced peaches
- Peach schnapps
- Limoncello
- Prosecco
Porcini Crusted Rack of Lamb
By lovenaples
Coated with a bread-crumb crust that includes dried porcini mushrooms and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, these lamb ch...
- 1 oz. dried porcini mushrooms
- 1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1 Tbs. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- Kosher salt, to taste, plus 1 tsp.
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 2 racks of lamb, each with 8 ribs, about 2 1/2 lb. total, Frenched
- 3/4 cup plus 2 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 Tbs. red wine vinegar
- 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/3 cup fresh rosemary leaves
Lemon Basil Chicken Salad
By lovenaples
In a medium bowl, combine chicken, celery, basil, almonds
- 4 c. cooked chicken (store bought is OK) Chicken removed
- 1 rib minced celery
- 1/4 c. chopped basil leaves
- 1/4 c. Slivered almonds
- 1/2 c. sour cream
- 1/2 c. mayo
- 1 1/2 t. lemon juice
- 1/2 t. salt
- 1/4 t. pepper
Capellini w/ Shrimp & Creamy Tomato Sauce
By lovenaples
Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then cook shrimp and garlic with orega...
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound peeled large shrimp
- 3 large garlic cloves, forced through a garlic press
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 cup sweet (red) vermouth
- 1 (14- to 15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 pound capellini
Pumpkin Cheesecake w/ Pecan Crust
By lovenaples
Crust: Blend together flour and brown sugar, cut in butter
- CRUST:
- 1 c. flour
- 1/3 c. brown sugar
- 5 tbsp. butter
- 1/2 c. pecans
- FILLING:
- 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
- 3/4 c. sugar
- 1/2 c. pumpkin
- 2 eggs, slightly beaten
- 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. allspice
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Greek Shrimp Bruschetta
By lovenaples
Outstanding!
- 1/3 cup olive oil, divided
- 3/4 pound small fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 large plum tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup sliced green onion
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon Greek seasoning
- 1 French baguette, cut diagonally into 1/4 inch-thick slices
Great Meatballs
By lovenaples
Trim crust from bread, put bread & milk in small bowl Peel and finely chop enough oinin for 1 T
- 1 slice white bread
- 2 T. whole milk
- 1/4 med. yellow onion
- 1 lb. ground chuck
- 1 lg. egg
- 1/4 c. freshly grated Parm-Reggiano
- 1/4 +- c. flat parsley, chopped
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 c. Panko
- 1/2 c. vegetable oil
- 1 can whole tomatoes in their juice
Shrimp Tartlets
By lovenaples
Mix all ingredents, spoon about 2 t
- 1 1/2 c. chopped cooked shrimp, rinsed and drained
- 1 hard cooked eggs, finely chopped
- 1/4 c. finely chopped celery
- 2 T. finely chopped onion
- 1 T. lemon juice
- 1/4 t. salt
- Dash of pepper
Carrot Cake
By lovenaples
Outstanding
- 2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 cups packed coarsely grated carrots (about 3 medium)
- 1 1/2 cups packed coarsely grated tart apples, such as Granny Smith (about 2 medium)
- 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, plus more for garnish
- 10 ounce fresh, mild chèvre (goat cheese), at room temperature
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Linguine w/herb broth & calms
By lovenaples
Melt butter with olive oil in heavy large pot over medium heat
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 onions, chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, peeled, smashed
- 2 medium tomatoes, cored, chopped
- 3 cups dry white wine
- 1 cup (or more) water
- 3 pounds Manila clams or small littleneck clams, scrubbed
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano
- 2 pinches of dried crushed red pepper
- 8 ounces linguine