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Ellie Krieger's Jambalaya
By bakeaholic
This recipe is full of flavour but not of fat
- 1 slice lean, smoked ham (ham steak), cubed
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 large ripe tomatoes
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 lb. shrimp
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tbsp. tomato paste
- 1/4 tsp. each of salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
Gratin Dauphinois (Scalloped Potatoes au Gratin)
By bakeaholic
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
- 2 lbs. "boiling" potatoes, peeled
- 1 cup milk
- 1 6-cup flameproof baking dish, 2 inches deep
- 1 small clove garlic, mashed
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. pepper
- 3-4 tbsp. butter
Karidopita - Greek Walnut Cake
By bakeaholic
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- For the sugar syrup:
- 250 grams (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 6 egg yolks
- 6 egg whites
- a "shot" of cognac or brandy
- juice and zest of 1 orange
- 300 grams ground walnuts
- 2 cups store-bought bread crumbs
- 3 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 3 cups water
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- juice of half a lemon
Classic Creme Brulee
By bakeaholic
1. Heat cream with the scraped seeds from the vanilla beans and add pods to the cream until just below a simmer
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 2 vanilla beans
- 8 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup sugar
- dash of salt
Linguine with Butter, Pecorino, Arugula and Black Pepper
By bakeaholic
Directions Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat
- Salt
- 1 pound linguine
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups very finely grated Pecorino Romano
- 1 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup coarsely chopped arugula
N'awlins Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce
By bakeaholic
1. Tear bread into small pieces
- 1 lb. loaf French Bread
- 3 cups granulated sugar, divided
- 5 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cups half and half
- 3 tsps. vanilla extract, divided
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup butter softened, divided
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
- 1/4 cup bourbon
Cream of Leek and Potato Soup
By bakeaholic
Quick,delicious soup which can be served completely dairy free as well
- 3 cups sliced leeks, white and tender green parts
- 3 cups peeled and roughly chopped baking potatoes
- 6 cups water
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
- 1/3 cup minced chives
Symphony Brownies
By bakeaholic
These brownies are sooo rich but sooo good!
- 1 package brownie mix
- 3 large Hershey milk chocolate bars
Creamy Butternut Tagliatelle
By bakeaholic
1. Cook pasta in boiling water according to package directions
- 250 g. pkg. tagliatelle
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 3 cups peeled, cubed butternut squash
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 150 g. pkg. garlic and fine herbs cheese, like Boursin
Osso Buco with Toasted Pine Nut Gremolata
By bakeaholic
This is a delicious meal for a cold winter's day
- 4 veal shanks, cut three inches thick (about 3 1/2 to 4 pounds)
- Salt and pepper
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium carrot, chopped into 1/4-inch-thick coins
- 1 small Spanish onion, chopped into 1/2-inch dice
- 1 celery stalk, chopped into 1/4-inch slices
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 2 cups Basic Tomato Sauce (recipe follows)
- 2 cups chicken stock or broth
- 2 cups dry white wine
- 1 recipe Gremolata (recipe follows)
- 1 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 ounces virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tablespoons dried leaves)
- 1/2 carrot, shredded finely
- 1 jar Italian tomato puree
- Salt to taste
- (Recipe courtesy of Mario Batali)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped Italian parsley
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted under the broiler until dark brown
- Zest of 1 lemon