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Chicken Cacciatore
By melissaf
Sprinkle the chicken pieces with 1 teaspoon of each salt and pepper
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 chicken breasts with skin and backbone, halved crosswise
- 2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour, for dredging
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 ( 28-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
- 3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons drained capers
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves
North Carolina Lemon Pie
By melissaf
A unique crust made with saltine crackers, melted butter, and light corn syrup sets this pie apart from the competi...
- 6 6 6 ounces saltines
- 1/8 1/8 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 10 10 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 1 can 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 4 4 large egg yolks
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 1 1/2 tablespoon grated lemon zest plus 1/2 cup juice (3 lemons)
- 1/8 1/8 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup heavy cream, chilled
- 2 2 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Caramelized Butternut Squash
By melissaf
1999, The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook, All Rights Reserved
- 2 medium butternut squash (4 to 5 pounds total)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Salisbury Steak
By melissaf
For the meat mixture: Combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, ketchup, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, bouillon an...
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 4 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cube beef bouillon, crumbled (or powdered beef base)
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 whole onion, halved and thinly sliced (or diced if you prefer)
- 2 cups beef broth, more if needed for thinning
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon seasoning sauce, such as Kitchen Bouquet, optional
- 4 dashes Worcestershire
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch, optional
- Salt and pepper
Corn Muffins
By melissaf
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup medium cornmeal
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 pound unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 extra-large eggs
Yukon Gold Potato Salad | Real Simple Recipes
By melissaf
Cook potatoes in boiling salted water until tender, about 10 minutes
- 4 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
- 2 cups chopped celery heart and inner leaves
- 2 cups chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/3 cup minced fresh chives
Healthy Chocolate Cake with Hazelnuts
By melissaf
As you’ll see below, the benefits of this cake not only make it a fantastic snack, but also a decadent breakfast ...
- Chocolate-Parsnip Cake with Hazelnuts
- 2/3 cup + 1 tbsp melted coconut oil, separated
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 bar (50 grams) dark chocolate, around 70%, broken into pieces
- 2 1/4 cups (225 g) raw, thinly grated parsnips
- 3 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 cup spelt flour
- 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp almond flour, separated
- 5 tbsp cacao powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- pinch of sea salt
- heaping 1/3 cup hazelnuts, toasted and chopped
Loaded Cauliflower Casserole
By melissaf
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
- 6 slices bacon, cut 1/2-inch thick
- 2 medium heads cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets (3 to 4 pounds total)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar
- 4 scallions, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
- 2/3 cup sour cream
Chicken Stew
By melissaf
Heat the oil in a heavy 5 1/2-quart saucepan over medium heat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 stalks celery, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 carrot, peeled, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 small onion, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can chopped tomatoes
- 1 (14-ounce) can low-salt chicken broth
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 2 chicken breast with ribs (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
- 1 (15-ounce) can organic kidney beans, drained (rinsed if not organic)
- Serving suggestion: crusty bread
That's Shallotta Flavor Spaghetti
By melissaf
Directions: In a large skillet, heat the EVOO, 4 turns of the pan, over medium-low heat
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
- 10 shallots, halved and thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper
- 1 pound whole wheat spaghetti
- 1 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley (a generous handful)