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WALNUT RED PEPPER PESTO
By jarren
Chere - October/16 Gourmet
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 6 ounces red bell pepper
- 2 medium garlic cloves, peeled
- 3/4 cups walnuts, toasted
- 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes, oil drained
- 2/3 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil
FORTY SHADES OF GREEN SALAD
By jarren
Gourmet - April, 2016 (Brenda Glazer)
- For the vinaigrette:
- 3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp. honey
- Big pinch of kosher salt
- 1 coarse grind of fresh pepper
- For the salad:
- 1 large head Boston lettuce, largest outer leaves and damaged leaves removed, washed, dried, and torn into bite-size pieces
- 3/4 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves (I like a mix of flat and curly)
- 1 large (or 1-1/2 small) Belgian endive, damaged leaves removed, halved lengthwise, cored and thinly sliced crosswise (1/4 inch)
- 2 to 3 scallions (white and light green part only), very thinly sliced on the diagonal 1 small ripe but firm avocado
BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH HORSERADISH SAUCE & CREOLE MUSTARD SEASONING
By jarren
Tenderloin: Preheat the oven to 400F
- Essence:
- 3 1/2 lb center-cut beef tenderloin, trimmed and tied
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh watercress or parsley, rinsed and spun dry
- Assorted breads, rolls or biscuits
- Essence:
- 2 1/2 tbsp paprika
- 2 tbsp salt
- 2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- Yield: 2/3 cup
- Horseradish Sauce:
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1/4 cup prepared horseradish, drained
- 1 tbsp minced chives
- 1 tsp Champagne or white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- Dash hot red pepper sauce
- Yield: 2 1/4 cups
- Creole Mustard Dressing:
- 1 large egg
- 3 tbsp Creole or other whole-grain mustard
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp cayenne
- Yield: 1 1/2 cups
ROSEMARY RICOTTA CROSTINI
By jarren
Rosemary Oil: In small saucepan, heat oil and rosemary over medium-high heat for 3 minutes or just until rosemary t...
- Rosemary oil:
- 12 diagonal slices (1/2-inch thick) baguette
- 1 cup thinly sliced roasted sweet pepper
- 1 cup shredded arugula
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Pinch salt & pepper
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves (about 1 sprig)
PARMESAN HERB BISCUITS
By jarren
Preheat oven to 400F. Whisk first 9 ingredients in large bowl to blend
- 2 cups flour
- 6 tbsp non-fat dry milk powder
- 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp parsley
- 1 tsp tarragon
- 1 tsp basil
- 1/2 cup chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2” cubes
- 3/4 cup (or more) ice water
ARUGULA, CARROT & FENNEL SALAD
By jarren
In a large bowl, combine arugula, carrots, fennel and shallot, toss gently to combine
- 1 bag (5 oz) arugula
- 1 1/2 cups julienned or shaved carrots
- 1 cup thinly sliced fennel
- 1 shallot, finely minced
- 1/2 tsp fennel seed
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 2 small naval oranges, sectioned
PIZZA BUNS (Edie)
By jarren
Fry bacon over medium-high heat until almost crisp
- 1 lb bacon, finely chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1 cup diced garlic sausage
- 1 cup pepperoni
- 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup pasta sauce (or pizza sauce)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 large tomatoes, diced and drained
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
BROCCOLI CASSEROLE (Jacquie)
By jarren
Combine 1st 6 ingredients in bowl
- 1 head broccoli, chopped small
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup grated cheddar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups Corn Flakes crumbs
ROMAINE SALAD WITH LEMON CAPER DRESSING
By jarren
Lemon Caper Dressing: In small food processor or blender, purée together parsley, onion, olive oil, vegetable oil,...
- Salad:
- 6 cups (1.5 L) chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 cups (500 mL) shredded radicchio lettuce
- 1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) crumbled feta cheese
- Lemon Caper Dressing:
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) minced fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) minced sweet onion
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice
- 1 tsp (5 mL) drained rinsed capers
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) granulated sugar
PINEAPPLE-GINGER CRISP
By jarren
Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 375°F
- 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 21/4 oz. (1/2 cup) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 7/8 oz.(1/4 cup) old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick-cooking or instant)
- 2 oz. (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
- Kosher salt
- 1 large fresh pineapple (about 41/2 lb.), trimmed as shown on p. 53, each quarter halved lengthwise, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp cornstarch