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Pasta with Chopping-Board Pistachio Pesto
By Chezlamere
From The Splendid Tables How to Eat supper copied from http://www
- The Pesto:
- 5 quarts salted water in a 6-quart pot
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1 tight-packed cup coarse-chopped fresh chives or scallion tops
- 4 tight-packed tablespoons fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons fine-chopped red onion
- 1/3 cup shelled salted pistachios or almonds
- 2 tablespoons good-tasting extra-virgin olive oil
- The Pasta and Finish:
- 1 pound imported spaghetti or linguine
- 1 tablespoon good-tasting extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fine-chopped red onion
- 1 cup (4 ounces) grated Asiago or Stella Fontinella cheese
veggie roll
By Chezlamere
2 free-range eggs, lightly beaten 1 free-range egg yolk mixed with a little milk Preheat the oven to 180˚C fan-f...
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
- 6 spring onions (scallions), trimmed and sliced
- 1 bunch spinach washed and roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup (50g) pine nuts
- 1 cup (200g) crumbled feta
- 1 cup (200g) fresh ricotta
- 1/4 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 free-range eggs, lightly beaten
- Handful flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1.5 cups (105g) fresh breadcrumbs
- 375 g filo pastry
- 150 g butter, melted
- 1 free-range egg yolk mixed with a little milk
- Handful poppy seeds
- Good quality tzatziki or tomato relish
samosa in a pie
By Chezlamere
Begin with traditional or puff pastry for a single or double crust pie; use a proper pie plate and cover the fillin...
- Filling:
- 1 lb. lean ground beef (or substitute ground lamb)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely minced
- 1-2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1/2 tsp. grated fresh ginger
- 4 green onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 bunch chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tsp. lime or lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp. garam masala
- 1/2 tsp. each coriander and cumin, or 1 tsp. dhana – jeera mix
- 1/4 tsp. salt
Grandma Carr's Chocolate Chip Cookies
By Chezlamere
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 3 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 2 sticks of sweet cream butter
- 3/4 cup of firmly packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup of granular sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons of real vanilla extract
- 1 bag of jumbo semi-sweet chunks or jumbo chips
- 1 cup of nuts, M&M’s, coconut or Heath chips
chocolate cookies
By Chezlamere
courtesy Barbara Lynch's Stir and tipsybaker
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped (preferably 85 percent cacao)
- 1 cup bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 11 ounces unsalted butter, at room temperature (2 3/4 sticks)
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- fleur de sel, for sprinkling
szechuan noodles with chicken and broccoli
By Chezlamere
Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 3 whole (6 split) chicken breasts, bone-in, skin-on
- Good olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets and stems discarded
- 6 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup tahini (sesame paste)
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1/2 cup good soy sauce
- 1/4 cup dry sherry
- 1/4 cup sherry vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon Asian hot chili oil
- 2 tablespoons dark toasted sesame oil
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 4 scallions, sliced diagonally (white and green parts)
- 1 yellow bell pepper, julienned
- 1 red bell pepper, julienned
Roasted szechwan pepper salt
By Chezlamere
combine the peppercorns and salt in a heavy skillet and tost over moderate heat, stirring until the salt turns off ...
- ¼ c Szechwan peppercorns -- any thorns or twigs removed
- ½ c kosher salt
Granola Bars
By Chezlamere
Granola Bars are the perfect on-the-go snack for you to keep in your kids' backpacks, for you to keep in your work-...
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup wheat germ
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus extra for pan
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 3/4 cup chopped dried fruit, any combination of apricots, cherries or blueberries
Everyday Pancakes
By Chezlamere
Email Address: Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium-low heat while you make the batter
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar, red wine vinegar, or freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh chile, like jalapeño, Thai, serrano, or habanero, or to taste (optional)
- 1/4 cup peanut oil or extra virgin olive oil
- 6 cups cored and shredded Napa, Savoy, green, and/or red cabbage
- 1 large red or yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, and diced or shredded
- 1/3 cup chopped scallion, more or less
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
ultimate chocolate chip
By Chezlamere
1. Sift flours, baking soda, baking powder and salt into a bowl
- 2 cups minus 2 tablespoons
- (8 1/2 ounces) cake flour
- 1 2/3 cups (8 1/2 ounces) bread flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
- 2 1/2 sticks (1 1/4 cups) unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 cups (10 ounces) light brown sugar
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (8 ounces) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons natural vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 pounds bittersweet chocolate disks or fèves, at least 60 percent cacao content (see note)
- Sea salt.