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Cavatelli alla Vodka
By Joelene
Cook's Note: If it is a damp or rainy day, add three-quarters of the water and oil mixture, then add the rest a lit...
- Cavatelli Pasta:
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 onion, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup vodka
- One 28-ounce can crushed San Marzano tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 pound cavatelli pasta, recipe follows (or use ready-made fresh or frozen)
- Fresh basil, cut into chiffonade, for garnish
- Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, for garnish
- Crusty Italian bread, for serving
- 2 1/2 cups 00 flour
- 1 cup semolina flour, plus more for sprinkling
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup room-temperature water
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Albacore Tuna with Celery
By Joelene
Combine the tuna, capers, celery, olive oil, vinegar, olives, parsley and lemon juice in a medium bowl and season w...
- 4 ounces premium tuna, such as Ortiz, drained
- 2 tablespoons chopped capers
- 2 tablespoons very finely diced celery
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon finely minced nicoise olives
- 1 teaspoon finely minced fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 12 butter crackers, such as Ritz
Fancy Chili
By Joelene
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat
- 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
- 2 clove(s) garlic, finely chopped
- 4 scallions, chopped
- 1/2 pound(s) (at least 90 percent) lean ground beef
- 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper
- 1 can(s) (28-ounce) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 can(s) (15-ounce) black beans, rinsed
- 1 can(s) (15-ounce) vegetarian refried beans
- 1 medium red pepper, finely chopped
- 4 medium carrots, coarsely grated
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) brown sugar
- Kosher salt
- Steamed long-grain rice, for serving
- Sour cream, for serving
- Chopped fresh cilantro, for serving
BACON PIZZA
By Joelene
1. Preheat oven to 425. Lightly brush a half-sheet pan (18 × 13-in
- 16 oz. store-bought pizza dough
- 8 oz. fresh mozzarella, grated
- 1 cup heavy cream, reduced to 1/2 cup
- 1/4 cup grated Pecorino-Romano cheese
- 2 eggs
- Black pepper
- 1/2 lb. bacon slices, cut into 1/2-in. strips, cooked and drained
- 2 scallions, sliced
Herb Popovers
By Joelene
Heat oven to 425 degrees F
- 1 cup(s) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup(s) milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
- 3 tablespoon(s) minced parsley
- 1 medium scallion, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried thyme
- 1/2 tablespoon(s) sage leaves
Chocolate Glaze
By Joelene
Combine chocolate morsels and shortening in saucepan
- 1 (6 oz) package of semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbs of shortening
Oven-baked Spanish Tortilla
By Joelene
Heat oven to 375 degrees F
- 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil, plus more for the dish
- 1 pound(s) Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 4 scallions
- 1 medium red pepper, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 2 clove(s) garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon(s) (or up to 3 teaspoons) crushed red pepper flakes
- 10 large eggs
- 1 cup(s) sour cream
- 6 ounce(s) extra-sharp Cheddar, coarsely grated (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 cup(s) (about 2 ounces) grated Parmesan
Hot Peaches
By Joelene
Use extreme caution when igniting alcohol
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 5 peaches, quartered, with peel on
- 1 stick butter
- 1 cup spicy cinnamon schnapps, such as DeKuyper Hot Damn! Cinnamon Schnapps Liqueur
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving
Pesto
By Joelene
Thin pesto with a few tablespoons cream or hot pasta cooking water before tossing with hot pasta (fettuccine or lin
- 3 cups fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 garlic cloves
- coarse salt
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- ground pep
Grilled Buffalo Wings
By Joelene
In a small bowl, combine the salt, pepper and garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 pounds whole chicken wings
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey