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Scotch Shortbread
By Nemo
Measure sugar into a bowl and sprinkle with water
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 tsp water
- 1 lb butter, softened
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
Mini Meatball Soup
By Nemo
In a deep pot over medium heat add oil, chopped carrots, celery and onions and bay leaves
- 2 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan in a slow stream
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 ribs celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 bay leaves, fresh or dried
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lb ground beef, pork and veal combined
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Romano, a couple of handfuls
- 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs, a couple of handfuls
- 1/2 tsp freshly grated or ground nutmeg
- 6 cups chicken stock or broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups dried pasta, rings, broken fettuccini or ditalini
- 1 lb triple washed fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
By Nemo
Peel and dice potatoes, making sure all are relatively the same size
- 3 1/2 lbs russet potatoes
- 16 fluid ounces (2 cups) half-and-half
- 6 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 Tbs kosher salt
- 6 oz grated Parmesan
The Ultimate Sugar Cookie
By Nemo
Cream Crisco, sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a large mixer bowl at medium speed of electric mixer until light and crea...
- 3/4 cup Golden Crisco or Butter-flavored Crisco (shortening)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Colored decorations or icing
Mustard Mashed Potatoes
By Nemo
In a 5-quart kettle cover potatoes with cold salted water by 2 inches and simmer until tender, 35 to 45 minutes
- 3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 3 Tbs whole-grain or coarse-grain mustard
BLT Smashed Potatoes
By Nemo
Cut larger potatoes in half, leave very small potatoes whole
- 2 1/2 lbs small red skin new potatoes
- 1 leek, trimmed of tough tops
- 4 slices thick cut smoky bacon, chopped, such as applewood smoked bacon
- 1 cup chicken broth or stock
- 1 vine ripe tomato, seeded and chopped
- Salt and pepper
- 1 cup sour cream, to pass at table
Pickled Jalapenos
By Nemo
Combine the vinegar, sugar, peppercorns, seeds, and salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil
- 3 cups rice wine vinegar
- 3 T sugar
- 1 tsp white peppercorns
- 1 tsp coriander seeds
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 T kosher salt
- 3 jalapenos, sliced in half lengthwise
- 7 sprigs fresh cilantro
- 1 8-ounce jar
Lynn's Hamburger Soup
By Nemo
Brown hamburger and onion
- 1 lb hamburger
- 1 cup carrots; diced
- 2 cup cabbage; chopped
- 1 cup celery
- 3 md potatoes; chopped
- 6 cup tomato juice (or less)
- 4 cup water
- 1 cup onion; chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- onion and garlic powder, to taste
Caprese Burger
By Nemo
Directions Whisk the balsamic vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 thick slices tomato
- 1 1/3 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 4 Cibatta bread
Spinach and Three Cheese Ravioli with Sugo Sauce Pasta
By Nemo
To make filling: Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl, stirring to incorporate
- Ravioli:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 tsp. salt
- 3 large eggs, plus 1 for egg wash
- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- cornmeal, for dusting
- Filling:
- 1 15 oz. container ricotta cheese
- 2 8 oz. balls fresh buffalo mozzarella, water drained and shredded
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach, finely chopped
- 1 large egg
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Sauce:
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 anchovy fillets
- 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives
- 2 tbsp. capers, drained
- 1/2 bunch fresh basil leaves
- 2 (28 oz.) cans whole peeled tomatoes, drained and hand crushed
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper