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The Ultimate Lasagna
By smyth77
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 pound dried lasagna noodles
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 pound ground Italian sausage
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup finely chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped oregano leaves
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups red wine
- 2 (28-ounce) cans tomatoes (recommended: San Marzano)
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 quarts ricotta cheese, (2 containers)
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Grated Parmesan and mozzarella, for topping
Pumpkin Barley and Sage Soup
By smyth77
1. In 4-quart pot or Dutch oven cook sausage, onion and sage in hot oil over medium heat 3 minutes, stirring often
- 8 oz. cooked andouille or smoked sausage links, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 Tbsp. snipped fresh sage
- 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 cup quick-cooking barley
- 1 tsp. instant chicken bouillon granules
- 1 15-oz. can pumpkin
- 2 Tbsp. maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp. cider vinegar
Filets Mignons with Bourguignonne Sauce
By smyth77
Season the filets with salt and pepper
- 4 filets mignons, each about 6 oz. and 1 1⁄4
- inches thick
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1 ⁄4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 thick bacon slices, cut into 1-inch dice
- 1 ⁄2 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 ⁄4 lb. cremini mushrooms, stemmed and
- quartered
- 2 tsp. all-purpose flour
- 3 ⁄4 cup beef stock
- 1 ⁄3 cup Cabernet Sauvignon wine reduction*
- 1 tsp. minced fresh thyme
Cranberry Hazelnut Seed Crackers
By smyth77
Mix dry ingredients in medium bowl
- 2 Cups Whole Wheat Flour
- 2 tbs. Flax Seeds
- 2 tbs. Sesame Seeds
- 2 tbs. Millet
- 1 Cup Pumpkin Seeds
- 1/2 Cup Sunflower Seeds
- 1 tsp. Salt
- 1 Cup Hazelnuts
- 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
- 2 tsp. Baking Soda
- 2 Cups Soured Milk
- 1 Cup Dried Cranberries
- 1/4 Cup Molasses
Herbed Potato Salad
By smyth77
Place the potatoes and 2 tablespoons salt in a large pot of water
- 3 pounds small white boiling potatoes
- Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons good dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2/3 cup good olive oil
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Roasted Eggplant Spread
By smyth77
Directions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 2 medium eggplants, peeled
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded
- 1 red onion, peeled
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons good olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 3 tablespoons chopped parsley, plus extra for garnish
Chicken Fingers with Honey Sauce
By smyth77
Preheat oven to 450. Cut chicken into strips
- 12 oz skinless, boneless chicken breast.
- 2 egg whites
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 cups cornflake crumbs
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 tsp dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Chocolate Dipped Brownies
By smyth77
In saucepan over med heat bring sugar, butter and water to a boil
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup butter
- 2 tbsp water
- 4 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 2 tbsp shortening
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional
Lemon Curd
By smyth77
Set a fine-mesh strainer over a medium heatproof bowl next to the stove
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 6 lemons)
- 4 large eggs plus 4 large yolks, beaten
- 1/4 cup finely grated lemon peel (about 3 lemons)
- 1 1/2 sticks (6 ounces) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Tomato Brushetta
By smyth77
Put all ingredients in food processor until small chunky texture
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 5-7 plum tomatoes, seeded
- 1 2-4 inch squirt of anchovy paste
- 1 tbsp fresh basil
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1 glove garlic
- 1 dash worcestershire sauce
- 1 dash lemon juice
- s & p to taste
- tobasco sauce to taste
- baguette loaf
- garlic and olive oil mixed together to brush bread