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Basler Läckerli Cookies
By Gail Poll
These dense, chewy, honey-spice bars are filled with dried fruits and cinnamon—and topped with a deliciously lick...
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 tsp. meringue powder
- Butter for pan
- 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour , plus more for pan
- 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
- 1 2/3 cups honey
- 1 3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp. ground cloves
- 3/4 tsp. ground allspice
- 3/4 tsp. ground mace
- 3/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 3/4 tsp. baking soda
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 2 tsp. grated lemon zest
- 3/4 cup slivered almonds
- 3/4 cup chopped candied citron
Lamb Stew Alla Romana
By Gail Poll
From Union Square Cafe (Second Helpings)
- 3 pounds trimmed lamb shoulder, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 cups thinly sliced white onions
- 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper, or scant 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 1/2 cups white wine
- 1 cup lamb stock or chicken broth
- 1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons anchovy paste
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Tilapia and tomato Sauce
By Gail Poll
Stove top Quick Could garnish with basil
- Olive Oil (2 T.)
- 1 clove Garlic - chopped
- 1/4 c. chopped onion
- 1/4 c. chopped celry (1/4" chop)
- 1/4 c. chopped bell pepper
- 1 28 oz. can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/4 c. white wine
- 1/4 c. sliced Kalamata Olives (could use green olives)
- 2 tilapia filets
Quinoa Lasagna
By Gail Poll
1. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 tablespoons canola oil or olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups tomato sauce or prepared pasta sauce
- 2 cups no-salt-added low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 cups sliced zucchini
- 2 cups packed fresh spinach, tough stems removed
- 1 1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Mushroom-Spinach Soup With Middle Eastern Spices
By Gail Poll
Serves 6
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter or extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/4 pounds mixed mushrooms (such as cremini, oyster, chanterelles and shiitake), chopped
- 1/2 pound shallots, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch ground allspice
- 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, more to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- Fresh lime juice, to taste
- Plain yogurt, for serving (optional)
White Chili - Kate Mantillini
By Gail Poll
In large bowl soak beans overnight
- 2 cups Great Northern beans
- 6 chicken breast halves
- Salt
- White pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (8-ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained and minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Dash cayenne pepper
- 2 quarts low-salt chicken stock
- 1 cup shredded Jack or Cheddar cheese
Guferati (Indian Green Beans)
By Gail Poll
Bring a large pot of water to a boil
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (Cut back to 2 T)
- 1 tablespoon black mustard seed
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 dried red chile pepper, crushed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
- ground black pepper to taste
Turkey Breast Stew
By Gail Poll
Iris Jackson Iris says increase broth amt
- 2 2 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 3 1/2 lbs turkey breast (skin on, bone in) (about 1/2 breast)
- 1 1 1 1/2 yellow onion, peeled and roughly chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 2 2 1 1/2 celery, roughly chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 2 2 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1 1 quart (4 cups) chicken, turkey, or vegetable stock
- 2 2 1/4 1 1 peeled, 1/4 inch slices (about 1 1 /4 cups)
- 1-2 1-2 1/2 medium turnips, peeled, 1/2 inch cubes
- 1 1 1/4 medium rutabaga, peeled, halved, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
- 3 3 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1 1 1 teaspoon herbes de provence*
- Freshly ground black pepper
Clams and Lemon Pasta
By Gail Poll
From Joy of Pasta
- 3 dozen small hard shell clames (littleneck, cherry stone) scrubbed and cleaned
- 2/3 cups dry white wine
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoon finely chopped shallots
- 2 cloves garlic chopped fine
- 1 teaspoon fresh oregano (1/2 tsp dried)
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoon chopped parsley
- 1/2 pound lemon pasta
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped lemon zest
Steamed Chicken and Vegetable Salad
By Gail Poll
For the Vinaigrette: Combine and whisk in small bowl For the Chicken: Combine ginger, lemongrass and garlic in sma...
- For the Vinaigrette:
- 1 T olive oil
- 2 tsp. cider vinegar
- 2 tsp chopped cilantro
- 2 T. thinly sliced scallions
- Sea salt
- For the Chicken:
- 1 T minced fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 T. finely chopped lemongrass (bulb)
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- Kosher salt, ground pepper
- For the Vegetables:
- 1 c. peeled, julienned carrots, steamed
- 1 red bell pepper julienned
- 1/2 c. daikon julienned
- 2 T. chopped cilantro
- 1 tsp black sesame seeds
- 1 tsp white sesame seeds
- 2 T freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tsp Thai fish sauce
- 2 tsp. sesame oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper