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Four Cheese Pizza with Fig and Prosciutto - Jen Cook
By Gams
Directions Put the figs in a bowl and cover them with apple juice
- Ingredients
- 1 package fresh figs, cut in 1/2 or quartered (or dried soaked overnight in the apple juice)
- Apple juice, to cover
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
- 5 to 6 ounces grated fontina
- 5 to 6 ounces grated Gruyere
- 6 ounces shredded mozzarella
- 3 ounces crumbled blue cheese
- Prosciutto, to taste
Farro with Cheese and Herbs - Giada De Laurentiis
By Gams
Directions Put an oven rack in the center of the oven
- Farro:
- Ingredients
- Butter, for baking dish
- 1 pound farro
- 8 cups water
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- Filling:
- 2 cups (8 ounces) grated extra-sharp Cheddar
- 2 cups (8 ounces) grated mozzarella
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 tablespoons herbes de Provence
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Topping:
- 4 (about 5 ounces) 1/2-inch thick slices multi-grain or whole-grain bread, preferably 1 day old, torn into 1/2-inch pieces
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
By Gams
Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 4 cups fresh rhubarb, 1-inch diced (4 to 5 stalks)
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved, if large
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup quick-cooking (not instant) oatmeal, such as McCann's
- 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, diced
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving
Green Beans and Tomatoes
By Gams
Directions Add the bacon to a large Dutch oven and cook over medium heat until light golden (not crisp)
- 8 slices bacon (regular, not thick cut), cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
- Three 14.5-ounce cans whole tomatoes with juice
- Salt and black pepper
- Cayenne pepper
Foolproof Standing Rib Roast with Pan Sauce
By Gams
Directions Pan Sauce: For the roast: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- Pan Sauce:
- One 5-pound standing rib roast
- 1 tablespoon Paula Deen's House Seasoning, recipe follows
- 2 cups beef stock or canned broth
- 1 sprig fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons steak sauce, such as Paula Deen Merlot Wine Steak Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper
- Paul Deen's House Seasoning:
- 1 cup salt
- 1/4 cup garlic powder
- 1/4 cup black pepper
Almond Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches - Alex Guarnaschelli
By Gams
Directions For the cookies: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Cookies:
- Ingredients
- 1 1/2 sticks lightly salted butter
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- Pinch kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 cup finely ground pecans
- Ice Cream Sandwiches:
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 1 pint cherry vanilla ice cream, softened slightly
- 1 (4 to 5-ounce) piece semisweet chocolate, grated
Refrigerator-brewed Sweet Iced Tea - Sunny Anderson
By Gams
Fill a large pitcher with 2 quarts of cold water
- 1 orange
- 2 to 3 plums
- 8 tea bags (recommended: Lipton)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 lemon
Shepherd's Pie
By Gams
Directions Coat a wide pan with olive oil and bring to a medium-high heat
- Extra-virgin olive oil, as needed
- 2 pounds boneless lamb shoulder or leg, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- Kosher salt
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 large leeks, white part only, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 3 ribs celery, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed and finely chopped
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 cup red wine
- 3 to 4 cups chicken stock
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 bundle fresh thyme
- 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch dice
- 3/4 to 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 to 3 tablespoons cold butter
- 1 cup frozen peas
Blueberry Pie - Alex Guarnaschelli
By Gams
Directions: Coat the pie tin with 1 tablespoon of butter
- Crust:
- Ingredients
- 1 stick unsalted butter, chilled and cubed, plus 1 tablespoon for pan
- 5 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling dough
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 cup shortening, chilled and cubed
- 1/2 to 2/3 cup, plus 2 tablespoons ice water
- Special equipment: 1 (9-inch) pie tin
- Filling:
- 5 cups blueberries, discard any small or overly soft berries
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 12 to 14 ounces good quality blueberry jam
- Glaze:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 orange, juiced
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving
Chewy Sugar Cookies - Linda McClure
By Gams
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 to 4 tablespoons buttermilk
- Sprinkles or colored sugar, for decorating