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Quick Farmer's Market Pasta - Tyler Florence
By Gams
In a large heavy saute pan add the sliced garlic and the clusters of cherry tomatoes
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, peeled and finely sliced
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes, on the vine
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 3/4 pound loose pork sausage
- 2 to 3 small zucchini, sliced
- 1 can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered or 2 fresh globe artichokes, trimmed to the hearts, cut into quarters
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1/4 bunch fresh basil leaves
Orangettes
By Gams
Directions Slice the rind off the oranges in 4 to 6 pieces and cut into strips as thick or thin as you desire
- 4 oranges
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate
Lamb Stew with Sherry and Mushrooms
By Gams
Directions In a large pot over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and bacon
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 slices center-cut bacon
- 2 pounds lamb stew meat
- 4 cups mushrooms, quartered
- 6 large carrots, roughly chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 Vidalia onions, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups beef stock
- 1/2 cup sherry
- 3 bay leaves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves
- 1 bag petit frozen peas
- Buttered noodles, for serving
Corn Dog Muffins
By Gams
Watch how to make this recipe
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup stone-ground yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 3 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 heaping teaspoon fine salt
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 2 2 large eggs
- 1 1 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 3 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 6-inch 6-inch Eight 6-inch all-beef hot dogs, ends trimmed, cut into fifths
- 3 3 3 tablespoons dill pickle relish
Chicken Pot Pie
By Gams
Directions Chicken Pot Pie: For the chicken: Start by putting the chicken in a pot and covering it with water
- One 2- to 3-pound chicken fryer, cut up
- 3 celery stalks
- 3 medium carrots, peeled
- 1 large yellow onion
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or stock
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 1/4 cup white wine, optional
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or more as needed
- Black pepper
- 1/2 recipe Thyme Pastry, recipe follows
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) cold butter
- 1 egg
- 5 tablespoons cold water
- 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
- 1 sprig fresh thyme leaves
Peach and Raspberry Almond Swirls - Ina Garten
By Gams
Line a sieve with cheesecloth or paper towels and suspend it over a bowl
- 4 cups plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 1/4 cup good honey
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
- 1/2 to 1 cup peach nectar
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1 peach, peeled and diced
- 1/2 pint fresh raspberries
Red Wine Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Buttercream
By Gams
Special equipment: a 9-by-13-inch baking pan For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Cake:
- 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for the pan
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 2 cups light brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/4 cups dry red wine
- Buttercream:
- 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- About 2 tablespoons half-and-half or heavy cream
Pimento Cheese Jalapeno Poppers
By Gams
Directions Split the jalapenos lengthwise from the stem to tip, then cut crosswise making a shallow "T" at the top...
- 12 medium jalapenos
- 3/4 cup Pimento Cheese, recipe follows
- 1 cup fine herbed breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 eggs, beaten
- Canola oil, for pan-frying
- Kosher salt
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 ounces sharp Cheddar, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped roasted red pepper
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Fusilli with Fresh Pomodoro
By Gams
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more
- 1 pound fusilli pasta
- 1 1/2 pounds beefsteak tomatoes (about 4 large tomatoes)
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 3 stems fresh basil, plus 1/4 cup chopped basil
- 1/2 cup fresh ricotta, plus more for garnish
- 1 1/4 cups freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for garnish
Vanilla Cake with Vanilla Swiss Buttercream
By Gams
For the vanilla cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Vanilla Cake:
- Nonstick cooking spray, for the pans
- 4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 3 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons vanilla bean paste
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Vanilla Swiss Buttercream:
- 5 large egg whites
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter, cubed, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Assembly:
- 1/4 cup fresh blackberries
- 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/4 cup fresh strawberries