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Chocolate Macadamia Cheesecake Bars -Paula Deen
By Gams
Directions Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F
- Crust:
- Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cup vanilla wafer crumbs
- 3/4 cup finely chopped, roasted, salted macadamia nuts
- 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, melted
- Filling:
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate morsels
- 3/4 cups finely chopped, roasted, salted macadamia nuts, divided
Mac 'N Cheese with Bacon and Cheese -Tyler Florence
By Gams
Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence
- Kosher salt
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 cups milk
- 2 or 3 sprigs thyme
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed and divided
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 5 1/2 cups shredded sharp white Cheddar
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 4 slices bacon, cut crosswise into thin strips
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed
- Leaves from 1/4 bunch fresh thyme
Asparagus, Pecorino and Red Onion Salad - Anne Burrell
By Gams
Cut the asparagus, including the tips into very thin slices, crosswise and place in a medium bowl
- 1 bunch pencil asparagus, tough bottom stems removed
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 1 cup coarsely grated aged pecorino
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
Red Curry Marinated Skirt Steak Fajitas - Bobby Flay
By Gams
Whisk the curry paste, canola oil and 1/4 cup lime juice in a mixing bowl
- Pickled Roasted Peppers:
- 1/4 cup red curry paste
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 pounds skirt steak, cut in half or thirds crosswise
- 1/4 cup clover honey
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Six teen 6-inch flour tortillas, wrapped in foil and warmed on the grill for 5 minutes
- Pickled Roasted Peppers, recipe follows
- Barbecued Onions, recipe follows
- Avocado Crema, recipe follows
- 1 cup white wine or rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 roasted red bell peppers, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced
- 2 roasted yellow bell peppers, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano
- Barbecued Onions:
- 2 Vidalia onion, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
- Canola oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- BBQ rub, such as Bobby Flay BBQ Rub
- BBQ sauce, such as Bobby Flay BBQ Sauce
- Avocado Crema:
- 2 ripe Hass avocados, peeled, pitted and chopped
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Waldorf Chicken Salad Sandwiches
By Gams
Directions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 2 whole chickens (3 to 4 pounds each)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise, plus more for serving
- 1 cup green grapes, sliced
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 4 ribs celery, chopped
- 1 green apple, peeled and chopped
- 1 bunch chives, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Butter lettuce, for serving
- Country loaf or nice whole-wheat bread, sliced and toasted, for serving
Purple Paletas
By Gams
Special equipment: 10 ice pop molds and sticks Pour the blueberries, grape and pomegranate juices, sugar and lime ...
- 2 2 2 cups blueberries
- 3/4 3/4 3/4 cup Concord grape juice
- 3/4 3/4 3/4 cup pomegranate juice
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 of 1 lime
Chicken Curry
By Gams
Serving suggestion: Basmati rice and chutney Directions In a small food processor (mini-chopper), combine the gar...
- 5 cloves garlic
- One 3-inch chunk peeled, fresh ginger
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 heaping teaspoon whole cloves
- 10 green cardamom pods
- 8 whole allspice
- 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 teaspoons Madras-style curry powder
- 1/2 jalapeno, or more to taste
- 3 pounds mixed skinless, bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks (separated)
- 1/2 cup whole, peeled, canned tomatoes (with puree), roughly chopped
- 2 cups cold water
Leftover Turkey and Stuffing Casserole
By Gams
Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Cooking spray, for greasing the casserole dish
- 9 large eggs, beaten
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup leftover Turkey Gravy, recipe follows
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 5 cups leftover Cornbread Stuffing, recipe follows
- 2 cups leftover Roasted Vegetables, recipe follows
- 2 cups 1/2-inch-diced leftover Roasted Turkey Breast, or your favorite recipe
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce, optional
- Turkey Gravy;
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups turkey stock, warmed
- 1/4 cup white wine
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Cornbread Stuffing;
- 4 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 large yellow onion, small diced
- 1 cup small-diced celery
- 1 cup small-diced carrots
- 4 cups homemade Cornbread Croutons, or store-bought
- 4 cups store-bought seasoned croutons
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh sage, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
- 1 quart chicken stock
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Roasted Vegetables;
- 1 pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 pound red beets, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 yellow onions, large diced (about 4 cups)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Grilled Chicken and Strawberry Salad Wrap
By Gams
Directions For the balsamic vinaigrette: Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar and salt and pepper to taste in a s...
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 8 ounces mixed salad greens
- 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
- 6 medium strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1 green onion, sliced (white and light green parts)
- 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- 4 large whole wheat tortillas
Cast Iron Skillet Potato Cake - Alex Guarnaschelli
By Gams
The thing about trying to cook meals on a budget, they often end up making me feel like I didn't make anything spec...
- 1 to 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
- 6 large Idaho baker potatoes, washed and peeled
- Kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme