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Balsamic Dressing
By Michinthekitch
Put 6 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar into a jam jar with a pinch of se...
- 6 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
- Pinch of sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Grandma Kessler's Pepper Steak
By Michinthekitch
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the vegetable oil and brown the sirloin strips, transfer to crock pot
- 2 pounds beef sirloin, cut into thin strips
- 1 small can of mushrooms
- 1 beef bouillon cube
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp garlic salt
- 1 dash of pepper
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 2 large green peppers, cut into pieces
Twice Baked Potatoes
By Michinthekitch
Nutrition Information Calories 450 cals Total Fat 24 g Cholesterol 83 mg Dietary Fiber 4 g Sodium 398 mg
- 8 medium Russet potatoes
- 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 3 scallions, finely chopped
- 2 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup Daisy Brand Sour Cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 heavy pinch salt
- 1 heavy pinch pepper
- 1 heavy pinch chili powder *as needed
Simple Syrup
By Michinthekitch
In a saucepan, combine the water and sugar over medium heat
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
Tortilla Espanola (Spanish-style Potato Omelette)
By Michinthekitch
1. In a large nonstick pan, heat 2 tbsp
- 1/4 cup olive oil, divided use
- 1 1/2 cups minced onions
- 3/4 cup small-diced green bell peppers
- 2 cups medium-diced Idaho potatoes
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- 16 large eggs
- 2 tbsp. chopped cilantro
Classic Vegetarian Bread Stuffing
By Michinthekitch
Thanksgiving can be a feast for everyone, even if you don't eat meat
- 15 cups of 1/2˝ bread cubes, I usually have challah, wholegrain and ciabatta in my bread bin
- 1/4 cup butter and 1 tablespoon cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup and 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 very large onion, very finely diced, roughly 2 1/2 cups
- 2 stalks celery, very finely diced, roughly 1/2 cup
- 2 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds
- 3/4 teaspoon celery seeds
- 2 generous tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 1/2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh parsley
- 2 1/2 cups high-quality vegetable stock, divided
Serge's Strawberry Shortcake Drink
By Michinthekitch
Mix equal parts vanilla Stoli and pineapple juice (adjust as desired) Garnish with fresh strawberries
- Strawberries
- Pineapple juice
- Vanilla Stoli
Mario Batali's Mom's Gazpacho
By Michinthekitch
Carefully chop half of the cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes, and red onions into 1/4-inch dice and line up on a ni...
- 2 English cucumbers, peeled, halved and seeded
- 2 red bell peppers, plus 1 green cored and seeded
- 4 overripe heirloom tomatoes
- 1 red onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 cups vegetable juice
- 1/4 cup sherry vinegar
- 1/2 cup good quality extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 cup (1/4 - inch diced) croutons toasted golden brown
Mediterranean Bruschetta
By Michinthekitch
BREAD Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill
- BREAD
- 1 pound ciabatta bread loaf, cut into 1/2-inch wide slices (about 16)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced (about 3 tablespoons)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- TOPPING
- 1 (15-ounce) container whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 large tomatoes, seeded and diced (about 2 cups)
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Quickie Tomato Sauce
By Michinthekitch
From Fabulicious!
- 1 tablespoon EVOO
- 1 28-oz can whole plum tomatoes broken up with their juices
- 1/4 cup tomato paste (I usually just use 1 small can)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- I also add a few cloves of minced garlic and/or a few splashes of red cooking wine