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Root Vegetable Gratin
By Thom7747
Preheat oven to 400°. Butter a shallow 2-qt
- unsalted butter, divided, plus more for baking dish
- coarse fresh breadcrumbs
- grated Parmesan, divided
- sprigs thyme plus 1 Tbsp. leaves
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- heavy cream
- low-sodium chicken broth
- celery root, peeled, sliced 1/16” thick
- rutabaga, peeled, sliced 1/16” thick
- turnips, peeled, sliced 1/16” thick
- Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, sliced 1/16” thick
- garlic cloves, thinly sliced
Smoked Leg Of Lamb
By Thom7747
At least 1 hour before grilling, soak wood chips in enough water to cover
- 4 cups apple or cherry wood chips
- 1 5-6 lb whole leg of lamb (with bone)
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1 tbsp Dijon-style mustard
- 1 tsp snipped fresh rosemary
- Cracked black pepper (optional)
Fried Mozzarella, Zucchini, Basil and Green Olives
By Thom7747
This is a dish from Tyler's Ultimate on Food Network
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 5 large cloves garlic, unpeeled
- 1 ball fresh mozzarella
- 1 large zucchini
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 cups panko bread crumbs
- 4 whole eggs
- 15 large basil leaves
- 20 large pitted green olives
- 2 lemons, cut into wedges
Creamy Baked Four-Cheese Pasta
By Thom7747
Why This Recipe Works: We love macaroni and cheese (who doesn’t?), but sometimes we want a more adult version tha...
- Bread Crumb Topping
- 3 –4 slices white sandwich bread, with crusts, torn into quarters
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, (1/2 ounce)
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Pasta and Cheese
- 4 ounces’ fontina cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
- 3 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled (about 3/4 cup)
- 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese, (1 ounce)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, (1/2 ounce)
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon table salt
- 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Thom's Special Grilled Hamburgers
By Thom7747
A little extra preparation time is well worth the effort when your guest rave over the great taste of these burgers
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1 bunch green onions, chopped, with tops
- 2 teaspoons Hickory or Mesquite liquid smoke
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3 teaspoons lemon pepper
- 5 pounds ground beef
- 2 cups cooked ham, chopped
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 12 large hamburger buns or English muffins lightly toasted
- shredded lettuce
- 4 or 5 tomatoes, sliced
- 4 or 5 yellow onions, sliced
- 3 tablespoons mustard
- 5 tablespoon mayonnaise or Miracle Whip
- 5 tablespoon catsup
Salmon with Penne
By Thom7747
Recipe from the Gourmet Italia Cooking School
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 leek, thinly sliced, only white end
- 1 teaspoon chili pepper, finely chopped
- 4 slices smoked Chinook salmon, chopped
- 6 ounces heavy cream
- Marinara Sauce
- sea salt, to taste
- 1 tablespoon Greek olives, finely chopped
- Cherry tomatoes (Optional)
- 3 fresh basil leaves, torn or chopped
- freshly ground black pepper
- cooked penne pasta
- parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Grilled Leg of Lamb with Rosemary, Garlic, and Mustard
By Thom7747
What makes this entrée so flavorful? Tucking garlic slices into the lamb and covering the meat with a puree made o...
- 1 well-trimmed 6-pound boneless leg of lamb, butterflied to even 2-inch thickness
- 8 garlic cloves, peeled, divided
- 1/2 cup whole grain Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Nonstick vegetable oil spray
- Fresh rosemary sprigs and fresh Italian parsley sprigs
Mahi Mahi with Greek-Style Dressing
By Thom7747
This is a savory, citrus-flavored summer dish and you could substitute a number of other white fish for the Mahi Ma...
- 3 medium tomatoes (about ¾ pound total), each cut into 8 wedges
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
- 4 (6-ounces) pieces mahi mahi fillet (1½ inches thick) with skin
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta
- 3 tablespoons chopped mint
- 2 tablespoons chopped dill
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 8 very thin lemon slices
Creamy Ranch Dip Recipe
By Thom7747
Janice Freeman in Kewanee, Illinois shares her secret for a wonderfully thick and easy dip to dress up fresh veggie...
- 2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 2 envelopes ranch salad dressing mix
- Fresh vegetables, crackers or chips
Best Noodle Soup Ever
By Thom7747
What To Do: In a soup pot over medium-high heat, combine chicken broth, soy sauce, mushrooms, water chestnuts, car...
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
- 1 carrot, peeled and shredded
- 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
- 1/4 pound uncooked spaghetti, broken in half
- 1 cup fresh snow peas, trimmed
- 2 scallions, sliced