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Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
By Thom7747
Why this recipe works: A successful slow-cooker chicken cacciatore recipe required that the chicken, vegetables, a...
- 12 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (5 to 6 ounces each), trimmed of any yellow or white fat (see note)
- Salt and ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more as needed
- 1 1/4 pounds cremini mushrooms, wiped clean and quartered (see note)
- 2 medium onions, halved and sliced thin
- 4 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 4 teaspoons)
- 1 1/2 cups dry red wine
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 ounce dried porcini mushrooms, rinsed and minced
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme leaves or 2 teaspoons dried
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 (12-ounce) jar roasted red pepper, rinsed and cut into 1-inch strips (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley leaves
Spinach Soufflés
By Thom7747
Recipes From Nicki Rubin’s Kitchen
- 2 packages frozen spinach
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup spelt or kamut flour
- 1 1/4 cup milk
- 2/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 5 eggs, separated
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp minced garlic
Salted-Caramel Six-Layer Chocolate Cake
By Thom7747
To make this cake ahead of time: The caramel can be refrigerated for up to 3 days; bring to room temperature before...
- For the Cake...
- Unsalted butter, room temperature, for pans
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pans
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1 tablepoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- Coarse salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups low-fat buttermilk
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons safflower oil
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- For the Caramel...
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 2 cups heavy cream
- Coarse salt
- 2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons
- For the Frosting...
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- Coarse salt
- 1 pound semisweet chocolate, chopped, melted, and cooled
- Garnish: flaked sea salt, such as Maldon
Twice-Baked New Potatoes
By Thom7747
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- 12 new potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh chives
- 1 clove garlic, pressed
- Salt and pepper
Hearty Beef Soup
By Thom7747
Look no further, this is the BEST EVER Hearty Beef Soup! With juicy tender chucks of beef that melt in your mouth a...
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 1 - 1 1/2 inch cubes
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 shallot, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 32 ounces (4 cups) beef stock
- 1 cup Entwine Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
- 4 cups chopped red potatoes, bite size pieces (about 1/2
- 3 cups chopped baby carrots, bite size pieces
- fresh parsley to garish, optional
"Creamy" Crockpot Chicken and Tomato Soup
By Thom7747
This recipe is so simple it's stupid
- 8 frozen skinless boneless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons Italian Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 14 oz. can of coconut milk (full fat), shake before opening can to avoid separation
- 2 14 oz. can diced tomatoes and juice
- 2 cups of chicken broth
- 1 small can of tomato paste
- 1/2 jar of your favorite tomato sauce
- Sea Salt and pepper to taste
Slow Cooker Stuffed Pepper Soup
By Thom7747
The base of this soup starts with browned ground beef and onion and layers in the flavors of the peppers, tomatoes
- 1 lb extra-lean ground beef
- 1 c onion, diced
- 14-1/2 oz can Red Gold diced tomatoes with Roasted Garlic and Onions
- 2 c green peppers and/or red peppers, chopped
- 15 oz can Red Gold tomato sauce
- 3 c beef broth
- 1/2 t dried basil
- 1/2 t dried oregano
- 1 c cooked rice
Greek Spinach Salad
By Thom7747
Greek Spinach Salad is a refreshing dish on a hot summer day
- 2 bunches spinach
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup peeled and seeded cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup sliced radishes
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 green onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, for garnish
- 1/4 cup Greek olives (optional), for garnish
- fruit (optional)
Shrimp Gumbo
By Thom7747
This spicy Cajun gumbo, a stew originating in Louisiana in the 18th century, gains much of its flavor from the dark...
- 4 ounces vegetable oil
- 4 ounces all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 pounds raw, whole, head-on medium-sized (31-50 count) shrimp
- 2 quarts water
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced green peppers
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1/2 cup peeled, seeded and chopped tomato
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 pound andouille sausage, cut into 1/4-inch pieces and browned
- 1 tablespoon file powder
Beef And Broccoli Chow Mein
By Thom7747
Remove and discard fat from meat
- 1 (1 1/2 pound) beef rump steak
- 3 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 1/2 tablespoons dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon satay sauce
- 1 c. steamed broccoli
- 3 stalks celery
- 2 medium yellow onions
- 4 ounces fresh mushrooms
- 1 red or green bell pepper
- 4 ounces bean sprouts
- 12 ounces Chinese egg noodles
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons instant chicken bouillon