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Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta
By Thom7747
Heat the pancetta and 1 tablespoon of the oil in a heavy 10-inch straight-sided saute pan over medium-low heat unti...
- 2 ounces pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 10 ounces Brussels sprouts (about 18 medium sprouts), trimmed and halved through the core
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Kosher salt
Shoulder of Lamb Braised in Chianti
By Thom7747
Can be made a day in advance and gently rewarmed
- 3 pounds spring lamb shoulder, cut into ½ inch cubes.
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 carrot, peeled and finely diced
- 1 small stalk celery, finely diced
- 1 shallot, peeled and diced
- 1 head garlic, cloves peeled
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 bottle Chianti
- 1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Corned Beef and Cabbage
By Thom7747
As an American we associate Corned Beef and Cabbage as a main dish of the Irish
- 4-pound corned beef brisket
- 3 large carrots, cut into large chunks
- 6 to 8 small onions, roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon powdered English mustard
- 1 large spring of fresh thyme
- several parsley stalks tied together
- 1 cabbage
- Salt and pepper to taste
Spicy Orange Chicken Stir-Fry
By Thom7747
Why get takeout when you can make orange chicken so quickly at home?
- 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice or long-grain white rice (10 to 11 ounces)
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 small red onion, halved, thinly sliced
- Large pinch of dried crushed red pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken cutlets, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide strips
- 1 8-ounce package stringless sugar snap peas
Dark Chocolate Fondue Recipe
By Thom7747
Savor all the decadence without a lick of guilt! Our Test Kitchen kept all the velvety, melt-in-your-mouth texture ...
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 cups 2% milk
- 2 dark chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each), chopped
- 3 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- Cubed angel food cake and assorted fresh fruit
Macaroni and Tomatoes
By Thom7747
I have been eating this dish all my life
- 3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 6 cups water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 (28 oz.) can whole tomatoes, undrained (I like Italian tomatoes)
- 3 cups tomato juice (I like Kroger Tomato Juice)
- 2 tsp. bacon drippings
- 2 Tbs. butter
- 2 tsp. sugar
- black pepper to taste (I like black pepper, I add 1 tsp.)
The Greatest Queso That Ever Lived
By Thom7747
Brown ground beef or sausage (or both) in a pan over medium heat and set aside
- 1 block (32 Oz. Block) Velveeta Cheese
- 1 package (8 Oz. Package) Cream Cheese
- 1 can (10 Oz. Can) Rotel
- 1 can (10.75 Oz. Can) Cream Of Mushroom Soup
- 1 pound Ground Beef OR Sausage (or A Combination Of Both)
Slow Fried Country Ham
By Thom7747
My family loves country ham
- 2 (1/4 inch thick) slices of Country Ham
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- Redeye gravy recipe follows
Italian Salad Dressing
By Thom7747
Combine all ingredients. Whisk or blend with electric mixer
- extra virgin olive oil, 1 bottle
- balsamic vinegar, 1 bottle
- sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Horseradish Soup
By Thom7747
A hearty and satisfying soup, perfect for the winter months
- Optional:
- 3 Tbsp. Butter
- 2 Green onions
- 1/4 Cup Breadcrumbs
- 12 Cups Water
- 8 Large Red potatoes, diced
- 6 Knorr's Chicken bouillon's
- 1/4 Cup White wine
- 1/2 Tsp. Seasoning salt
- 1 Jar White horseradish (creamy is best)
- 1 Pint Container of ½ and ½
- Sour cream
- 1/2 Cup Smoked turkey luncheon meat, finely chopped