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White Bean and Ham Soup
By davidv
I have a leftover hambone with a good amount of ham still clinging to it, and I hate split pea soup
- 1 pound dry great Northern beans
- 8 cups water
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 meaty ham hock or 2 to 3 pounds of ham shanks
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1/2 stalk celery, chopped
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- 1 tsp. mustard powder
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cups chopped ham
- Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley
Rosemary & Garlic Crusted Pork Loin with Potatoes
By davidv
To be prepared in K23382 — 13" x 10" nonstick roasting pan with grease-draining rack
- 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary or 1 Tbsp. dried rosemary
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp. Kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper, plus more to taste
- 2-lb. boneless, center-cut pork loin roast, trimmed
- 1-1/2 lbs. small Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
French Onion Soup Dumplings
By davidv
"Everyone loves French onion soup, so here's a delicious bite-sized twist on an old favorite
- 3 egg yolks
- 3 whole eggs
- 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 red onion, julienned
- 1/2 white onion, julienned
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1 packet of French onion soup mix
- 1/4 tsp salt, divided
- 1/4 tsp pepper, divided
- 1 package wonton wrappers
- Canola oil, for frying
- 2 cups Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 1/2 bunch fresh chives, finely chopped (optional garnish)
David Venable's Apple Cinnamon Muffins with Caramel Centers
By davidv
Recommended to be prepared in: "K32066 — Surprise-filled Nonstick 12-cup Cupcake Pan":http://www
- Muffins:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2/3 cups vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cups milk
- 3 apples, peeled, cored, and grated
- 1 bag caramel candy squares (Kraft or similar)
- Topping:
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter, cubed
- 1-1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Chicken & Snow Peas in Light Alfredo Sauce with Pasta
By davidv
Recommended to be prepared in: "K27939 — Technique® Hard Anodized 11-piece Cookware Set":http://www
- 1-1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 lb fettuccini, cooked and drained
- 1/2 pound snow peas, blanched and cooled
- 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 Tbsp fresh thyme
Guinness Beef Stew
By davidv
"This stew is so satisfying, you'll crave it all throughout the year…not just on St
- 3-1/2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1-1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1-1/4 tsp salt
- 3 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-1/2" cubes
- 3 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 2-1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 2-1/2 cups beef stock
- 2 cups Guinness beer
- 3 Tbsp tomato paste
- 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2" pieces
- 1 (16-oz) bag baby carrots
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Poached Pears
By davidv
This elegant dessert doesn’t come with difficult instructions
- 3 cups ruby port wine
- 3 cups red wine
- 2-1/4 cups sugar
- 3 star anise
- 2 cinnamon sticks, broken in half
- Rind of 1 lemon, skin only (no white flesh)
- Rind of 1 orange, skin only (no white flesh)
- 1/2 vanilla bean, split & seeds scraped
- 7 firm ripe pears, peeled
- Vanilla ice cream (optional)
David Venable's Bacon & Barbecue Potato Salad
By davidv
In a large pot, cover the potatoes with cold salted water and bring to a boil over moderately high heat
- 4 lbs. small red potatoes, quartered or halved depending on size
- 2 celery ribs, diced
- 1/2 lb. bacon, preferably applewood-smoked, thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, minced
- 1-1/4 cups mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 2 Tbsp. barbecue sauce
- 1 Tbsp. chopped tarragon
- 2 Tbsp. spicy mustard
- 2 Tbsp. white vinegar
- Chopped scallions for garnish
- Dash of hot sauce
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Classic Eggplant Parmesan
By davidv
"I've never met a vegetarian dish I loved quite as much as this one
- 2 (1-lb) eggplants, peeled and sliced lengthwise into 1/2" slices
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp kosher salt, divided
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup flour
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1-1/4 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 4-1/2 cups marinara sauce
- 4 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Oil, for frying eggplant
Zucchini Fritters with Garlic Aioli Dipping Sauce
By davidv
This recipe was prepared using the Prepology® Color-changing Cooking Thermometer (K34861)
- Ingredients:
- Zucchini Fritters:
- 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 5 oz. white cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup cold beer
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 cup zucchini, julienned
- 1 cup yellow squash, julienned
- 1 small white onion, julienned or thinly sliced
- Dipping Sauce:
- 24 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
- 4 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped