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Baked Chicken Meatballs
By Alqualonde
These were unbelievably good, quite possibly my new favorite meatball recipe; they pack a lot of flavor from a few ...
- 3 slices Italian bread, torn into small bits (1 cup)
- 1/3 cup milk
- 3 ounces sliced pancetta, finely chopped (you can swap in Canadian Bacon if you can’t find pancetta)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 large egg
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste, divided*
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
Swiss Chard and Leek Gratin
By Alqualonde
This gratin combines blanched chard and sautéed leeks, cooked until just tender in a creamy two-cheese sauce made ...
- 3 pounds Swiss chard, large stems discarded
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 medium leeks, white and tender green parts only, sliced 1/4 inch thick
- Salt
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 quart whole milk
- 1/2 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- Freshly ground pepper
Matbucha
By Alqualonde
In many countries throughout the Middle East and Mediterranean, it is customary to start a meal with a variety of c...
- Ingredients
- 2 green bell peppers, (3/4 lb total)
- 1 medium jalapeno (or more to taste)
- 2 large cans diced tomatoes (1 lb 12 oz each), or 8 large tomatoes peeled and diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp sugar (or to taste-- some people prefer it less sweet)
- 1 tsp chili pepper flakes (or more to taste)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp paprika
Curly Hotdog Snakes
By Alqualonde
These Hot Dog Snakes are so much fun to eat and quite the crowd-pleaser
- 1 1/2 pounds (680 g) pizza dough, thawed
- 12 hotdogs
- 1 jar roasted red peppers, drained
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 24 currants or raisins
Lighter Gooey Butter Cake
By Alqualonde
665 Fewer Calories 90g Less Carbohydrates 71g Less Sugar
- 1 (18 1/4-ounce) package yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat buttermilk
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- Filling
- 1 (8-ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel)
- 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1/4 cup plain low-fat (2%) Greek-style yogurt
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon melted butter
Quick Chicken Tikka Masala for Two
By Alqualonde
A popular Indian dish in the U
- 2 teaspoons garam masala (see Note)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 8 ounces chicken tenders
- 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small sweet onion, diced
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 tablespoons whipping cream
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
Garlic Herb Focaccia Bread
By Alqualonde
1. In a bowl, place 2 cups warm water and 2 teaspoons dry yeast
- 2 cups warm water
- 2 teaspoons dry yeast
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (we used rosemary and basil) – or dried, if fresh is not available
- Kosher or sea salt
- 10 x 15-inch baking pan (jelly roll pan)
Veal Meatballs in Red Wine Sauce
By Alqualonde
Here's the recipe for the meatballs I cook when I want to make certain members of my family extra, extra happy — ...
- For the meatballs
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup fine dried breadcrumbs
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/2 pound ground beef, such as ground chuck
- 1/2 pound ground veal (you can use ground chicken if you don't want to use veal)
- 1 teaspoon chunky kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/4 cup finely chopped Italian parsley
- For the sauce
- 1 small yellow onion
- 6 cloves garlic
- Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon
- 1 cup beef or chicken broth
- 32-ounce can whole plum tomatoes
- One 4-inch long sprig fresh rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Vij’s Eggplant, Tomato and Green Onion Curry
By Alqualonde
Wash the green onions
- 7 ounces green onions (about 8 stalks)
- 1 cup plain yogurt, stirred
- 1 tablespoon Mexican chili powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 eggplant, skin on, in 1-inch cubes
- 2 cups chopped tomatoes (2 large)
- 1/2 cup canola oil
Chicken with Pine Nut Sauce
By Alqualonde
1. Preheat a large frying pan or skillet on a high heat
- Enough for 2
- 4 chicken thigh fillets
- 100 g (3.5oz) pine nuts
- 1/2 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 large handfuls baby kale or other salad leaves to serve