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Chicken Chow Mein for Two
By lorik
Four ounces of dried angel hair pasta can be substituted for the Chinese egg noodles, if desired
- 4 ounces fresh Chinese egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 (6- to 8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed and sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick
- 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced thin
- 1 small carrot, sliced thin on bias
- 1 celery rib, sliced thin on bias
- 3 scallions, green and white parts separated and sliced thin
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 2 ounces (1 cup) bean sprouts
Anchovy Pasta with Garlic Breadcrumbs
By lorik
Very thinly slice 4 garlic cloves (a mandoline works great) and set aside
- 8 garlic cloves, divided
- 5 ounces sourdough or other crusty bread, crust removed, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons (or more) olive oil
- 4 oil-packed anchovy fillets
- 4 oil-packed Calabrian chiles, very finely chopped, or 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon (or more) fresh lemon juice
- 12 ounces bucatini, spaghetti, or linguine
- 2 ounces finely grated Pecorino
- 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Homemade Wheat Crackers
By lorik
Preheat the oven to 400°
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling
- 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 egg white, lightly beaten
Creamy French-Style Scrambled Eggs
By lorik
For the creamiest, richest-tasting result, be sure to cook these eggs slowly, following the visual cues provided
- 8 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
Bacon and Egg Pizza
By lorik
1.Place oven rack on lowest shelf
- 4 slices bacon, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- Cornmeal, for dusting
- 1 Pizza Dough, divided into 4 pieces, or
- 1 Whole-Wheat Pizza Dough, divided into 4 pieces
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
- 4 large eggs
- 2 small scallions, thinly sliced
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Baked Manicotti for Two
By lorik
The test kitchen’s preferred brand of no-boil noodles is Barilla
- Sauce:
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- Filling and Pasta:
- 8 ounces (1 cup) whole-milk or part-skim ricotta cheese
- 3 ounces whole-milk mozzarella cheese, shredded (3/4 cup)
- 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (1 cup)
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 no-boil lasagna noodles
Easy Hawaiian Shoyu Chicken
By lorik
Step 1 In a small pot, cook the rice according to the package directions
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1/2 packed cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup light beer
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- One 2-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and finely minced
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1 tablespoon Japanese rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon blackstrap molasses
- Four 6-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
- Green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish
Italian Sausage Tortellini Bake
By lorik
Heat a large pot over medium heat
- 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 1 (14 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 (9 ounce) package frozen cheese-filled tortellini
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Nigella Lawson’s Meringue Gelato Cake with Chocolate Sauce
By lorik
To make the gelato cake, line a 9 by 5-inch (23 by 13cm) loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving a 3-inch (7
- Gelato Cake:
- Serves: 6 to 8
- Prep time: 8 hrs 15 min
- Cook time: 10 min
- 1 1/4 cups (295g) heavy cream
- 1 ounce (30g) bittersweet chocolate (62% cacao or higher)
- 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur or rum, or better yet, a mix of the two
- 4 ounces (110g) crumbled store-bought or homemade meringue cookies (about 2 cups)
- Chocolate Sauce:
- 1 cup (235g) heavy cream
- 5 ounces (125g) dark chocolate (62% cacao or higher), finely chopped (about 2/3 cup)
- 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur or rum, or better yet, a mix of the two
Peppercorn Cream Sauce
By lorik
This sauce works well when brought together in a skillet that was used to cook steaks, taking advantage of the fond...
- 1 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 shallot, minced
- 3/4 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves
- 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper