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Chile-Stuffed Cheeseburger
By lorik
Light a grill. Rub the chiles with olive oil
- 4 chiles—2 Anaheims and 2 jalapeños
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large garlic clove, unpeeled
- 4 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 4 kaiser rolls, split
- Lettuce leaves, sliced onion and tomato, mayonnaise and ketchup, for serving
Kalua Pig in a Slow Cooker
By lorik
Pierce pork all over with a carving fork
- 1 (3 pound) pork butt roast
- 3/4 tablespoon Hawaiian sea salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring
- 1 banana, unpeeled, cut in half lengthwise
- 1-2 Serrano chiles chopped, seeded if desired
- 2 bay leaves
Peppermint Creams
By lorik
Put the confectioners' sugar, condensed milk and peppermint extract in a medium bowl and stir together with a fork
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting
- 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract, or more to taste
- 4 ounces dark chocolate, broken into pieces
Stuffed Pasta Recipes
By lorik
Pasta Directions: Make a well with the flour and add the eggs to the center
- Basic Pasta Dough:
- 3-1/4 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- Pasta Imbottita (Stuffed Cheese Pillows in Broth):
- Serves 6
- 3-1/2 oz. ricotta
- 3-1/2 oz. stracchino or quark
- 2 oz. Parmigiano Reggiano, grated, plus more for garnish
- Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 Tbs. lemon zest
- 1 large egg
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 recipe basic pasta dough
- 1 quart homemade chicken broth or canned low-sodium broth
- Raviolo Bergese (Egg-Yolk Raviolo):
- Serves 12
- 6 oz. spinach
- 10 Tbs. unsalted butter
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 8 oz. ricotta
- 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 tsp. lemon zest
- 1 recipe Basic Pasta Dough
- 12 jumbo egg yolks, egg whites reserved
- Beet and Blue Cheese Ravioli:
- Serves 4
- For the Ravioli dough:
- 7 oz. (1-1/3 cup plus 2 Tbs.) 00 flour; more as needed
- 1-3/4 oz. (1/4 cup plus 1 Tbs.) semola rimacinata (fine flour) or unbleached all-purpose flour
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1 large egg
- 1-1/2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- For the filling:
- 3/4 lb. red beets, well washed (about 5 small)
- 3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 oz. (2/3 cup) Gorgonzola
- 1-1/2 oz. (2-1/2 Tbs.) mascarpone
- For cooking and serving
- Kosher salt
- 4 oz. (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
- Chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)
- Goat Cheese Ravioli with Asparagus and Brown Butter:
- Serves 4
- For the filling
- 1 lb. fresh goat cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 tsp. finely chopped garlic
- 1 Tbs. dry white wine
- 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- Grated zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup finely chopped mixed fresh herbs (try any combination of flat-leaf parsley, tarragon, chervil, cilantro, thyme, basil, chives, or mint)
- 1 Tbs. fine fresh breadcrumbs
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 lb. Ravioli Pasta Dough (See above)
- 1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten
- Semolina flour or fine cornmeal to dust the pan
- For the sauce:
- 1/4 lb. (8 Tbs.) unsalted butter
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 lb. asparagus, parboiled for 1 to 2 min. until tender, and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 Tbs. freshly grated Parmesan cheese, preferably parmigiano reggiano, for garnish
- Chervil, parsley, or basil sprigs for garnish
Refried Bean Tostadas
By lorik
Preheat oven to 350°. Bake tortillas on a baking sheet until crisp, 10 minutes; cool
- BAKE:
- Makes 2 servings
- Total time: 20 minutes
- 2 corn tortillas (6-inch), brushed with bacon drippings or olive oil, seasoned with salt, and halved
- SAUTÉ:
- 1/2 cup canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp. granulated garlic
- 2 tsp. bacon drippings or olive oil
- 3 Tbsp. purchased salsa
- 2/3 cup shredded quesadilla jalapeño cheese
- Chopped fresh cilantro
Pea-and-Bacon Risotto
By lorik
In a skillet, cook the bacon over moderate heat until crisp, 6 minutes
- 6 ounces lean bacon, diced
- 2 cups frozen baby peas, thawed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, minced
- 2 cups arborio rice
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 7 cups simmering chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 cups small pea shoots
Bacon & Cheddar Corn Pudding
By lorik
HEAT oven to 375°F. MIX first 5 ingredients until well blended; stir in 1/2 cup cheese
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 can (15 oz) cream style corn
- 1 can (11 oz) corn with red and green peppers, drained
- 1 pkg (8 1/2 oz) corn muffin mix
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 pkg (8 oz) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
Sweet Potato Veggie Burgers
By lorik
Preheat the oven to 350°F
- 1 (14-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 small sweet potato (about 5 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds, roughly chopped
- Large handful fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 3 scallions, finely chopped
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 8 hamburger buns, to serve
Grilled Caesar Salad
By lorik
1. For the dressing: Combine lemon juice and garlic in bowl and let stand for 10 minutes
- Dressing:
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 ounce (1/4 cup) parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 anchovy fillets, rinsed
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salad:
- 1 (12 inch) Baguette, cut on bias into 5 inch long, 1/2 inch slices
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- 3 romaine lettuce hearts (18 ounces), halved lengthwise through cores
- 1/2 ounce (1/4 cup) parmesan cheese, grated
Chicken Cordon Bleu for 2
By lorik
This recipe is best with ham slices with some heft
- 2/3 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- salt and pepper
- 2 ounces Gruyere cheese, cut into four 2 1/2 x 1/2 inch sticks
- 4 slices (1 ounce each) deli sliced ham
- 2 (6-8 ounces) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
- 4 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 large egg, beaten