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Skillet Lasagna
By lorik
In a large high-sided sauté pan with a 3-quart capacity and a lid, heat the oil over high heat until it shimmers
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound sweet or hot Italian sausages, casings removed
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Large pinch of hot red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Two 28-ounce cans whole, peeled tomatoes
- 1 sprig basil, plus a handful of basil leaves
- Salt and pepper
- One 9-ounce package no-boil lasagna noodles (they aren't all 9-ounce, so be sure to check!)
- 4 ounces mascarpone cheese or cream cheese (1/2 cup)
- 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced and patted dry
Mini Herbed Potato Souffles with Creme Fraiche
By lorik
Preheat oven to 375° with rack set in bottom third
- COAT:
- 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan
- COOK:
- 8 oz. russet potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 dried bay leaf
- OFF HEAT, MASH:
- 1/4 cup each crème fraîche and unsalted butter (4 Tbsp.)
- 1/2 tsp. minced fresh garlic
- 1 tsp. each minced fresh chives and parsley
- 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 eggs, separated
- Pinch of cream of tartar
Beef Stew in Red Wine Sauce
By lorik
Preheat the oven to 350°
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds trimmed beef flatiron steak or chuck, cut into 8 pieces
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- One 750-milliliter bottle dry red wine
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 thyme sprig
- One 5-ounce piece of pancetta
- 15 pearl or small cipollini onions, peeled
- 15 cremini mushrooms
- 15 baby carrots, peeled
- Sugar
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Crispy Tofu Steaks with Ginger Vinaigrette
By lorik
In a small bowl, mix the ginger with the scallion, vinegar and 1/3 cup of the oil; season the vinaigrette with salt
- 3 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons minced scallion
- 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
- 2/3 cup canola oil
- Kosher salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup panko
- One 14-ounce package firm tofu, drained and sliced 1 inch thick
Tomato Paste
By lorik
The most frequently asked questions about this recipe are as follows: "Can I use lemon juice instead of citric acid...
- 10 pounds tomatoes (See Recipe Note)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon citric acid
Ricotta Calvados Cake
By lorik
Makes: two 8" layers or one 9" x 13" cake Prep time: 30 min Cook time: 40 min
- For the cake batter:
- 2 1/2 2 1/2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup butter
- 1 1 1 cup whole milk
- 3 3 3 eggs
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 2 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- For the cheesecake batter:
- 1 1 1 pound ricotta cheese
- 3 3 3 eggs
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup Calvados
Grilled Potatoes with Garlic and Rosemary
By lorik
This recipe allows you to grill an entree while the hot coals burn down in step 1
- Vegetable oil for grill rack
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 9 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 3 tablespoons)
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
- Kosher salt
- 2 pounds Red Bliss potatoes (about 18), scrubbed, halved, and skewered according to illustration below (see note above)
- Ground black pepper
- Large disposable aluminum baking pan (13 by 9-inch)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Provoleta with Oregano and Tomatoes
By lorik
Preheat the oven to 450°
- One 1-inch-thick slice of provolone cheese (1/2 pound)
- 2 tablespoons small oregano leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 6 grape tomatoes, halved
- Sea salt
- Basil leaves, for garnish
- Crusty bread, for serving
Salt Baked Potatoes
By lorik
1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees
- 4 4
- Ingredients
- 2 1/2 2 1/2 1/8 cups plus 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 4 4 4 russet potatoes , scrubbed and dried
- 2 2 1/4 sprigs plus 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
- 1 1 1 whole head garlic , outer papery skin removed and top quarter of head cut off and discarded
- 4 4 4 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 4 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Braised Brisket Tacos
By lorik
Food Network
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 4 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 4 pounds beef brisket
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 poblano chile peppers, seeded and chopped
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 8 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican)
- 1 1/2 cups tomato juice
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- Corn tortillas, for serving
- Shredded cabbage, sliced radishes, pickled jalapenos, pico de gallo and/or cilantro, for topping