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Blackened Ribeye Steaks with Mac and Cheese
By lorik
For the Cajun butter medallions, mix ingredients together in a mixer on medium speed, or by hand in a small bowl, u...
- Cajun Butter Medallions:
- 1/2 lb butter, softened
- 1 Tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 Tbsp Cajun style seasoning mix
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- Cheese Sauce:
- 2 1/2 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsp AP flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Macaroni and Cheese:
- 3 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 1/2 cups cheese sauce recipe
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 Tbsp toasted bread crumbs
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 Tbsp parsley, chopped rough
- For Steaks:
- 2 10 ounce ribeye steaks
- 1 1/2 Tbsp Cajun style seasoning mix
- 1 Tbsp canola oil
- Salt and pepper as desired
- Parsley, finely chopped for garnish
Grilled Beef Kofte
By lorik
Serve with rice pilaf or make sandwiches with warm pita bread, sliced red onion, and chopped fresh mint
- YOGURT-GARLIC SAUCE:
- 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- KOFTE:
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 5 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 teaspoons hot smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 pounds 80 percent lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup grated onion, drained
- 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
- 1/3 cup minced fresh mint
- 1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
- 1 large disposable aluminum roasting pan (if using charcoal)
Classic Macaroni Salad
By lorik
Cook 1 pound macaroni; drain and rinse
- 1 pound dried elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 Tbsp cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp relish
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 1/2 cups diced ham
- 1 1/2 cup thawed frozen peas
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- dried dill
Chewy Molasses Gingersnaps
By lorik
DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 375º
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup turbinado sugar
Quick Udon Noodle Soup
By lorik
Serves 2, but is easily doubled or halved Bring liquids, bay leaf, and anise to a boil
- 1 cup vegetable broth (or other broth)
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 star anise
- 1 teaspoon salt
- handful of udon noodles
- 1-2 cups swiss chard, torn into pieces (or other hearty green)
- 1/2 block tofu, cubed
- 2-4 spring onions, sliced
- soy sauce, to taste
Semolina Gnocchi (Gnocchi alla Romana)
By lorik
These gnocchi can be served as a side dish or as a light entrée topped with Quick Tomato Sauce or another of our s...
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- Pinch ground nutmeg
- 1 cup (6 ounces) fine semolina flour
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 ounces Gruyère cheese, shredded (1/3 cup)
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Khoresht-e Fesenjan (Chicken and Walnut Stew)
By lorik
Heat oil in a 12″ skillet over medium-high heat
- 1 ⁄4 cup canola oil
- 2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2 1⁄2″ pieces
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 1⁄2 tbsp. ground turmeric
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups finely chopped spinach
- 1 1⁄2 lb. walnuts
- 2 cups pomegranate molasses
- 1 ⁄4 cup sugar
- Sliced red onion, to garnish
Chinese Style Glazed Pork Tenderloin
By lorik
To bring restaurant-style boneless barbecue spareribs home, we turned to the grill to replicate the sweet-smoky fla...
- 2 (12- to 16-ounce) pork tenderloins, trimmed
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup apricot preserves
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup dry sherry
- 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Roman Spaghetti Carbonara
By lorik
Tip: Don't substitute bacon for the pancetta
- 3 ounces thinly sliced pancetta, chopped
- 1¾ cups water
- 6 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 6 ounces pecorino Romano cheese, finely grated (1¼ cups), plus more to serve
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper, plus more to serve
Old Fashioned Rice Pudding
By lorik
You can use 2 percent low-fat milk here (the consistency will be looser) but not skim
- 6 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup (3 1/2 ounces) sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract