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Rigatoni with Tomato Basil Sauce
By lorik
Bring a pot of salted water to boil for the rigatoni
- 6 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 8 garlic cloves, peeled
- 35 oz. can Italian plum tomatoes in their juice (preferably San Marzano), lightly crushed
- Salt
- Crushed red pepper
- 10 fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces
- 1 lb. Lidia's rigatoni
- Grana Padano, freshly grated
Crespelle with Ricotta and Marinara
By lorik
In a medium bowl, whisk the flour with the salt
- Tradition Crespelle Alla Fiorentina:
- 3/4 cup 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup 3/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter
- Olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 2/3 cup 2/3 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 1/2 cups 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
- In Italy, this recipe is made with béchamel in addition to the marinara. I would definitely add a garlic béchamel as the base.
- Crespelle:
- 3 3 eggs
- 3 tbsp 3 tbsp of flour
- 1 pinch 1 pinch of salt
- 300 ml 300ml of whole milk
- Filling:
- 500 g 500g of spinach, washed
- 1 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil
- 400 g 400g of ricotta
- 30 g 30g of Pecorino Toscano cheese, grated (or Parmigiano Reggiano, or a mixture of both)
- 1 pinch 1 pinch of salt
- nutmeg, freshly grated
- 1 1 egg
- Béchamel sauce:
- 50 g 50g of butter
- 60 g 60g of plain flour
- 700 ml 700ml of whole milk
- 1 pinch 1 pinch of salt
- nutmeg, freshly grated
- finish the dish:
- Pecorino Toscano cheese, grated
- tomato purée
- extra virgin olive oil
Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes for 2
By lorik
Place potatoes in medium saucepan and add cold water to cover by 1 inch
- 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/2 inch thick
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 2 pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced to paste
- 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (1/2 cup)
- Salt and pepper
- 1/3 cup warm whole milk
Santa Maria Grilled Tri-Tip Beef
By lorik
Stir salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, rosemary, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 (2 1/2 pound) beef tri-tip roast
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 4 cloves crushed garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Grandma's Butter Noodles
By lorik
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and melted butter together with a fork
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Vegan Sweet Potato Stew
By lorik
Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat until shimmering
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes (2 to 3 medium potatoes), peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cups vegetable stock
Ham-and-Potato Salad
By lorik
In a medium saucepan, cover the potatoes with water and bring to a boil
- 1 1/2 pounds fingerling potatoes
- Salt
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 hard-cooked large egg yolks, mashed with a fork
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced cornichons
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- Pinch of cayenne
- 1/4 cup plus 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Pepper
- One 1/2-pound piece of smoked ham, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/2 English cucumber, chopped
- 4 cups mesclun (2 ounces)
- Pickled okra, halved lengthwise, for garnish
Brown Sugar Balsamic Glazed Pork Loin
By lorik
Okay this recipe has been everywhere, pinned by everyone, etc
- 1 teaspoon ground sage
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 pounds pork loin
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
Sausage Stuffed Pork Loin
By lorik
Cook the pork on a wire or V-rack; placed right on the baking sheet, the meat may seize, forcing the stuffing out o...
- 1 pork loin roast, boneless (2 1/2 to 3 pounds), fat scored lightly
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 1/2 pounds bulk pork sausage
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 slice hearty white sandwich bread, torn into pieces
- 1/2 cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Asian Beef and Noodle Soup
By lorik
Assertive ginger, fish sauce, five-spice powder, and ramen noodles produce a flavor-packed one-dish meal in about 1...
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 4 (3-ounce) packages ramen noodles, broken into large pieces, seasoning packets discarded
- 1 small flank steak (about 1 pound), cut lengthwise into thirds and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
- 1/2 head medium Napa cabbage, sliced thin crosswise (about 4 cups)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves