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Spaghetti with Fantasy Sauce
By lorik
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil
- 10 ounces thin dried spaghetti, or other thin pasta
- 3 ounces bacon (about 3 strips)
- 3 leeks
- 1/2 yellow onion
- 1 handful baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons butter
- salt and black pepper
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup cream
- 3 ounces grated Parmesan (optional)
Caramelized Onion Pudding
By lorik
In a large skillet, heat the oil and butter
- 2 large yellow onions, peeled, sliced and cut into half circles
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon AP unbleached flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
Grilled Carrots with Lemon & Thyme
By lorik
Preheat grill to medium-high
- 1 1/2 pounds baby carrots, trimmed
- 1 Tbsp. canola oil
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 tsp. each kosher salt and
- black pepper
Velveeta Salsa Dip
By lorik
Mix ingredients in microwaveable bowl
- 1 lb. (16 oz.) VELVEETA Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 cup TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Thick 'N Chunky Salsa
Roasted Feta With Honey
By lorik
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
- 1 8-ounce slab Greek feta, blotted dry
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Greek thyme honey, or other honey
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Greek-style pita bread, toasted and cut into wedges
- Heirloom tomatoes, roasted beets, nuts or pickled vegetables (optional)
Black Pepper Biscuits with Bourbon-Molasses Butter
By lorik
MAKE THE BOURBON-MOLASSES BUTTER In a small saucepan, whisk the molasses with the bourbon and cinnamon
- Bourbon-Molasses Butter:
- 2 tablespoons unsulfured molasses
- 1 tablespoon bourbon
- Small pinch of cinnamon
- 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- Salt
- Biscuits:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper, plus more for sprinkling
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 stick plus 6 tablespoon unsalted butter, cubed and chilled
- 2 cups cold buttermilk, plus more for brushing
- Variation:
- Cheddar-Pecan Spread:
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 7 ounces)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- 2 medium scallions, white parts only, finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp hot pepper sauce
- Variation:
- Cacio e Pepe Biscuits from Food 52:
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, very cold
- 1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese, plus extra for topping
- 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for topping
- 1 cup milk
Cornbread Sausage Dressing
By lorik
The baked cornbread can be left in its pan up to two days before making the stuffing
- Cornbread:
- 2 2/3 cups milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups cornmeal (see note)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Dressing:
- 1 1/2 pounds bulk pork sausage
- 2 onions, chopped fine
- 3 celery ribs, chopped fine
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Potato Biscuits with Chives
By lorik
We like the texture of biscuits made with both butter and shortening, but if you prefer to use all butter, omit the...
- 2 1/2 cups (12 1/2 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup instant potato flakes
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh chives
- 4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces and chilled, plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 tablespoons vegetable shortening, cut into 1/2-inch pieces and chilled
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk, chilled
Benedict Eggs in Pastry
By lorik
Directions In a double boiler over simmering water or a small heavy saucepan, constantly whisk the egg yolks, lemo...
- EGG WASH:
- 2 2
- egg yolks
- 2 2
- tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 1
- teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 1/2
- cup butter, melted
- Dash cayenne pepper
- 2 2
- cups cubed fully cooked ham
- 2 2
- green onions, chopped
- 1 1
- tablespoon butter
- 6 6
- eggs
- 2 2
- tablespoons 2% milk
- 1 1
- package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 1
- cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 1
- egg
- 1 1
- tablespoon water
- Minced fresh tarragon, optional
Jamie Oliver's Smoked Beets
By lorik
First, light your charcoal barbecue or fire
- For the smoked beets:
- Serves 4 as a side dish
- 8 small beets, with greens if possible
- 1 small bunch fresh rosemary
- For the salad:
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 small bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked and roughly chopped
- 1 small bunch fresh tarragon or basil, leaves picked and roughly chopped
- 4 heaped tablespoons cottage cheese
- juice and zest from 1/2 lemon, plus more to taste
- A few sprigs of fresh thyme, leaves picked