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Sausage, Kale, and Lentil Soup
By exdircomp
In a soup pot or large Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound hot sausage, bulk or casing removed You may use combination of sweet and hot turkey, pork or chicken
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 ribs celery, chopped, leafy tops reserved
- 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
- 1 large Idaho (russet) potato, peeled and chopped into small dice
- 1 Fresno or Holland chile pepper, thinly sliced or finely chopped
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves picked and finely chopped
- 2 large cloves garlic, chopped or sliced
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 bundle Tuscan, black, or dinosaur kale, stemmed and very thinly sliced can use swiss chard or combination
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 cup white wine
- Freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 3/4 cups lentils
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups water
Sweet Potato Bake
By exdircomp
Directions Preheat oven to 325 degrees
- Topping:
- 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup heavy cream, half and half, or whole milk
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped
Meatloaf (Tricia 1)
By exdircomp
Heat oven to 325 degrees F
- For the glaze:
- 6 ounces garlic-flavored croutons
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 4 cloves garlic, grated (on a rasp)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 onion, roughly chopped
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup mushrooms
- 8 ounces ground pork you may use spicy if you like
- 8 ounces ground veal
- 18 ounces ground sirloin
- 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 egg
- 2 slices bread, lightly toasted and cut into 1/4-inch cubes, divided in 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 ounces flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce or curry sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Dash Worcestershire sauce
- Dash hot pepper sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Molasses
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
American Sponge Cake
By exdircomp
Make sure the eggs are at room temperature and the egg yolks and sugar are beaten until thick, light, and fluffy, w...
- Whipped Cream:
- 6 large eggs, separated
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated white sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon water
- Zest of 1 medium lemon
- 1 cup (100 grams) sifted cake flour
- 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) granulated white sugar
- Fresh Berries
- Note: Cream of tartar is used when whipping egg whites to stabilize them, and to prevent over beating and the whites drying out.
Ginger Creme Brulee
By exdircomp
In a large metal bowl set over a pan of warm water on medium-low heat, whisk the egg yolks and granulated sugar tog...
- 6 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 1 vanilla bean; split
- 3 pieces fresh ginger - (dime-size)
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter; softened
- 1/2 cup brown cane sugar
Polenta Lasagna
By exdircomp
Directions Polenta Spinach/sausage mixture 1 cup jarred roasted, peeled and seeded yellow pepper, cut into...
- For the spinach/sausage:
- Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves chopped garlic
- 3 (10-ounce) bags spinach or swiss chard , washed, any large stems removed
- Gray salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pound zesty sausage , cooked
- Portabelos mushrooms
- For the ricotta mixture:
- 2 cups fresh ricotta cheese
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- For the polenta:
- Pre cooked polenta rolls (Trader Joes)
- To assemble:
- 4 cups of my spaghetti sauce
Sweet Corn Nougat
By exdircomp
Special Equipment: Stand mixer with whisk attachment, parchment paper
- 3 egg whites
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 cup blue agave syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup dried sweet corn (recommended: Cope's Brand)
- Cornstarch, for dusting
- Cooking spray
Red Velvet Cupcakes
By exdircomp
For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- FROSTING:
- 6 small roasted beets
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 stick unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 1/2 cups cake flour
- 1 1/2 cups raw granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- One 8-ounce cream cheese,
- 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Zest of 1 orange, reserve some for topping
- 1/4 cup toasted chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup toasted coconut
Meatballs
By exdircomp
Coat a large saute pan with olive oil, add the onions qnd mushrooms and bring to a medium-high heat
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, 1/4-inch dice
- Mushrooms diced
- Salt
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped
- Pinch crushed red pepper to taste
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground veal
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup grated Parmigiano
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
- 2 tablespoons basil
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 of heavy cream
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup water
- optional you may add diced carrots to onions and mushrooms
Everything Cookies
By exdircomp
To toast nuts: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C) and toast nuts for 8-10 minutes until lightly browned ...
- 1 cup (110 grams) walnuts or pecans, toasted and chopped
- 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup (210 grams) light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) white granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups (260 grams) all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups (160 grams) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup (100 grams) raisins
- 1 cup (90 grams) sweetened coconut
- 1 cup (175 grams) chocolate chips