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Swiss Chard and Ricotta Crostata
By exdircomp
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- Crust:
- Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/2 cup mascarpone
- Pinch kosher salt
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 stick cold butter, cut into pea-sized pieces
- 2 eggs
- Filling:
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 bunch white Swiss Chard, stems removed cut into 1/4-inch lengths, leaves cut into 1-inch lengths
- 2 leeks, tough green tops removed, cut in 1/2 lengthwise and then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch lengths
- 2 to 3 tablespoons water
- Kosher salt
- 2 cups fresh ricotta
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 eggs
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- Egg wash: 1 egg beaten with 2 tablespoons water
Festive Garland Bars
By exdircomp
Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9-inch square baking pan; set aside
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup dried cranberries, divided
- 1 cup White Chocolate Chunks, divided
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 cups Organic Salted Popcorn (from a 6-oz bag)
Cranberry Orange Pound Cake, Butter Rum Sauce
By exdircomp
1. For cake, heat oven to 350 degrees
- Cake
- 2 3⁄4 c Sugar
- 1 1⁄2 c butter; room temp
- 1 t vanilla extract
- 1 t Grated orange rind
- 6 Eggs
- 3 c flour
- 1 t baking powder
- 1 ⁄2 t Salt
- 1 pk (8 ozs) sour cream
- 1 1⁄2 c Fresh or frozen cranberries;
- chopped (do not thaw)
- Sauce--
- 1 c Sugar
- 1 T flour
- 1 ⁄2 c Half-and-half
- 1 ⁄2 c butter, melted
- 4 t Light rum, or 1/4 tsp rum extract
Peach Salad with Tomatoes, Feta and Basil Vinaigrette
By exdircomp
For the dressing: Combine the basil, olive oil, vinegar, honey, Dijon and shallots in a blender until the dressing ...
- BASIL VINAIGRETTE:
- 1/4 cup torn fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup good-quality sherry vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 small shallot, roughly chopped
- Kosher salt and cracked black pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds heirloom tomatoes, roughly chopped
- 4 to 5 ripe peaches, sliced into wedges
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, for garnish
Garam Masala
By exdircomp
TOTAL TIME: 5 min Prep: 5 min YIELD: 1 jar LEVEL: Easy
- 4 dried bay leaves
- 7 black cardamom pods, seeds only*
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 5 whole cloves
- *Can be found at specialty Asian markets.
- Adjust ingredients to taste.
Chocolate-Dipped Cranberry & Pistachio Biscotti
By exdircomp
Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly oil a baking sheet
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons The Olive Press Olio Nuovo
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chopped dried cranberries
- ½ cup chopped pistachios
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
Beef Bourgignon Pot Pie with Vegetables
By exdircomp
In a heavy Dutch oven over medium heat, render bacon in the vegetable oil until lightly browned and beginning to cr...
- 1/4 pound thick cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch thick pieces
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 pounds rib roast, trimmed and cut into 2-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
- 2 large carrots, coarsely chopped
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons tomato paste
- 4 cups beef stock
- 1 bottle red wine, preferably burgundy
- 1/2 bunch fresh parsley stems
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 head garlic, cut in half crosswise
- 3 bay leaves, torn
- 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 1/4 pound pearl onions, peeled
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 pound white button mushrooms or cremini mushrooms, stem ends trimmed
- 1/4 pound baby carrots, peeled and ends trimmed
- 1/4 pound baby turnips, peeled and ends trimmed
- 1/4 pound leeks cleaned and sliced
- 1 celery root bulb peeled and diced
- 1 large parsnips, peeled, and cut
- 3 tablespoons cognac
- 1/4 cup minced parsley leaves
- 1 box frozen puff pastry, thawed in the refrigerator
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
Kung Pao Shrimp
By exdircomp
Step 1: in a bowl combine sherry, cornstarch salt and pepper
- Ingredients:
- 1 ½ lbs medium peeled and deveined shrimp
- 1 tablespoon dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
- oil (for frying)
- 4 small red dried hot chili peppers
- ½ cup unsalted peanuts
- 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (minced)
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- Sauce-
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dry sherry
- 3 tablespoons chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Turkey and Pancetta Pot Pies
By exdircomp
Place an oven rack in the center of the oven
- Filling:
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 ounces finely diced pancetta
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 large or 2 small shallots, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 cup diced sweet potatoes
- 1 teaspoon sage
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups (about 14 ounces) roasted turkey breast meat, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
- Crust:
- 3/4 cup flour, plus extra for dusting
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/3 cup buttermilk, plus extra, as needed
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Pecan Pie Brittle
By exdircomp
Heat sugar in a 4-qt. saucepan over medium-high heat; cook, swirling pan often, until golden amber and completely l...
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 1/2 cups broken pecans
- 6 tbsp. unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 tbsp. vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. kosher salt