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Sage Biscuits
By leejaywv
Preheat oven to 425degF. In a small bowl whisk together milk and egg until blended; set aside
- 1/2 cup cold whole milk
- 1 egg
- 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh sage
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut in small pieces
Walnut-Filled Muffins
By leejaywv
Line 12 muffin cups with bake cups
- 2-1/4 cups walnuts (about 8 oz.), toasted
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp orange juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1 recipe Frosting
Blueberry Cobbler
By leejaywv
Heat oven to 375degF. In a shallow 1-1/2-guart baking dish or a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate, toss the blueberries, ...
- 2 pints blueberries
- 1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1-1/2 cups plus 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp grated lemon zest
- 6 Tbsp cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 2 cups heavy cream
White Alaskan Salmon with Horseradish Crust and a Tomato-Fennel Coulis
By leejaywv
To make the coulis: In a heavy saucepan, heat 4 Tbsp olive oil
- 4 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 cup chopped fennel
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 3 sprigs thyme
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup white wine
- 2 cups fish or chicken stock
- Salt and pepper
- 3 lbs white salmon fillet (8 fillets approximately 6 oz each)
- 4 Tbsp freshly grated horseradish
- 10 Tbsp breadcrumbs
- 4 Tbsp butter or olive oil
- 4 Tbsp chopped herbs (parsley and dill)
Beef with Parmesan Potatoes
By leejaywv
Heat oven to 400 degrees. In a small bowl, combine the parsley and lemon zest; set aside
- 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 1 Tbsp grated lemon zest
- 2 lbs beef tenderloin
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1-1/2 lbs medium Red Bliss potatoes
- 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan
Sweet Pea and Potato Pasta
By leejaywv
Cook the pasta according to the package directions
- 12 oz (3/4 box) fettucine
- 6 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 lb Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 2 lb garden peas in their pods (2 cups shelled)
- 6 scallions, trimmed and chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Beef Stew
By leejaywv
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat
- 1-1/2 tsp olive oil
- 1-1/2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3-1/2 cups halved mushrooms (about 8 oz)
- 2 cups diagonally cut carrot
- 1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped onion
- 1-1/2 cups sliced celery
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-1/2 cups water
- 1 cup Cabernet Sauvignon or other dry red wine
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1-1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, undrained (diced)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 (2-1/4 oz) can sliced ripe olives, drained
- 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- *barley, optional
Easy Chocolate Croissants
By leejaywv
Heat oven to 375degF. Unroll the dough and separate it into 8 triangles
- 1 8-count tube refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips or chopped semisweet chocolate
Smoky Braised Chicken and Gnocchi
By leejaywv
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper
- 4 chicken legs (drumsticks and thighs)
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp smoked or hot paprika
- 2 yellow onions, cut into wedges
- 1 pound gnocchi (refrigerated or shelf-stable)
Coconut Waffles
By leejaywv
In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and a dash of salt
- 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 3 eggs
- 1 14-oz can unsweetened coconut milk
- 6 Tbsp butter, melted
- 3/4 cup coconut
- 1/2 cup chocolate-flavored ice cream topping
- 1/2 cup toasted almonds
- Sweetened whipped cream or powdered sugar (optional)