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Spicy Mac and 3 Cheeses with Broccoli
By SandyC
Great twist on mac and cheese
- 4 cups broccolini florets, chopped broccoli rabe or broccoli florets
- Salt
- 1 pound whole wheat penne, twists or elbows or brown rice pasta
- 2 tablespoons EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 shallots, very finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 small Fresno chili pepper or red cherry pepper, seeded and very finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- Pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded yellow sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded aged Gouda cheese
- 1 cup Parmigiano-Reggaino cheese, freshly shredded
- A few sprigs fresh thyme, finely chopped
Marsala Mushroom Burgers
By SandyC
Take burger night up a notch
- 1 pound ground sirloin
- 1 pound ground veal
- 2 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped
- Freshly grated nutmeg, about 1/4 teaspoon
- Salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, about a handful, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
- 4 portabello mushroom caps, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons thyme, chopped
- 1/2 cup Marsala wine
- 2 tablespoons butter
- A chunk of Parmigiano-Reggiano for shaving
- 4 crusty Kaiser or ciabatta rolls, split
Salisbury Steak
By SandyC
Directions For the meat mixture: Combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, ketchup, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce,...
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 4 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cube beef bouillon, crumbled (or powdered beef base)
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 whole onion, halved and thinly sliced (or diced if you prefer)
- 2 cups beef broth, more if needed for thinning
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon seasoning sauce, such as Kitchen Bouquet, optional
- 4 dashes Worcestershire
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch, optional
- Salt and pepper
Slow Cooker Chicken Chili
By SandyC
Directions Put the chicken in the slow cooker
- 2 pounds ground chicken, coarsely ground preferred
- 3 tablespoons chili powder, plus 2 teaspoons
- 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 (28-ounce) cans diced fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 medium sweet potato (about 10 ounces), peeled and shredded
- 1 (15-ounce) can low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup instant tapioca (recommended: Minute tapioca)
- 1 to 2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce with seeds, chopped
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch ground cloves
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup lager-style beer, optional
- Toppings: Sour cream, shredded Cheddar or Jack cheese, chopped scallions, and chopped pickled jalapenos
4-Step Chicken Marengo
By SandyC
Season the chicken with salt and pepper, to taste, and lightly dredge in flour
- 3 large chicken cutlets, sliced into thin paillards (slice while partially frozen)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium sweet onion, sliced
- 1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and julienned
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 (14-ounce) can chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 tablespoon butter
Homemade Ranch Dressing
By SandyC
Directions Mince the garlic with a knife and then sprinkle on the salt and mash it into a paste with a fork
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup real mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup Italian flat-leaf parsley leaves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Dash hot sauce
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup buttermilk (as needed for desired consistency)
Duchess Potatoes
By SandyC
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- 5 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and diced, and boiled until fork-tender
- 8 egg yolks
- 1 stick butter, softened
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Nutmeg
- 1 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 whole egg
Crispy Potato Cake
By SandyC
In a nonstick 10-inch saute pan, heat the vegetable oil and butter over medium heat
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and grated
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley leaves
Apple, Pecan and Blue Cheese Salad
By SandyC
Directions Add the greens, cherries, pecans, cheese and apples into a large salad bowl
- 12 ounces salad greens (spring mix)
- 1/2 cup dried cherries
- 1/2 cup pecan halves
- 6 ounces blue cheese chunks
- 2 whole apples, cored and sliced very thin
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (heaping) Dijon
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (or more to taste)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Quick Croque Madames
By SandyC
Preheat the broiler on low
- 4 large slices country-style bread
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss
- 2 tablespoons white wine
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 large slices good quality lunchmeat ham
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 eggs