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Lemony Shrimp Scampi Pasta
By SandyC
In a bowl, combine the garlic, zest and juice of 1 lemon, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper, to taste, ...
- 6 garlic cloves, pressed or grated
- 2 lemons, zested and juiced
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 pound medium shrimp (21 to 25), peeled, deveined and butterflied (reserve shells)
- 1/4 onion
- 3/4 pound thin linguini
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small bunch parsley, leaves chopped
Hazelnut Ganache Tart With Sea Salt
By SandyC
Directions Heat oven to 350° F
- 3/4 cup hazelnuts
- 1 1/2 cups crushed chocolate wafer cookies (from about 30 cookies)
- 6 tablespoons (3⁄4 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt
Marinated and grilled lamb with roasted mushrooms, salsa verde
By SandyC
For the lamb: Season the lamb chops with kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
- 8 chops or 1 crown roast
- 1 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 1 bunch mint, coarsly chopped
- 1 bunch basil, coarsly chopped
- 1 TBSP coriander seeds
- 1 TBSP cumin seeds
- zest of 1 lemon
- Kosher salt
- Fresh ground pepper
- 1 pound of mixed gourmet mushrooms, cut into equal sized pieces
- 1 strip of bacon, cut into small pieces
- 4 TBSP olive oil
- 1 Shallot, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- Kosher salt
- Fresh ground pepper
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 TBSP champagne or white wine vinegar
- 2 TBSP unsalted butter
- 2 TBSP chopped parsley
- 2 TBSP choped basil
- 1 cup high quality, Extra Virgin olive oil
- 1 shallot, finely minced
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes or crushed dried chili
- 1 TBSP sherry vinegar
- zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup finely minced mint
- 1/2 cup finely minced parsley
- 1/2 cup finely minced basil
- 1 TBSP finely minced fresh oregano
Crispy-Skinned Chicken a l'Orange
By SandyC
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 skin-on bone-in chicken breast halves
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
- 4 tablespoons honey
Crockin Beef Burgundy
By SandyC
Step One Spray crock to prevent sticking
- 1 Sirloin Tip (or similar) roast
- 1 Can Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
- 1 Package Lipton Onion Soup Mix (dry)
- 1/2 Cup Burgundy wine (can use cheap wine)
French Onion Soup
By SandyC
Directions Melt the stick of butter in a large pot over medium heat
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 onions, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 fresh thyme sprigs
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup red wine, about 1/2 bottle
- 3 heaping tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 quarts beef broth
- 1 baguette, sliced
- 1/2 pound grated Gruyere
Zucchini Cakes
By SandyC
Grate 2 zucchini and reserve 2 whole for the Round 2 recipe "Stuffed Zucchini "
- 4 zucchini
- 1 cup Baking Mix, recipe follows
- 1/2 medium onion, diced small
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1/2 cup sour cream, for serving
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley leaves
- 6 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 3/4 cup shortening
Chocolate Espresso Mousse
By SandyC
Directions Melt the chocolate in a medium bowl set over (but not in) a saucepan of simmering water, stirring often...
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped, plus more, shaved, for garnishing
- 3 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 cups heavy cream
Hobo Hamburgers - Crock Pot
By SandyC
Step One Combine the first 3 ingredients in a bowl and mix well, I use my hands, and form into 4 hamburger patties
- 1 Pound Ground Beef
- 1/2-1 Teaspoon Seasoned Salt
- Dash of Worcestershire Sauce
- 4 Potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 6 Carrots, cut in chunks
- 1 Large Onion, cut in rings
Broccoli Cheese Soup
By SandyC
Melt butter in a pot over medium heat, then add the onions
- 1 whole Onion, Diced
- 1 stick 1/2 Cup Butter
- 1/3 cup Flour
- 4 cups Whole Milk
- 2 cups Half-and-half
- 4 heads Broccoli Cut Into Florets
- 1 pinch Nutmeg
- 3 cups Grated Cheese (mild Cheddar, Sharp Cheddar, Jack, Etc.)
- Small Dash Of Salt (more If Needed)
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- Chicken Broth If Needed For Thinning