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Spicy Corn and Crab Chowder
By Chez_Alexander
1. Preheat broiler 2. Place poblano chile on a foil-lined baking sheet
- 1 medium poblano chile
- 1 TBS butter
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp ground red pepper (i.e., cayenne)
- 1 (16 oz) package frozen corn kernels, thawed
- 1 cup cream, divided (3/4 cup / 1/4 cup)
- 1 (8 oz) russet potato, peeled and cut into small chunks
- 2 cups water
- 2 TBS flour
- 1 cup milk (whole)
- 1 (8 oz) container crab meat
Pimm's Cup
By Chez_Alexander
A thirst-quenching, supremely summery drink (in England, it's a must at cricket matches), Pimm's Cup mixes lemony s...
- 2 oranges, cut into half-moons
- 2 lemons, cut into half-moons
- 1 Persian cucumber or one 3"-long piece English cucumber, washed and sliced
- 2 cups Pimm's No. 1
- 4 cups Sprite or other lemon-lime soda
- 6 to 8 large sprigs mint, crushed gently, plus a few loose leaves
One-Pot Swedish Meatball Pasta
By Chez_Alexander
1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, egg, salt, and pepper, mixing until evenly combine...
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/2 finely minced onion
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tablespoon salt (for meatballs)
- 1/2 tablespoon pepper (for meatballs)
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 tablespoon salt (for sauce)
- 1/2 tablespoon pepper (for sauce)
- 1 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 4 cups egg noodles
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
Three Cheese Macaroni and Cheese
By Chez_Alexander
1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 cup finely chopped onion (about 1 medium)
- 2 TBS flour
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 oz crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
- 3 oz grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided (2 oz / 1 oz)
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- 8 oz uncooked elbow macaroni
- Cooking spray
- 2 1/2 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2/3 cup panko
Lettuce Wedge and Potato Salad
By Chez_Alexander
1. Place onion and vinegar in a small bowl; toss to coat
- 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 3 TBS cider vinegar
- 1/4 lb baby red potatoes
- 1/4 lb green beans, trimmed
- 1 thick-cut bacon sliced, diced
- 1 TBS olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 head Bibb lettuce, cut into 4 wedges
- 3 radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 TBS fresh chives, chopped
Mushroom Gravy
By Chez_Alexander
1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat
- 1 TBS olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 1/2 TBS chopped fresh sage
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 (8 oz) package mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 cup Madeira wine or dry sherry
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1 1/2 TBS flour
- 2 TBS water
- 2 TBS butter
Lavender Whipped Cream
By Chez_Alexander
1. In a small sauce pan, heat the cream until steaming but not boiling 2
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 TBS lavender flowers (herbs for cooking only)
- 2 TBS sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Greek Salmon Bowls
By Chez_Alexander
1. Sprinkle salmon with dill, oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 (5-oz.) skin-on salmon fillets
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 5 tablespoons canola oil, divided
- 1 (8-oz.) pkg. haricots verts
- 3 cups packed baby spinach leaves, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 cups halved grape tomatoes
- 2 cups chopped English cucumber
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Barbados Rum Punch
By Chez_Alexander
1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a large pitcher
- 1/4 cup gold rum (such as Mount Gay)
- 2/3 cup pineapple-coconut juice (such as R. W. Knudsen)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 6 tablespoons ginger ale
- Fresh lime or pineapple slices (optional)
California Cobb Salad with Herb-Rubbed Chicken
By Chez_Alexander
1. Preheat grill to medium-high
- CHICKEN
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 (8 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
- VINAIGRETTE
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons champagne vinegar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- SALAD
- 6 cups baby kale
- 2 medium ripe avocados, sliced
- 2 large hard-boiled eggs, sliced
- 2 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 10 strawberries, quartered