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Penne Rigate Macaroni and Cheese Baked with Truffle Essence
By Chez_Alexander
1. Preheat oven to 350F. Bring 1 gallon of water to a rapid boil with the kosher salt in an 8-quart pot
- 3 TBS kosher salt
- 8 oz penne rigate pasta, uncooked
- 1 TBS black truffle oil
- 2 TBS shallots, minced
- 3 oz applewood smoked bacon, minced
- 1 TBS garlic, minced
- 2 TBS olive oil
- 2 TBS flour
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 TBS minced basil
- 1/4 tsp thyme
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 12 oz extra sharp white cheddar, shredded
- 3 oz chopped pecan quarters
- 4 oz smoked medium cheddar, shredded
Hakusai Asazuke (Quick-Pickled Napa Cabbage)
By Chez_Alexander
From The Pantry, Seattle, WA
- 1/2 head Napa cabbage
- Kosher salt to taste
- 1 dried red chile
- 1 (3-inch) sheet kombu
- 1/2 TBS rice vinegar
Golden Turkey Stock
By Chez_Alexander
1. Preheat oven to 400F. Arrange wings in large roasting pan
- 4 1/2 lbs turkey wings, cut in half
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 large carrot, chopped
- 1 large celery stalk, chopped
- 6 fresh Italian parsley sprigs
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1/4 tsp whole black peppercorns
Blackberry Mascarpone Buttercream
By Chez_Alexander
Have you noticed the abundance of berries in stores and the farmers markets lately? They’re practically everywher
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 pint blackberries
- 3 cups and 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 tbsp milk
Spring Pea Pasta with Ricotta and Herbs
By Chez_Alexander
This one-pot primavera brings together seasonal favorites: fresh herbs, crunchy sugar snap peas, and sweet peas
- 4 qt. water
- 1/4 cup kosher salt
- 8 ounces gemelli, penne, or other short pasta
- 2 (8-oz.) pkg. sugar snap peas, trimmed and strings removed
- 1 (13-oz.) pkg. frozen sweet peas, thawed
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup firmly packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 2 tablespoons (1 oz.) salted butter
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
The Lane Cake
By Chez_Alexander
More than 100 years ago, Emma Rylander Lane of Clayton, Alabama entered the annual baking competeition at the count...
- CAKE LAYERS:
- 2 1/4 cups sugar
- 1 1/4 cups butter, softened
- 8 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 3 cups all-purpose soft-wheat flour (such as White Lily)
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Shortening
- PEACH FILLING:
- Boiling water
- 8 ounces dried peach halves
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 8 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- 3/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- PEACH SCHNAPPS FROSTING:
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup peach schnapps
- 2 teaspoons light corn syrup
- 1/8 teaspoon table salt
Pork Chops Scottadito
By Chez_Alexander
1. Place pork on a cutting board between 2 sheets of plastic wrap; pound meaty parts to 3/4-inch thickness
- 2 (1-pound, 1-inch-thick) bone-in pork chops
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground green or black peppercorns
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- Cooking spray
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
Tuna Melts with Avocado
By Chez_Alexander
This recipe is not for the average tuna melt—shallots, fresh lemon juice, avocado, and cherry tomatoes brighten u...
- 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced shallots
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 (6 ounce) can solid white tuna in water, drained and flaked
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 8 slices swiss cheese
- 2 (6 ounce) pieces French bread, halved lengthwise and toasted
Middle Eastern Chickpea Burgers
By Chez_Alexander
Serve burgers on a slider bun with lettuce, crisp radish slices, and mayonnaise
- 1 (8 oz) red potato
- 3 TBS olive oil, divided (1 TBS / 2 TBS)
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 (15.5 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed, drained, and divided (3 TBS / rest of can)
- 1 TBS fresh parsley, chopped
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- 1/2 tsp grated lemon rind
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Maple Gastrique
By Chez_Alexander
The gastrique, a tangy-sweet glaze, is Thanksgiving worthy but also simple enough to pull off on a weekday
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/3-inch rounds
- 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 6 tablespoons maple syrup
- 6 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 3/8 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram leaves