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Spring Minestrone With Chicken Meatballs
By MooK
Mix chicken, breadcrumbs, 3 tablespoons Parmesan, 2 minced garlic cloves, chives, egg, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 t...
- 6 ounces ground chicken (about 3/4 cup)
- 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 6 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan, divided, plus more for garnish
- 4 garlic cloves, 2 minced, 2 thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1 large egg, whisked to blend
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 leek, white and pale-green parts only, sliced into 1/4" rounds
- 5 cups low-salt chicken broth
- 3/4 cup ditalini or other small pasta
- 1 cup 1/2" rounds peeled carrots
- 1 cup (packed) baby spinach
- Chopped fresh basil
Croque Monsieur Puffs
By MooK
1. Adjust rack to the middle of an oven and preheat to 400 degrees
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup minced ham
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs, large
- 3/4 cup about 2 3/4 ounces gruyere cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon chives, freshly chopped
Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup With All the Fixings
By MooK
Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat
- To Serve:
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large yellow or white onion, finely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 large jalapeño, finely chopped (about 1/3 cup)
- 3 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ancho chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup lager-style beer
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 chipotle chile en adobo, minced
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, preferably fire-roasted
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies
- 6 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
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- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 medium red onion, diced
- Sour cream
- Chopped fresh cilantro leaves and fine stems
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Crushed tortilla chips or fried fresh corn tortillas cut into strips
- 2 limes, cut into wedges
- Hot sauce
Chicken Parmesan
By MooK
With a sharp chef's knife, split chicken breasts in half horizontally
- INGREDIENTS
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 1 3/4 cups buttermilk, divided
- 2 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 loaf crusty italian bread, crust removed, sliced into 1/2-inch slices
- 5 ounces grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 1 quart Italian-American red sauce
- 10 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, basil, or a mix
Chocolate-Glazed Peanut Butter Tart
By MooK
Make the filling: In a medium saucepan, bring the milk and salt to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasional...
- For the filling and crust:
- 1-1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 tsp. table salt
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/3 cup very firmly packed light brown sugar
- 4 tsp. all-purpose flour
- 4-1/2 oz. (1/2 cup) creamy peanut butter (preferably natural, made with only peanuts and salt)
- 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1 Press-In Cookie Crustbaked and cooled (I like chocolate or graham cracker for this tart)
- For the glaze:
- 3 oz. bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 2 oz. (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces
- 1 Tbs. light corn syrup
Chocolate Pound Cake
By MooK
Preheat oven to 325 degrees Sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 sticks butter, softened
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 3 cups sugar
- 5 eggs
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Fig and Onion Bruschetta
By MooK
For figs: Place figs in small bowl
- Figs:
- 1/2 cup dried black Mission figs, stemmed, halved
- 1 cup boiling water
- 3/4 cup dry red wine
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 small bay leaf
- 1/8 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
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- Onion:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium red onion, halved through core, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick strips
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- Coarse kosher salt
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- Ricotta:
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for drizzling
- 1 teaspoon heavy whipping cream
- Coarse kosher salt
- 8 1-inch-thick slices ciabatta bread (about 4 1/2 x 2 inches)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
The Ultimate Baked Beans
By MooK
Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence, 2007
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 canned chipotle chiles in adobo
- 3 big (28-ounce) cans cannelloni beans, drained and rinsed
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 8 slices pancetta
- Leaves from 6 fresh rosemary sprigs
- Extra-virgin olive oil
Easy Pressure Cooker Chicken and Chickpea Masala
By MooK
Heat butter in a pressure cooker over medium-high heat ("sear" setting on an electric pressure cooker) until foamin...
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely diced (about 1 cup)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 4 teaspoons)
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more or less to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 pound fresh spinach leaves, trimmed
- 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh juice from 2 to 3 lemons
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 3 pounds chicken drumsticks and thighs (4 to 6 of each)
- Kosher salt
Toasted Almond Truffles
By MooK
COMBINE evaporated milk and sugar in small, heavy-duty saucepan
- 1/2 cup Evaporated Milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 3/4 cups (11.5-oz. pkg.) Milk Chocolate Morsels
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon almond or vanilla extract
- 1 cup sliced almonds, finely chopped, toasted