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Spaghetti with Stuffed Meatballs
By desteech
In a large bowl, combine the milk and bread crumbs
- # /3 cup milk
- # 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
- # 1 lb. ground pork
- # 1 lb. ground veal
- # 1 lb. ground beef
- # 1/3 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more
- for garnish
- # 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- # 3 garlic cloves, minced
- # 1 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
- # 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
- # 1/3 lb. mozzarella or provolone cheese, cut into
- 1/2-inch cubes
- # Olive oil for frying
- # About 6 cups tomato sauce (see related recipe
- at left)
- # 2 lb. spaghetti, cooked and drained
- # Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for serving
White Wine Sangria
By desteech
This is a crowd favorite in the summer time
- * 2 bottles dry white wine (I use a Sauvignon Blanc)
- * 3/4 cup brandy
- * 1/2 cup triple sec
- * 3/4 cup simple syrup (equal parts of sugar and water, heat until sugar dissolves and cool)
- * 2 oranges, sliced into thin rounds
- * 2 green apples, cored and sliced thin
- * 2 lemons, sliced into thin rounds
Pork Chops with Apricot-Almond Stuffing
By desteech
1. Mix together apricots, almonds, parsley, and 1 tablespoon oil
- * 3 ounces dried apricots, coarsely chopped (1/3 cup)
- * 2 ounces almonds, coarsely chopped (1/3 cup)
- * 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- * 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- * Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- * 4 bone-in pork chops (8 ounces each)
- * 1 cup homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
- * 2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar
Okra Fritters
By desteech
1. In a large, heavy skillet, heat oil over medium
- * 2 cups vegetable oil
- * 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- * Coarse salt and ground pepper
- * 2 cups frozen sliced okra, thawed and coarsely chopped
- * 1/2 small yellow onion, diced small (1/2 cup)
- * 1 large egg
- * 1/4 cup buttermilk
Pan-Seared Turkey Cutlets with Wine Sauce
By desteech
# Cut turkey, skinned side down, into 8 cutlets (see note)
- * 1 small boneless, skinless turkey breast half (about 2 pounds)
- * Coarse salt and ground pepper
- * 2 tablespoons olive oil
- * 2 cups dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
- * 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- * 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Tangy Potato Salad with Scallions
By desteech
1. Set a steamer basket in a large pot
- * Coarse salt and ground pepper
- * 4 pounds Yukon gold or other waxy potatoes, scrubbed, halved, and sliced 1/2 inch thick
- * 1/2 cup white-wine vinegar
- * 4 scallions, thinly sliced
- * 1/2 cup olive oil
Pork, Apricot & Red Onion Kebabs
By desteech
Pork tenderloin is one of the most versatile meats
- Vegetable oil, for grates
- 1/4 cup apricot jam
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 pound), cut into 20 cubes (each 1 inch)
- 8 apricots (about 1 pound), pitted and quartered
- 1 small red onion, cut into 2-inch wedges, layers separated
Refrigerator Pickles
By desteech
These crisp pickles don't require canning
- * 2 pounds Kirby cucumbers, sliced 1/2 inch thick on the diagonal (about 8 cups)
- * 1 medium Vidalia or other sweet onion, sliced 1 inch thick
- * 2 celery stalks, sliced 1/2 inch thick on the diagonal
- * Coarse salt
- * 2 cups sugar
- * 1 cup cider vinegar
- * 1 teaspoon celery seed
- * 1 teaspoon mustard seed
Orange-and-Thyme Grilled Shrimp
By desteech
1. In a shallow dish, combine shrimp, 1 teaspoon zest, 1/4 cup juice, garlic, oil, 1 tablespoon thyme, 1/2 teasp...
- * 1 pound large shrimp (about 24), peeled and deveined, tails on
- * 1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest, plus 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- * 2 garlic cloves, minced
- * 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for grates
- * 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- * Coarse salt and ground pepper
- * 1/3 cup light mayonnaise
CHICKEN BROCCOLI DIVAN
By desteech
This is a quick and easy recipe for when you need to cook dinner fast
- 1 lb. fresh broccoli cut into spears, cooked & drained
- 2 c. cooked chicken or turkey (3-4 breasts, cooked & cut up)
- 1 can Campbell's cream of Cheese Soup
- 1/3 c. milk
- 3/4 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp. butter, melted
- 2 tbsp. dry bread crumbs