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Bacon and Leek Risotto with Poached Egg
By LRay
Recipes & Menus / recipes Bacon and Leek Risotto with Poached Egg 6 servings PREP TIME: 50 minutes
- 6 6
- large eggs
- 5 5
- cups
- low-salt chicken broth
- 1 1
- tablespoon
- olive oil
- 6 6
- slices thick-cut bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 2
- cups
- thinly sliced leeks (white and pale green parts only; about 2 large)
- 1 1/2 1 1/2
- cups
- arborio rice or medium-grain white rice (about 10 ounces)
- 3/4 3/4
- cup
- dry white wine
- 3 3
- tablespoons
- finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 1 1
- tablespoon
- butter
- 2 2
- tablespoons
- finely grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh Italian parsley leaves (for garnish)
- Additional finely grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
Campari-Orange Pops
By LRay
Recipes + Menus | recipes Campari-Orange Pops The Italian aperitif Campari brings balance to these sweet orang...
- 1/3 1/3
- cup
- sugar
- 1 3/4 1 3/4
- cups
- fresh orange juice
- 1/3 1/3
- cup
- Campari
- 1/4 1/4
- cup
- fresh lemon juice
Greens, Cannellini Beans, and Andouille Sausage Pan Stew
By LRay
Better Homes & Gardens, January 2015, page 79
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 3 ounces cooked chicken Andouille sausage links, cut up
- 1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges (1/2 cup)
- 1 15 ounce can cannellini (white kidney) beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 14 1/2 ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 12 cups chopped kale
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Moravian Cookies (aka Gingercakes)
By LRay
The Local Palate, December 2013/January 2014, page 116
- 1 quart molasses
- 3/4 pound brown sugar
- 3/4 pound shortening
- 2 tablespoons cloves
- 2 tablespoons ginger
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons baking soda
- 3 1/4 pounds flour
Cajun Chicken Cassoulet
By LRay
Southern Living DECEMBER 2012
- 1 (16-oz.) package Cajun smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 6 skinned and boned chicken thighs (about 2 1/4 lb.)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 medium-size green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 (16-oz.) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (14 1/2-oz.) can diced tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 (16-oz.) package frozen sliced okra, thawed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- Toasted Herbed Breadcrumb Topping (optional)
Swedish Meatballs
By LRay
Recipes & Menus | recipes Swedish Meatballs Smörgås Chef, a restaurant in New York City's West Village, serves ...
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 2 1/3 cups low-salt beef stock, divided
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 cup minced onion
- 2 thick slices bacon, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3/4 pound ground pork
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sour cream, whisked
Classic Chess Pie
By LRay
Southern Living MARCH 2000 History of Chess Pie No one has ever been able to determine how chess pie came about i...
- 1/2 (15-ounce) package refrigerated piecrusts
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
Avocado Smoothie
By LRay
Martha Stewart Living, Jan/Feb 2014, page 55
- 2/3 cup avocado
- Lemon juice
- Honey
- Ginger
- 1 cup ripe mango
- 1 cup ice
- Soaked chia seeds (optional)
Moonshine Hot Chocolate
By LRay
Spike your favorite cup of premium hot chocolate with the Southern flair of moonshine
- 1 (1-ounce) premium hot chocolate mix, Ghirardelli or Starbucks
- 3/4 cups water
- 1 (1.5-ounces) shot glass-full Troy and Sons Platinum Moonshine
- dash of cream
- shaved chocolate of your choice for garnish
- whipped cream for garnish
CHOCOLATE CRUST
By LRay
This chocolatre crust makes a 10 inch shell for the pumpking chocolate tart found at www
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 large egg
- 4 ounces best-quality semisweet chocolate, finely chopped