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Pinzimonio
By JDARK
1. Stir the oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl to blend
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Assorted cut-up vegetables (carrots, celery, fennel bulb, red and orange bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes)
Ricotta and Cinnamon Meatballs
By JDARK
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the shallots, garlic, egg, cinnamon and nutmeg
- 1 large or 2 small shallots, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 pound ground beef chuck (80 percent lean)
- 1/4 cup orzo pasta
- 1/2 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- One 23.5-ounce jar store-bought marinara sauce
Brown Butter Risotto
By JDARK
1. In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken stock to a boil
- 4-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken stock
- 4 tablespoon butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1-1/2 cups Arborio rice
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Homemade Ricotta
By JDARK
1. In a medium pot, bring the cream, milk, and buttermilk to a gentle simmer over medium heat
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1-1/2 cups buttermilk
Rise and Shine Juice
By JDARK
1. Pass the spinach, apples, carrots, celery, lemon juice and ginger through a juice maker, according to the manufa...
- 5 to 6 ounces baby spinach leaves, rinsed
- 2 apples, halved and cored
- 2 medium carrots, scrubbed
- 2 celery sticks
- 1/2 large lemon
- One 2-inch piece ginger, peeled
- Ice
Cardomom-Honey Dipping Sauce
By JDARK
1. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lemon juice, powdered sugar, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon ca...
- Sauce:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
Cheddar and Scallion Bread
By JDARK
1. Place an oven rack in the center of the oven
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded or coarsely grated
- 6 ounces butter, at room temperature
- 4 scallions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (1 pound) loaf ciabatta bread, cut in half horizontally
Sangria
By JDARK
1. Combine all the ingredients except for the club soda in a large punch bowl or serving pitcher, mixing well
- 3-1/4 cups ( 26 ounces) dry red wine
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Juice of 1 large orange
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- 1 large orange, sliced thin crosswise
- 1 large lemon, sliced thin crosswise
- 2 medium peaches, peeled, pitted and cut into chunks
- 1 cup (8 ounces) club soda
Parker House Rolls
By JDARK
1. Whisk 1 envelope active dry yeast and 1/4 cup warm water (110°-115°) in a small bowl
- 1 envelope active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water (110°-115°)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 large egg, room-temperature
- 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
Frozen Grapetini
By JDARK
1. Thread 3 grapes onto each cocktail pick and freeze until ready to serve, at least 2 hours
- 12 seedless green grapes
- 1 large lemon, zested and halved
- Coarse sugar
- 1-1/4 cups white grape juice
- 3/4 cup vodka
- Ice