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Baked Gnocchi with Tomato and Basil
By mz0926
From Cook's Country October/November 2008 Why this recipe works: We flavored the sauce simply with red pepper flak...
- Serves 4
- The partially cooked, vacuum-packed gnocchi found in the pasta aisle work best here, but refrigerated or frozen gnocchi can also be used. If you do not have an ovensafe skillet, in step 3 transfer the gnocchi to a casserole dish for baking.
- Ingredients3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound vacuum-packet gnocchi (see note)
- 1 onion, chopped fine
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Easy Chicken Empanadas
By mz0926
From Cook's Country October/November 2012
- Serve with salad.
- Ingredients1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped fine
- 2 jalapeño chiles, stemmed, seeded, and minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 pound ground chicken
- Salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup pitted green olives, chopped
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 2 (9-inch) store-bought pie dough rounds
Ultimate Turtle Brownies
By mz0926
1 Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan)
- 1 box (1 lb 2.4 oz) Betty Crocker™ Original Supreme Premium brownie mix
- Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box
- 36 caramels, unwrapped (from 14 oz bag)
- 3 tablespoons whipping cream
- 1 1/3 cups semisweet chocolate chunks (from 11.5 oz bag)
- 2/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans
Herb Roast Chicken
By mz0926
Merely stuffing our Herb Roast Chicken with herbs delivered zero herb flavor
- 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 whole chickens (3 1/2 to 4 pounds each), giblets discarded
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled
EVERLASTING VANILLA
By mz0926
VANILLA EXTRACT THAT YOU'LL HAVE FOR YEARS TO COME!
- 5 Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Beans for every 5 ounces of Vodka, Bourbon, Light Rum or Brandy used.
- NOTE: FOR A LIGHTER EXTRACT USE VODKA, FOR A HEAVIER EXTRACT USE BRANDY.
Mama's Pressure Cooker Swiss Steak
By mz0926
Mix the pieces in the flour mixture and brown in a skillet in batches
- 6 TBSP Flour
- Salt and Pepper
- 2 LBS, Cube Steak (cut into 1" Cubes)
- 4 TBSP Oil
- 2 1/4 Cups Water or Beef Broth
Chinese Chicken Salad
By mz0926
From Cook's Country February/March 2012 Why this recipe works: This chain restaurant classic needed a serious make...
- Serves 6
- You can substitute one clove of minced garlic and 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper for the Asian chili-garlic sauce.
- Ingredients2 oranges
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon Asian chili-garlic sauce
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 4 (6- to 8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
- 2 romaine lettuce hearts (12 ounces), sliced thin
- 1/2 small head napa cabbage, cored and sliced thin (6 cups)
- 2 red bell peppers, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 2-inch-long matchsticks
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 cup salted dry-roasted peanuts, chopped
- 6 scallions, sliced thin
Mandarin Surprise Marmalade
By mz0926
Needs pressure cooker. Use HALOS ONLY, cuties do not taste as good
- 2 pounds seedless Halos
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 pounds of sugar
- 2 lemons
- 2 1/2 cups water or as needed
- 2 teaspoons of olive oil
Penne alla Vodka
By mz0926
From Cook's Country June/July 2011 Why this recipe works: Some classic vodka sauces simmer away for hours to bui...
- Serves 4
- Ingredients1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, rinsed and chopped fine
- 1/2 cup vodka
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1/3 cup minced fresh basil
Braised Beef Short Ribs
By mz0926
Cooks Country Why this recipe works: To develop a short ribs recipe with fork-tender meat and a silky, grease-f...
- 1/2 pounds boneless short ribs, trimmed of excess fat (see note and technique below)
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 onions, halved and sliced thin
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 6 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 cups red wine (see note)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon unflavored powdered gelatin
- 1/4 cup cold water