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Wild Mushroom Bread Pudding
By ruthg
Heat oven to 350°. Grease a 3-qt
- Unsalted butter, for greasing
- 12 oz. thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/4" slices
- 1 1/2 lb. mixed mushrooms, such as cremini, oyster, and porcini, sliced 1/4" thick
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- &frac13 cup roughly chopped parsley
- 2 tsp. minced thyme
- 6 eggs
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 (1-lb.) loaf country bread, torn into 1" pieces (6 cups), lightly toasted
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère
Dr. Weil's Kale Salad
By ruthg
A signature dish at True Food Kitchen, this raw kale salad wins over even the most skeptical hearty-green newbies
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, mashed
- 1/2 tsp coarse salt
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- 2 bunches Tuscan kale (about 14 oz), ribs removed and leaves sliced into 1/4-inch shreds
- 1/2 cup finely grated Grana Padano or Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus shavings for garnish
- 2 Tbsp whole wheat breadcrumbs, toasted
- Note: I have seen him add lots of black pepper to taste.
Golden Chicken Thighs with Charred-Lemon Salsa Verde
By ruthg
PREPARE THE CHICKEN Run your fingers under the skin of each chicken thigh to create a pocket
- 12 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- 24 sage leaves
- 16 garlic cloves—6 cut into 4 slices each, the rest gently smashed and peeled
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 12 slices
- Strips of zest from 2 lemons
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped thyme
- 1 tablespoon chopped oregano
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- Kosher salt
- 12 fresh bay leaves (optional)
- 1 lemon, cut into 1/2-inch slices and seeded
- 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped oregano
- 1/4 cup chopped mint
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 anchovy fillet
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped drained capers
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Zucchini, Feta, and Spinach Fritters With Garlic Tzatziki
By ruthg
Directions In a blender or food processor, combine all of the tzatziki ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups greek yogurt
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 2 tablespoons dill
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 2 medium zucchini, grated
- 3 handfuls baby spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup minced fresh herbs (dil, mint, and oregano are my favorites to use here)
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 scallions, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for frying
Best Braised Short Ribs -
By ruthg
Braised Short Ribs Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 2 Hours Difficulty: Easy Servings: 4 But seriously
- 8 whole Beef Short Ribs
- Kosher Salt and Pepper To Taste
- 1/4 cup All-purpose Flour
- 6 pieces Pancetta, Diced
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 whole Medium Onion, Diced
- 3 whole Carrots, Diced
- 2 whole Shallots, Peeled And Finely Minced
- 2 cups Red Or White Wine
- 2 cups Beef Or Chicken Broth (enough To Almost Cover Ribs)
- 2 sprigs Thyme
- 2 sprigs Rosemary
Roast Beef Tenderloin with Port Sauce
By ruthg
Makes 10 servings Salting the beef 24 to 36 hours in advance enhances flavor and texture
- 1 4- to 5-pound trimmed whole beef tenderloin, tail end tucked under, tied every 3 inches
- 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) chilled unsalted butter, divided
- 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
- 3 tablespoons Cognac or brandy
- 1 fresh rosemary sprig
- 1 teaspoon coarsely cracked black pepper
- 1 cup ruby or tawny Port
- 3-4 cups Simple Homemade Beef Stock
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons black peppercorns, coarsely cracked in mortar with pestle or in resealable plastic bag with mallet
- Simple homemade beef stock: makes 3-4 cups
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 4 pounds meaty beef bones (such as shank or neck bones)
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 quarts water
Low-Carb Baked Mini Frittatas with Broccoli and Three Cheeses
By ruthg
Preheat oven to 375F/190C
- 2 1/2 cups broccoli flowerets (cut into small, bite-sized pieces)
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 6 T coarsely-grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese (rinsed, then drained)
- 2 tsp. Spike seasoning (or use other all-purpose seasoning of your choice)
- fresh-ground black pepper to taste
Grilled Eggplant, Apricot and Tomato Salad
By ruthg
This simple summer salad from Portland, Oregon, chef Joshua McFadden perfectly showcases summer produce at its peak
- 4 Japanese eggplants (1 1/2 pounds), trimmed and halved lengthwise
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 1/2 pound mixed heirloom tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/2 pound apricots—halved, pitted and cut into wedges
- 6 scallions, thinly sliced on the bias and soaked in ice water for 20 minutes
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup lightly packed mint leaves
- 1/2 cup lightly packed parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup snipped chives
Tomatoes Stuffed with Corn and Black Beans
By ruthg
Preheat oven to 450 degrees
- 4 beefsteak tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 3/4 cup corn kernels (from 1 large ear)
- 2 scallions, white and green parts separated and thinly sliced
- 1/2 to 1 small jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 cup drained, rinsed black beans
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar (2 ounces), divided
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs, divided
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper
The No-Peel Apple Cake
By ruthg
This cake is topped with sauteed apple slices and drizzled in a delicious Apple Brandy-Caramel Sauce
- CAKE:
- 1 1/3 cups light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- Shortening
- APPLES:
- 2 pounds McIntosh apples (about 6 apples, 6 to 7 ounces each)
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch table salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- APPLE BRANDY SAUCE:
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Pinch table salt
- 1 tablespoon apple brandy
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar