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Spinach and Bacon Frittata
By ruthg
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 5 strips bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 5 boiled potatoes, quartered
- 2 bunches spinach (about 10 ounces each), trimmed, washed, and roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar
- 1 head Boston lettuce
Winter Mushroom Risotto
By ruthg
We love the complex depth of flavor chicken livers lend (think dirty rice), but feel free to leave them out
- 9 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 (8-oz.) packages fresh cremini mushrooms
- 6 fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley
- 2 1/2 ounces chicken livers or gizzards
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 large yellow onion, minced
- 2 celery ribs, minced
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked Arborio (short grain) rice
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
Roasted Butternut Squash and Bacon Soup
By ruthg
The secret is simple but very crucial to make this soup what it is is
- 1 butternut squash (about 3 pounds), peeled, seeded and cut in 1-inch chunks
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 4 slices bacon, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 slices bacon, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 1/2 cups chicken stock, or more, to taste
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
Apple Bread Pudding
By ruthg
5 stars Serve this family-style from a baking dish, or divide with a 3-inch round cutter for an elegant presentatio...
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 large apples, such as Honeycrisp (about 1 1/2 lb.), peeled and cut into 1/4- to 1/2-inch cubes
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 4 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 (16-oz.) cinnamon-raisin bread loaf, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 4 tablespoons turbinado sugar
- Apple Brandy Crème Anglaise
- Sautéed Apples
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 large egg yolks $
- 1/4 cup sugar $
- 2 tablespoons apple brandy or bourbon
- 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
Lobster "Roll" Salad
By ruthg
Nutrition Information Per serving: 180 cal; 5g total fat (0g sat); 81mg chol; 683mg sodium; 8g carb; 2g fiber; 25g ...
- COMBINE:
- 1 lb. cold, cooked lobster meat, cut into large chunks
- 1 ⁄2 cup each diced celery and celery leaves1⁄2 cup
- 1 ⁄4 cup minced scallions1⁄4 cup
- 1 ⁄4 cup canola oil mayonnaise1⁄4 cup
- 1 Tbsp. minced lemon zest1 Tbsp.
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice1 Tbsp.
- 1 Tbsp. minced fresh tarragon1 Tbsp.
- 1 ⁄2 tsp. black pepper1⁄2 tsp.
- 1 ⁄4 tsp. kosher salt1⁄4 tsp.
Hoppin' John Salad
By ruthg
Makes 3 1/2 cups Per 3/4 cup: 282 calories, 26% calories from fat; 8g total fat, 43g carb; 11mg sodium; 7g fiber;
- Whisk Together:
- 3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- Add; Toss:
- 1 Cup cooked rice, cooled
- 1 Can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed (15oz)
- 1 Cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 Cup scallions, chopped
- Salt and Pepper
Fruity Oat Bars
By ruthg
Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with vegetable oil
- 11/4 cups butter
- 1/4 cup dark corn syrup
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 4 teaspoons honey
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2/3 cup dark raisins
- 1/3 cup golden raisins
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped dried pears
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped dried apricots
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped dried dates
- 4 cups rolled oats
- 3/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 11/2 tablespoons flax seeds
- 11/2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
Mario Batali's Stuffed Turkey
By ruthg
Mario Batali's - thechew.com Per Serving: 560 cal; 14g carbs, 53g protein; 32g fat; 175mg chol; 310mg sodium; 2g f
- 1 whole turkey breast (boned/halved/butterflied by your butcher - 5 to 6 pounds total)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 pound pancetta cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 1/2 pounds ground pork shoulder
- 10 prunes (pitted and quartered)
- 12 chestnuts (roasted/peeled/halved)
- 2 cups fresh bread crumbs
- 1 cup Parmigiano Reggiano (freshly grated)
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
- Nutmeg (freshly grated)
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon sage (chopped)
- 3 cups dry white wine
Grilled Sausage Pizza
By ruthg
ALTERNATE TOPPINGS: // MEDITERRANEAN PIZZA, Makes 4 pizzas,Total time: 30 minutes // Divide 2 cups cubed fontina ch...
- FOR THE DOUGH, DISSOLVE:
- 1 pkg. active dry yeast (.25 oz.)
- 1 cup warm water (105–115°)
- 1 Tbsp. sugar
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- COMBINE:
- 31 ⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1Tbsp. kosher salt
- FOR THE PIZZA, DIVIDE:
- 1 cup Oven-Roasted Tomato Sauce
- 2 cups shredded white Cheddar
- 2 cooked, sliced Italian sausage links
- SPRINKLE:
- 1 ⁄2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 ⁄2 cup grated Parmesan
- Coarse sea salt
- Red pepper flakes
- Torn fresh basil
- OVEN-ROASTED TOMATO SAUCE: MAKES 5 CUPS
- COMBINE:
- 8 cups Roma tomatoes, quartered (4 lb.)
- 1 cup chopped yellow onions
- 4 cloves garlic, whole
- 2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp. sugar
- TOSS:
- 1 ⁄4 cup olive oil
- STIR IN:
- 1 ⁄2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
Santa's Trash Cookies
By ruthg
Well, I don't know about Santa's trash, but these cookies are sweet and salty -- and delicious
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup potato chips, crushed
- 1/3 cup pretzels, crushed
- 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons red and green sprinkles
- Flaky sea salt, for garnish